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Yemen announces military operation to retake Houthi-held territory

Yemen's internationally recognised government has announced a new military operation aimed at retaking territory recently captured by Houthi forces, as fighting intensifies across several fronts and concerns grow over the impact on vital supply routes.

Russia strikes Kyiv bridge during Merz visit to Ukraine

Russia launched a strike on a key bridge in Kyiv as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in the Ukrainian capital for an unannounced meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, underscoring the escalating tensions surrounding the war.

Attacks Escalate Across Occupied West Bank

Violence has intensified across the occupied West Bank, with more than 15 Palestinians reported wounded and at least one man killed in separate incidents involving Israeli forces and settlers. The Palestinian Red Crescent said a Palestinian man died after being detained and allegedly assaulted by Israeli soldiers near the Enab checkpoint, east of Tulkarem in the northern West Bank.

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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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Trump confident Republicans can defy midterm expectations in Ohio

US President Donald Trump has sought to project confidence in Republican prospects ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, telling supporters at a rally in Ohio that his party could deliver a stronger result than polling suggests.

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Lula and Bolsonaro End Campaigns Ahead of Tight Brazil Vote

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have ended their presidential campaigns ahead of Sunday's first-round election, with both candidates expressing confidence that they can secure victory. Lula, 80, concluded his campaign on Saturday with a march through Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest economic centre. His campaign said the event drew a record crowd for a final rally.

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Attacks Escalate Across Occupied West Bank

Violence has intensified across the occupied West Bank, with more than 15 Palestinians reported wounded and at least one man killed in separate incidents involving Israeli forces and settlers. The Palestinian Red Crescent said a Palestinian man died after being detained and allegedly assaulted by Israeli soldiers near the Enab checkpoint, east of Tulkarem in the northern West Bank.

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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