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Algerian parliament’s upper house approves troop deployment to Niger 

25 October 2026

News|Military The upper house of Algeria’s parliament has unanimously approved the deployment of troops to neighbourin...

Qatar official calls for peace and security to boost trade, investment 

25 October 2026

Doha, Qatar – Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Ahmad bin Mohammed al-Sayed has called for greater...

Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones as fighting with Houthis rages 

25 October 2026

Saudi Arabia has intercepted drones and missiles over its capital, Riyadh, and southern areas, the Saudi-led coalition h...

Iran’s authorities take ‘self-sacrifice’ mobilisation campaign nationwide 

25 October 2026

Iran’s authorities are increasing investment in a campaign to arm and train civilians who would serve in the state sec...

Israeli forces turn Hebron homes into military posts amid lockdown 

25 October 2026

Israeli forces have turned Palestinian homes in the city of Hebron into barracks and observation posts after forcing res...

Obama’s Ohio, Michigan speeches: Key takeaways on Trump, Iran war, midterms 

25 October 2026

Former President Barack Obama has railed against the Trump administration on a range of issues, including dragging the U...

Brazil 2026 election live: Lula and Bolsonaro in tight race 

25 October 2026

This combination of pictures created on October 23, 2026 shows Brazil’s President and presidential candidate Luiz ...

Israeli elections: What are the possible outcomes? 

25 October 2026

Israel is heading to the polls on October 27 in an election that could end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long gr...

Israel to close occupied West Bank crossings as Hebron lockdown continues 

25 October 2026

News|Israel Election 2026 Israel has said it will close all land crossings with the occupied West Bank on the day of its...

Photos: Clashes erupt in France during protests over rising living costs 

25 October 2026

Clashes have erupted across France as hundreds of thousands of people marched against rising living costs, a week after ...