https://english.alahedlb.info/nicons/rsslogo.png https://english.alahedlb.info/ Alahednews https://english.alahedlb.info/ Alahednews UKMTO: Fire Reported Aboard Vessel in Strait of Hormuz The master of another vessel reported witnessing a ship on fire in the strategic waterway. https://english.alahedlb.info/89373/541 Cruise Ship Halts Operations, Leaving 200 Residents in Cambodia The 200-meter Odyssey, which can accommodate 650 passengers, departed Belfast in October 2024. https://english.alahedlb.info/89351/541 Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE Discuss De-escalation with Turkey and Pakistan The initiative aims to strengthen diplomatic coordination, support political solutions and help contain regional crises. https://english.alahedlb.info/89335/541 US Envoy Demands Removal of UN Palestine Rapporteur Over Criticism of “Israel” Jeff Bartos made the remarks describing Albanese as a “moral fugitive” and a “lunatic”. https://english.alahedlb.info/89313/541 Drums of War: CNN Talks about US Plans for Major Iran Strikes if Trump Chooses Iranian forces are now more familiar with US tactics. https://english.alahedlb.info/89279/541 NYT: US, “Israel” Prepare for Possible New Strikes on Iran After Midterm Elections Military preparations for a potential short but intensive campaign have advanced, with US and “Israeli” forces increasing exercises. https://english.alahedlb.info/89194/541 Kremlin: Putin, Xi and Trump could Hold Historic Summit Putin and Trump last met in person at a summit in Anchorage, Alaska. https://english.alahedlb.info/89191/541 Global Oil Prices Hit Highest Level in 5 Months An oil shortage continues to bedevil crude sellers. https://english.alahedlb.info/89175/541 Trump: Time for Someone other than Zelensky to Speak for Ukraine “Zelensky doesn’t know what he’s talking about.” https://english.alahedlb.info/89132/541 Lavrov to Visit Tehran for 1st Time Since War   The talks will focus on the comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Iran. https://english.alahedlb.info/89127/541 Iran’s Araghchi to Macron: You Can’t Escape Blame for Ramifications of War on Iran amid French Protests “Too late to blame the war his ilk helped cause.” https://english.alahedlb.info/89123/541 Trump Excoriates Zelensky after Ukraine’s Major Attack on Russia Zelensky said he wanted to trust Trump https://english.alahedlb.info/89119/541 US Embassy in UAE Warns Americans Across Middle East to Stay on High Alert The embassy pointed to strikes attributed to Yemen’s Ansarullah movement against Saudi Arabia. https://english.alahedlb.info/89116/541 Handala Claims Cyberattack on “Israeli” Opp. Figure Livni, Reveals Secret Coop with Bibi The group said it had obtained and published 120 pages of Livni’s confidential contacts. https://english.alahedlb.info/89098/541 19 Countries Condemn Colombia’s Decision to Open Embassy in Occupied Al-Quds The ministers reaffirmed that any action intended to change the legal or historical status of occupied Al-Quds. https://english.alahedlb.info/89097/541 CNN: Kiev Runs out of Patriot Interceptors Trump suggested that it was “time for Ukraine to get a new president.” https://english.alahedlb.info/89079/541 Iran, 12 Other Delegations Boycott Herzog’s Address at Baku Summit, Demand “Israeli” Entity’s Expulsion The 13 delegations accounted for nearly half of the 28 delegations attending the summit. https://english.alahedlb.info/89074/541 Nobel Peace Prize Winner: Netanyahu must Face War Crimes Trial ‘Goebbels had blood on his hands ...responsible for the death of thousands of people.’ https://english.alahedlb.info/89067/541 Gold Slides Below $4,100 as US Inflation Revives Fed Rate Hike Expectations Spot gold fell 1.61% to $4,094.57 per ounce as of 1310 GMT. https://english.alahedlb.info/89056/541 Musk Blames Trump for Throttling Military Starlink in Ukraine “Starlink should be used only for civilian and defensive purposes.” https://english.alahedlb.info/89054/541 IMF Warns Rising Interest Rates Could Deepen Global Debt Crisis The fund said average yields on 10-year gov’t bonds across G7 economies increased by over one percentage point between Feb. and Sept. https://english.alahedlb.info/89033/541 IMF Forecasts Economic Contraction Across West and Central Asia Amid Iran War The IMF downgrades its 2026 economic outlook for the West and Central Asia as the war against Iran disrupts oil production. https://english.alahedlb.info/89017/541 Trump: Putin Wants Ukraine Deal more than Zelensky Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire. https://english.alahedlb.info/89011/541 UN: Global Poverty Rises for First Time since 2010 Children account for more than half of those affected. https://english.alahedlb.info/89008/541 IMF Warns: Global Economy Could soon Test Limits of Resilience The US strategic petroleum reserve was recently reported to have fallen to its lowest level since 1982. https://english.alahedlb.info/89003/541