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Syria opens its first letter of credit for Aramco oil in 14 years
The Central Bank of Syria issued its first letter of credit in 14 years for an agreement under which the Syrian Petroleum Company will procure petroleum products from Aramco. The amount of the transaction, the volume of products and the delivery date were not disclosed; the process was coordinated with a major U.S. bank.
London Palestine march pauses for newlyweds on Westminster Bridge
London’s National March for Palestine paused on Westminster Bridge so a newly married couple could take souvenir photos with protesters, a scene that spread widely, as organizers put the turnout at about 250,000.
Moroccans in Casablanca and Kenitra protest normalization with Israel over Gaza
Dozens of people held demonstrations in Morocco’s Casablanca and Kenitra to show solidarity with Palestinians on the third anniversary of the Gaza war. The protesters called for rejecting all forms of normalization with Israel and supporting the Palestinians.
Rezaei says the U.S. accepted some of Iran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but not enough
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said the U.S. accepted some of the seven conditions Tehran presented for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Rezaei said they did not consider the response sufficient and that Iranian diplomacy would not return to its previous position; Donald Trump had earlier said Washington had not accepted Iran’s conditions.
Netanyahu calls for an investigation into ‘Naza’ over its Gaza testimonies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a comprehensive investigation and legal proceedings against the directors and other participants in “Naza,” a documentary featuring testimonies about the attacks on Gaza. Netanyahu’s office alleged that the film involved information-security breaches, criminal defamation and harm to Israel’s political and security interests.
Eisenkot leads in Israeli poll as Netanyahu bloc falls short of majority
In an Israeli public opinion poll, Gadi Eisenkot led Binyamin Netanyahu with 43 percent support as the preferred candidate for prime minister, while Netanyahu was favored by 38 percent. Eisenkot’s Yashar party won 22 seats, while Netanyahu’s political bloc fell short of the 61 seats needed to form a government.
Sudan army says it shot down UAV that crossed the border over Blue Nile
The Sudanese army said a strategic UAV that entered the country’s airspace from Ethiopia was shot down near Wad el-Mahi in Blue Nile state. The incident occurred as fighting intensified in the area between the army, the Rapid Support Forces and their ally, SPLM-North.
European leaders condemn Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
Officials from Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Austria condemned the Houthi attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Thirteen people were killed in the attack carried out on Saturday.
Saudi Arabia will maintain energy supplies amid regional tensions
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman reiterated his country’s commitment to maintaining uninterrupted energy supplies under all circumstances at the 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting in Riyadh. The statement came as regional tensions and disruptions in energy markets continued.
Iranian official accuses CENTCOM commander of oil smuggling in Strait of Hormuz
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, accused CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper of conducting oil-smuggling operations in the Strait of Hormuz with the support of the United Arab Emirates military. Rezaei said five or six vessels allegedly linked to these operations had been attacked every night over the past two or three months.
Bilal Erdoğan calls for support for Palestinian producers and entrepreneurs
The Palestine breakfast held on the second day of the London Halal Forum featured hummus, za’atar, labneh and falafel. Bilal Erdoğan highlighted the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, saying that investment, production and entrepreneurship in the Palestinian economy should be supported.
Pakistan reaffirms defense pact with Saudi Arabia after Riyadh airport attack
Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar condemned the attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and announced that support for Saudi Arabia under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement remains in place. The attack killed 13 people and injured 309, including six Pakistani nationals.
Two Palestinians were killed in an attack on a civilian gathering point in Gaza
Two Palestinians were killed and three others were seriously wounded in an attack on a site where civilians had gathered in the Mawasi area northwest of Rafah. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, 1,488 Palestinians have been killed and 5,281 wounded in attacks since the ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025.
Debate grows over accusations against Palestinians after animals die in West Bank
Videos showing animals that died near the village of al-Mughayyir, east of Ramallah, have sparked accusations against Palestinians. Some Israelis have also expressed skepticism about the video published by Israeli settler Elisha Yered, who seized Palestinian land, while the Israeli army and police have issued no official statement.
Netanyahu convenes Tel Aviv meeting on Iran tensions and Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting with security officials at the Kirya military compound in Tel Aviv after attacks carried out by Yemen’s Houthis against Saudi Arabia during the day. The meeting addressed the possibility of escalating tensions with Iran, as well as developments in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.
Canelo-M’billi fight to go ahead in Riyadh despite airport attacks
General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh confirmed that the fight between Mexican boxer Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and world champion Christian M’billi will take place in Riyadh on Oct. 31, despite the attacks on King Khalid International Airport.
New Turkish ambassador presents credentials to Sudan’s Burhan
Türkiye’s ambassador to Sudan, Fahri Türker Oba, presented his credentials to the chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the Turkish Embassy in Khartoum said.
Turkish envoy pays courtesy call on Bahrain’s justice minister
Türkiye’s ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr. Necati Sancaktutan, paid a courtesy call on Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, the Turkish Embassy in Manama said.
Persistent mistreatment of Claude banned from Nov. 12
U.S. company Anthropic said persistent, needless abusive or cruel behavior toward its Claude AI models will be treated as a violation of its usage policy starting Nov. 12, stressing that the rule targets only extreme cases.
WSJ: Saudi crown prince moves between bunkered palaces amid Houthi strikes
The Wall Street Journal reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been moving between palaces equipped with bunkers and that the kingdom, short of interceptor missiles, has sought support from Pakistan and other friendly countries as Houthi attacks escalate.

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