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Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Armed Conflicts
Houthis seize Red Sea islands and advance on Yemen's western coast as Saudi Arabia issues 'firm' warning36dNiger mutiny reveals extent of junta's dependence on Russian forces37dIsraeli quadcopter attacks and strikes kill at least ten in Gaza as ceasefire holds in name only37dNorth Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles a day after trilateral military drill concludes[Updated]37dIsraeli documentary on Gaza AI targeting systems receives record-breaking ovation at Venice[Updated]37dOman postpones Hormuz Strait talks between Iran and Gulf states after cargo ship attack37dHouthis seize Mayun Island, tightening grip on Bab al-Mandeb strait and squeezing Saudi oil exports[Updated]37dBalochistan chief minister rules out dialogue with armed groups38dTrump says he could settle any new Falklands conflict, casting doubt on British resolve38dNiger appoints new military chiefs after foiled mutiny38dUkrainian tennis player loses Odesa flat in Russian missile strike38dUkraine faces 'toughest winter' since invasion as Russian strikes intensify across the country38dSaudi Arabia shuts critical oil pipeline after drone attack as Iran-backed groups tighten pressure on multiple fronts[Updated]38dIsrael bombs southern Lebanon as ceasefire talks postponed to October38dBulgaria investigates fire at weapons site as suspected sabotage38dFirst naval battle between unmanned surface vessels takes place in Black Sea38dAnthropic uncovers UAE-linked AI influence operation targeting UN experts on Sudan38dZelensky urges Trump to impose new sanctions on Russia 'now' after deadly strikes39dUN Security Council extends Sudan arms embargo for one month as debate over nationwide ban continues39dRussia accused of human trafficking foreigners into Ukraine war, Amnesty International finds39d