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Iran’s president says US must lift sanctions, end threats before negotiations

During meeting with Pakistan’s army chief, Masoud Pezeshkian blames US ‘warmongering’ for regional tensions, disruptions in Hormuz20 October 2026

Tigray rebels claim to have killed over 1,500 Ethiopian soldiers as Abiy warns Eritrea

Casualty figures could not be independently verified and there was no immediate comment from Ethiopia on Tigray’s claim20 October 2026

INTERVIEW - UNRWA head warns of looming Gaza winter crisis, urges Europe to pressure Israel

UNRWA acting chief Christian Saunders says more than 90% of Gazans live in tents or ruined homes as winter rains approach 20 October 2026

Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi ballistic missile toward Riyadh

Saudi Civil Defense says danger has passed after earlier warning, urges residents to continue following safety instructions20 October 2026

Israel uses occupier violence to ‘ethnically cleanse’ Palestinians from West Bank: Amnesty

Rights group calls on countries to impose sanctions on Israeli officials, ban trade with illegal settlements, halt supply of weapons to Israel20 October 2026

US envoy says ground intervention in Yemen ‘appears pointless,’ urges regional alliances

Tom Barrack says Washington seeks peaceful agreement with Iran, questions past US military interventions in Middle East20 October 2026

Ukraine's Zelenskyy discusses air defense, ballistic missile warnings with Rubio

Ukrainian president describes conversation as 'substantive,' says restoration of Starlink and Starshield services was also discussed20 October 2026

France could impose more curfews after protest violence: Premier

Marseille to introduce nighttime restrictions for minors as justice minister says 149 people jailed following weekend unrest20 October 2026

Yemeni army says 129 Houthis killed in clashes, airstrikes in Taiz

Military says 176 others wounded as government forces press offensive against Houthi positions in southwestern Yemen20 October 2026

Morning Briefing: Oct. 20, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe20 October 2026

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