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Yemeni government fighters recorded driving vehicles over Houthi opponents

Military vehicles travel along a road during what Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces say was an advance against the Iran-backed Houthis, near Dhubab, Taiz Governorate, Yemen, in this still image taken from video released October 5, 2026.    Southern Giants Brigades/Handout via REUTERS
Military vehicles travel along a road during what Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces say was an advance against the Iran-backed Houthis, near Dhubab, Taiz Governorate, Yemen, in this still image taken from video released October 5, 2026.    Southern Giants Brigades/Handout via REUTERS

Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer covering West Bank violence

Palestinian first responders taking AFP photographer Jaafar Ashtiyeh to seek medical help on Oct 6, after he was beaten by several Israelis in Aqraba, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Palestinian first responders taking AFP photographer Jaafar Ashtiyeh to seek medical help on Oct 6, after he was beaten by several Israelis in Aqraba, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

India says 12 injured after tanker attacked off Oman

Iran has sought to impose its control over the Strait of Hormuz for Gulf oil and gas since the start of the war.
Iran has sought to impose its control over the Strait of Hormuz for Gulf oil and gas since the start of the war.

US Senator Murphy says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar

US Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) speaks with reporters on the way to a vote on the \"Stop Insider Trading Act\" on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., US, September 30, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
US Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) speaks with reporters on the way to a vote on the \"Stop Insider Trading Act\" on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., US, September 30, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Israel puts military on high alert for Oct 7 anniversary, warns Gazans

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested that Hamas could try to attack Israel ahead of elections later in October.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested that Hamas could try to attack Israel ahead of elections later in October.

Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport, deny losing territory

After declaring a counter-offensive, government forces claimed on Oct 5 to have pushed the Houthis out of the Bab al-Mandab area.
After declaring a counter-offensive, government forces claimed on Oct 5 to have pushed the Houthis out of the Bab al-Mandab area.

Israeli strikes kill two people in Gaza, medics say

Two Saudi airports targeted on Monday as fighting with Yemen's Houthis escalates

War-weary northern Israelis rethink loyalty to Netanyahu before election

Election billboards bearing portraits of Otzma Yehudit party leader Itamar Ben Gvir in Jerusalem. Israel heads to the polls on Oct 27.
Election billboards bearing portraits of Otzma Yehudit party leader Itamar Ben Gvir in Jerusalem. Israel heads to the polls on Oct 27.

UN chief calls for Gaza ceasefire ahead of Oct 7 anniversary

Palestinians walking along destroyed buildings at the Jabalia refugee camp in the Gaza Strip on Oct 5. Israel’s years-long military campaign in Gaza has killed more than 74,200 people, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
Palestinians walking along destroyed buildings at the Jabalia refugee camp in the Gaza Strip on Oct 5. Israel’s years-long military campaign in Gaza has killed more than 74,200 people, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.

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