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Egypt consults Oman and Somalia on de-escalation and Red Sea security
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls with his Omani and Somali counterparts on 18 October 2026, QNA reported, citing the Egyptian…
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Arab League hosts commemoration for Palestinian victims
The Arab League in Cairo hosted a commemoration for Palestinian victims, particularly those in Gaza, with Qatari participation on 18 October 2026, QNA reported.
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Kyiv mayor reports one death and damage to a medical facility
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported one death and two injuries following an overnight Russian air attack on 19 October 2026, according to Qatar News Agency.…
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UAE foreign minister discusses Middle East developments with UK and Russia
UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed held separate calls with his British and Russian counterparts, Qatar News Agency reported on 19 October 2026.
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Pakistan military says eight militants killed in Balochistan operations
Pakistan’s armed forces said eight militants were killed in three intelligence-led operations in Balochistan, QNA reported on 19 October 2026.
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Israeli incursions reported in Quneitra with two young men detained
Israeli forces entered parts of rural Quneitra on 18 October 2026, established a checkpoint in Al-Ajraf and detained two young men at a checkpoint in…
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Oman and France discuss de-escalation and diplomatic solutions
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi discussed cooperation and regional developments with French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot in a telephone call on 18…
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Iraqi prime minister and UK security adviser discuss regional tensions
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi met UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell in Baghdad on 18 October 2026 to discuss regional developments,…
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Morocco and UAE discuss bilateral cooperation and regional security
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed discussed bilateral relations in a telephone call on 18 October 2026,…
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Lithuania investigates drone crash as Ukraine cites possible jamming
Lithuanian authorities reported a drone crash in the north of the country on October 18, with no injuries and damage to a vehicle from debris, Al Jazeera…
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Albanian protests continue as Rama rejects resignation calls
Protests in Tirana entered a sixth day on October 18, with demands concerning education, corruption and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation, according to…
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Newsom calls for conditions on military aid to Israel
California Governor Gavin Newsom called for conditions on US military assistance to Israel in an interview reported by Al Jazeera on October 18.
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