After RAF Fairford incident, how big a threat to the UK is Iran? Although there is scepticism about Tehran’s capabilities, it has become clear it wants Britain to feel it poses a risk The Guardian - UK · Oct 11
Middle East crisis: Riyadh airport hit again as Houthis claim attacks, including strike that killed 12 – as it happened Houthi military spokesman says Iran-backed group carried out several targeted attacks The Guardian - UK · Oct 11
Missile attack on airport in Saudi Arabia's capital kills 12 people and injures over 300 Saudi Arabia has extended the closure of the country’s main international airport a day after a missile attack on the facility killed 12 people from several countries and left more than 300 injured The Independent UK · Oct 11
'Going bankrupt': Iran shopkeepers struggle as war dims demand At a Tehran bazaar where fragrant herbs and spices whet the appetite, shopkeeper Nasir says locals once bought his nuts by the kilo but soaring prices caused by the US-Iran war have eaten into sales, leaving businesses fighting for survival. Many shoppers, whose purchasing power has weakened since the outbreak… The Economic Times · Oct 11
US military says it disabled cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockade A US military fighter jet disabled the Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica after it violated a naval blockade. This action occurred in the Gulf of Oman as the ship departed from an Iranian port. CENTCOM reported no harm to the crew while the vessel's propulsion was fully disabled. Vessels in the… The Economic Times · Oct 11
US fighter jet strikes cargo ship in Gulf of Oman as Iran blockade tightens On Saturday, US military forces took decisive action against the Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica, which failed to heed blockade warnings. The vessel was targeted in the Gulf of Oman after departing from an Iranian port, as reported by US Central Command. CENTCOM has been enforcing the naval blockade for over… The Times of India · Oct 11
Coalition baulks at One Nation-style migrant nation ban Angus Taylor won't follow One Nation's Pauline Hanson in banning migrants from specific countries, despite previously singling out Gazans and people from Iran. AAP · Oct 11
Trump warns Iran may ‘do a little bit extra’ before US midterms, says conflict could end ‘really quick’ US President Donald Trump warned that Iran could escalate tensions before the November 3 midterm elections, while saying the conflict could end quickly. His remarks came amid ongoing discussions with Tehran and a US blockade on Iran. Trump also said Washington would consider joining Saudi Arabia in strikes against Yemen’s… The Economic Times · Oct 11
Houthis' attack on Saudi's Riyadh airport kills 12, injures over 300 as conflict escalates A missile attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured over 300, civil aviation authorities said. The Houthis have claimed earlier attacks on the airport, as fighting with Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces intensifies. US President Donald Trump is weighing possible military intervention against… The Economic Times · Oct 11
Ship captains and crews transiting the Strait of Hormuz make so much danger pay that they're 'almost being viewed as mercenaries' Tanker captains can earn $100,000 a month for transiting the strait, plus a $50,000 bonus for each trip, and sailors can make at least four to six times their normal rates. Fortune · Oct 10
Strong pushback as US downgrades Hong Kong to tier-3 in human trafficking: 'Double standard' Hong Kong has rejected the United States’ decision to place it in the lowest category of its annual human trafficking report, calling the assessment “entirely unfounded” and accusing Washington of applying double standards in evaluating the city’s efforts to combat trafficking. The US State Department’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP)… The Times of India · Oct 10
At least twelve killed, multiple people wounded in attack on Riyadh airport At least twelve people were killed in an attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, including an Egyptian flight attendant, according to a medical source at a local hospital. Earlier this week, another attack on the airport by the Houthis killed three people and damaged a plane, though… France 24 · Oct 10
US diesel prices surge 70% amid Iran war: Can Trump-Putin deal bring relief to truckers and stop grocery prices from rising? Diesel prices impact on trucking: US diesel prices have surged 70% since the US-Israeli war with Iran began, putting growing pressure on truckers, farmers and businesses. Despite President Donald Trump's efforts to boost fuel supplies, rising costs threaten to increase trucking expenses and push up prices for groceries, deliveries and… The Economic Times · Oct 10
Saudi airport attacked again: Missile strikes passenger terminal, many injured Several people were wounded when King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, was struck by a missile on Saturday. The incident came two days after three Saudi citizens, including a pilot, were killed in what has become a new front in the expanding Iran war. The Times of India · Oct 10
International Business Times · Oct 10 The U.S. Demanded That Israel Conduct A Unilateral Strike Against Iran: Report The U.S. reportedly wanted Israel to attack without its backing in a move that would benefit both Trump and Netanyahu politically as both face key electoral tests.
Salon · Oct 10 Trump gets richer while gas prices soar The Iran war and energy crisis aren’t problems for the president. They’re a business model
We Got This Covered · Oct 10 Republicans reject Hegseth’s plan to live-stream execution of Fort Hood shooter, accuse he’s copying ‘oppressive dictatorships like Iran and Afghanistan’ GOP lawmakers support the sentence, but it's the camera they can't stomach.
The Economic Times · Oct 10 Rich countries on the debt frontline: How the Iran war is shifting world's risk map by squeezing America, Europe and Japan The International Monetary Fund confronts increased borrowing costs and record debt levels among developed countries. As inflation rises, governments find it harder to manage their financial obligations. The potential for civil unrest emerges alongside economic pressures observed in these nations. Emerging markets have improved their resilience since previous crises, allowing…
Latin Times · Oct 10 USS Lincoln Home After 321 Days: Combat Records, Suicide Attempts, and Hard Questions USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after 321 days, 3,693 combat missions, and a mental health crisis that the Navy must now reckon with.
The Economic Times · Oct 10 Bitcoin reclaims $82,500 as improved ETF flows lift market sentiment. Here is what experts say Bitcoin reclaimed $82,500 on Saturday after hitting a nearly three-week low earlier in the week, as improved ETF flows supported sentiment. Experts flagged institutional outflows, US-Iran tensions and AI-related security concerns as risks. Bitcoin and Ethereum remained down over the week, while derivatives data showed substantial liquidations across crypto markets.
The Times of India · Oct 10 ‘Khamenei’s killing was a mistake’: Israeli opposition leader The leader of Israel’s Democratic Party, Yair Golan, has described the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran as a “mistake”, saying it did not serve Israel’s interests.
The Economic Times · Oct 10 Trump and Iran agree on one thing. The US election calendar isn't driving their decisions on the war Trump and Iran both say the November 3 US midterms are not driving their decisions on the seven-month war, even as the conflict weighs heavily on American voters through high fuel prices and inflation. Talks have resumed indirectly, but Iran is demanding sanctions relief and an end to the US…
The Economic Times · Oct 10 Euro falls, set for fifth straight weekly drop as oil prices rise The euro has experienced a significant drop as concerns about France's public debt continue to affect investor confidence. Global bond markets have stabilized following US President Donald Trump's remarks on potential military action against Iran. Oil prices fluctuated significantly, impacting market dynamics and investor sentiment. US consumer sentiment has worsened…
The Economic Times · Oct 10 'War will end either through battle' or through deal: Trump says Iran conflict to end very soon Donald Trump announced that the ongoing conflict with Iran could conclude soon through military action or agreement. He stated that the United States has significant control over the situation and claimed that Iran's military capabilities have been severely weakened. Trump emphasized the importance of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons…
The Guardian - US · Oct 10 Trump fumes over Nobel peace prize snub and criticizes Norway President complains about not winning prize in year he started war with Iran and says: ‘We will not forget, Norway’