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Pakistan and Turkey moves to deploy forces in Saudi Arabia

The Mecca Alliance has agreed to activate collective deterrence measures following what it described as "heinous attacks" by Yemen's Houthi group against Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to begin implementing their collective defence commitments and prepare the rapid deployment of agreed military forces and capabilities to the kingdom.

Cyclone Gezani leaves 36 dead and homes destroyed in Madagascar

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) – Cyclone Gezani killed at least 36 people, injured more than 370 and destroyed almost 18,000 homes in a 24-hour spell of destruction across Madagascar, authorities said Thursday.

Rubio rejects direct link between bomber withdrawal and Fairford incident

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected suggestions that the withdrawal of American B-1 bombers from a British airbase was directly connected to a recent security incident near the facility. Rubio made the comments as he arrived in Reykjavik, Iceland, at the beginning of a four-day European tour that will also take him to Greece and Portugal.

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US Jobs Growth Slows as Unemployment Rises

US employment growth weakened sharply in September, with the economy adding just 29,000 jobs as the unemployment rate edged higher in the final jobs report before the midterm elections. The US Labor Department said the economy added 29,000 jobs during September, well below economists’ expectations.

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Oil prices begin falling after reserve release decision

Oil prices have begun to decline following a decision to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel from strategic reserves, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol said. Birol said the decision was announced after discussions with world leaders and included measures focused on addressing pressure in the diesel market.

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Kushner rejects reports over Israeli defence investments

US Special Envoy for Peace Jared Kushner has rejected media reports alleging he has investments in Israeli defence companies, describing a report published by CNN as "deeply misleading". Kushner, who is also President Donald Trump's son-in-law, addressed the reports in a post on X, saying the coverage would not divert his attention from his diplomatic responsibilities.

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Pakistan and Turkey moves to deploy forces in Saudi Arabia

The Mecca Alliance has agreed to activate collective deterrence measures following what it described as "heinous attacks" by Yemen's Houthi group against Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to begin implementing their collective defence commitments and prepare the rapid deployment of agreed military forces and capabilities to the kingdom.

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US strike on alleged drug boat kills four in Caribbean

The United States military has carried out another strike against an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, killing four people, according to US Southern Command. The command said the operation targeted suspected drug traffickers travelling along established narcotics-trafficking routes in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean.

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Rubio rejects direct link between bomber withdrawal and Fairford incident

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected suggestions that the withdrawal of American B-1 bombers from a British airbase was directly connected to a recent security incident near the facility. Rubio made the comments as he arrived in Reykjavik, Iceland, at the beginning of a four-day European tour that will also take him to Greece and Portugal.

US President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 32 percent, the lowest level of his political career, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey found that support among Republican voters had also declined, with 73 percent approving of Trump's performance, compared with 82 percent in a poll conducted one week earlier.

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