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<div>Israel Gaza war which started after armed attack by Hamas on 7 October 2023</div>
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Treasury Secretary says US economic sanctions on Iran 'very successful'
Treasury Secretary says US economic sanctions on Iran 'very successful' US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that US efforts to isolate Iran’s economy have been “very successful”.“For the first time since Iran started producing oil, they have no barrels of oil on the water”, he said in an interview with CNBC, claiming that internal estimates show Iran’s economy contracting by as much as 25 percent from March 2025 to March 2
Yemen’s Health Ministry warns against escalating health and humanitarian crisis in Taiz
Yemen’s Health Ministry warns against escalating health and humanitarian crisis in Taiz The Yemeni Health Ministry warned on Wednesday against an escalating health and humanitarian crisis in the southwestern city Taiz and called for lifting the Houthi siege.“246,711 people in Taiz have lost access to essential health services, including more than 186,000 children under the age of five and about 23,000 pregnant women,” according to a stateme
US says it ordered non-emergency embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia
US says it ordered non-emergency embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia The US embassy in Riyadh said on Wednesday that it issued a security alert instructing its non-emergency staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia on 23 October due to safety risks amid ongoing escalation with Yemen's Houthis."Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastr
Typhoon warning for northern CNMI
Authorities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands have issued a typhoon warning for the territory's Northern Islands.
Pacific Elders' Voice calls for reversal of Forum partnership with Israel
A group of former Pacific leaders and notables says the Pacific Islands Forum's partnership with Israel is against the region's principles.
Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale flown to Australia for urgent medical treatment
Matthew Wale was admitted to the National Referral Hospital in Honiara over the weekend.
Israel launches explosive thermal balloons over southern Lebanon
Israel launches explosive thermal balloons over southern Lebanon Israeli aircraft have been flying at low altitude and dropping thermal balloons over southern Lebanon, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported on Wednesday.The Lebanese army has previously warned that these balloons pose a threat to citizens due to their contents of explosive and incendiary materials, warning residents against approaching or touching them since they are prone to ex
Trump denies directing Vance to start peace talks with Iran
Trump denies directing Vance to start peace talks with Iran US President Donald Trump has rejected reports that he directed Vice President JD Vance to speak to Iran in an effort to restart peace talks, saying that the communication was about medical supplies.Responding to a question from reporters at Joint Base Andrews regarding whether he had instructed Vance to initiate negotiations, he said: “No. Iran needs help with medical supplies. Basical
North America 3D Construction Market Size, Share, Trends, and Growth Forecast, 2026-2031 | Labor Shortages and Affordable Housing Funding Fuel 33.7% CAGR to USD 6.01 Billion
Boost ROI through faster, labor-light builds, reusable approved designs and printer rentals; extrusion leads adoption while low-carbon materials unlock new opportunities.Dublin, Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "North America 3D Construction - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The North America 3D construction market was valued at USD 1.05 billion in 2025 and is projected to increase from USD 1
Historic Mason-Dixon Line Map That Helped Divide America Into North and South Heads to Auction
A historic American map that helped define the divide between the North and South could soon sell for up to $1.2 million. The original hand-drawn survey of the Mason-Dixon Line will go up for auction ...
This 840-mile Canadian Train Journey Is One of North America’s Prettiest, With Coastal Views and Historic Cities
Via Rail’s The Ocean links Montreal and Halifax, with stops near Quebec City and Moncton, offering access to historic ...
Coca-Cola Organic Revenue Jumps 7% Despite Flat North America Volumes. Here’s What Investors Need to Know.
Despite the North American slowdown, Coca-Cola's financial performance gives investors plenty of reasons to be encouraged.
Danone sales grow amid North America turnaround efforts
The French food company saw like-for-like sales growth of 2.4% in its North America business.
Araghchi says Iran will give diplomacy a chance but 'forces are fully prepared'
Araghchi says Iran will give diplomacy a chance but 'forces are fully prepared' Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that Iran will keep in close contact with intermediaries to give diplomacy a chance, even as its armed forces stand ready to defend the country.“While our brave armed forces are fully prepared to defend the country, Iran remains committed to giving diplomacy a chance to succeed,” he said in a statement.“We wi
Air traffic suspended after missiles target Aden airport
Air traffic suspended after missiles target Aden airport Several waves of explosions were heard in the area of the southern Yemeni port city of Aden on Wednesday after the airport was targeted with two missiles, sources on the ground told Al Jazeera.The Yemeni forces said the attack on the airport caused injuries among civilians and material damage, halting air traffic after the strike, two transport ministry officials told Reuters.The stri
US Centcom rejects Iranian reports of vessels hitting Hormuz sea mines
US Centcom rejects Iranian reports of vessels hitting Hormuz sea mines The US military said on Wednesday that claims from Iranian media that commercial vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz were hitting sea mines were "false". "All internationally recognized primary transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz have been cleared of sea mines by US forces and remain so," US Central Command (Centcom) wrote in a post on X, adding that
Canada, UAE reach free trade deal amid plans for extradition treaty
Canada, UAE reach free trade deal amid plans for extradition treaty Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Wed, 10/28/2026 - 16:57 Ottawa says its diversification of trade partnerships amid US standoff is 'envy of the world' Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zaye
Guyana Police Arrest Country’s Opposition Leader For Fourth Time In Weeks
By News Americas Now Staff WriterNews Americas Now, GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Wed. October 28, 2026: Guyana Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed was arrested Wednesday for at least the fourth time since early September, as police opened another investigation involving the businessman-turned-politician.This time the arrest came over allegations that a police constable was paid by Mohamed for government surveillance footage connected to a controversial shooting incident earlier this month. Mohamed, leader
Hezbollah leader rules out group's disarmament
Hezbollah leader rules out group's disarmament Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem released a statement on Wednesday rejecting calls for the disarmament of the Lebanese group under a June US-brokered framework agreement with Israel.“The resistance continues and will confront any aggression against it; there is no room for discussion regarding the surrender of its weapons,” Qassem said in his speech.“The framework agreement lacks legitimacy,