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Libya's Parliament Ousts Longtime Speaker Aguila Saleh Amid Growing Lawmaker Frustration

Libya's Parliament Ousts Longtime Speaker Aguila Saleh Amid Growing Lawmaker Frustration

Libya's House of Representatives has elected Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi as its new speaker, replacing Aguila Saleh after 12 years amid rising dissatisfaction among lawmakers over his leadership.

Al Jazeera English|October 7, 2026
Mapping the Future of Gaza: Choices, Challenges, and the Path to Lasting Peace

Mapping the Future of Gaza: Choices, Challenges, and the Path to Lasting Peace

Analyzing the critical choices ahead for Gaza, this article explores the path toward long-term security, governance, and reconstruction following years of devastating conflict.

The National|October 7, 2026
Bipartisan Backlash Erupts After Trump Suggests Iran Could Target Los Angeles and San Diego

Bipartisan Backlash Erupts After Trump Suggests Iran Could Target Los Angeles and San Diego

Politicians from both parties have strongly criticized US President Donald Trump after he suggested that American cities like Los Angeles and San Diego could be sacrificed during the conflict with Iran.

Al Jazeera English|October 7, 2026
Yemeni Government Forces Launch Strategic Offensive Against Houthis in Taiz Amid Escalating Conflict

Yemeni Government Forces Launch Strategic Offensive Against Houthis in Taiz Amid Escalating Conflict

Yemeni government forces have launched an offensive to recapture the strategic al-Waziiya district in Taiz from Houthi control, while Saudi-led coalition forces intercept incoming ballistic missiles.

Al Jazeera English|October 7, 2026
Sudan Military Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Vows Total Victory and Rejects RSF Peace Talks

Sudan Military Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Vows Total Victory and Rejects RSF Peace Talks

Sudan's military chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has rejected peace negotiations and vowed to recapture all territory from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The ongoing conflict, which began in April 2023, has resulted in massive casualties and millions of displaced civilians.

Al Jazeera English|October 7, 2026
Strategic Advance: Yemeni Forces Seize Key Taiz Mountain Peak in Ongoing Conflict

Strategic Advance: Yemeni Forces Seize Key Taiz Mountain Peak in Ongoing Conflict

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces have secured the highest peak in the Jabal Habashi district of Taiz as part of the ongoing 'Dawn of Yemen' operation against Houthi fighters.

Al Jazeera English|October 7, 2026
The Future of MAGA: Can the Movement Survive Without Donald Trump?

The Future of MAGA: Can the Movement Survive Without Donald Trump?

Political experts Josh Rushing, Rina Shah, and Emma Doyle discuss whether the MAGA movement can survive beyond the leadership of Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera English|October 6, 2026
Shift in Yemen's Civil War: Government Forces Launch New Offensive Against the Houthis

Shift in Yemen's Civil War: Government Forces Launch New Offensive Against the Houthis

Yemen's internationally recognised government has launched a new military offensive against the Houthis, backed by heavy Saudi air strikes, US intelligence, and increased international support.

Al Jazeera English|October 6, 2026
Indian Opposition Leaders Detained Amid Protests Over Voter Lists

Indian Opposition Leaders Detained Amid Protests Over Voter Lists

Indian opposition leaders were detained during a protest over voter lists, according to a recent video report.

Al Jazeera English|October 6, 2026
Uncertainty Looms as UN Security Council Struggles to Agree on Successor to Secretary General Antonio Guterres

Uncertainty Looms as UN Security Council Struggles to Agree on Successor to Secretary General Antonio Guterres

With UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres's term ending soon, the Security Council faces a deadlock over his successor with no clear rules for a vacancy.

The National|October 6, 2026
California Governor Newsom Condemns Donald Trump's 'Disgusting' Remarks on Iran Targeting Major Cities

California Governor Newsom Condemns Donald Trump's 'Disgusting' Remarks on Iran Targeting Major Cities

California Governor Gavin Newsom has condemned US President Donald Trump's remarks about Iran targeting Los Angeles and San Diego as dangerous, while the White House claims the comments were taken out of context.

The National|October 6, 2026
Catalan Separatist Leader Carles Puigdemont Cleared to Return to Spain After Arrest Warrant Lifted

Catalan Separatist Leader Carles Puigdemont Cleared to Return to Spain After Arrest Warrant Lifted

Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont can now return to Spain after a court lifted his arrest warrant following a ruling on the amnesty law. The development comes as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez prepares the country for a snap election in November.

Al Jazeera English|October 6, 2026
US Senator Chris Murphy Accuses Pentagon of Blocking Qatar Military Base Visit

US Senator Chris Murphy Accuses Pentagon of Blocking Qatar Military Base Visit

US Senator Chris Murphy stated that the Pentagon blocked his visit to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar to conceal the consequences of the ongoing regional conflict.

The National|October 6, 2026
Kosovo Faces Political Crisis and Potential New Elections Amid Violent Protests Over War Crimes Court

Kosovo Faces Political Crisis and Potential New Elections Amid Violent Protests Over War Crimes Court

Kosovo faces potential new elections and escalating political turmoil as protests over the convictions of former KLA leaders coincide with a critical midnight deadline to elect a president.

Al Jazeera English|October 6, 2026
Mali's Tuareg Rebels Execute Strategic Withdrawal From Kidal Amid Military Offensive

Mali's Tuareg Rebels Execute Strategic Withdrawal From Kidal Amid Military Offensive

Tuareg rebels in northern Mali have announced a controlled, temporary withdrawal from the strategic town of Kidal following intense military operations and air strikes backed by Russian forces.

Al Jazeera English|October 6, 2026
Destruction of Birzeit University Memorial Highlights Efforts to Erase Palestinian Memory

Destruction of Birzeit University Memorial Highlights Efforts to Erase Palestinian Memory

The demolition of a student memorial at Birzeit University by Israeli forces has drawn condemnation, viewed as an attempt to erase Palestinian history and suppress campus resistance in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera English|October 6, 2026
Assessing Turkey's Potential Military Deployment to Saudi Arabia Under the Makkah Defence Pact

Assessing Turkey's Potential Military Deployment to Saudi Arabia Under the Makkah Defence Pact

Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia have pledged rapid military support for Riyadh under the Makkah defence pact, though analysts suggest Ankara's involvement will likely focus on defensive systems rather than large-scale troop deployments.

The National|October 6, 2026
Violent Clashes and Mass Protests Erupt Across France Over School Conditions

Violent Clashes and Mass Protests Erupt Across France Over School Conditions

Mass protests and school blockades across France have led to violent clashes between students and riot police, resulting in numerous injuries and arrests.

Al Jazeera English|October 6, 2026
Unfinished Peace Shakes Ethiopia as Conflict Returns to Tigray and Draws in Regional Powers

Unfinished Peace Shakes Ethiopia as Conflict Returns to Tigray and Draws in Regional Powers

Fighting has erupted again in Ethiopia's Tigray region, ending a four-year peace deal and drawing in new regional alliances and tensions.

The National|October 6, 2026
How Trump’s Anti-Muslim Immigration Policies Undermine U.S. Influence in the Middle East

How Trump’s Anti-Muslim Immigration Policies Undermine U.S. Influence in the Middle East

The Trump administration's celebration of strict immigration cuts from majority-Muslim nations highlights a transactional foreign policy approach that ultimately weakens U.S. geopolitical stability in the Middle East.

The National|October 6, 2026