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Members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) have circulated a draft resolution calling for "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in Gaza along with the "immediate and unconditional release of all hostages." The draft was reportedly lightly edited in a bid to gain American support.

UNSC Draft Resolution Calls for 'Immediate' Gaza Cease-fire, Release of Hostages

Depositions: NSO Group, Not Government Clients, Operates NSO Spyware

Lebanon’s ancient heritage faces a barrage of Israeli airstrikes

Report: Elon Musk Met with Iran's UN Ambassador

Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump

Associated Press2 hrs

Oman

Iran's navy on Thursday seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in international waters in the Gulf of Oman, according to the US Navy — the latest in a series of recent incidents in the conflict-prone Gulf waters.

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker Headed for Texas

Oil Tanker Hit by Armed Drone off Oman Coast

'SNL' skewers Trump's picks for cabinet positions

Ukraine war live: Emergency power outages after Russia launches massive missile strike on energy grid

Iran

The general chief of staff of Saudi Arabia's armed forces, Fayyad al-Ruwaili, met with his Iranian counterpart, Maj. Gen. Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, in Tehran on Sunday. The two reportedly explored possibilities for developing military and defense ties between their nations.

Saudi Army Chief Meets Iranian Counterpart in Tehran

DOJ Charges Three in Alleged Iranian Plot to Kill Donald Trump

Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Zelenskyy says

NPR Online News4 hrs

Syria Urges UN to End 'Israeli Aggression' Against Civilians

Why Marco Rubio Could Be Cuba's Worst Nightmare

Israel

The US said on Tuesday that it would not suspend arms shipments to Israel or change policy after a 30-day deadline to increase humanitarian aid entering the strip expired. The Biden admin. said that Israel was not blocking aid and progress had been made, though more must be done.

US Won't Pause Arm Shipments to Israel Over Aid Demands

Saudi Crown Prince Calls for End of War in Gaza, Lebanon

Rightwing settlers in Israel welcome ‘dream team’ of Trump and his hardline appointments

International Criminal Court Announces External Investigation into Chief Prosecutor

Riding high, S. Korea looking to stretch winning streak vs. Palestine

Korea Herald13 hrs

Iraq

Three former detainees of the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq were on Wednesday awarded a total of $42M in damages after a US jury found a military contractor liable for the abuse and torture they endured.

US Jury Finds Military Contractor Liable for Abu Ghraib Prison Abuse

Iraq to Lower Age of Consent to 9

Wasserman Schultz sparks backlash for claiming Tulsi Gabbard is a Russian asset

Turkey Strikes PKK After Aerospace Industry Facility Attack

Trump’s Cabinet And Key Roles: Chris Wright For Energy Secretary, Karoline Leavitt For Press Secretary Among Latest Picks

Syria

At least nine people were killed and more than 3K injured in Lebanon on Tuesday when pagers used by Hezbollah members to communicate exploded across the country, according to Lebanon's health ministry. Iran's ambassador to Lebanon was injured in the attack, and an eight-year-old girl was also killed.

Lebanon: Pagers Explode Killing, Injuring Thousands of Hezbollah Members and Civilians

At Least 18 Killed in Israeli Airstrikes in Central Syria

Trump transition team compiling list of current and former U.S. military officers for possible courts-martial

US Personnel Injured in Airbase Attack in Iraq

Voltaire, International Newsletter N°108

Voltaire Network13 hrs

Saudi Arabia

More than 100 women's soccer players from 24 countries, including Manchester City star Vivianne Miedema and former US national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn, have signed an open letter urging FIFA to end its sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco.

Women's Soccer Players Protest FIFA Deal

Saudi Arabia Fails to Win Seat on UN Human Rights Council

KEPCO wins 2 new renewable energy deals in Saudi, Guam

Korea Herald2 days

Sudan to Send Delegation to Cairo for Peace Talks

Lucid Motors starts taking orders for its existential Gravity SUV

TechCrunchNov 08

Jordan

Three Israeli civilian guards were killed on Sunday morning at the West Bank-Jordan border crossing after a gunman opened fire in a commercial cargo terminal under Israeli control at the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge.

Three Israelis Shot Dead at West Bank-Jordan Crossing

UK Riots: Multiple People Arrested for Social Media Posts

I've had Bluesky for less than a week. Here's how to get started with the competitor to Elon Musk's X.

