Israeli Military Intercepts Missile From Yemen Targeting Central Israel Israeli military intercepts missile from Yemen, likely launched by Iran-backed rebels, highlighting ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Top News · Oct 7, 2024
Crude Oil Rallies on Mounting Middle East Hostilities Nov WTI crude oil (CLX24 ) today is up +1.88 (+2.53%), and Nov RBOB gasoline (RBX24 ) is up +4.89 (+2.33%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moving higher, with crude posting a 7-week high and gasoline posting a 6-week high. Crude prices today extended last week's sharp rally... Barchart · Oct 7, 2024
Oil Prices Continue To Climb Over Expected Israeli Attack Against Iran 'Brent crude is back to challenge $80' a barrel, Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Denmark's Saxo Bank, said in a note to investors. International Business Times · Oct 7, 2024
Biden, Harris Urge Mideast Peace On Oct. 7 Anniversary Joe Biden and Kamala Harris condemned Hamas's attack on Israel a year ago Monday while pushing for peace in the Middle East -- treading a tightrope on a conflict that could impact next month's US presidential election. International Business Times · Oct 7, 2024
October 7 marks 12 months of escalation into the ‘forever war’ now engulfing the Middle East One year after Hamas’s mass killing of nearly 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals and abduction of 251 others, and almost a year into the Israeli retribution that has so far slain almost 42,000 in Gaza, there seems no prospect of resolution. The Conversation · Oct 7, 2024
Indian club Mohun Bagan out of AFC competition after missing match in Iran The football club did not travel to Tabriz for a match on October 2, the day after Iran launched missiles on Israel. Al Jazeera · Oct 7, 2024
Iran's Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani's Whereabouts Unknown Speculation surrounds the absence of Iran's Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani amid rumors of his death in an Israeli airstrike, refuted by Iranian official... Top News · Oct 7, 2024
Russian Arms Dealer Viktor Bout Brokering Deals With Iran-Backed Houthis Viktor Bout, 'Merchant of Death,' resurfaces in arms trade, negotiating with Houthis in Yemen. Concerns arise over potential arms deal and escalating tensions. Top News · Oct 7, 2024
OPINION - All-out nuclear war is inching closer — and now it could take place in space Once again there is a lot of loose talk about the possibility, and practicality of nuclear war — in northern Europe, the Middle East, and maybe even the United States. “There is serious concern now that the old theories of deterrence are failing, and nuclear war is now a viable… Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2024
A year ago, the hostages were a rallying point for solidarity in Israel – now, their families are symbols of the country’s sharp divides In the run-up to the first anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel, there has been no shortage of dramatic events making headlines in Israel. On Oct. 1, Israelis took shelter during Iran’s missile attack. In the days leading up to the attack, Israel assassinated Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s longtime leader, in… The Conversation · Oct 7, 2024
Israel Marks Anniversary Of Deadliest Attack With Somber Ceremonies Israel marks the anniversary of a deadly Hamas attack with ongoing conflicts and remembrances, facing threats from Iran and Hezbollah. Top News · Oct 7, 2024
Asian Markets Track Wall St Rally On US Jobs Data Oil prices rose as traders await Israel's response to Iran's missile barrage last week amid fears of a region-wide war in the Middle East. Latin Times · Oct 7, 2024
US Secretary Of Defense Reaffirms Commitment To Israel's Security US Secretary of Defense reaffirms support for Israel's security and calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing joint commitment to deterring Iran. Top News · Oct 7, 2024
Full List of Latin American Leaders Backing Hamas, Iran One Year After Terror Groups' Oct. 7 Attack The leaders of Venezuela and Cuba have close ties with Teheran and have focused on criticizing Israel's actions. Colombia , Bolivia and Nicaragua have taken similar positions Latin Times · Oct 7, 2024
The Times of India · Oct 7, 2024 Mohun Bagan booted from AFC Champions League Two for refusing to travel to Iran Mohun Bagan Super Giants (MBSG) are "considered to be withdrawn" from the AFC Champions League Two after they refused to travel to Iran for their Group A fixture against Tractor FC on 2 October.
Top News · Oct 7, 2024 Iranian Supreme Leader Praises Hamas Attack On Israel Ayatollah Khamenei praises Hamas-led attacks on Israel, marking a significant setback. Tensions rise in the region as conflicts persist.
Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2024 Britain rejects Emmanuel Macron's call for an arms embargo on Israel Defence Secretary John Healey stressed the need to redouble efforts to get ceasefires in the Middle East
Radio France Internationale · Oct 7, 2024 Middle East marks first anniversary of attacks that plunged region into conflict One year after Hamas launched its deadly 7 October attacks on Israel, the conflict they sparked threatens to engulf not only the Palestinian territories but the wider region. As Israel escalates its strikes on Lebanon and vows retaliation against Iran, countries around the world are on heightened alert in readiness…
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024 Mideast violence is spiraling a year since the Gaza war began A year after Hamas’ fateful attack on southern Israel, the Middle East is embroiled in a war that shows no signs of ending and seems to be getting worse
The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2024 US warns Israel not to attack Beirut airport – as it happened This live blog is closed. You can read the latest report from our correspondents on the ground here
The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2024 Australian politicians mark 7 October anniversary – as it happened This blog is now closed
France 24 · Oct 7, 2024 🔴 Live: Fresh Israeli strikes pound southern Beirut, Lebanese state media says Two new Israeli strikes struck Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday evening, Lebanese state media said, after Israel's military issued a warning to inhabitants of the area. An AFP correspondent saw smoke rise from the suburbs, and the country's National News Agency reported that the area had been "the target of…
Top News · Oct 7, 2024 Iran Lifts Aviation Restrictions After Brief Suspension Iran briefly suspends flights due to military exercises and security concerns. Aviation restrictions lifted after two hours.
Top News · Oct 6, 2024 Exiled Crown Prince Calls For Iranian Regime Change Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi advocates for regime change in Iran to address global issues and support the Iranian people.
Al Jazeera · Oct 6, 2024 Harris skirts question on whether Israel’s Netanyahu is ‘close ally’ of US As Israel’s war on Gaza nears one-year anniversary, Kamala Harris repeats gov’t line that US is pushing for ceasefire.