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Houthi attack on Saudi oil giant raises global energy concerns

October 15, 2026 admin

The conflict in Yemen has entered a dangerous new phase after Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted the headquarters of Saudi oil giant Aramco in Dhahran. While there were no reported fatalities, the strike damaged parts of the company’s headquarters and highlighted the Houthis’ growing ability to hit strategic targets deep inside Saudi Arabia. The attack comes…

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Trump might opt for an all-out war with Iran: Trita Parsi

October 15, 2026 admin

In U.S. President Donald Trump’s mind, he has tried a limited war, diplomacy and economic coercion against Iran but has still failed to achieve his objectives. What he hasn’t tried is an all-out war against Iran, which he might consider once the midterm elections are over, says Trita Parsi, executive vice-president of the Washington-based Quincy…

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17 children, teacher killed, over 40 injured as school roof collapses in Pakistan’s Peshawar

October 15, 2026 admin

This photograph taken and released by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province’s Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) on October 15, 2026 shows rescue workers and residents during a search operation after a roof collapsed at a school in Peshawar. | Photo Credit: AFP PHOTO /Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province’s Emergency Service (Rescue 1122)/ HANDOUT At least 17 children and a…

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Network disruptions and intelligence blackout: Is the U.S. deserting Ukraine? | Explained

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The Story So Far: Ukraine, engaged in a war with Russia for more than four years, on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) reported network connectivity issues, affecting defence infrastructure and weapons system, arising after the U.S.-based Starlink system “slowed down”. Ukrainian officials and analysts have alleged intentional disruption of services of the system owned by Elon Musk and have also accused the…

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New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia’s legal career draws scrutiny

October 15, 2026 admin

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia. File | Photo Credit: AP The new ‌White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, faced questions on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) about her legal career before becoming the top spokeswoman for U.S. President Donald Trump. Ms. Zacharia, who joined ⁠the White House on Monday (October 12), has said she practised…

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Oil prices retreat as investors weigh supply outlook, West Asia tensions

October 15, 2026 admin

Representational image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Oil prices fell more than ‌1% on Thursday (October 15, 2026) as investors weighed risks to supply from attacks on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz against U.S. efforts to cut petroleum shipping costs ⁠by easing sanctions on vessels. Brent crude futures fell $1.64, or 1.6%, to $104.42…

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19-year-old arrested in Illinois for planning attack on Hindu place of worship

October 15, 2026 admin

A 19-year-old man was arrested for plotting an attack “potentially targeting” a Hindu place of worship in the Aurora area in Illinois, with authorities recovering a manifesto expressing white supremacist ideologies and containing references to violence against people of “Indian descent.” Alexandros Paporakis of Palatine was arrested on October 11 following an investigation into an…

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Why is Spain facing a housing crisis? | Explained

October 15, 2026 admin

People take part in a protest demanding action to alleviate Spain’s housing crisis in Barcelona on October 9 | Photo Credit: REUTERS The story so far: Last month, 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal was evicted from her home of over seven decades. Her father first rented Abascal’s apartment in Madrid’s upscale Retiro neighbourhood in 1956….

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North Korea says it tested cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines

October 15, 2026 admin

Representational image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto North Korea says it has test-fired cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines as it continues to expand its military capabilities during a prolonged freeze in diplomacy with Washington and Seoul. North Korean state media on Thursday (October 15, 2026) said the military tested two types of…

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Commercial ship catches fire in Romanian waters in latest Black Sea incident

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Representational image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A commercial ship anchored in Romanian territorial waters caught fire late on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) and the crew evacuated, Romanian authorities said, the latest in ‌a series of incidents in the Black Sea underlying shipping risks near NATO’s eastern flank. Five commercial ships have ⁠been hit in…

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