Business Insider3 hrs

Jordan: Over 30 Reportedly Targeted by Pegasus Spyware

Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic – UFC 309: MMA heavyweight championship fight

Turkey

Fethullah Gulen, an influential Turkish Muslim cleric, died Sunday at 83 in a US hospital where he was receiving treatment.

Turkish Cleric Gulen Dies in US Exile

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted After Federal Investigation

Germany thrash Bosnia 7-0; Netherlands beat Hungary 4-0 in Nations League

Al Jazeera3 hrs

Turkey Passes Contentious Law to Keep Stray Dogs Off Streets

Ex-boyfriend and his fiancée behind fatal stabbing, shooting of Texas mom Alyssa Burkett

Yemen

The IDF responded to recent attacks on Tel Aviv and central Israel by Yemen's Houthis with a counterattack featuring dozens of aircraft, including F-15I fighter jets, 1.8K km (1.1K mi) from Israeli territory Sunday.

Yemen: Israeli Defense Forces Strike Houthis

Yemen's Houthis Fire Missile at Central Israel

10_Houthis attack US warships with drones, missiles

Korea Herald4 days

Red Sea: US Military Says Two More Crude Oil Tankers Attacked by Houthis

Trump Pick of Tulsi Gabbard Alarms Intelligence Community

Qatar

Qatar's Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday that it was taking a step back from its efforts to mediate a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, saying that it would go back to the table when "the parties show willingness and seriousness to end the brutal war."

Qatar Pauses Mediator Role in Gaza Cease-fire

UN Aid Operations Halted Due to New Israeli Evacuation Orders

9_Israel presses airstrikes as Beirut waits truce ideas

Korea Herald3 days

Cease-Fire Talks: Hamas and Israel Delegates Reach Cairo

Reliance, Disney complete India media merger valued at $8.5 billion

TechCrunch2 days

Palestine

The independent Famine Review Committee (FRC) said on Friday that there's a "strong likelihood that famine is imminent" in parts of northern Gaza — where an estimated 75K to 95K Palestinians live — as Israel continues its military offensive in the area.

Report: 'Strong Likelihood' Famine 'Imminent' in North Gaza

Israel's Offensive in Northern Gaza Expands to Beit Lahiya

The Fight for Palestine and the Fight for Socialism is The Same

CounterPunch2 hrs

Israel: Most People in Jabalia Have Fled

Democrats' furor over 'unqualified' Trump nominees puts Biden's staffing decisions back in the spotlight

Lebanon

Lebanese Labor Minister Mustafa Bayram has filed a complaint against Israel with the UN's International Labour Organization (ILO) over deadly attacks involving exploding pagers in September.

Lebanon Files UN Compaint Against Israel Over Pager Attack

Polio Vaccination Campaign in Northern Gaza to Resume

[Yoo Choon-sik] Would you buy South Korea?

Korea Herald7 days

Hezbollah Rockets Kill 7 in Northern Israel

Israel Is Fighting a Different War Now

United Arab Emirates

Pres. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pardoned 57 Bangladeshi citizens who were convicted in July for staging unauthorized protests in the United Arab Emirates against then-Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

UAE Pardons 57 Bangladeshis Imprisoned for Staging Protests

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Has 'Nothing to Hide' After Arrest in France

EU won’t survive without Russia and BRICS – Russian senator — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Sudan: Paramilitary Chief to Attend US-Mediated Cease-Fire Talks

[Herald Interview] FTA to bring Korea-Gulf ties to new level: Bahraini industry minister

Korea HeraldNov 03

Kuwait

Kuwaiti citizens on Thursday voted in the country's first national elections under the new Emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, amid hopes to end a years-long gridlock between the National Assembly and the royal family.

Kuwait Holds 4th Election in 4 Years

UK: Doctors Strike to Reduce Patient Services for Next 3 Weeks

KNOC inks 4 mln-barrel oil storage agreement with Kuwait

Korea HeraldNov 03

Amnesty: Executions Reach Highest Total in 5 Years

‘The Iranian Period Is Finished’

Bahrain

Following a meeting on Sunday between acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani and Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani, both countries agreed to "establish the necessary mechanisms" to start talks aimed at restoring political relations.

Iran, Bahrain Agree to Resume Diplomatic Ties

Al-Shabab Claims Deadly Attack on Military Base in Somalia

Bahrain ready for bigger Korean presence

Korea HeraldNov 03

Iranian Warship Arrives in Red Sea

Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel