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Saudi Arabia issues all-clear after alerts as coalition reports missile interception

November 2 alerts in four cities were followed by an all-clear; the coalition attributed an intercepted ballistic missile to the Houthis.

Nigeria Ebola response: 62 contacts recorded, monitoring dates extend to November 13

NCDC’s October 29 report sets individual follow-up endpoints; the two suspected Adamawa cases subsequently tested negative.

Egypt’s parliament approves military support for Saudi defence

A two-thirds majority authorizes measures coordinated with Riyadh; the announcement does not itself confirm troop deployment.

Yemen displacement estimate nears 260,000 as Taiz’s services remain under pressure

An October 21 OCHA update raises the reported displacement estimate; water, fuel and hospital access remain central to the humanitarian response.

Britain announces RAF Typhoon missions to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks

The October 20 package adds fighter patrols, an A400M transport aircraft and military advisers to Britain’s existing support.

Shabwa training-camp death toll rises to 73, provincial officials say

The revised October 20 count follows Monday’s Houthi missile attack on a security training camp.

Sudan opens investigation into reported strike on miners near Egypt

Sudan News reports 13 deaths and 28 wounded, while Emergency Lawyers reports at least 72 deaths; the government has ordered an inquiry.

UN Security Council extends Darfur sanctions until December 11

Resolution 2830 preserves the existing measures and extends the experts’ mandate to January 11, 2027; it creates no nationwide arms embargo.

Italy seeks additional naval resources for Red Sea shipping protection

Rome’s October 2 request focuses on the assets available to the EU’s ASPIDES mission.

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Italy calls for more EU naval support to protect Red Sea shipping

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says additional contributions to ASPIDES remain insufficient as Italy presses partners to strengthen merchant-vessel protection.

Saudi allies deepen military coordination as Houthi attacks threaten Red Sea oil route

Türkiye and Pakistan are moving into military consultations with Riyadh while France separately protects Yanbu.

Saudi Arabia reports Houthi missile attacks as Bab al-Mandab risk rises

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted six Houthi ballistic missiles as Houthi gains on Yemen's Red Sea coast sharpen the security implications for Bab al-Mandab.

U.S. and China open New York talks on trade, AI and critical minerals before Trump-Xi summit

Tariffs, rare-earth supply and artificial intelligence have become parts of the same strategic bargain.

Higher interest rates are returning across the global economy

The Fed, ECB and Bank of Japan have tightened in September while Britain debates another increase.

Ukraine mounts its largest reported drone attack on Moscow as Russia votes in wartime election

The attack hit Moscow and surrounding areas on the final day of Russia’s three-day parliamentary vote.

UN General Assembly high-level week opens under pressure from wars, distrust and AI governance

Nearly 130 leaders gather as the UN confronts wars, funding pressure and the governance of powerful AI systems.