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Iraq war architect Dick Cheney dies

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died from complications of pneumonia and heart and vascular disease, his family announced in a statement on Tuesday.

Several Chinese refiners start shunning Russian oil after US sanctions: Bloomberg

Several Chinese refiners have begun avoiding purchases of Russian crude oil after the U.S. and others imposed major sanctions on Russian producers, Bloomberg has reported, citing traders.

Russian oil exports to India raise despite US sanctions: Reuters

India's crude oil imports from Russia grew in October month-on-month, Reuters has reported, citing preliminary data from analytics firms Kpler and OilX.

UN satellite assessment shows 81% of Gaza Strip structures damaged

The United Nations has announced that nearly 81% of all structures in the Gaza Strip have been damaged, according to a new satellite assessment, as humanitarian efforts continue amid widespread devastation from two years of the Israeli war.

Qatar warns to cut gas supply to Europe

Qatar's energy minister has warned the Persian Gulf state would halt its supply of liquefied natural gas to Europe over Brussels's planned environmental and human rights rules.

US circulates draft UN resolution to establish international security force in Gaza: Axios

The United States has circulated a draft resolution to members of the UN Security Council calling for the creation of an international security force in Gaza with a mandate lasting at least two years, the Axios news site has reported.

Aramco’s third-quarter net profit declines on lower crude prices

Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco, the world's top oil exporter, reported a 2.3% fall in its quarterly profit on Tuesday, citing lower revenue resulting from a drop in crude and product prices.

Saudi Crown Prince to meet Trump on Nov 18: White House

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be at the White House on November 18 for an official working visit with U.S. President Donald Trump, a White House official has stated.

Chancellor invites Syrian president to Germany to discuss deportations

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that he has invited Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to Berlin to discuss deporting Syrian citizens with criminal records in Germany.

Britain supplies Ukraine with more long-range missiles to attack Russia: Bloomberg

The United Kingdom has supplied Ukraine with additional long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to enable deeper strikes into Russia, Bloomberg reported.

Israel attacks southern Lebanon, killing two and wounding seven

Israeli attacks have killed two people and wounded seven others in southern Lebanon, a day after Tel Aviv threatened to escalate its onslaught on alleged Hezbollah targets.

Bill allowing death penalty for Palestinian inmates advances to Israeli parliament

An Israeli panel has approved a bill introducing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, paving the way for its first reading in parliament.

Probe discloses Israeli Air Force failed to act on warning signs before Oct. 7 events

An Israeli investigation has revealed that the Air Force failed to respond to intelligence pointing to plans by the Palestinian group Hamas to launch an attack in October 2023, local media reported on Monday.

Lebanese military mobilizes troops in south after Israeli army movements near border

The Lebanese army mobilized its forces in the border town of Meiss El-Jabal in southern part of the country, following Israeli military movements near the border, local media has reported.

Kremlin says ‘no need’ for Trump-Putin summit

There is "no need" for a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated.

Ukraine says received Patriot air defense systems from Germany

Germany has delivered Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine in fulfillment of prior agreements, President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced.

Transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine not considered: US

The possibility of supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine is not considered, US President Donald Trump has told reporters.

US warns of ‘consequences’ if China invades Taiwan

US President Donald Trump warned in a Sunday interview that Chinese officials “know the consequences” of taking military action against Taiwan while he’s in office.

Israeli military committed 194 violations of Gaza ceasefire: Media office

The Israeli army committed 194 violations of the Gaza ceasefire agreement that came into effect on Oct. 10, the Government Media Office in Gaza has announced.

Hamas transfers remains of 3 more hostages under ceasefire accord: Israel

The Palestinian group Hamas handed over the remains of three hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Sunday evening under a ceasefire accord, the Israeli army has confirmed.

Hamas refutes US accusations that it looted aid trucks in Gaza

Palestinian group Hamas on Sunday rejected allegations by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) that it has looted aid trucks in the Gaza Strip.

Syrian president to discuss sanctions, reconstruction during US visit: FM

Syria's president will discuss issues including lifting remaining sanctions, reconstruction and counter-terrorism when he becomes the country's first leader to pay an official visit to Washington later this month, the foreign minister has stated.

NATO would need several weeks to respond to ‘Russian threat’: Euractiv

NATO member states would need several weeks to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of an escalation of the conflict with Russia, Euractiv reported, citing analysts and military sources. European bureaucracy reportedly stands in the way of stationing forces in the country.

Ukraine says thousands lose power supply after Russia attacks on frontline region

Nearly 60,000 people were deprived of power supply after Russia's overnight air attack on Ukraine's frontline region of Zaporizhzhia, while two people were killed in the southern region of Odesa, Ukrainian authorities announced on Sunday.

Tomahawks won’t bring Ukraine peace: Russia

The potential delivery of US-made long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine will not help end the conflict, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated.

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