Lebanon Israel Talks in Tampa: Beirut to Demand End to Strikes
Lebanon’s army will press for a halt to Israeli strikes at three-way talks at CENTCOM in Tampa, as the June disarmament framework stalls.
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Strait of Hormuz Attacks Hit Record as Iran Claims Tanker Mine Strikes
UKMTO logged a record week of ship attacks near Hormuz as Iran claimed two supertankers hit mines. Oil flows, new tactics and rival claims.
Belgium F-16 Jets for Ukraine: 10 to Be Delivered by Year-End
Belgium will hand Ukraine 10 F-16s by the end of 2026 as F-35 deliveries catch up. Size, timeline, ammunition and why the jets matter.
Settlers Attack European Diplomats in West Bank Village of Taybeh
Masked settlers knocked down a French mayor and smashed a Belgian mission car in Taybeh, a day after a Washington Post photographer was hurt.
Aden Airport Missile Attack: Houthis Strike Near Cairo Flight
Two Houthi missiles hit the grounds of Aden’s airport as a Cairo flight prepared to leave, a day after a deadly strike on the presidential palace.
Fire Hits St. Petersburg Oil Terminal in Massive Drone Attack on Russia
Drones hit St. Petersburg on Oct. 18, sparking a fire at the Petersburg Oil Terminal. Officials say 126 were downed nearby and 127 near Moscow.
Violence Erupts at France Protests a Day After Macron Calls for Calm
Rioters looted shops in Paris, burned Lyon’s tourist office and stormed Marseille’s town hall, a day after Macron urged calm. Arrests, reactions, context.
French Protests Turn Violent: Gun Shop Looting and France’s Gun Laws Explained
Oct. 17 French protests saw looting and 272 arrests. What’s confirmed about gun shop looting, the 2023 Marseille case, and France’s A-D gun categories.
Bulgaria Asks NATO for Jets, Anti-Drone Help After Black Sea Attacks
After drones sank two ships off its coast, Bulgaria asked NATO for combat aircraft and counter-drone systems. Ambassadors meet next week.
Congo Ebola Funds: Africa CDC Says $700 Million Not Accounted For
Donors sent about $962 million to Ebola responders in Congo, but national officials can trace only a fraction. Here are the numbers.