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CENTCOM reportedly has plans for Iran strikes: Will Trump approve them?
Reports say Pentagon has drawn up plans for strikes after midterm polls, but analysts question what it could achieve.
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Iran’s authorities take ‘self-sacrifice’ mobilisation campaign nationwide
The IRGC says it wants to use main squares in every capital of Iran’s 31 provinces for the Janfada campaign.
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Police in Albania filmed beating protester unconscious
Police in Albania’s capital, Tirana, were filmed beating a protester lying on the ground.
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Trump mocks reporter asking about Iran strikes, as Tehran says US derailed
US President Donald Trump sarcastically responded to a reporter asking about possible renewed attacks on Iran.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones as fighting with Houthis rages
Saudi-led coalition says intercepted drone, missile launched towards Riyadh and 10 missiles targeting southern region.
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Pakistan axe Shan Masood from Sri Lanka Test squad as Agha, Rizwan return
Ali Usman has also been recalled to the Test team after being sent home from the England tour.
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Qatar official calls for peace and security to boost trade, investment
The Qatari minister of state for trade says peace and security are essential for prosperity in trade and investment.
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Australian Grand Prix called off as rain spoils Phillip Island sendoff
Race delayed by two hours before being cancelled due to low visibility despite a sellout crowd at Phillip Island.
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Thousands of Northern Irish Protestants march ahead of court ruling
Thousands of Protestant Orange Order members have marched through Portadown, Northern Ireland.
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Israeli forces turn Hebron homes into military posts amid lockdown
Evictions, raids and outpost expansion continue across the occupied West Bank amid heightened tensions.
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Brazil 2026 election live: Lula and Bolsonaro in tight race
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in closely watched election.
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Obama’s Ohio, Michigan speeches: Key takeaways on Trump, Iran war, midterms
The former US president warns of rising costs, corruption and threats to democratic values ahead of the November 3 vote.