Yemen’s leader announces military operation to retake Houthi-held territory
Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority throughout Yemen.
![This handout picture released by the Israeli army shows (L to R) the Head of the Hostages and Missing Persons Headquarters Major-General Nitzan Alon and Israeli army Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant-General Herzi Halevi at the Hostages and Missing Persons situation room during the return of the four hostages from Gaza on January 25, 2025. [Israeli Army/AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/image-1790975634.jpg?resize=770%2C433&quality=80)
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Ethiopia, Eritrea break ties: Does the conflict risk becoming regional war?
Analysts warn unrest is likely to spill into neighbouring states and could further destabilise war-torn Sudan.
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Explosions reported near military airport in Syria’s Idlib province
Two explosions have occurred near Taftanaz military airport in Syria’s Idlib province, sending smoke into the sky.
Published On 2 Oct 2026
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New aircraft carrier, 10,000 US troops: Is the Iran war about to escalate?
By the end of November, three US aircraft carriers and two amphibious landing groups will be positioned near Iran.
![US Navy sailors tend to a fighter jet on the flight deck of the USS George Washington in the Arabian Sea on September 11, 2026. [Ed Ou/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-14T195145Z_1967065111_RC21HNAPZ3Q6_RTRMADP_3_IRAN-CRISIS-USS-GEORGE-WASHINGTON-1789438354.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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UK-Iranian national arrested over RAF ‘plot’ released on bail: What to know
All six men arrested over RAF Fairford incident have been released as investigations continue.
Russia tries to freeze Ukraine as it suffers record casualties and retreats
Moscow has suffered further losses of occupied territory, but is using new drones to beat Ukraine’s defences.
US to send third aircraft carrier towards Iran: US official to Global News Insight
Massive US military deployment to the Middle East includes 50,000 troops, F-35s and Marines to pressure Tehran.
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UK PM Burnham says Iran likely behind RAF base incident: Is there evidence?
UK, US and Israeli officials point to Iranian involvement but remain tight-lipped on details.
Blasts heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia conflict widens in the north
Thousands flee Mekelle amid advancing troops and disrupted services as tensions rise in Ethiopia’s northern territories.
Iraq’s Kurdish forces look to a new era after US withdrawal
Peshmerga unification seeks stability, overcoming party disputes to build a national force in Iraq’s Kurdish landscape.
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Hegseth announces 20% cut to US military commanders
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says he’s firing 20% of the military’s generals and admirals.
Published On 1 Oct 2026
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