Sisi says Egypt will defend Saudi Arabia but will not attack Yemen
Egypt's President Sisi said any military help for Saudi Arabia would be limited to defending its territory and would not include an attack on Yemen.
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Nearly 1,000 evacuated after chemical tank explodes in Toledo, Ohio
A tank of glycidyl methacrylate exploded at a Toledo facility, forcing 983 people from their homes; officials say the chemical may stay explosive for 12 hours.
Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Indonesia sign 'Badr' defence industry pact
Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Indonesia signed the 'Badr' memorandum in Doha to cooperate on defence production, research and training; other nations may join.
'Apartheid automation': how Israel uses AI to watch Palestinians
From satellite scans that flag Palestinian homes for demolition to facial recognition at checkpoints, Israel's AI tools tighten control over Palestinians.
Over 150 authors urge UK to change Palestine Action ban after Rooney sales end
More than 150 writers including Annie Ernaux and Arundhati Roy urged Britain to amend its Palestine Action ban after Sally Rooney's books were pulled from sale.
UN warns El Nino is going 'off the charts', 50 million at risk of hunger
The UN said the current El Nino could be the strongest on record and warned up to 50 million people could face more hunger without urgent action.
Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting France's riots
Macron took an apparent swipe at Trump and Netanyahu for using France's riots in their campaigns, as Paris braced for more protests and bond yields passed 5%.
US states prepare to shadow Justice Department election monitors
Minnesota and California plan to track federal monitors during the November 3 midterms, as the Justice Department prepares to send about 1,000 to all 50 states.
Pakistan and Maldives sign 20 MoUs, target $200m trade
PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Muizzu agreed to lift trade from $13.9m to $200m in two years as 20 MoUs were signed on the first Maldivian visit in 11 years.
Turkey to seek mandate for military personnel in Saudi Arabia
A Turkish ruling party lawmaker said parliament will get a mandate to send personnel to Saudi Arabia under the Makkah pact, limited to defensive roles.
Putin suggests Trump meeting in China as Witkoff visits Russia
Putin proposed meeting Trump in China at talks with envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg, and Russia freed US teacher Stephen Hubbard as a goodwill gesture.
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case, a diplomat, Bundibugyo strain
Nigeria's first Ebola case is the Bundibugyo strain behind the DR Congo outbreak. The patient is a diplomat who travelled from Uganda to Abuja on October 3.
Araghchi says US-Iran talks go on through Pakistan and Qatar
Iran says talks with Washington continue via Pakistan and Qatar, while Tehran told Field Marshal Munir no enriched nuclear material will leave the country.