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WorldFirst Joint Nuclear Simulation Drill Between French and British Air Forces
France and the UK defence ministries announced a joint exercise simulating a nuclear strike, conducted over the Mediterranean without actual nuclear weapons. The drill aims to deepen nuclear cooperation, per France 24 Arabic.
24 Oct 2026
WorldRussia drops cluster bombs on Ukraine as Kyiv consolidates front line
Russia’s territorial gains this year are effectively nil as it heads into trilateral talks with Ukraine, US.
24 Oct 2026
WorldAt least seven killed after gunmen open fire at church in Jordan
Survivors say two masked gunmen began shooting as dozens attended a funeral procession.
24 Oct 2026
BreakingAI illustrationSeven Killed and Others Injured in Church Shooting During Funeral in Jordan
DW Arabic reports that unidentified gunmen opened fire inside a church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral procession, killing seven and wounding several others with serious injuries.
24 Oct 2026
WorldArmed clash in Hebron leaves two attackers dead and five injured
Two armed men were killed after a shootout with Israeli forces in Hebron, injuring five people, two critically. Netanyahu ordered a full lockdown of the West Bank ahead of the October 2026 general election.
24 Oct 2026
BreakingUS-Iran war, then and now: How the landscape has changed since February
The positions of Washington and Tehran have changed dramatically since US-Israeli strikes began the war, analysts say.
24 Oct 2026
WorldUltra-Orthodox conscription debate ignites Israel’s election battleground
Israel's election heats up over ultra-Orthodox conscription debate, reflecting deep societal and political divides.
24 Oct 2026
WorldIsraeli military kills two in gun battle in occupied West Bank
Israel’s PM is preparing to order a shutdown in the occupied West Bank lockdown after a shooting near Hebron.
24 Oct 2026
WorldNeighbouring Countries Watch Israeli Election with Geopolitical Caution
Middle Eastern states are closely monitoring Israel's upcoming legislative election, fearing regional repercussions, while Netanyahu pushes his agenda to reshape the region since the 2023 Gaza war.
24 Oct 2026
WorldIsraeli forces accused of killing disabled man in Syria raid
Israeli forces reportedly shot dead a Syrian man with an intellectual disability and hearing problems, during a raid.
24 Oct 2026
WorldSaudi-led coalition intercepts ballistic missile and two drones south of Riyadh
The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting a ballistic missile and two drones targeting southern Saudi Arabia amid rising Houthi attacks. Oil prices rose over 1% on supply concerns, while the IMF says the economic impact remains limited.
24 Oct 2026
Worldصندوق النقد يتوقع انكماش اقتصاد السعودية 3.3% رغم هجمات الحوثيين
أشار الصندوق إلى أن تأثير هجمات الحوثيين على الاقتصاد السعودي محدود، لكنه توقع انخفاض الناتج بنسبة 3.3% في 2026 نتيجة لتداعيات الصراع الإقليمي.
23 Oct 2026
WorldAre global oil reserves sufficient to withstand renewed US-Iran war?
With emergency stocks at multidecade lows, analysts say the world may have only a month or two if Hormuz shuts again.
23 Oct 2026
Worldإصابة ستة أشخاص في إطلاق نار على حاجز إسرائيلي بالضفة الغربية ومقتل المنفذين
أفاد مسعفون إصابة خمسة إسرائيليين على الأقل، منهم اثنان في حالة حرجة، جراء إطلاق نار قرب مدينة الخليل في الضفة الغربية المحتلة، وأسفر الحادث عن مقتل المنفذين.
23 Oct 2026
BreakingIsraeli army says two suspected attackers killed in West Bank shooting
The Israeli army announced the killing of two suspected gunmen near Meifaq Yehuda in the West Bank, an attack that injured at least five Palestinians, two critically. The incident occurs ahead of the October 27 parliamentary elections.
23 Oct 2026
WorldAI illustrationRussian Diesel Tanker Heads to New York as US Accuses Iran of Raising Oil Prices
DW Arabic reports a Russian diesel‑laden tanker sailing toward New York on Friday, while former US President Trump blames Iran for higher oil prices ahead of the mid‑term elections.
23 Oct 2026
WorldEU entering winter with lowest gas reserves on record, IEA boss warns
Al Jazeera interviews Fatih Birol in Berlin as the Iran war disrupts global energy supplies.
23 Oct 2026
WorldIsrael arrests 36 Palestinians in the West Bank, attacks on farmers ramp up
Israeli pogroms on Palestinian farmers and their lands during the olive harvest season intensify.
23 Oct 2026
WorldIEA chief warns energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon
Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA, warns that energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon.
23 Oct 2026
WorldAI illustrationFrom Saada Hills to the Red Sea: The Houthi Rise
DW Arabic reports that the Houthi movement has evolved from a local rebel group into a regional force threatening Red Sea navigation and Saudi security, backed by growing military capabilities and Iranian support.
23 Oct 2026
WorldAI illustrationRecent Houthis-Government Clashes in Yemen Leave Thousands Dead
WHO estimates at least 1,500 killed and over 6,900 injured in the latest Yemen fighting, while conflict data project records more than 6,400 deaths, including combatants and civilians.
23 Oct 2026
WorldWhy has the Libya-Turkiye maritime deal stirred controversy?
Some countries in the region say it infringes on their rights.
23 Oct 2026
WorldHow the Turkiye-Libya deal is reshaping the Mediterranean
How the Turkiye-Libya deal is reshaping the Mediterranean
23 Oct 2026
WorldIran says seven ships hit in Hormuz Strait, warns US of wider response
The US has pushed back on the IRGC's claims, dismissing them as an attempt to increase oil prices ahead of US elections.
22 Oct 2026