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29 October 2026

Iran and Qatar trade positions on a seven-day peace plan

Qatari mediators have presented Iran with a new draft to end the conflict with the United States and Israel. The plan sets a seven-day timeline with daily confidence-building steps and would involve several guarantor countries, possibly starting early next week. Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is in close contact with intermediaries and could implement the plan in less than a week, while a senior Iranian official called Doha's ideas unacceptable and not an offer. Earlier talks in Tehran with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey ended without a deal, and US President Donald Trump suggested Iran may be delaying until after the 3 Nov midterm elections.

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Economy04:10

Oil prices slip as Iran and Qatar trade proposals

Brent crude fell to 114.40 dollars a barrel in early Asian trading, after gaining more than 1 percent the previous session. US WTI crude dropped 1 percent to 102 dollars a barrel. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remained open to negotiations. Qatari mediators presented Iran with a new draft proposal to end the war, which a senior Iranian official rejected, according to an official briefed on the talks.

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28 October 2026

EconomyWed 22:10

Pentagon puts Iran war cost above $47 billion

The US military has spent at least $47.1 billion on the war with Iran through 16 Oct, according to a Pentagon estimate shared with Congress and reported by Reuters. Replacing expended munitions is projected to cost more than $29 billion, and replacing lost equipment such as aircraft and drones would require over $6 billion. The figure is more than 25 percent above Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's July estimate of $37.5 billion. The disclosure comes ahead of the 3 November election that will determine control of Congress. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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27 October 2026

WorldTue 16:09

Egyptian parliament backs military aid for Saudi Arabia with two‑thirds majority

Egypt’s House of Representatives approved a measure allowing President Abdel Fattah al‑Sisi to provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia if requested, with at least two‑thirds of members supporting the vote. The approval follows secret parliamentary sessions and a postponed vote, and it permits coordination with Riyadh to protect Saudi territory, sovereignty and holy sites. President al‑Sisi said any Egyptian role would be limited to defending Saudi borders and would not involve attacks on Yemen. The Social Democratic Party abstained, while the Houthi‑run parliament warned the move threatens Egypt’s security.

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26 October 2026

WorldMon 00:08

Fire at Saudi refinery after Houthi missile claim

A fire near the Ras Tanura refinery in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province was contained, Bloomberg News reports, citing a person familiar with the matter. The Houthi movement says it struck the refinery with a ballistic missile on 27 Oct, a claim Saudi authorities have not confirmed. Saudi-led coalition forces say they shot down three Houthi missiles aimed at the Eastern Province and intercepted two ballistic missiles fired at Riyadh, where shrapnel damaged a building, a construction project and a car. The refinery handles 550,000 barrels per day. Damage details remain unclear.

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WorldMon 00:08

Riyadh airport set to reopen Sunday after two weeks of Houthi attacks

Airport officials say the facility will reopen on Sunday following a two‑week shutdown caused by Houthi strikes. Reports vary, with some outlets noting partial resumption and two terminals already back in service, while Saudi authorities report intercepting a new wave of missiles and drones.

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25 October 2026

WorldSun 13:47

Houthi missile claim against Riyadh airport and oil sites

Yemen's Houthis say they fired a ballistic missile at Riyadh's airport and struck oil pumping stations with drones on 26 Oct. The Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted the missile and destroyed two missile launchers in Sanaa. Saudi Arabia has not confirmed the attacks. Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport partially reopened on 25 Oct, after an earlier attack on 10 Oct killed 13 people. Between 8 and 25 Oct, more than 7,800 flights were cancelled, about 45% of scheduled departures from Saudi airports.

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WorldSun 13:39

Saudi coalition reports intercepting Houthi missile and drone attacks

Saudi authorities say they shot down a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh, while coalition officials report intercepting between one and ten missiles, including drones and a cruise missile, over various regions. Spokesperson Colonel Turki Al‑Maliki confirmed the action after civil‑defence alerts.