International
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Pakistan blocks key Islamabad roads ahead of protests
Pakistan blocks Islamabad highways with containers ahead of protests, with thousands of police set to deploy to protect government sites.
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Trump orders careful US troop withdrawal from Iraq
Trump orders a careful US withdrawal from Iraq, citing lessons from the chaotic Afghanistan exit and rising regional attacks.
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Russia reports major attack on Moscow election system
Russia says Moscow's election system was hit by a major foreign attack, but electronic voting continued without disruption.
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700,000 Gaza Students Begin School Year in Tents
About 700,000 Gaza students begin the school year in tents as war damage forces schools into shelters and temporary classrooms.
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Israeli Army Budget Shortfall Limits Ability to Continue War
Israeli military funding shortfalls are straining war operations, with shortages affecting weapons, manpower, logistics and winter readiness.
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UN Security Council to hold meeting on AI risks, with Sam Altman to speak
The UN Security Council will meet on AI risks next week, with OpenAI chief Sam Altman set to speak.
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Telegraph: Vulnerability of US bases in the Gulf has increased
The Telegraph says US Gulf bases have become more vulnerable after Iranian attacks damaged facilities and strained interceptor missile stocks.
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Guardian Says Israel Election Could Shape Palestinians’ Future
The Guardian says Israel's October 27 election could shape the future of Palestinians and the occupied West Bank.
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Sheikh Isa Qassim Rejects Saudi Claim That Yemen Threatened Mecca
Sheikh Isa Qassim rejects Saudi claims that Yemen threatened Mecca, saying such an act would contradict Yemenis' religious beliefs.
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U.S. Delegation Meets Pakistan Army Chief Over Drone Cooperation
U.S. and Pakistani officials discuss drone cooperation and joint defence production in Rawalpindi, amid scrutiny over Trump family business links.