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Former Biden Officials Attempt to Rehabilitate Their Legacy on Gaza Amid Media Scrutiny

Former Biden Officials Attempt to Rehabilitate Their Legacy on Gaza Amid Media Scrutiny

Former Biden officials are attempting to whitewash their administration's support for Israel through books and media appearances three years after the Gaza conflict began. Meanwhile, major media industry shifts and the political rise of Nigel Farage are also drawing critical analysis.

Al Jazeera English|October 11, 2026|1
Deadly Riyadh Airport Attack Highlights Iran's Culpability in Outsourced Houthi Violence

Deadly Riyadh Airport Attack Highlights Iran's Culpability in Outsourced Houthi Violence

A devastating attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport leaves at least 12 dead and over 300 injured, exposing Iran's continued culpability in backing Houthi militia violence.

The National|October 11, 2026
Pakistan Declares State of Emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Amid Protests for Imran Khan's Release

Pakistan Declares State of Emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Amid Protests for Imran Khan's Release

Pakistan's President has suspended the government in the PTI-ruled Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, declaring a state of emergency amid escalating unrest and protests demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.

The National|October 11, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Faces Intense Backlash as Mass Protests Erupt in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Faces Intense Backlash as Mass Protests Erupt in New Delhi

Mass protests erupt in New Delhi as demonstrators demand the resignation of election chief Gyanesh Kumar and challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration over voter roll purges.

Al Jazeera English|October 11, 2026
Trump Slams Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as a 'Stupid Project' Amid Regional Water Concerns

Trump Slams Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as a 'Stupid Project' Amid Regional Water Concerns

US President Donald Trump criticized the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as a 'stupid project' during a campaign rally, drawing reactions from Egyptian officials regarding water rights and regional negotiations.

Egypt Independent|October 11, 2026
Mass Detentions in New Delhi as Police Crack Down on Youth-Led Protest Against India's Election Chief

Mass Detentions in New Delhi as Police Crack Down on Youth-Led Protest Against India's Election Chief

Indian authorities detained thousands of protesters in New Delhi during a sweeping crackdown on a youth-led demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Al Jazeera English|October 11, 2026
Egypt Strongly Condemns Ongoing Attacks Targeting Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport

Egypt Strongly Condemns Ongoing Attacks Targeting Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport

Egypt has issued a strong condemnation of the continued attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, warning that the violations threaten regional security and stability.

Egypt Independent|October 11, 2026
Sudan's Gen Al Burhan Faces Allegations of Political Scheaming While Civil War Threatens a Generation of Children

Sudan's Gen Al Burhan Faces Allegations of Political Scheaming While Civil War Threatens a Generation of Children

Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan faces accusations of political maneuvering and ties to the Islamist movement as the ongoing civil war in Sudan denies children an education and exposes them to forced recruitment.

The National|October 11, 2026
Egypt Invites Palestinian Factions to Cairo for Reconciliation Talks Following Election Postponement

Egypt Invites Palestinian Factions to Cairo for Reconciliation Talks Following Election Postponement

Egypt has invited Palestinian faction leaders to Cairo for reconciliation talks following President Mahmoud Abbas's decision to postpone upcoming legislative elections. The delay has drawn mixed reactions from groups including Hamas and Mohammed Dahlan's pro-reform faction.

The National|October 11, 2026
Pakistan Declares State of Emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Suspending Government Led by Imran Khan's Party

Pakistan Declares State of Emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Suspending Government Led by Imran Khan's Party

Pakistan has declared a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspending the provincial government run by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's PTI party amid rising political tensions.

Al Jazeera English|October 11, 2026|1
Diplomats vs. Quds Force: Mohammad Javad Zarif's Blunt Remarks Ignite Internal Debate in Iran

Diplomats vs. Quds Force: Mohammad Javad Zarif's Blunt Remarks Ignite Internal Debate in Iran

Former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sparked fierce backlash from hardliners in Iran after questioning the nation's security-first outlook and advocating for diplomacy over military confrontation.

The National|October 11, 2026
Diplomats or Quds Force? Mohammad Javad Zarif Sparks Fierce Debate Among Iran's Elite

Diplomats or Quds Force? Mohammad Javad Zarif Sparks Fierce Debate Among Iran's Elite

Former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sparked a fierce debate within Iran's political establishment by questioning the country's reliance on military threats and advocating for diplomacy.

The National|October 11, 2026
President Sheikh Mohamed Directs Renaming of Al Ain Airport to Tahnoun International Airport

President Sheikh Mohamed Directs Renaming of Al Ain Airport to Tahnoun International Airport

President Sheikh Mohamed has ordered the immediate renaming of Al Ain International Airport to Tahnoun International Airport to honor the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan.

The National|October 11, 2026
US Military Suffers Up to $3.3 Billion in Aircraft Losses During Conflict with Iran, Congressional Report Reveals

US Military Suffers Up to $3.3 Billion in Aircraft Losses During Conflict with Iran, Congressional Report Reveals

A new congressional report reveals that the US military has lost or damaged 81 aircraft, valued up to $3.3 billion, during the conflict with Iran.

Egypt Independent|October 11, 2026|1
Trump Suggests Ukraine Needs New Leadership Amid Clash Over US-Russia Diesel Deal

Trump Suggests Ukraine Needs New Leadership Amid Clash Over US-Russia Diesel Deal

President Donald Trump criticized Volodymyr Zelensky and suggested Ukraine needs new leadership following a clash over a new US-Russia diesel agreement.

Egypt Independent|October 11, 2026
Saudi-Led Coalition Vows Decisive Response After Deadly Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport Kills 12

Saudi-Led Coalition Vows Decisive Response After Deadly Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport Kills 12

The Saudi-led coalition has promised a decisive response after a Houthi attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured over 300, drawing widespread international condemnation.

The National|October 11, 2026
How the War on Gaza is Driving Israel's Right-Wing Shift Ahead of the Election

How the War on Gaza is Driving Israel's Right-Wing Shift Ahead of the Election

As Israel approaches its general election, analysts examine how the war on Gaza has accelerated a sharp political shift to the right and shaped Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's campaign strategies.

Al Jazeera English|October 11, 2026
US Justice Department Launches Antitrust Inquiry Into Major TV Networks Over Trump Coverage Boycott

US Justice Department Launches Antitrust Inquiry Into Major TV Networks Over Trump Coverage Boycott

The US Department of Justice has launched an antitrust investigation into major television networks over their recent decision to temporarily halt coverage of President Donald Trump in solidarity with barred reporters.

Al Jazeera English|October 11, 2026
Donald Trump Considers Joining Saudi Strikes Against Houthis Following Riyadh Airport Attack

Donald Trump Considers Joining Saudi Strikes Against Houthis Following Riyadh Airport Attack

Global pro-Palestinian protests take place one year after the Gaza ceasefire, as Donald Trump weighs potential military action following an attack on a Riyadh airport.

Al Jazeera English|October 11, 2026
Behind Washington's Aggressive Push to Cripple the International Criminal Court

Behind Washington's Aggressive Push to Cripple the International Criminal Court

The United States has imposed new sanctions aimed at crippling the International Criminal Court, raising questions about Washington's motives and whether Europe will step in to defend the tribunal.

Al Jazeera English|October 10, 2026