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Egypt and Ethiopia Mutually Expel Diplomats Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

Egypt and Ethiopia Mutually Expel Diplomats Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

Egypt and Ethiopia have mutually expelled diplomats, giving them 48 hours to leave, amid a broader escalation of regional tensions that also involves Eritrea.

Egypt Independent|October 2, 2026|1
Arab-Israeli Party Leader Sami Abu Shehadeh Drops Out of Election Race After Supreme Court Pressure

Arab-Israeli Party Leader Sami Abu Shehadeh Drops Out of Election Race After Supreme Court Pressure

Arab-Israeli party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has withdrawn from the upcoming elections after the Supreme Court indicated it would uphold his disqualification, sparking condemnation from rights groups.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Sixth Arrest Made in UK Investigation of Suspected Iran-Backed Plot Targeting RAF Fairford

Sixth Arrest Made in UK Investigation of Suspected Iran-Backed Plot Targeting RAF Fairford

British counterterrorism police have arrested a sixth suspect, a British-Iranian dual national, in connection with a suspected Iran-backed security plot at the RAF Fairford airbase.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
US Delivers First F-16V Fighter Jets to Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions With China

US Delivers First F-16V Fighter Jets to Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions With China

The United States has delivered two F-16V Block 70 fighter jets to Taiwan to strengthen its defense capabilities amid rising military pressures from China.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Fear Grips Myanmar Refugees in Malaysia Following Sudden Deportations

Fear Grips Myanmar Refugees in Malaysia Following Sudden Deportations

The Malaysian government's recent deportation of nearly 1,500 refugees to Myanmar has sparked deep fear and uncertainty among thousands of other refugees living in the country.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Italy Conditions Red Sea Naval Boost on Wider European Commitment, Says Defence Minister

Italy Conditions Red Sea Naval Boost on Wider European Commitment, Says Defence Minister

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto announced that Italy is willing to expand its participation in the EU's Red Sea naval mission, provided other European nations match the commitment.

The National|October 2, 2026|2
Federal Judge in Miami Strikes Down Noncitizen Voting Law as Unconstitutional

Federal Judge in Miami Strikes Down Noncitizen Voting Law as Unconstitutional

A US federal judge in Miami has ruled that a law criminalising noncitizen voting is unconstitutional, dismissing a case against a Florida resident in a blow to the administration's election fraud crackdown.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Greece Pressures EU to Allow Asylum Suspensions Amid Mass Migration Surges

Greece Pressures EU to Allow Asylum Suspensions Amid Mass Migration Surges

Greece has urged the European Union to allow temporary suspensions of asylum applications during mass migration surges, drawing support from several member states at a council meeting in Luxembourg.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Brazil Presidential Debate Cancelled Amid Candidate Boycotts and Supreme Court Bomb Scare

Brazil Presidential Debate Cancelled Amid Candidate Boycotts and Supreme Court Bomb Scare

Brazil's final presidential debate was cancelled after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro withdrew, while police simultaneously cleared a bomb scare outside the Supreme Court.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Regional Developments

US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Regional Developments

The US sends a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, while the UAE investigates a flydubai flight incident and Dubai prepares new AI school guidelines.

The National|October 2, 2026
Intense Clashes Erupt as Houthis Launch Major Offensive on Strategic Yemeni City of Taiz

Intense Clashes Erupt as Houthis Launch Major Offensive on Strategic Yemeni City of Taiz

Fighting around the strategic Yemeni city of Taiz has intensified as government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash, displacing tens of thousands of residents.

The National|October 2, 2026|1
Living at God’s Mercy: Inside the Isolated, Israeli-Occupied Lebanese Village of Debel

Living at God’s Mercy: Inside the Isolated, Israeli-Occupied Lebanese Village of Debel

Residents of the isolated Lebanese village of Debel face strict Israeli control and severe supply shortages as they await the expiration of Unifil's mandate. With movement heavily restricted, locals worry about an uncertain future without international peacekeepers.

The National|October 2, 2026|1
Arab-Israeli Party Leader Withdraws from Upcoming Election

Arab-Israeli Party Leader Withdraws from Upcoming Election

An Arab-Israeli party leader has decided to withdraw from the election race, according to recent video coverage.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Former FAO Director Claims He Was Fired Over Criticisms of Israeli Policies in Gaza

Former FAO Director Claims He Was Fired Over Criticisms of Israeli Policies in Gaza

A former senior FAO director claims his contract was not renewed because he criticized Israeli policies in Gaza and organized silent protests.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Indian Artist Performs 'Deleted Voter' Song at Cockroach Protest Amid Brazil Election Focus

Indian Artist Performs 'Deleted Voter' Song at Cockroach Protest Amid Brazil Election Focus

An Indian artist brought the 'deleted voter' song to the Cockroach protest while coverage highlights Brazil's tight presidential race.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier Near Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict and Stalled Diplomacy

US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier Near Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict and Stalled Diplomacy

The United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier and thousands of additional troops to the region around Iran as the conflict enters its eighth month. The military buildup coincides with stalled diplomatic efforts and new economic sanctions against Tehran.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026
Diplomatic Tensions Flare Between South Korea and Ukraine Over Secret North Korean POW Transfer

Diplomatic Tensions Flare Between South Korea and Ukraine Over Secret North Korean POW Transfer

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for disclosing a confidential agreement regarding the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Inside Brazil’s High-Stakes Presidential Race and the Cost of AI Regulation

Inside Brazil’s High-Stakes Presidential Race and the Cost of AI Regulation

A detailed look at Brazil's intense presidential race, examining the key developments in a short video overview.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|2
Navigating Iraq's Future: What Lies Ahead Following the US Military Withdrawal

Navigating Iraq's Future: What Lies Ahead Following the US Military Withdrawal

Following the official end of the US anti-ISIS mission and its withdrawal from Iraq, experts analyze the shifting dynamics of American and Iranian influence in the region.

The National|October 2, 2026|1
Trump Launches High-Stakes Midterm Campaign Tour Amid Sliding Poll Numbers

Trump Launches High-Stakes Midterm Campaign Tour Amid Sliding Poll Numbers

US President Donald Trump has launched a 32-day midterm campaign tour across the United States to rally support for Republican candidates amid historically low approval ratings.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1