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Middle East news — October 31, 2026

Publications tagged with Middle East published on October 31, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

132 publications

  1. SportsMiddle EastHockey

    Seahawks Running Backs Charbonnet and Price Set to Return Against Bears

    The Seattle Seahawks will have both Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price available for their Monday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears. Charbonnet, who missed the entire season so far due to a torn ACL, is set to make his season debut. Price, who has been out since Week 3 with a chest injury, is also expected to return after being activated from injured reserve. Their availability provides a significant boost to Seattle's backfield.
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  7. WorldMiddle East

    Universitario de Deportes to Face Atlético Grau Without Key Defender Matías Di Benedetto

    Universitario de Deportes will travel to Trujillo to face Atlético Grau in the 15th round of the Liga 1 2026 Clausura Tournament without key defender Matías Di Benedetto. Despite being recovered from a previous injury, Di Benedetto will not make the trip due to minor discomfort. The match is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, at 3:30 PM at the Estadio IPD Mansiche.
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  8. WorldMiddle East

    Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flights to Mogadishu After 20 Years

    Ethiopian Airlines has announced the resumption of flights to Mogadishu, Somalia, after a 20-year hiatus. Starting June 21, 2019, the airline will operate three weekly flights between Addis Ababa and Mogadishu using Boeing 737 aircraft. This makes Ethiopian Airlines the first African carrier to resume service to Mogadishu. The flights will depart from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and arrive at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu.
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  11. PoliticsMiddle East

    Massive Opposition Rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1

    Opposition parties, led by the Congress, are set to hold a mega rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on November 1, protesting alleged 'vote theft' and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The rally, expected to draw a crowd of up to 10 lakh people, has triggered traffic restrictions and security arrangements by Delhi Police. Leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, have inspected the rally venue, while opposition parties have called upon citizens to join the demonstration.
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  14. PoliticsJudiciaryInvestigationMiddle East

    Polish Power Struggle: President Accuses PM Tusk of Court Takeover

    Polish President Karol Nawrocki has accused Prime Minister Donald Tusk of staging a 'forced takeover' of the country's top court, the Constitutional Tribunal. The dispute, which has paralyzed the institution, involves the refusal of both the pro-European government and the nationalist President to recognize appointees put forward by the other side. Tensions escalated when riot police were deployed to the court during a stand-off between the government and top judges.
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  15. WorldMiddle EastCommodities

    Syria's 2027 Banking Sector Transformation

    Syria is preparing for 2027 to reshape its banking sector with a $100 million World Bank grant, aiming to attract Arab and foreign investments exceeding $1 billion. The goal is to rebuild trust in the financial system, finance reconstruction, and link the Syrian economy to the global financial system. The Central Bank Governor, Mohammad Safwat Rslan, has confirmed Syria's commitment to building a stronger, more transparent, and flexible financial system, with a focus on enhancing anti-money laundering and terrorism financing standards.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Thailand Probes Chief Rabbi's Assets After Citizenship Revocation

    Thai authorities are investigating the assets of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, the country's chief rabbi, following the revocation of his Thai citizenship. The probe includes 19 companies linked to Kantor, his landholdings, and the citizenship status of his family members. The investigation comes after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stripped Kantor of his citizenship for continuing to use his American nationality after naturalization. No assets have been seized, and Kantor has not been charged with any offense.
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  19. PoliticsJudiciaryMiddle East

    Iran's Leader Emphasizes Combat Readiness and Immediate Response to Threats

    During meetings with military commanders, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stressed the importance of 'smart combat readiness' to confront enemies, requiring an immediate and effective response to all levels of threat without geographical restrictions. He also stated that all material and moral assets of the enemy, particularly the US-Zionist alliance, should be within the range of Iran's armed forces. Khamenei warned that if enemies launch attacks, Iran's Armed Forces and people will decide the time and conditions for the war's end. Additionally, he highlighted the unity of fronts as crucial for shaping a new political and security system in the Middle East.
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  20. PoliticsPeaceMiddle East

    INEC Clears Pantami, Gwarzo for 2027 Elections, Rejects Adebutu's Petition

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Gombe State for the 2027 elections. The commission also cleared Abdulsalam Gwarzo, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Kano State, subject to the outcome of pending court cases. INEC rejected the petition of Ladi Adebutu, the PDP governorship candidate in Ogun State, who sought a review of his exclusion from the list of candidates.
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  21. PoliticsMiddle EastIsrael

    Roshel Delivers Nearly 3,000 Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

    Canadian manufacturer Roshel has delivered nearly 3,000 Senator armored vehicles to Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. The delivery rate has doubled, with over 1,000 vehicles delivered in the last 11 months. The vehicles are used for evacuating soldiers and wounded on the frontline. Roshel has also started assembling vehicles in Ukraine and working on local parts production.
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  22. PoliticsRegulatorsCivil RightsMiddle East

    BJP Agents File Deletion Forms Against Muslim Voters in Delhi

    In Delhi's Mustafabad, BJP booth agents (BLAs) have filed Form 7s to delete the names of Muslim voters from the electoral rolls, citing reasons like 'absent/permanently shifted' or 'death', even though these voters continue to live at their registered addresses. This action accounts for nearly 68% of the Form 7s submitted in the area during the Special Intensive Revision.
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  24. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Yemeni Armed Forces Neutralize 427 Houthi Fighters, Destroy 142 Vehicles

    The Yemeni Armed Forces have announced the neutralization of 427 Houthi militia elements and the destruction and disabling of 142 vehicles. This was achieved through 1119 targeting operations conducted over the past hours as part of the 'Dawn of Yemen' operation. The operations targeted leadership, gatherings, reinforcements, and supply means of the Houthi militias using warplanes, missiles, artillery, and rocket launchers.
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