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War-weary northern Israelis rethink loyalty to Netanyahu before election
On Israel's border with Lebanon where Hezbollah fired thousands of rockets and drones, previous backers of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say they are rethinking how they will …
US envoy meets Sudanese army chief in Egypt
By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - An envoy of President Donald Trump met the head of Sudan's army over the weekend in Egypt as the US and other intermediaries have so…
Americans in Saudi Arabia warned of possible attacks as Yemen fighting flares
A new travel advisory warns of "the potential for aerial drone or missile attacks in Saudi Arabia" and urges US citizens to "remain vigilant."
Hormuz tanker attacks mount, putting oil flows at risk
Roughly a dozen reported attacks on tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz suggests Iran is once again dialing up the pressure as US economic sanctions plunge the rial to new low…
Yemen military announces retaking of Mokha from Houthis amid Red Sea offensive
Saudi Arabia is providing significant air support to the Yemeni government offensive and held a meeting with senior Turkish and Pakistani officials amid the escalation.
UAE-Syria move ahead on $20 billion real estate mega-developments
Major housing and tourism projects in Damascus and Latakia are set to advance following a new agreement with UAE real estate tycoon Mohamed Alabbar.
UK security adviser visited Israel in bid to keep Jerusalem consulate open, sources say
By Alexander CornwellTEL AVIV, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Britain's top national security official quietly visited Israel last week in a bid to prevent the closure of his country's consula…
Turkey, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Turkish, Saudi and Pakistani officials agreed to bolster military cooperation under the Mecca defense pact as Houthi attacks and fighting in Yemen intensify.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan hold 'emergency meeting' amid Houthi escalation
Turkish, Saudi and Pakistani officials met in Riyadh under the Mecca defense pact as Houthi attacks and fighting in Yemen intensify.
Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan hold summit amid Ethiopia tensions
All four countries have increasingly tense relations with Ethiopia, driven by disputes over the Nile, Red Sea access and security.
At Oct 7 memorial, Netanyahu says will be no Hamas rule in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed there would be no Hamas rule in Gaza as he attended a memorial event marking three years since the militant group's Octob…
UN rights council slams Taliban's 'oppression' of women
The UN Human Rights Council on Monday unanimously urged the Taliban to repeal all practices restricting the fundamental freedoms of women and girls, saying Afghanistan's i
Mideast oil exports surpass prewar levels despite pipeline, ship attacks
Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing sources, that Saudi Arabia’s key East-West Pipeline was flowing as normal, despite an earlier report that it had closed again following a new …
Romania says two dead after fire on ship, Ukraine blames Russian drones
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Two people died and others were rescued after a fire on a ship in the Black Sea outside Romania's territorial waters, Romanian authorities said on Monday, as Ukr…
Two dead, 11 rescued after fire onboard ship in Black Sea, Romania says
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Romanian authorities said on Monday that two people had died and others had been rescued after a fire on a ship in the Black Sea outside Romania's territorial wa…
Israel bars UK Greens leader over Zionism-racism resolution: What to know
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced Sunday that Green Party of England and Wales leader Zack Polanski would be barred from entering Israel after his party adopted a policy defi…
US pulls B-1 bombers from UK air base amid security fears: What to know
The withdrawal of a dozen strategic B-1B bombers back to the US came amid heightened concerns about a potential Iranian-linked plot to attack the facility.
Iran’s economy deteriorates, oil minister resigns, workers protest: What to know
Iran’s oil minister has resigned amid mounting economic pressure from US sanctions and restrictions on the country’s exports.
US judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit that used abortion clinic access law against protesters
(This Oct 2 story has been repeated to add a picture and additional codes, with no changes to text.)By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - A US judge dismissed a lawsuit a…
Afghan Taliban says problems with Pakistan can be resolved through diplomacy
KABUL, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Problems affecting relations between neighbours Afghanistan and Pakistan can be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister A…
Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait
By Mohammed Ghobari and Timour AzhariOct 5 (Reuters) - Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Stra…
Yemeni government forces advance on Bab el-Mandeb Strait
By Mohammed Ghobari and Timour AzhariOct 5 (Reuters) - Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces seized key positions on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Monday, military and government so…
Yemeni government forces seize district by Bab el-Mandeb, military sources say
By Timour Azhari and Mohammed GhobariRIYADH, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces seized key positions on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Monday, military and gover…
Rubio, asked about US bombers leaving UK, says no direct link with suspected plot
By Kate Holton and Jonathan LandayLONDON/WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday there was no direct link between the sudden removal of his …
US removes bombers from UK base at centre of suspected Iranian plot
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Sarah YoungNEW YORK/LONDON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The United States has removed its B-1 bombers from a British air base one week after five men were arreste…
Yemen, Saudi Arabia strike Houthis as counteroffensive gets underway
Yemen's military backed by Saudi jets attacked Houthi targets including in the capital on Monday as they launched an ambitious counteroffensive to recapture all territory held by …
Yemen, Saudi Arabia target Houthis in new campaign as war escalates
Yemen's military backed by Saudi jets attacked Houthi targets on Monday as they launched an ambitious campaign to recapture all territory from the Iran-backed group after its ligh…
Yemen military announces broad strikes against Houthis
The Yemeni military announced a broad set of strikes against Houthi targets on Monday, after the government declared a new campaign to retake all territory even as the Iran-backed…
Co-pilot planned flydubai attack before joining airline, two Israeli officials say
By Alexander Cornwell and Maayan LubellJERUSALEM, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The flydubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain in an alleged attempt to crash the plane has told UAE interrogato…
Co-pilot planned flydubai attack before hired by airline, two Israeli officials say
By Alexander Cornwell and Maayan LubellJERUSALEM, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The flydubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain in an alleged attempt to crash the plane last week told UAE inter…