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U.S. Orders Diplomats to Leave Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks

The State Department has mandated the immediate departure of non-emergency personnel and their families from Saudi Arabia, citing deadly drone and missile strikes on civilian infrastructure by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels.

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Ukraine Regains Starlink Speeds After Musk Throttles Service Over Drone Strikes

Following a week of severe operational disruptions across the frontline, Ukrainian forces have seen a full restoration of Starlink internet speeds. The disruption ended shortly before Elon Musk acknowledged SpaceX deliberately throttled the network to halt lethal drone strikes.

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IMD Issues Red Alert as Cyclone Arnab Intensifies

Coastal India braces for impact as Cyclone Arnab threatens severe winds and flooding, prompting mass evacuations and school closures ahead of its October 28 landfall.

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Meghan Markle Speaks Out Over Allegations Surrounding Estranged Father

The Duchess of Sussex has broken her silence following reports that authorities are investigating her father over the alleged possession of child sexual abuse material. Her statement reveals she was first warned by police in 2018, reframing the narrative of their highly publicized estrangement.

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Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake in Tibet Kills at Least 16

A powerful 7.0-magnitude tremor struck the remote Nagqu region of northern Tibet late Thursday, collapsing hundreds of homes and prompting mass evacuations. Over a thousand rescue personnel have been deployed to search for survivors amid freezing temperatures.

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Paul St-Pierre Plamondon Sworn In as Quebec's 34th Premier

The Parti Québécois leader assumes office with a lean cabinet and an ambitious agenda, marking the return of the sovereigntist movement to Quebec's highest office after more than a decade.

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Zelenskyy Moves to Mend Ties With Trump Envoys Amid Aid Delays

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Oslo to negotiate with U.S. envoys as diplomatic relations hit a new low. The high-stakes meetings aim to restore critical military aid and intelligence sharing ahead of a scheduled U.S.-Russia summit.

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France Imposes Localized Curfews in Paris and Other Cities to Quell Weekend Riots

Following a weekend of violent riots and widespread looting, French authorities have imposed localized overnight curfews in Paris, Lille, and Nice. The unrest, fueled by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, has forced the government to enact strict security measures as demonstrations continue across Europe.

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Alberta Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Separation From Canada

Albertans decisively struck down a referendum measure that would have initiated the process of leaving the country. The historic vote represents a resounding victory for national unity advocates across the province.

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Trump's Approval Rating Plunges to Record Low of 33%

As economic anxiety and global conflicts weigh on voters, President Trump faces his lowest approval numbers ever, signaling potential peril for Republicans in November.

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