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1. UK sanctions 15 Sudanese military commanders, officials, for sexual violence, civilian attacks Jerusalem Post · 26 Oct 2026

   The measures come a year after the fall of al-Fashir, the North Darfur capital that became a focal point of Sudan's war, where civilians were subjected to a prolonged siege.

2. Iraq's government struggling amid threats of rebellion, protests, rising Iran tensions - analysis Jerusalem Post · 26 Oct 2026

   The dispute comes amid tensions between Baghdad and Tehran and renewed protests in the Iraqi capital marking the anniversary of the 2019 Tishreen movement.

3. Iraqi PM orders investigation into provincial council threats over closed Iran border crossing Jerusalem Post · 26 Oct 2026

   Authorities closed the crossing last week as they upgraded security and detection equipment, an Iraqi official told Reuters on Wednesday.

4. Houthi attacks ground nearly 90% of Riyadh flights, forcing cancellations, paralyzing nation Jerusalem Post · 26 Oct 2026

   The upheaval also spread beyond the Saudi capital. More than 7,800 flights, or 45% of all scheduled departures from Saudi airports, were canceled between October 8 and October 25.

5. Likud braces for turnout battle, divided over Netanyahu's chances on eve of Election Day - analysis Jerusalem Post · 26 Oct 2026

   One of the Likud’s concerns is the activity of organizations and nonprofits that, according to party sources, are pouring large sums of money into boosting turnout in the rival camp.

6. Syria struggles to project authority as local clashes, blockades, ISIS threats persist – analysis Jerusalem Post · 26 Oct 2026

   Southern Syria is particularly complex for several reasons. One reason is the continued Israeli raids along the border.

7. Morning Minute: Bitcoin Breaks Below $80,000 as Iran Fears Hit the Weekend Decrypt · 26 Oct 2026

   Some relief is appearing this morning as oil and rates fall, with a big macro week ahead featuring major earnings, FOMC and key data drops.

8. Rivers ADC inaugurates 600-man campaign council Vanguard · 26 Oct 2026

   …alleges abandonment of governance in Rivers By Davies Iheamnachor Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has inaugurated its Governorship Campaign Council. The council composed of 600 persons is chaired by the Sen. (Ohna) Andrew Uchendu was inaugurated with Hon. Chimbiko…

9. 15 Historical Photos With Some Interesting Context to Them Den of Geek · 26 Oct 2026

   Old photographs are full of details that don’t mean much until someone explains what’s happening. A group portrait might include some of the greatest scientists who ever lived, while a picture of a man standing beside a dog could have an extraordinary rescue story behind it. Some images capture…

10. ‘Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory’: Obama’s savage takedown of Trump’s White House makeover — what he said Mint · 26 Oct 2026

    Taking aim at the president’s aesthetic choices, Obama told the crowd: “He’s got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory.”