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UK MPs Press for Action Over Israeli Agency’s World Travel Market Presence
Fifteen MPs urge the government to stop WTM London promoting an Israeli agency linked to settlement development, ahead of the event’s 3 November opening.
Berlin’s Dreilinden Rest Stop Finds New Life in Street Art
The abandoned Dreilinden checkpoint still carries Berlin’s divided history, while Angst Yok’s playful signs bring a flash of humor to its fading 1970s architecture.
Jordan’s King Abdullah Links Middle East Stability to Palestinian Homeland
At Jordan’s parliament opening, King Abdullah said regional security depends on Palestinians’ right to a homeland as the Gaza crisis and attacks persist.
NIAC Urges Trump to Rule Out Nuclear Weapons Use in Iran
The National Iranian American Council wants Trump to reject claims that a nuclear strike on Iran is under discussion.
Red Barrel Memorial in Lamsin Preserves the Memory of Thailand’s 1970s Killings
The Red Barrel Memorial in Phatthalung remembers victims of the early 1970s killings and now serves as a community history and learning center.
Hebron Withdrawal, Yemen Strikes and Gulf Security Concerns in Morning Update
Israeli forces left Hebron after a nearly two-week operation as attacks in Yemen, a tanker strike and US-Iran tensions shaped regional security concerns.
Lebanese Military Court Charges 13 in Hezbollah Explosives Shipment Case
A military court charged 13 people over an alleged explosives shipment to Hezbollah after authorities seized half a tonne of cargo.
Ahmad Tibi Urges Gadi Eisenkot to Form Minority Government With Arab Parties
With no bloc holding a majority, Ahmad Tibi says Arab parties are ready to back an Eisenkot-led minority government and replace Netanyahu.
Palestinian Ambassador Calls for UK Action Over Israeli Tourism Agency at London Travel Fair
Hussam Zomlot urged the UK to act after a London travel fair listed an Israeli tourism agency linked to settlement development.
Centcom Says Commercial Ships Are Crossing the Strait of Hormuz Freely
Admiral Brad Cooper says main Hormuz shipping routes are clear, while Iran’s IRGC claims it stopped two tankers using unauthorised routes.
IRGC Navy Says It Halted Two Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s IRGC Navy says two tankers were stopped after using an unauthorised route, while a separate vessel that caught fire later sank.
Dockworkers in Six Countries Strike Against Arms Shipments Through Ports
Unions in six countries are striking and demonstrating against arms shipments and port militarisation, with action at more than 100 ports.
Blasts Reported in Sanaa and Yemen’s Red Sea Coast, Residents Say
Residents reported explosions, damaged homes and damage to a hospital in Sanaa and Mokha as fighting continued near Taiz.
Pezeshkian Calls for Muslim Nations to Deepen Regional Cooperation
Meeting Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish officials in Tehran, Iran’s president urged regional cooperation and defended Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear activity.
Hollywood’s Joseph W. Young Statue Draws Attention for Its Unusual Appearance
A statue of Hollywood’s first mayor stands along Hollywood Boulevard, where its weathered finish and visible damage have prompted questions from passersby.
‘Night Song’ Sculpture Tells a Courtship Story at Riverbend Park
Joe Beeler’s seven-foot sculpture in Muncie depicts a Southern Plains courtship ritual, set in a small riverside park beside the White River.
France Protests Expose a Crisis of Inequality, Identity and Political Trust
France’s protests reflect pressure from falling purchasing power and discrimination, while political leaders recast social grievances as a fight over Islam.
Iranian Officials Warn Gulf Undersea Cables Could Be Targeted in a New Attack
Iranian officials say Tehran has plans to target Gulf communications cables and impede repairs if the US and Israel attack again.
Italy Seeks Release of Five Activists Detained Near Hebron
Italy says five women were detained near Hebron while supporting Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest and is calling for their immediate release.
Trump Weighs a Swift End to the Iran War Against Letting It Wind Down
Trump said the US could end the Iran war quickly or let it fade, while claiming oil is moving through the Strait of Hormuz.