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- A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a co-pilot stabbed the captain, raising concerns about aviation safety; Israel and UAE are investigating potential Iranian involvement; Qatar's prime minister accused Israeli PM Netanyahu of being a 'war criminal' amid tensions over the incident. - Myanmar's military conducted an air strike in Rakhine state, killing at least 50 people and wounding 58 others, amid ongoing civil war and humanitarian crisis. - The EU Aviation Safety Agency issued an advisory due to Houthi attacks in Saudi airspace, affecting European airlines; Pakistan pledged support for Saudi Arabia against Houthi threats, while Morocco expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia; Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, calling them violations of sovereignty and stability. - Shell invests $23 billion in LNG Canada project to boost Canada's status as an energy superpower under Prime Minister Mark Carney; diesel protests erupt in Africa amid an energy crisis linked to Iran's war efforts. - South Sudan calls for lifting sanctions and holding elections in December to replace conflict with democracy; EU allocates over €800 million in humanitarian aid to crisis-hit regions, particularly in Africa. - Dangote's $16bn oil refinery project in Kenya begins amid legal challenges and environmental concerns. - Romania's political crisis intensifies following Prime Minister Bolojan's government collapse; US Vice-President JD Vance scheduled to visit Argentina in November. - NATO condemns Moscow’s irresponsible nuclear rhetoric amid intensified attacks on Kyiv's data centers, while Russia warns of a possible limited military attack on a NATO member within months. - Brazil's presidential election pits incumbent Lula da Silva against Flávio Bolsonaro in a tight race; China's soybean purchase promise to Trump is influencing the Brazilian election in Mato Grosso. - Cambodian artist Chhim Sothy prepares for dual exhibitions in France and Phnom Penh, while Cambodia faces El Niño risks with potential up to 450,000 deaths over six months.

Key events right now

  • Saudi Arabia plans strikes on Houthis to unblock Red Sea - Media - newsukraine.rbc.ua — gnews_US_en_Red_Sea_shipping · Gulf / Iran
  • Trump says he did not 'jump the gun' on S. Korean investment in Alaska — yonhap_kr · Other
  • The G7 will release 100 million reserve barrels of diesel fuel over the next 4 months — npr_world · Other
  • Hundreds gather in Mississippi to protest Republican redistricting: ‘This fight is familiar territory’ — guardian_world · Other
  • Thousands flee Ebola-hit displacement camp in DR Congo – UN — rt_ru · Central Africa
  • Israeli military conducts explosion in southern Lebanon — middle_east_eye · Israel: Gaza & Lebanon
  • B.C. extortion investigation leads to arrests of five foreign nationals, RCMP say — globe_and_mail · Western Europe

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