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Trump says Iran war largely cost Republicans the midterms
The US president said the war drove up fuel prices but he would take the same decision again, after Vance blamed it for defeat.
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Herzog opens coalition talks as Eisenkot edges ahead
Israel's president began consultations after accepting the certified election result, with early recommendations favouring Eisenkot over Netanyahu by 56 to 53.
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Saudi Arabia, Syria sign defence deal and $403 million in loans
The defence ministries signed a cooperation agreement during Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's second Riyadh visit in a month; its terms were not disclosed.
By Aalimi Nation · 3 min read
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South Africa votes in local elections seen as ANC test
A record 29.2 million people were registered to vote, with Johannesburg and Durban the key contests and final results due on Sunday.
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FBI blames North Korea for $6.3 billion Binance crypto theft
The FBI says the TraderTraitor group is converting stolen assets into Ether, while Binance says it has replaced 90 per cent of the loss from company funds.
By Aalimi Nation · 3 min read
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Thousands rally in Tel Aviv for Arab-opposition deal
Demonstrators want Gadi Eisenkot to cooperate with Arab-led parties, which won a record 19 seats, but he has so far ruled out a coalition with them.
By Aalimi Nation · 3 min read
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UN demands probe after staffer dies in Houthi custody
Guterres and rights chief Volker Turk demanded answers after Mohammad el-Shami, held since June 2024, died, with his family told only recently.
By Aalimi Nation · 2 min read
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Judge dismisses Trump's defamation suit over Epstein letter
A Miami federal judge ruled that the president failed to show actual malice, ending his claim over a report on a 2003 birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Israeli strikes kill eight in Gaza, including five police officers
Gaza's Interior Ministry says five police officers died in a Khan Younis drone strike; Israel says it targeted militants, and Hamas calls the attack a war crime.
By Aalimi Nation · 2 min read
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UN Western Sahara mission lapses after Security Council vetoes
Russia vetoed a US-drafted text backed by 11 of 15 members and a rival draft failed, so the MINURSO mandate expired on October 31.
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Israel election results stand, officials say, as Likud alleges fraud
The head of the Central Elections Committee said the October 27 outcome would hold, as Likud alleges Arab-led parties took Qatari funding, which Qatar denies.
By Aalimi Nation · 3 min read
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Ukraine air alert app sends false warnings after hack
The air force said the national app had been hacked, while Russia's Emergencies Ministry reported a cyberattack on its own application.
By Aalimi Nation · 2 min read