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Last updated: 2026-10-07 21:11 UTC

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- Three people were injured in attacks on Saudi airports; Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain, leading to an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. - Kuwait and Liberian-flagged tankers struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz and Yanbu port in Saudi Arabia respectively. - Thailand's new policy focuses on digital transformation and resilience building; Philippines urges ASEAN talks following a Myanmar airstrike that killed 50 people. - Moldova’s President condemns Russia for violating airspace, causing explosions; NATO visits Moldova after Russian drone strikes near its border. - At least 12 Indian seafarers injured in attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea; Ukraine appeals to EU leaders for help freeing trapped grain amid blockades threatening global food prices. - Tajikistan begins importing oil from Iran due to Russia's fuel crisis; Kazakhstan and Oman deepen strategic ties with a $150 million joint investment fund. - China establishes its third overseas military base in Laos, potentially increasing Beijing’s influence in Southeast Asia; EU faces trade dispute with China over tariffs. - US and Iran close to extending ceasefire by 60 days amid economic and political pressures; South Korea's crude oil imports from Saudi Arabia fall below five-year low. - Ongoing conflict in Yemen results in hundreds of casualties between Houthi rebels and pro-government forces; Saudi Arabia resumes airstrikes against Houthi rebels, potentially escalating tensions with Iran. - A Pahalgam attack in Kashmir leads to security restrictions impacting local tourism; an avalanche in Nepal kills at least 15 expedition workers. - Ivory Coast known for cocoa production using CFA franc; mining stocks lose $264 billion due to rising oil prices and Fed rate hikes. - Russian drones strike several data centers in Ukraine, including Parkovy and Ukrtelecom; Germany faces nearly €270 billion annual loss from cyberattacks.

Key events right now

  • Three DPR residents killed, eight wounded in Ukrainian attacks since start of day — tass_ru · Ukraine–Russia
  • Houthis report missile strikes on coalition forces near Bab el-Mandeb Strait — tass_ru · Other
  • Oil Dips as Middle East Flows Recover — rigzone · Other
  • Mediation efforts in Iran-US talks reach deadlock — TV — tass_ru · Gulf / Iran
  • Former British consul Sir Vincent Fean says Israel is acting unlawfully by demanding the UK close its East Jerusalem consulate. — al_jazeera · Israel: Gaza & Lebanon
  • Kenya recorded its first death from Ebola. — africa_news · East Africa & Horn
  • The Pentagon aims to keep the Yemen and Iran wars separate while shielding the flow of Gulf oil exports from attack. — al_monitor · Other

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