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Saudi Arabia intercepts barrage of Houthi missiles and drones

Saudi Arabia intercepted a series of missiles and drones, including over its capital, Riyadh, on Sunday as the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen continued to counter attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels. The attacks came as authorities prepared to reopen two terminals at Riyadh’s main international airport following a deadly strike earlier this month. The Saudi-led coalition said air defences intercepted and destroyed 10 ballistic missiles launched towards the kingdom’s southern region. Read More…

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Maximalist US and Iran positions fuelling conflict: Former Pakistani PM

Maximalist negotiating positions by both the US and Iran have prevented an end to the Middle East conflict, amid worrying signs of the war escalating, a former prime minister of Pakistan told The National. “I think when you go for a maximalist position, that's a stumbling block,” Anwaar Ul Haq Kakar said in a rare interview from Islamabad. “I think both sides probably choose to remain maximalist, and that is the prime reason for [a lack of] progress on this account when it comes to the resolution of the conflict.” Read More…

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Netanyahu says Israel has two-year window under Trump to complete mission in Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had a limited window of opportunity to address what he described as the existential threat posed by Iran, pointing to the remaining two years of US President Donald Trump’s term as a chance to complete the mission. “We have another two years of Trump to finish the work in Iran, and there's no telling what will come after that,” Mr Netanyahu said on X, questioning whether a successor would maintain the same approach. Read More…

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Infantino Gains Support Ahead of FIFA Re-election Bid

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he has backing from most member associations for re-election in March, despite criticism over a failed private investment plan involving commercial rights. The Asian Football Confederation endorsed his candidacy on Friday, strengthening his position. Infantino also cited support from African associations, while the deadline for rival candidates to enter the race is November 18. Read More…

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