Australia’s interest rate rise is the wrong medicine and an even worse alibi Inflation is again being used as an excuse for acts of vandalism on some of Australia’s important institutions The Guardian - AU · Oct 3
Trump Vows Iran Ends "Right After the Election" as the U.S. Sends 9,000 More Troops to the Middle East Trump vows Iran ends "right after the election" as the U.S. sends 9,000 more troops — what it means for 258,000 Latino service members. Latin Times · Oct 3
UK-Iranian man arrested over suspected RAF Fairford terror plot released on bail A sixth man arrested over a suspected terrorist plot near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire has been released on police bail, counter-terrorism officers said. The Times of India · Oct 3
Minecraft's Uncensored Library holds around 300 books of censored journalism What happens to a news story after authorities block or censor it? It can find another home inside a video game. In 2020, Reporters Without Borders (RSF), working with Minecraft design collective BlockWorks, launched the Uncensored Library, a vast digital archive built inside Minecraft. The project turns censored journalism into… The Times of India · Oct 3
Houthis claim strike on oil facilty near Riyadh, accuse Saudi forces of pounding Yemen's capital Houthi rebels accused Saudi forces of launching 26 strikes on Sanaa on Saturday after loud explosions rocked the Yemeni capital. The Iran-backed group said it struck an oil facility south of Riyadh, where flames and a large plume of smoke were seen rising from a plant belonging to oil giant… France 24 · Oct 3
IEA says 325 million barrels of emergency oil released, with 75 million still to come G7 leaders agreed on Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude after US pressure on Europe, with supplies squeezed by Iran's restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Euronews · Oct 3
Two Iranian men identified Manchester synagogue as site for alleged bomb plot, court hears Rahman Salehi, 34, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, were charged with preparing attacks on city’s Jewish community, including Heaton Park synagogue The Guardian - UK · Oct 3
Soaring diesel prices take their toll on US farmers in midwest corn belt Fuel costs are biting for crop growers, trucking firms and a host of other industries as Iran war stokes record prices The Guardian - US · Oct 3
UK-Iranian man arrested in London over RAF Fairford 'terror plot' released on bail Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said there were ‘strong indications’ Iran played a part in the incident near the Gloucestershire military base Evening Standard · Oct 3
Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base A dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England has been released on bail The Independent UK · Oct 3
Iranian men ‘identified Heaton Park Synagogue as bomb plot target’ court hears Salam Ahmadyan, 36 and Rahman Salehi, 34 were both charged on Friday with engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorist act The Independent UK · Oct 3
Sixth man arrested over suspected RAF Fairford terror plot bailed A 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts. Evening Standard · Oct 3
Iranian men ‘identified Heaton Park Synagogue as bomb plot target’ Salam Ahmadyan, 36, of Liverpool, and Rahman Salehi, 34, of Salford, were arrested in Manchester on September 20. Evening Standard · Oct 3
‘It’s been hard’: families await the return of the USS Abraham Lincoln After reports of suicide attempts and food shortages, the aircraft carrier is expected to dock in San Diego this week following a record-breaking 250-plus days at sea The Guardian - US · Oct 3
The Independent UK · Oct 3 Home Secretary warns UK is facing ‘serious threats’ from Iran after bomb plot charges Two Iranians were arrested in Manchester last month and charged with an alleged bomb plot against the Jewish community
The Times of India · Oct 3 Two Iranians in UK charged over terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community In a grave development, two Iranian nationals, Rahman Salehi and Salam Ahmadyan, face charges in the UK over an alleged terror conspiracy targeting Manchester's Jewish community during Yom Kippur. They stand accused of carrying out reconnaissance and attempting to procure materials for an improvised explosive device. Prompt intervention by authorities…
The Times of India · Oct 3 'Things were decided': Trump aides hold secret Camp David meet on Iran, Yemen US president Donald Trump’s top national security aides met secretly at Camp David on Friday for several hours to discuss the war with Iran and the Saudi-backed push against Houthi rebels in Yemen, three US officials told Axios.
The Times of India · Oct 3 Israel elections, West Asia wars & Bibi’s last gambit The miraculous survival of Israeli passengers on the flydubai flight that saw an attempted hijacking and potential terror plot – thwarted only by the quick thinking of Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and the passengers – has become the latest hot button issue in Israel’s upcoming Oct 27 polls. Even before…
The Independent UK · Oct 3 Iran-US war latest: Houthis claim attack on major Saudi oil refinery as ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz It comes amid escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis
The Economic Times · Oct 3 Pilot stabbing raises aviation security questions, further unsettles region shaken by US-Iran war The attack on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has disrupted regional aviation, prompting the UAE to suspend commercial flights to Israel and arrange repatriation services for stranded passengers. Investigators are examining the co-pilot’s motive and possible outside links, while wounded Indian captain Smit Machchhar is recovering after…
The Economic Times · Oct 3 Saudi Arabia plans assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold Saudi Arabia is preparing for an offensive against Houthi militants in Yemen, focusing on securing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The operation is expected to include coordinated attacks from multiple fronts alongside Yemeni ground forces. Over 100,000 Yemeni troops could potentially participate in the planned military action. U.S. intelligence support and…
The Times of India · Oct 3 Saudi Arabia prepares for offensive against Houthis; Mecca pact allies still missing Saudi Arabia is gearing up for a significant military campaign against the Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen. This operation seeks to reclaim vital coastal territories and ensure safe maritime passage. With the potential mobilization of over 100,000 Yemeni soldiers, the success and scale of the offensive depend on overcoming ongoing…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2 Two Iranian men charged over alleged terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community Man, most likely in Iran, was in contact with men arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur, police say
Barchart · Oct 2 Crude Oil Prices Pressured as G7 Nations Release Strategic Reserves November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed down -1.76 (-1.90%) on Friday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed down -0.0902 (-2.65%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower on Friday after the G7 announced it will release up to 100 million bbl of crude oil and diesel supplies...