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Sharp fall in China’s global standing as poll shows backing for Taiwan defence

Survey finds pro-China sentiment has collapsed in many nations while positive opinion of US has rebounded

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war live: UK defence secretary dismisses Russia’s claims Ukraine plans to escalate conflict – as it happened

Russia’s defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, makes calls with UK, US, French and Turkish counterparts on Sunday

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022

Israeli court gives green light to Lebanon maritime deal, signing seen on Thursday

Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday rejected petitions that would have held up a landmark U.S.-brokered deal setting a maritime border with Lebanon, which Washington predicted could be finalised on Thursday.

Reuters · Oct 23, 2022

Watch as RAF jet pilots practice shooting down drones in mid-air off Scots coast

Eight squadrons were involved in the training exercise, which saw 53 missiles launched at Banshee target drones.

Daily Record · Oct 22, 2022

France pushes for investigation into use of drones in Ukraine conflict

France, Britain and Germany have asked the United Nations to conduct an "impartial" investigation into Iranian drones the West says Russia is using in the war in Ukraine. Despite the escalation in the conflict, France is insisting on the importance of keeping communication lines open with Russian president Vladimir Putin.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 22, 2022

Ethiopians protest against outsiders amid Tigray conflict

Thousands of people in towns across Ethiopia have staged demonstrations against what they say is interference by outsiders in the country’s internal affairs

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2022

Saudi Arabia Condemns Houthi Attack on Yemen Oil Port

Saudi Arabia condemned on Saturday the terrorist attack carried out by the Houthi militias on the southern Al-Dhabba oil port of Yemen's Hadramout province. In a statement, the Saudi foreign ministry said the “escalation” came after the UN-brokered truce in Yemen expired.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 22, 2022

Zelensky says Russia launched 36 rockets in 'massive attack' on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday Russia carried out a "massive attack" on Ukraine overnight, following reported strikes on critical infrastructure across the country. Several regions also reported strikes on energy facilities, while missiles were shot down in others. Read about the day's developments as they unfolded on FRANCE 24's…

France 24 · Oct 22, 2022

Iran condemns call for UN probe into alleged use of its drones in Ukraine

Iran on Saturday strongly condemned a call by France, Germany and Britain for the United Nations to probe accusations that Russia has used Iranian-origin drones to attack Ukraine, its foreign ministry said.

Reuters · Oct 22, 2022

Sudan Announces State of Emergency in Blue Nile

The Sudanese government declared a state of emergency for thirty days in the wake of tribal conflicts in the Blue Nile region that killed dozens and injured hundreds. The authorities directed the military, police, and intelligence officers in the Blue Nile to use all available means to end the tribal…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 22, 2022