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Militants

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, drones; Iran-aligned group denies targeting Mecca

Security personnel standing guard outside a damaged shopping centre in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Nov 10, following strikes reportedly carried out by Saudi Arabia.
Security personnel standing guard outside a damaged shopping centre in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Nov 10, following strikes reportedly carried out by Saudi Arabia.

Thousands of Syrian troops to be deployed to Yemen, Saudi Arabia: Sources

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (left) ​meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Nov 4.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (left) ​meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Nov 4.

Islamist militants force Ebola patients to flee in deadly Congo raid

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 1, 2026

Police officers detaining a demonstrator in Berlin, Germany, on Oct 31.
Police officers detaining a demonstrator in Berlin, Germany, on Oct 31.

UN demands probe into death of its employee in Houthi custody

Mohammad al-Shami - a staff member of the UN Human Rights Office in Yemen - had been “arbitrarily held” by the Houthis since June 2024.
Mohammad al-Shami - a staff member of the UN Human Rights Office in Yemen - had been “arbitrarily held” by the Houthis since June 2024.

Jordan stops armed group from attempting to enter from Syria, armed forces say

Dozens of Somali soldiers killed in battle with al Shabaab, soldiers say

Jordan says it killed more than 20 Islamic State militants in airstrikes on Syria

A man inspects the site of a reported Jordanian airstrike where four members of the same family, including three children, were killed, in the town of Al-Mismiyah, in Syria's southern Daraa province, October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi
A man inspects the site of a reported Jordanian airstrike where four members of the same family, including three children, were killed, in the town of Al-Mismiyah, in Syria's southern Daraa province, October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Iran-aligned Houthis warn against using Riyadh airport as it announces reopening

An attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Oct 10 killed 12 people and wounded more than 300 others.
An attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Oct 10 killed 12 people and wounded more than 300 others.

Iran has ramped up efforts to target US personnel, intelligence memo warns

Members of Iran’s militia forces (Basij) taking part in a military march in Tehran, Iran, in September 2026.
Members of Iran’s militia forces (Basij) taking part in a military march in Tehran, Iran, in September 2026.

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