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Gaza death toll rises after seven Palestinians killed in 24 hours

Gaza death toll rises after seven Palestinians killed in 24 hours Gaza's death toll has reached 74,229 after seven more Palestinians were killed by Israel in the last 24 hours, the enclave's health ministry reports. The ministry said that seven Palestinians have been killed and 20 others wounded in Israeli attacks in the last 24 hours. The figure includes two people who succumbed to injuries from previous attacks and one whose body was retrieved from rubble. According to the ministry, some 1,…

Middle East EyeOctober 3, 2026

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Man arrested in Fairford air base investigation released on bail

LONDON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - British counter-terrorism police investigating a suspected plot involving an air base used by the US said on Saturday they had released on bail a dual UK-Iranian national who had been arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.The 25-year-old man was detained on Thursday over the incident last weekend involving the RAF Fairford base in western England from where US bombers have taken part in raids against targets in Iran.Police confirmed he had now been released, and searches at two properties in London had concluded.

Al-MonitorOctober 3, 2026

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Reports of 'massive, successive and powerful' explosions in southern Lebanese town

Reports of 'massive, successive and powerful' explosions in southern Lebanese town Lebanese media reports "massive, successive and powerful" blasts conducted by Israel in the southern town of Mansouri.

Middle East EyeOctober 3, 2026

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Ethiopia’s government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in Mekelle

The rebels have been seen leaving the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to local sources.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 3, 2026

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Watch: Ben-Gvir says Israel would sell Palestinians to other countries

Watch: Ben-Gvir says Israel would sell Palestinians to other countries Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says Israel would sell Palestinians to other countries to get rid of them. In an interview on Israeli Channel 14, the presenter questioned Ben-Gvir about why another country would agree to take Palestinians. “In exchange for money,”… pic.twitter.com/cPDjS9jgPF — Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) October 3, 2026

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Sheikh Hamdan visits flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar injured in terror act

Sheikh Hamdan said Captain Machchhar had demonstrated the 'highest levels of courage, responsibility, and care for people's lives'

Khaleej TimesOctober 3, 2026

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Russia warns diplomats, foreigners to leave Kyiv over strike threat

Russia’s foreign ministry has renewed its warning urging diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv, citing impending ‘massive’ strikes against the Ukrainian capital.

Arab NewsOctober 3, 2026

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Yemeni army carries out 71 operations against Houthi positions in country’s southwest

The Yemeni army announced on Saturday that it had carried out 71 operations targeting Houthi positions in Yemen’s southwestern province of Taiz, Anadolu reports. “Our armed forces carri…

Middle East MonitorOctober 3, 2026

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US Muslim group urges White House, Congress to demand release of American teen held by Israel

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) on Friday called on the White House and Congress to demand the release of Abdalkareem Issa Ahmed Safi, an American teenager held in an Israeli priso…

Middle East MonitorOctober 3, 2026

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A Yemeni family spends a week on the road fleeing another Houthi offensive

Displaced Yemenis are fleeing again, as the Houthis capture the Red Sea coast.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 3, 2026

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Israel targets top Hamas leader in deadly Gaza strike on anniversary

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City resulted in the death of five Palestinians, including four women. The attack destroyed an apartment building and caused a fire.

Arab NewsOctober 3, 2026

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Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected attack at US-run military base

A man holding dual U.K.-Iranian nationality, suspected of plotting a terror attack at a U.S. military base in England, has been released on bail. This follows his arrest in London and a search of properties as part of an ongoing investigation related to a security incident near RAF Fairford.

Arab NewsOctober 3, 2026

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Dr Gargash warns that 'region's struggle with extremism persists' | The National

President Sheikh Mohamed’s adviser underlines UAE's zero tolerance stance against hateful ideologies and discourse

The NationalOctober 3, 2026

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Blasts heard in Yemen's capital Sanaa

Blasts heard in Yemen's capital Sanaa Loud explosions have been heard in the Houthi-held capital Sanaa, Al Jazeera reports.

Middle East EyeOctober 3, 2026

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Why Afghanistan is becoming a pressure point for Pakistan’s Middle East ambitions

When Russia convenes the Moscow Format on 5 October, the worsening confrontation between Pakistan and the Taliban will be among the issues on the table. Moscow says it hopes to encourage a “reasona…

Middle East MonitorOctober 3, 2026

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Yemen government forces say struck Houthi targets

Yemen's government forces said Sunday they had

Al-MonitorOctober 3, 2026

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Yemen government forces say struck Houthi targets

Yemen's government forces said Sunday they had

Al-MonitorOctober 3, 2026

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What will access to US weapons mean for Syria’s military?

Arab NewsOctober 3, 2026