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Farmers of the village of Tobzawa in Kirkuk warn of risks of 'Arabization' and ask Baghdad to intervene to stop army pressure

Kirkuk, Iraq ·

Kirkuk is a disputed, multi-ethnic city in northern Iraq that both Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government claim, and tensions over land and demographics there have run for years.

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    Bahrain · · Economy · Claim · 1 source

  2. Coalition: interception and destruction of a drone in Makkah region launched by the Houthi militia

    Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia · · Interception · Confirmed · 32 sources

  3. Man spits near Jerusalem cathedral, insults Armenian guard

    Jerusalem, Israel · · Other · Claim · 1 source

  4. Israel launches interceptor missiles over northern Palestine

    Gaza Strip, Palestine · · Interception · Claim · 1 source

  5. Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman discusses Houthi attacks with NATO chief, counterparts

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · · Diplomacy · Claim · 1 source

  6. Netanyahu's Likud claims Israeli election was 'stolen' as results leave his bloc short of majority

    Israel · · Politics · Developing · 5 sources

  7. Lahore again ranks world's most polluted city with 298 AQI

    Lahore, Pakistan · · Other · Confirmed · 5 sources

  8. For the eighth consecutive day, the occupation continues its aggression on Hebron, sends military reinforcements and forces new families to flee their homes

    Hebron, Palestine · · Clash · Confirmed · 4 sources

  9. Report of fire on a vessel in Strait of Hormuz; IRGC claims explosion on 3 tankers

    Strait of Hormuz, Iran · · Security · Confirmed · 53 sources

  10. Top U.S. Middle East commander briefs Trump on Iran blockade

    Iran · · Security · Developing · 3 sources

  11. Arts Centre launches exhibition 'Ribbons of Joy', with a critical reading of Kuwaiti artist Thuraya Al-Buqsami's work and a dialogue session on her career

    Bahrain · · Other · Claim · 1 source

  12. 550 private schools in Sanaa under Houthi recruitment pressure

    Sanaa, Yemen · · Security · Developing · 2 sources

  13. Bus driver killed, 30 girls injured, in crash in southern Israel

    Southern Israel, Israel · · Disaster · Claim · 1 source

  14. Hot development in Sarıgül family investigation: detention order issued for 11 people

    Sirnak, Türkiye · · Security · Claim · 1 source

  15. Council of Ministers decision surfaces after 85 years! Türkiye granted permission to search for oil there

    Anatolia, Türkiye · · Energy · Claim · 1 source

  16. Cloudy weather takes over Türkiye! Temperature to drop 5 degrees, yellow code warning from Meteorology for 20 provinces

    Istanbul, Türkiye · · Weather · Claim · 1 source

  17. Two killed and 28 others injured in violent collision between bus and trailer on Hurghada–Ras Gharib road

    Hurghada, Egypt · · Disaster · Developing · 4 sources

  18. Iran Delays Salaries for IRGC Under Weight of US Pressure

    Tehran, Iran · · Economy · Claim · 1 source

  19. Fire breaks out on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz following an incident off Oman's coast

    Strait of Hormuz, Iran · · Disaster · Confirmed · 9 sources

  20. Netanyahu intensifies election fraud claims on Arab-led parties

    Israel · · Politics · Developing · 3 sources

  21. IRGC: four tankers burn in Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mines

    Strait of Hormuz, Iran · · Security · Confirmed · 9 sources

  22. Israel's final election results show neither Netanyahu nor rival can immediately form government

    Israel · · Politics · Confirmed · 15 sources

  23. 'First Chapter' fellowship celebrates five years of placing UAE writers on the global literary map

    United Arab Emirates · · Other · Claim · 1 source

  24. Pakistan's exports rise 7.7 percent to $8.5 billion in first quarter

    Pakistan · · Economy · Developing · 2 sources

  25. Urgent: continued artillery shelling of civilian homes in Tur al-Baha

    Yemen · · Strike · Claim · 1 source

  26. Why did the authorities close the Mada Masr website? The story from licensing to the verdict

    Egypt · · Politics · Claim · 1 source

  27. Palestinian committee: 5,000 displaced and besieged following Israeli aggression in Hebron

    Hebron, Palestine · · Clash · Developing · 4 sources

  28. Iraqi pharmacy sets Guinness World Record with 79,069 hydration pledges

    Iraq · · Other · Claim · 1 source

  29. Banque du Caire announces normal banking services

    Cairo, Egypt · · Economy · Claim · 1 source

  30. SCBA plays key role in safeguarding democracy: Wahab

    Karachi, Pakistan · · Politics · Claim · 1 source

  31. Geagea discusses latest developments with Egyptian ambassador

    Lebanon · · Diplomacy · Claim · 1 source

  32. Including 7 foreigners, the number of injured in the Hurghada bus accident rises to 30

    Hurghada, Egypt · · Disaster · Developing · 2 sources

  33. Qatari mediators return to Tehran as Trump rejects a long war

    Tehran, Iran · · Diplomacy · Claim · 1 source

  34. Reuters: secret network of 5,000 entities supplies Iran with military hardware despite US blockade

    Sepah, Iran · · Security · Confirmed · 10 sources

  35. 3 killed in Israeli bombardment on Rafah and injuries in Nuseirat

    Rafah, Palestine · · Strike · Confirmed · 12 sources

  36. Mayor inaugurates Keamari Urban Forest to make Karachi greener, healthier city

    Keamari, Pakistan · · Other · Claim · 1 source

  37. KU Alumni Association Houston offers Rs 5bn in scholarships

    Sindh, Pakistan · · Other · Claim · 1 source

  38. Dollar price against the Egyptian pound today, Friday 30 October 2026, at government banks

    Egypt · · Economy · Developing · 2 sources

  39. National Center of Meteorology: thunderstorms, hail and active winds in 10 regions of the Kingdom

    Saudi Arabia · · Weather · Developing · 3 sources

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    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · · Other · Confirmed · 6 sources

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