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News of October 8, 2026

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Drones, explosions and soldiers in bulldozers: surrounded by Israelis in Lebanon's 'model town'

By Maya Gebeily, Emilie Madi and Mohamed AzakirWEST ZAWTAR, Lebanon Oct 8 (Reuters) - Dodging the broken glass carpeting her home in southern Lebanon, Mariam al-Yaghi exited onto her upper balcony and pointed. A few hundred metres away was a sight the 67-year-old had grown accustomed to: military vehicles moving through the adjacent Lebanese village, still occupied by Israeli troops.

Al-Monitor

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We seek a broader partnership with Saudi Arabia in advanced technologies – Taiwan’s top envoy

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-long expressed the nation's eagerness to enhance economic and investment ties with Saudi Arabia, particularly in advanced technologies like semiconductors and artificial intelligence, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. He emphasized Taiwan's role in the global semiconductor industry and highlighted the need for diversifying energy sources amid geopolitical tensions affecting supply routes.

Arab News

Politics

Israel Drastically Reduces British Diplomatic Presence in Jerusalem

Israel said the British consulate in Jerusalem ended its functions on Thursday but that seven diplomats would be allowed to remain in a limited capacity, with the UK saying it would continue to offer "vital services". The move comes after Israel ordered the closure of the consulate in September as retaliation after London led Western sanctions over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Asharq Al-Awsat English

Business

Gold Pauses Decline after Two-month Low as Traders Weigh US Fed Move

Gold prices steadied on Thursday after sliding to a two-month low in the previous session, as investors assessed the likelihood of another US Federal Reserve interest rate hike before year-end. Spot gold was little changed at $4,116.67 per ounce by 0625 GMT. On Wednesday, bullion prices touched their lowest level since August 5 as a firmer dollar and higher US Treasury yields weighed on the market. US ⁠gold futures were ⁠flat at $4,140.70.

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Politics

Madrid reconnaît officiellement la branche du Parti National Rifain en Espagne – الشروق أونلاين

Le président du Parti National Rifain (PNR), Oussama Redouane, a indiqué que les autorités espagnoles ont officiellement reconnu la branche du parti en Espagne, quelques semaines seulement après son enregistrement, qualifiant cette démarche de nouvelle étape dans le processus d'action politique et organisationnelle du parti au niveau européen.

الشروق أونلاين

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Israel drastically reduces British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem

Israel said the British consulate in east Jerusalem ended its functions on Thursday but seven diplomats would be allowed to remain in a limited capacity, with the UK saying the outpost would continue to offer "vital services". The move comes after Israel ordered the closure of the consulate in September as retaliation after London led Western sanctions over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Al-Monitor

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The Makkah Defense Alliance faces its first practical test

As the conflict with the Houthi militia escalates, the newly formed Makkah Defense Alliance, comprising Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, convened an emergency meeting in Riyadh to establish its first formal command structure and operational protocols. The alliance, similar to NATO’s Article 5, emphasizes mutual military support in response to attacks, as tensions in Yemen intensify and external threats to Saudi security grow.

Arab News

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Sudan’s Burhan Rules Out Talks with RSF or ‘Any Other Party’

Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has reiterated his refusal to negotiate with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) or “any other party,” vowing to continue military operations despite renewed US efforts to secure a political settlement. His remarks came after Massad Boulos, US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser for Arab and African affairs, announced that he had met Burhan in Egypt earlier this week.

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