Aramco Tower in Riyadh damaged by debris after Houthi missile attack
An Aramco building in Riyadh was damaged by debris after two Houthi missiles were intercepted; Houthi officials say Saudi strikes killed 33 near Sanaa.
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Storm floods 70,000 tents in Gaza, leaving families in the open
A storm flooded 70,000 tents in Gaza, the government media office says; an official says drains work at 20% and 270 shelter sites are at risk.
Trump orders Justice Department to look into Democrats over 'threats'
Trump told the Justice Department to look into Democrats over impeachment 'threats', calling it a 'criminal act' with no evidence, days after losing Congress.
2026 on track to be the second-hottest year, EU climate monitor says
Copernicus says 2026 will most likely be the second-hottest year on record, after the warmest October ever at 1.75C above pre-industrial levels.
Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff after midterm defeat
Trump named hardline adviser Stephen Miller his chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, as Democrats prepare investigations after winning Congress in the midterms.
Muslim Americans win at least 36 races in the US midterms
Muslim Americans won or led in at least 36 races, including Abdul El-Sayed, the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, after campaigns shaped by Gaza and Iran.
UN Security Council backs Pakistan-led statement on diplomacy in wartime
The UN Security Council adopted a Pakistan-initiated presidential statement on the role of diplomacy during active hostilities, urging mediation and ceasefires.
Trump says he may have to 'destroy the rest' of Iran
Trump said in the Oval Office he may have to 'destroy the rest' of Iran, as the IRGC claimed two more US drones were downed over Qeshm Island.
Israel's election body rejects Netanyahu's fraud claims
Israel's Central Elections Committee said an audit of 9,069 polling stations found no harm to the vote, rejecting Netanyahu's fraud claims against Arab parties.
ICJ to rule on November 19 in Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar
The International Court of Justice will rule on November 19 on whether Myanmar's crackdown on the Rohingya was genocide, in a case brought by The Gambia.
Iran's supreme leader: hope of a US policy shift is 'seriously mistaken'
Mojtaba Khamenei said anyone hoping US behaviour will change after the midterms is 'seriously mistaken' and warned a renewed war would be 'much wider'.
Nepali workers stranded in Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks cancel flights
About 45pc of scheduled Saudi flights were cancelled from Oct 8 to 25 after Houthi attacks; Nepali workers pay up to Rs100,000 for tickets and may miss Tihar.
Spain's transport minister Puente resigns over deadly train crash
Transport Minister Oscar Puente resigned a week after the Urda rail crash that killed 69, saying he could not stay after two accidents in under a year.