Trump asks Pentagon for Iran strike options before midterms - report
The White House has reportedly requested options for strikes before November 3, although no final decision has been made.
Middle East
Mecca defense pact puts Turkey’s commitment to Saudi under domestic scrutiny - analysis
France summons Iranian ambassador over online campaign accusing Paris of human rights violations
Saudi Arabia opens international safety investigation into attempted flydubai cockpit attack
Iran's Islamic regime continues war against secular entertainment industry
Tehran steps up its cultural crackdown, targeting cafes and theaters over mandatory hijab rules, 'vulgar' music, and on-stage contact.
Palestinian Media Watch: PA presentations of Oct. 7 have shifted from celebration to blaming Israel
"What happened on October 7 is a legitimate thing, okay? It's legitimate,” Advisor to the Paestinian Authority's Religious Affairs Ministry, Mahmoud Al-Habbash said.
Hezbollah receives $200 million cash infusion from Iran to support families tied to terror group
Hezbollah received the cash last month despite a tightening US economic chokehold on Iran and increasing difficulties in getting funds to Tehran's Lebanese ally.
Is the world turning against the Islamic Republic of Iran? - analysis
Fifty-six countries, ranging from the United States, Britain, France and Germany to Bahrain, Morocco and Japan, reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing the the UN restrictions restored against Iran.
Yemen displacement surges past 200,000 following fresh Houthi offensive, UN migration body warns
"People are running for their lives and finding nowhere safe to go," said IOM Director General Amy Pope, who called for more funding amid rising needs for food and shelter.
Turkey sending technical, defensive support to Saudi Arabia to help fight Houthis, officials say
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, speaking to the media after a meeting of the Mecca alliance, said the sides had discussed what support to provide Saudi Arabia for its defensive capabilities.
‘There will be no Tel Aviv’: Egyptians threaten Israel following Smotrich Sinai comments
“There will be no Tel Aviv, there will be no Ben-Gurion Airport, and there will be no Netanyahu,” said Amr Adib on MBC Egypt.
Hamam al-Hammami hired by flydubai as part of airline's mass hiring push - report
Omani first officer Hamam al-Hammami had allegedly been banned from flying by Omani authorities over concerns regarding his radical ideological views before he was hired by flydubai.
Number of displaced reaches 200,000 in Yemen as Hezbollah receives $200 million in cash from Iran
Vance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end war • Defense officials concerned Iran may strike Israel amid US pressure • IDF to launch West Bank ops. to arrest October 7 sympathizers
Houthis launch missiles at Yemen's Aden airport as fighting intensifies
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis carried out a new round of strikes Wednesday, launching missiles towards Yemen's international airport, as well as the Saudi cities of Riyadh and Khamis Mushait.
