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At least four people, including three children and a teacher in Shooting at Elementary School in Oregon, Northwestern United States
At least four people, including three children and a teacher, have been killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, in the northwestern United States. Another child and a teacher were seriously injured. Police said the suspected shooter, a 16-year-old boy, was also shot and killed at the scene.
“No Bombs or Nuclear Missiles Can Weaken the Iranian Nation’s Morale and Strength,” Says President Masoud Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that bombing and missile attacks cannot force the Iranian nation to surrender. He stressed that maintaining public morale and national unity remains essential even under military pressure. However, he warned that internal divisions could create opportunities for adversaries to achieve their objectives.
Iran War Drives 42% Drop in Qatar’s Revenue in Six Months as IMF Warns of GDP Contraction
Qatar is facing mounting economic pressure as the ongoing war in the Middle East disrupts its energy infrastructure and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. The Gulf nation’s total revenue fell by 42% during the first six months of this year, according to Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
We May Have Gone Too Far in Targeting Iran’s Top Leaders During the War,” Says US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States may have gone too far in targeting Iran’s top leadership, raising questions about Washington’s ability to identify whom to engage in diplomatic negotiations with Tehran.
Tehran Developing New Missiles to Target US Military Weaknesses, Says Iranian Navy Deputy Commander Admiral Bamani
Iran has developed new weapons designed to target weaknesses in the United States military, while Tehran is also adopting new methods to counter the military strategies of its adversaries. Rear Admiral Bamani, deputy commander of the Iranian Army’s Navy, made the claims, according to Iran’s Mehr News Agency.
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Warns of ‘Tough Measures’ Following Iran-Backed Houthis’ Attack on Riyadh Airport
Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in the capital, Riyadh, has reportedly experienced major disruptions following attacks attributed to Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Against this backdrop, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman has warned of tough measures against the Houthis.
Israel Heads to October 27 Election as Netanyahu’s Far-Right Coalition Faces a Tough Test in Opinion Polls
Israel is set to hold its national parliamentary election on October 27, with opinion polls pointing to uncertainty over whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition can secure enough seats to form the next government. The opposition bloc is also projected to fall short of a parliamentary majority, raising the possibility that Arab political parties could play a decisive role in post-election negotiations.
It’s Time for Ukraine to Get a New President to End the War,” Says US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that it is time for Ukraine to have a new president, making the remarks in the context of efforts to end the war. He has also blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for high fuel prices. Trump’s comments, along with his announcement of a major diesel supply deal involving Russia, have sparked renewed debate over US policy, the war in Ukraine and the positions of Western countries.
North Korea Warns of Tough Countermeasures Against the United States Over Human Rights Allegations
North Korea has warned of tough countermeasures against the United States over allegations concerning human rights violations and human trafficking. Pyongyang accuses Washington of using human rights issues as a political weapon to interfere in North Korea’s sovereignty and internal affairs.
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif Tweets in Hopes of US President Donald Trump Winning the Nobel Peace Prize
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had expressed hope that US President Donald Trump would win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, praising his role in promoting peace in South Asia. Sharif shared the remarks in a post on the social media platform X on Friday, October 9.
85-Year-Old South African Jurist Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay Wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South African jurist and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. She has been recognized for her contributions to strengthening international law, advancing accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity, and promoting peace. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced her name on Friday. Pillay, who is of Indian-Tamil descent, was born in Durban, South Africa.
India’s Growing Economic and Strategic Importance, Alongside Its Independent Foreign Policy, Creates New Challenges in Relations with the United States
India’s growing economic and strategic importance, combined with its independent foreign policy, is creating a new dynamic in its relationship with the United States. While Washington seeks to strengthen trade, technology and security cooperation with New Delhi, differences over India’s close ties with Russia, Russian oil imports and the terms of a bilateral trade agreement are making relations between the two countries increasingly complex.
President Vladimir Putin Celebrates His 74th Birthday,Who is Power for 26 Years in Russian
Russian President Vladimir Putin is celebrating his 74th birthday today. Born on October 7, 1952, in Leningrad in the former Soviet Union, Putin has remained at the center of Russia’s political power for nearly 26 years. Since taking office as acting president on the final day of 1999, he has established himself as one of the most influential figures in Russia’s domestic politics and foreign policy.
Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court Orders Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to Be Produced at Next Hearing
The Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has ordered that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in prison, be produced at the next hearing in the Federal Judicial Complex attack case. The court said he may be brought before the court in person or appear through a video link.
To block the long march towards Islamabad demanding the release of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, the administration has set up container barricades across all entry points to the capital.
Authorities have erected barricades made of a large number of containers on key roads and entry points into Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, ahead of a planned long march by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The measures have disrupted normal traffic in the capital and are also putting pressure on the country’s cargo transportation and supply chains.
U.S. Midterm Elections Just One Month Away: Trump Faces Public Discontent as 65% Blame His Policies for High Prices — AP/NORC Survey
With just one month to go before the U.S. midterm elections, the latest AP-NORC survey has highlighted growing public dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump over the cost of living and the economy.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets U.S. President Donald Trump at Reception for World Leaders on UNGA Sidelines in New York
On the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at a reception hosted in New York for world leaders. According to information released by Pakistan’s Press Information Department (PID), the two leaders met during the reception hosted by President Trump.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Comments on Iran’s Possible Involvement in Attack on Dubai–Israel Flight
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said it is too early to determine whether Iran was involved in the incident aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, in which one pilot was stabbed and an attempt was allegedly made to take control of the aircraft.
Kazakh President Tokayev Calls Putin the Most Acceptable Political Figure, Voices Support for His Leadership
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has described Russian President Vladimir Putin as a strong and experienced political leader, expressing support for his leadership of Russia.
If Iran’s Security Is Not Guaranteed, No Infrastructure Will Be Safe” — Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf Warns US
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned the United States that no infrastructure in the region will remain safe if Iran’s security is not guaranteed. He also said that if Iran is prevented from selling oil in a particular region, no other country will be able to sell oil there either.