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Israel says it will ban UN staff after secretary general’s comments (www.theguardian.com)

Drone attacks on American bases injured two dozen U.S. military personnel (www.nbcnews.com)

Two dozen American military personnel were wounded last week in a series of drone attacks at American bases in Iraq and Syria, U.S. Central Command told NBC News on Tuesday....

Turkey’s Erdogan says Hamas is a ‘liberation’ not a ‘terrorist’ group (english.alarabiya.net)

A “McCarthyite Backlash” Against Pro-Palestine Speech (jewishcurrents.org)

Pro-Palestine NYU Law Student Speaks Out After Losing Job Offer (theintercept.com)

Australia sends aircraft and troops to Middle East in case ‘this gets worse’ (www.theguardian.com)

The Australian government is sending a “significant contingent” of aircraft and supporting troops to the Middle East on standby in the event “this gets worse”, as the death toll from Israel airstrikes passed 5,700....

All three Italians missing after Hamas attack are dead, Rome says (www.reuters.com)

All of the three people with dual Italian-Israeli citizenship who went missing after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by the Hamas militant group have died, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday....

US and Gulf nations target ‘secret’ Hamas investment portfolio worth up to $1 billion (www.cnn.com)

The United States along with some Middle Eastern nations are stepping up efforts to target a “secret” Hamas investment portfolio government officials believe to be worth up to $1 billion....

Japan's top court says trans sterilisation requirement unconstitutional - BBC News (www.bbc.co.uk)

Israel's military tells UN in Gaza: ask Hamas for fuel (www.reuters.com)

Israel’s military suggested on Tuesday that the United Nations ask Hamas for fuel supplies after the U.N. agency providing aid to Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip warned it would have to halt operations on Wednesday night if no fuel was delivered....

Israel slams UN chief for saying Hamas attack ‘did not happen in a vacuum,’ calls for his resignation (www.politico.eu)

Argentina's Peronists soar in election to seal run-off with radical Milei (www.reuters.com)

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Argentina’s ruling Peronist coalition smashed expectations to lead the country’s general election on Sunday, setting the stage for a polarized run-off vote next month between Economy Minister Sergio Massa and far-right libertarian radical Javier Milei....

Gazans forced to drink dirty, salty water as the fuel needed to run water systems runs out (edition.cnn.com)

Hamas’ brutal attacks in Israel on October 7 killed at least 1,400 people and the group took more than 200 hostages, according to Israeli authorities. In the wake of the assault, Israel launched an aerial bombardment of Gaza that Palestinian health officials say has killed more than 5,000 people. Israel also announced a...

Europe on edge as Gaza conflict raises tensions, prompts bomb threats (www3.nhk.or.jp)

The conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East has heightened tensions across Europe, where authorities are on high alert for potential acts of terror and violent unrest....

Poland's Tusk visits Brussels, seeking initiative in repairing ties with EU and unlocking funds (apnews.com)

Police in China rescue over 1,000 cats from being slaughtered and sold as mutton, pork (www.straitstimes.com)

Chin refugees request criminal investigation of Myanmar junta officials by Philippine authorities (myanmar-now.org)

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Assange Freedom May Be Pivotal in Australia’s Support for US Cold War With China (truthout.org)

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Israel’s war in Gaza revives Sabra and Shatila massacre memories in Lebanon (www.aljazeera.com)

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Chinese ship's anchor caused damage to Baltic gas pipeline, Finland suggests (news.sky.com)

A Chinese container ship’s dislodged anchor caused damage to a Baltic Sea gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia, Finnish police believe....

Air pollution: Delhi air turns very poor but 'worst is yet to come' (www.bbc.com)

U.S. intel agencies believe hospital blast caused by Palestinian rocket that broke apart after engine failure, officials say (www.nbcnews.com)

U.S. spy agencies believe that the blast at a Gaza hospital a week ago was caused by a Palestinian rocket that suffered engine failure and broke apart into two pieces, with the warhead striking the hospital’s parking lot, intelligence officials said Tuesday....

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