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US President Donald Trump, whose account of JD Vance’s outreach to Iran focused on medical supplies

Rezaei Welcomes US Tone Shift but Leaves Vance Letter Unanswered

Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei says Washington’s tone has changed, but he has not replied to JD Vance’s letter. Trump describes the outreach as medical assistance, while reports frame it as an

October 31, 2026

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US Embassy compound in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where staff levels were reduced

Iranian Lawmaker Warns US Pressure Could Widen a Renewed War

Iranian lawmaker Fadahossein Maleki warned that renewed fighting with the United States could spread to other countries. His comments follow reported US military and diplomatic drawdowns, but do not establish that Washington

October 31, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Archive satellite view of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh

Debris Injures Two in Southern Saudi Arabia After Houthi Missile Interceptions

Saudi Arabia's coalition said it downed a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh and 10 more fired toward the south on Sunday. Civil Defence said debris from two intercepted missiles injured two

October 25, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Erdogan Presses for UN Security Council Reform on UN’s 81st Birthday

In a UN Day message, Erdogan called for a more just and inclusive Security Council, backed the UN80 initiative and renewed Turkey's bid to make Istanbul a UN hub.

October 24, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Orthorectified satellite image of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Houthis Claim Seven Attacks on Saudi Airports and Aramco Facilities

The Houthis say they fired missiles and drones at Riyadh and Dammam airports, Aramco facilities in Yanbu and other Saudi targets. Saudi authorities had not confirmed the claims, and it was unclear

October 24, 2026

News

Official portrait of US President Donald Trump

Report Says Trump Leans Toward Resuming Iran Strikes, With No Decision Made

The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump is leaning toward renewing military action against Iran, but no final decision has been made. He has pledged not to attack before the November 3

October 24, 2026

News

Image accompanying Ynet’s October 23 report on the Hebron shooting and military cordon

Netanyahu Orders Hebron Cordon, Prepares Wider West Bank Closure

Netanyahu ordered security forces to cordon off Hebron and prepare a wider West Bank closure after an attack killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three. Israeli forces killed two men the military

October 23, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Delegates at the Future Investment Initiative investment conference in Riyadh in a 2024 file photograph

Saudi Arabia Postpones UN World Data Forum to 2027 as Houthi Strikes Mount

Saudi Arabia has postponed the UN World Data Forum and the Second Saudi Statistical Forum, set for November 9 to 12 in Riyadh, to 2027. No reason was given.

October 23, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Aerial view of the Saudi Aramco headquarters complex in Dhahran with large buildings and car parks

Aramco Empties Dhahran Headquarters After Alarm as Houthi Threat Looms

Saudi Aramco evacuated its Dhahran headquarters after an alarm and asked staff to work remotely, Bloomberg reported. The cause of the alarm and the length of the closure are unknown, nine days

October 22, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Concrete separation wall with Palestinian and Israeli housing blocks behind it east of Jerusalem, near the planned E1 settlement site

Miliband Tells Firms Bidding on E1 Settlement Homes They Risk Sanctions

Britain's Foreign Secretary used the E1 bid deadline to warn firms they risk sanctions, but the law behind the threat never mentions settlements. Israel's tender committee will not review the bids before

October 19, 2026

Government and Politics·News

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Rezaei Welcomes US Tone Shift but Leaves Vance Letter Unanswered

Iranian Lawmaker Warns US Pressure Could Widen a Renewed War

Debris Injures Two in Southern Saudi Arabia After Houthi Missile Interceptions

Erdogan Presses for UN Security Council Reform on UN’s 81st Birthday

Houthis Claim Seven Attacks on Saudi Airports and Aramco Facilities

Report Says Trump Leans Toward Resuming Iran Strikes, With No Decision Made

Netanyahu Orders Hebron Cordon, Prepares Wider West Bank Closure

Saudi Arabia Postpones UN World Data Forum to 2027 as Houthi Strikes Mount

Aramco Empties Dhahran Headquarters After Alarm as Houthi Threat Looms

Miliband Tells Firms Bidding on E1 Settlement Homes They Risk Sanctions

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Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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