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News of October 8, 2026

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IRGC Navy official rejects US claims on transits through Hormuz Strait

IRGC Navy official rejects US claims on transits through Hormuz Strait The deputy political commander of Iran’s IRGC Navy has rejected US president Donald Trump's claims about the movement of oil and vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. "If oil and ships are really passing through the Strait of Hormuz, why isn’t the oil market reacting accordingly? Because the market also understands that you are lying," Ali Mohammadi said. Mohammadi also questioned Washington's claims that the IRGC Navy had…

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Politics

Egypt, South Korea Seek to Expand Strategic Partnership

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s first visit to Seoul in a decade has brought renewed commitments to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation between the two countries. On Wednesday, Sisi attended a roundtable with executives from major South Korean companies and business representatives, with 23 companies taking part, according to the Egyptian presidency.

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Culture

Latin American, Caribbean Women Top Nobel Literature Buzz

This year's Nobel literature prize could go to a Latin American or Caribbean woman when it is awarded on Thursday amid efforts to diversify an award that has most often gone to male, European authors, literary critics say. There is no public shortlist for the Nobel, and since the nominees and the jury deliberations remain sealed for 50 years, Stockholm's literary circles engage in frantic guessing ahead of the announcement.

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UK Consulate in East Jerusalem to become mission after Israel orders closure

The UK Consulate General in East Jerusalem will remain operational, rebranded as a UK Mission, despite Israel's order to close it in response to British sanctions on Israeli settlements. While 20 diplomats will leave, a limited staff will continue to serve the Palestinian community, and Britain has ruled out taking reciprocal actions against Israel amid ongoing talks, despite escalating tensions between the two nations.

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UK Consulate in East Jerusalem to become mission after Israel orders closure

The UK Consulate General in East Jerusalem will remain operational, rebranded as a UK Mission, despite Israel's order to close it in response to British sanctions on Israeli settlements. While 20 diplomats will leave, a limited staff will continue to serve the Palestinian community, and Britain has ruled out taking reciprocal actions against Israel amid ongoing talks, despite escalating tensions between the two nations.

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World Condemnations Pour in Over Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports

Several Arab, Islamic, and Gulf bodies strongly condemned the Houthi terrorist attacks targeting Saudi airports, reaffirming their solidarity with the Kingdom and support for all measures taken to protect its security and civilian infrastructure. The Muslim World League (MWL), Jordan, Bahrain, Arab Interior Ministers Council Secretariat, and GCC Secretary General condemned the latest Houthi aggression against the Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resulting in the death and injury of several individuals.

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Iran resumes flights at Imam Khomeini International Airport

Iran resumes flights at Imam Khomeini International Airport Iranian state news announced that international flights have resumed at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport after the suspension during the 40-day war. The first flight, operated by Iraqi Airways, successfully landed at the airport on Thursday after taking off from Iraq's Najaf Airport.

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Politics

Trump says deal with Iran 'isn't really something that I want to do'

Trump says deal with Iran 'isn't really something that I want to do' US President Donald Trump said that his special envoy Steve Witkoff is "doing very well" in discussions with Iran, but added that a deal with Tehran is not his preferred outcome. "He's working on the Iran deal and doing very well. I think the deal isn't really something that I want to do, but they're willing to offer us anything to stop," Trump said during a campaign rally in Texas. "They will never have a nuclear weapon," h…

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Science

El Nino will intensify, then peak in December: UN

The United Nations warns that El Nino will intensify and could become one of the strongest since 1950, impacting global temperatures and climate. This will peak in December, exacerbating climate change effects.

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