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Saudi Arabia urges residents of three cities to take shelter amid escalating clashes
On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia urged residents of Jeddah, Mecca and Taif to move to safe areas in case of possible danger and follow official instructions. The warning came as clashes with the Houthis escalated and missile and drone attacks targeted Saudi cities and infrastructure.
Participants carry Turkish and Somali flags at rallies in Somalia thanking Türkiye
Nasra Bashir Ali, deputy director of communications and public relations at the Somali Prime Ministry, said rallies were held in various locations to show support for Türkiye’s backing of Somalia. Participants carried Turkish and Somali flags, while a large Turkish flag was unfurled.
European Parliament lawmakers urge the EU to ban trade with Israeli settlements
A total of 114 European Parliament lawmakers sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling for legislation to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The lawmakers said that merely increasing customs duties would not be sufficient and that a common EU-wide position was needed.
Shara calls lifting Syria sanctions a historic decision
Syrian President Shara said at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai that lifting the sanctions had ended the restrictions imposed on the country. Shara said Syria could feed more than 100 million people using modern agricultural technologies.
1,000 Israeli filmmakers back NAZA directors over Gaza documentary
A thousand people from Israel’s film industry condemned threats against NAZA documentary directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor and expressed solidarity with them. The statement urged Israelis not to judge the film or its directors before watching the documentary.
7.8 million people in South Sudan struggle to find food every day
At the UN Geneva Office’s weekly press briefing, Hollingworth assessed the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan and said 7.8 million people struggle to find food every day. Hollingworth said 2.2 million children and 2 million pregnant and breastfeeding women in the country need urgent nutritional support, warning that more than 1 million people could lose access to aid by October unless additional resources are provided.
Salam says Israeli attacks could cost Lebanon more than $27 billion
Lebanese Prime Minister Salam said in a speech to Parliament that the cost to the country of the Israeli army’s attacks in 2023 and 2026 had exceeded $20 billion and could surpass $27 billion once calculations were complete. Salam said approximately 9,000 people had been killed in the attacks and 91,000 homes had been completely or partially destroyed.
McConnel argues that Israel policy is dividing US parties
Dr. Adam McConnel argues that Israel policy is deepening divisions within the Republican and Democratic parties ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. The issue could affect not only the congressional race but also the future direction of American politics.
Bafel Talabani’s visit to Tehran aims to advance Iran-Iraq ties
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Bafel Talabani, president of Iraq’s Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, in Tehran. The visit, held at Araghchi’s invitation, is expected to address border security, economic cooperation and regional stability.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrives in Dubai for summit on Syria’s future
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived at the World Trade Center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday to attend the 2026 Arab Media Summit. At the summit, al-Sharaa will discuss his vision for the country’s future and related issues in a session titled “The Syria of the Future.”
Israeli army misses out on 12 Apache helicopters amid budget shortfall
The Israeli army was unable to acquire 12 Apache attack helicopters it had planned to purchase from Boeing because of insufficient funding in the defense budget. The budget deficit could affect its operational capacity in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon, as well as the procurement of tanks, armored vehicles and ammunition.
Israel’s Democrats seek to bar Ben-Gvir’s Jewish Power from Oct. 27 election
Israel’s opposition party The Democrats has petitioned to prevent National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Jewish Power party from participating in the general election on Oct. 27. The Central Elections Committee has not yet ruled on the petition, which argues that the party promotes racism and weakens democratic institutions.
Pentagon report assesses Iran war’s $33.4 billion cost to the US
A Pentagon inspector’s report assessed the cost of the Iran war to the US at $33.4 billion as of July. It also detailed munitions shortages, aircraft losses and diplomatic damage in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Ambassador Anderson backs a two-state solution for Gaza and the West Bank
Anderson, the United Kingdom’s ambassador to Ankara, said they would not remain silent over events in Gaza and the West Bank and that a two-state solution was a core policy of his government. He said Türkiye-UK trade had reached £28.6 billion and that the number of British tourists visiting Türkiye had risen to 4.4 million.
Experts say UK ban on trade with Israeli settlements is symbolic for Palestinians
Dr. Shahd Hammouri and Martin Shaw assessed the scope of the United Kingdom’s decision to ban trade with and business dealings involving Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, as well as its impact on Gaza. The experts argued that the measure does not directly target the Israeli state and will not bring about sufficient change.
US adds Russia’s VTB to sanctions list over alleged Iran sanctions evasion
The US Treasury Department added VTB, one of Russia’s largest financial institutions, to its sanctions list for allegedly helping Iran evade international sanctions. The department warned foreign financial institutions conducting transactions with VTB of the risk of secondary sanctions and urged them to sever their ties with the bank.
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after supporting Palestine
Macklemore, who was scheduled to perform at the remaining concerts on Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour, was removed from the lineup after messages supporting Palestine. The organizing company said some stadium operators had refused to host the concerts and warned that the entire tour could be canceled if no decision was made.
Lebanon and Israel’s ambassadors are expected to meet in Washington
Lebanon and Israel’s ambassadors to Washington are expected to meet in the U.S. capital on Tuesday to overcome the stalemate in negotiations. The meeting will address developments in Lebanon and the implementation of the framework agreed in June.
Iraq and France sign six defense agreements, highlighting the Strait of Hormuz
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed in Paris to expand defense cooperation and signed six agreements. The talks focused on arms supplies, border security, energy, civil aviation and regional security, including the Strait of Hormuz.
Al-Shaibani announces Syria’s 73 tons of uranium are under IAEA oversight
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani announced that 73 tons of natural uranium had been placed under the safeguards and supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Following the closure of the nuclear non-compliance file, the Damascus administration plans to use the material for peaceful purposes and develop its nuclear medicine infrastructure.

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