Archives for October, 2025

Men shot by the hundreds, disappeared after Sudanese city falls to paramilitaries, witnesses say

Reuters

As Iraqi politicians gear up for election, public disillusion sets in again

Reuters

Analysis

As CENTCOM sets up in southern Israel, fears grow of expanding US influence

CENTCOM's establishment of the Civil-Military Coordination Center in southern Israel has given Washington unprecedented control over Israeli actions in Gaza.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Israel launches more strikes on Gaza overnight, testing fragile truce

Reuters

Houthis say 43 detained UN staff to face trial over Israeli attack

Reuters

Sudan's RSF claims arrests as UN warns of 'horrendous' atrocities in Darfur

Agence France-Presse

As the guns fall silent, Gazans find newly-reopened banks have no cash

Reuters

After delays, Egypt set for lavish opening of grand museum

Agence France-Presse

Latvian parliament votes to quit convention protecting women

Reuters

Afghanistan, Pakistani officials agree to extend talks after Istanbul meetings

Reuters

Analysis

How Gulf states are powering Turkey’s Eurofighter ambitions

After years of political deadlock over the sale of Eurofighters to Turkey, Ankara appears to be nearing success with pending deals for new and secondhand versions of the aircraft.

By Francesco Schiavi

In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance

UAE’s DP World to invest $5B in India's infrastructure: What to know

The Dubai-headquartered logistics firm has already invested $3 billion into the South Asian nation over three decades.

United Arab Emirates

Saudi chases AI ambitions with homegrown firm pitched to global investors

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

UK chases elusive GCC trade deal that could boost exports, economic links

A new charm offensive at Saudi Arabia's flagship investment conference has fueled optimism that a UK-GCC trade pact, under negotiation since 2022, could soon be completed.

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Gaza aid delivery surges since ceasefire, but more NGO access needed: UN

Agence France-Presse

'Better to go to prison': Israeli ultra-Orthodox rally against army service

Agence France-Presse