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WORLDOct 16Qatar announces ‘massive’ solar plant project in LebanonSheikh Mohammed also discussed Israeli 'violations' in Lebanese territory with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTOct 16Kicking and punching, Israeli settlers brutally attack a Washington Post photographer: "Without my vest and helmet I wouldn't be alive"Clarín
CONFLICTOct 16Houthi attacks on strategic Saudi assets threaten Riyadh's regional leadership and economic ambitionsDW News [en]
MILITARYOct 16Israel secures procurement of 12 Apache gunships in last-minute maneuverIsrael is set to acquire 12 Apache “Echo” attack helicopters from Boeing, according to an Israeli ministry of defense announcement this week.Defense News
CONFLICTOct 16Jerusalem Daily: Israeli settlers burn Palestinian olive grovesAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARYOct 16What is the "mother of all bombs" that sources say the White House prepared for Iran?CBS News
BUSINESSOct 16Turkish Airlines to buy more than 300 LEAP engines from Safran-GE ventureTurkish Airlines plans to purchase over 300 LEAP engines from a Safran-GE joint venture. This represents a major procurement deal in the aviation industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICTOct 16Palestinians, US journalist attacked in West Bank pogrom: What we knowAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 16Voters more worried about Iran war than immigration or crime: pollsAs election day nears, two new polls show the Iran war has emerged as one of the most important issues shaping voters’ midterm decisions.National polls from Fox News and The Associated Press-NORC place the war behind only economy-related issues, government corruption, and health care among voters’ top four concerns.Significantly, the Iran war has surpassed immigration and crime, two issues on which President Donald Trump performed particularly well in 2024, among voters’ top concerns. In the 2024 campaign, pre- and post-election polling showed those issues as ranking higher as a priority for vResponsible Statecraft
WORLDOct 16Inside Qatar’s Geekend where gamers, cosplayers and artists share their love of games, comics and animeFrom anime costumes to locally designed board games, Geekend brings Qatar’s pop-culture fans together, with artists selling their work and gamers meeting face to face.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 16Stock fixing scandal could see Turkish companies frozen out of global indexesTurkey's status as an emerging market is also at risk.CNBC
POLITICSOct 16In Oct . 7 blame game , former Shin Bet chief sues Netanyahu ahead of electionsA former Shin Bet chief is suing Netanyahu in a blame game related to the October 7th events, occurring ahead of elections. This reflects significant political fallout and accountability disputes surrounding a major incident.clevelandjewishnews.com · Israel
WORLDOct 16Israeli Guards Are Severely Injuring Palestinian Prisoners With Rubber Bullets , Report RevealsA report indicates that Israeli guards are severely injuring Palestinian prisoners using rubber bullets. This highlights serious human rights concerns and could exacerbate tensions in the region.countercurrents.org · India
CONFLICTOct 16American journalist injured in West Bank clashesAmong the injured was Heidi Levine, a veteran American photojournalist working with the Washington Post.CBS News
CONFLICTOct 16Israeli settlers burn olive trees and attack US journalist in West BankIrish Times World
CONFLICTOct 16Iran says Strait of Hormuz will reopen if U.S. leaves regionCBS News
CONFLICTOct 16FM Sybiha: Black Sea could become second Strait of Hormuz for global food securityUkrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 16‘Trying to dominate’: In Cyprus, some fear Israel’s growing influenceIsrael now reaches into Cyprus’s water, gas, health and defence and many Cypriots fear their island is losing control.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHOct 16Turkey: Divers uncover treasures from 4,700-year-old shipwreckUnderwater archaeologists in Turkey have discovered 4,400–4,700-year-old amphorae off Kekova Island, near Antalya. Believed to come from an Early Bronze Age shipwreck, the vessels could offer rare insights into ancient seafaring and trade in the Eastern Mediterranean.Africanews [en]
CONFLICTOct 16Explainer : Will Washington pull the trigger on Houthis ? mexicostar.com · Mexico
BUSINESSOct 16Chinese firms bring homegrown expertise , innovation to fuel Dubai growthChinese companies are contributing their expertise and innovation to support Dubai's economic development. This highlights international business cooperation and its role in regional growth.beijingbulletin.com · China
MILITARYOct 16Turkish Aerospace expands Anka 3 production with new line for upgraded droneA company official said the first aircraft to be built on the new line is expected to roll out “soon” and undergo flight testing afterward.Breaking Defense
POLITICSOct 16China’s Wang Yi urges Israel to end West Bank settlement expansion and ease Gaza crisisIn talks with Israel’s president on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an immediate easing of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and for Israel to reverse its West Bank settlement expansion. “The imperative priority is to fully open access routes into Gaza. Two million civilians must not be left to struggle on the brink of survival, nor can this humanitarian catastrophe be allowed to spread,” Wang said, according to a Chinese foreign ministry statement on Friday. The meeting with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 16Tariffs and the war in Iran are making Iowa a swing state againThe combination of tariffs and the conflict in Iran is reportedly influencing Iowa's political status, turning it back into a swing state. This suggests international and economic factors are significantly impacting US domestic electoral dynamics.theglobeandmail.com · Canada