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US has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine, Middle East, sources say al-monitor.com/originals/202…

Exclusive-US has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine, Middle East, sources say

By Erin Banco and Joey RouletteWASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Well before the throttling this month of Ukraine's military access to Elon Musk's satellite communications system, the Biden and Trump...

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As Israeli election nears, campaign turns ugly al-monitor.com/originals/202…

As Israeli election nears, campaign turns ugly

Days ahead of close-fought Israeli elections, campaigns have gone into overdrive with poor-taste jibes and inflammatory attacks against candidates, sometimes crossing red lines. Fuelled in part by a...

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UN sounds alarm on besieged Yemen city Taiz al-monitor.com/originals/202…

UN sounds alarm on besieged Yemen city Taiz

Time is running out to get aid into Taiz, besieged by pro-Iran Houthi fighters who are preventing supplies from reaching Yemen's third-largest city, the United Nations said Friday. Houthi fighters...

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Trump says US may do another military operation against Iran al-monitor.com/originals/202…

Trump says US may do another military operation against Iran

By Bo Erickson and Kanishka SinghFORT MYERS, Florida, Oct 23 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday Washington may carry out another military operation against Iran at a time when the...

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Zelenskiy says Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators to meet in early November in Abu Dhabi al-monitor.com/originals/202…

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators to meet in early November in Abu Dhabi

By Andrea Shalal and Olena HarmashWASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that peace negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States had agreed to...

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UPDATE: The attack on the church in Jordan drew strong international condemnation. Authorities pursuing perpetrators. Latest: al-monitor.com/originals/202…

Jordan’s King Abdullah calls church shooting ‘terror attack,’ at least 7 killed: What to know

Jordan has experienced sporadic violence targeting the Christian community, though attacks of this kind are relatively rare in the kingdom.

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UPDATE: Jordan church attack • 7 killed, 40 wounded (2 critical) • King Abdullah: Terror attack • Authorities pursuing several suspects • Links to “Takfiris”: PM • 3 days of mourning • Solidarity within Jordan with Christian community al-monitor.com/originals/202…

Jordan’s King Abdullah calls church shooting ‘terror attack,’ at least 7 killed: What to know

Jordan has experienced sporadic violence targeting the Christian community, though attacks of this kind are relatively rare in the kingdom.

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UPDATE: Jordanian authorities revised the toll to seven killed and 40 injured, with two in critical condition. Latest: al-monitor.com/originals/202…

Jordan’s King Abdullah calls church shooting ‘terror attack,’ at least 7 killed: What to know

Jordan has experienced sporadic violence targeting the Christian community, though attacks of this kind are relatively rare in the kingdom.

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ANALYSIS | Turkey's Libya maritime win no guarantee for Saddam Hifter's presidential ambitions al-monitor.com/originals/202… by @amberinzaman

Turkey's Libya maritime win no guarantee for Saddam Hifter's presidential ambitions

Turkey’s push to broker Libyan reunification has gained momentum with the ratification of a maritime deal, but political divisions and competing regional interests could limit Ankara’s influence.

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LIVE 10/29: What will Israel's election bring? Tune in to hear from @DanielBShapiro, @nadia_bilbassy, & @BenCaspit, moderated by @ATParasiliti as they unpack the implications of Israel's election results for the country and region. Register here: hubs.ly/Q04BDX560
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FEATURE | More than 50,000 Israelis are expected to fly home to Israel to vote in the election, potentially boosting PM Netanyahu's opponents. I spoke to US-based Israelis for & against the premier about the historic race. Gift link 🎁 al-monitor.com/originals/202…

50,000 Israeli expats fly home to vote in potential boon to Netanyahu rivals

Israel prohibits voting from abroad with limited exceptions, and Israelis who spoke to Al-Monitor said they are especially motivated to fly home this year.

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50,000 Israeli expats fly home to vote in potential boon to Netanyahu rivals al-monitor.com/originals/202…

50,000 Israeli expats fly home to vote in potential boon to Netanyahu rivals

Israel prohibits voting from abroad with limited exceptions, and Israelis who spoke to Al-Monitor said they are especially motivated to fly home this year.

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This week in our City Pulse Istanbul newsletter: A rainy Istanbul’s guide to art beyond the city al-monitor.com/newsletter/20…

A rainy Istanbul’s guide to art beyond the city

Botanical art in Ankara, Pompidou treasures in Izmir and a biennial by the Black Sea.

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Trump weighs quick end to Iran war against letting conflict ‘wither’ al-monitor.com/originals/202…

Trump weighs quick end to Iran war against letting conflict ‘wither’

WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States could end the war with Iran quickly, but questioned whether Washington should seek a swift conclusion or allow...

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UPDATE: Jordan’s King Abdullah calls church shooting ‘terror attack,’ at least 6 killed: What to know al-monitor.com/originals/202…

Jordan’s King Abdullah calls church shooting ‘terror attack,’ at least 6 killed: What to know

Jordan has experienced sporadic violence targeting the Christian community, though attacks of this kind are relatively rare in the kingdom.

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Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz hit record high in October al-monitor.com/originals/202…

Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz hit record high in October

By Nerijus AdomaitisOSLO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - October has been the worst month for attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waterways, according to data compiled by a Washin...

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UPDATE: Jordan’s King Abdullah calls church shooting “terrorist attack,” vows retaliation. Death toll at 6 with 28 injured. Latest: al-monitor.com/originals/202…

At least 6 killed in Jordan church shooting: What to know

Jordan has experienced sporadic violence targeting the Christian community, though attacks of this kind are relatively rare in the kingdom.

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UAE battles tanker oil spill as war's environmental toll mounts al-monitor.com/originals/202… via @jackvdutton

UAE battles tanker oil spill as war's environmental toll mounts

Gulf oil spills have become more frequent since the beginning of the US-Israel-Iran war on Feb. 28.

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New @AlMonitor — Ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 elections, most of Netanyahu’s political challengers agree that the war against Iran must continue. Only Netanyahu claims to have President Donald Trump's blessing as he vows to overthrow Iran’s government. al-monitor.com/originals/202…

How Israel’s election could shape next phase of Iran war

Most of the Israeli prime minister's main rivals in the Oct. 27 election agree that Israel's war to overthrow the Iranian regime should continue, but only he claims to have President Donald Trump's...

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First Russian diesel from Putin-Trump deal heading for US, data shows al-monitor.com/originals/202…

Exclusive-First Russian diesel from Putin-Trump deal heading for US, data shows

Oct 23 (Reuters) - The first Russian diesel bound for the US following a surprise agreement reached between Moscow and US President Donald Trump is aboard a tanker heading for New York, ship-tracking...

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