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Bitcoin touches previous all-time high amid US government shutdown, macro uncertainties
Bitcoin (BTC) set a new record on Oct. 3, clearing its Aug. 14 peak of $123,731.21 and resetting the ceiling for this cycle. The move follows a steady October grind that accelerated as macro and flow tailwinds aligned. The spot market tone heading...
YEMEN: Yemen October 2025 Update
October 3, 2025: Yemen remains a problem area for the 10th consecutive year. The civil war, lack of food and medical care for the civilian population, and seizure of foreign aid personnel by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen...

‘Everything seemed perfect… but something was lurking’: Hrithik Roshan on War 2
Hrithik Roshan isn’t one to shy away from sharing what goes on behind the camera—and his latest post about War 2 is no exception. The actor gave fans a peek into what it really felt like to step into his character- Kabir’s shoes. It wasn’t just...

[Amnesty International Exposes Brutal Yemen's Houthi Crackdown on Peaceful September 26 Celebrations
Sana'a - Amnesty International has revealed a disturbing wave of repression carried out by Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen, targeting dozens of civilians who peacefully commemorated the anniversary of the September 26 Revolution through...

Hamas: Ben Gvir’s raid on solidarity activists’ detention site is moral & political degeneration
Hamas: Ben Gvir’s raid on solidarity activists’ detention site is moral & political degeneration Gaza – Saba: The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) considered today, Friday, that the raid by the fascist criminal Ben Gvir on the detention site of...

The Myth Of The ‘Magic Wand’: Why The Tomahawks Won’t Win The War
A Tomahawk cruise missile fired from an Australian warship, moments before impacting its target. (U.S. Navy) Why the United States cannot afford large-scale supplies. Rich adaptation experience – how the Russian military can counter a new threat....

[France Expresses Deep Concern Over Rising Violence Against Women in Yemen
Aden - The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern regarding the increasing incidents of violence and discrimination against women in Yemen. In an official statement, France condemned the reported violations of...

Peace activists expose glorification of war at Oregon Air Show
A member of the Communist Party USA flashes a message to passing motorists outside the Oregon Air Show. | Photo via Resist U.S.-Led War Portland McMINNVILLE, Ore.—Predatory recruiting practices, the normalization and glorification of war, the...

Tomorrow in Sana’a: Launch of “Yemen’s Bounties Festival” in its second edition
Sana’a - SABA: The second edition of the “Yemen’s Bounties Festival” will kick off tomorrow, Saturday, organized by the Capital Secretariat Local Council in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources through the...

IDF Announces Interception of Drone from Yemen
The Israeli military announced on Thursday that it intercepted a drone launched from Yemen toward the city of Eilat. The drone was detected and stopped before entering Israeli airspace. According to the army’s statement, the drone did not cause...

The Netherlands wants Houthis added to EU terrorist list after cargo ship attack
The Houthi militia in Yemen has claimed responsibility for attacking the Dutch cargo ship MV Minervagracht, leaving two crew members injured, Dutch officials said. According to NOS, the incident has prompted calls from the Netherlands for the...
Researchers say Israeli government likely behind AI-generated disinfo campaign in Iran
A coordinated Israeli-backed network of social media accounts pushed anti-government propaganda — including deepfakes and other AI-generated content — to Iranians as real-world kinetic attacks were happening, with the goal of fomenting revolt...

GCC welcomes UN efforts to integrate human rights into national laws and policies
Geneva: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have welcomed the United Nations' ongoing efforts to integrate human rights principles into national laws and policies, support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),...

Secret Sharers: Jews, Muslims, and this Long, Cruel War
Eighteen months ago, the award-winning Israeli writer David Grossman, who has served as a kind of stricken conscience of the Jewish state, asked in The New York Times, “Who will we be—Israelis and Palestinians—when this long, cruel war comes to an...

The Story of Shibam: Yemen’s Skyscraper City Known as the “Manhattan of the Desert”
In Yemen’s Wadi Ḥaḍramawt, the town of Shibam rises like a skyline made of clay, with mud towers reaching five, eight, or even eleven stories high. It looks almost futuristic, but it’s very old. Shibam became the capital of Hadramaut after Shabwa...

World News | UAE President, Yemeni Prime Minister Discuss Ways to Enhance Bilateral Ties
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 3 (ANI): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks on Friday with Salem Saleh bin Braik, Prime Minister of the Republic of Yemen, to review the close ties between the two countries and ways to strengthen...

At least 2 killed, 48 injured in Israeli strikes on Yemen's Sanaa: Houthis
At least two people were killed and 48 others wounded on Thursday when Israel conducted multiple airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa, Houthi-run health authorities said. In a statement broadcast by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, the...

Pro-Palestine march WILL go ahead in Manchester this weekend after protests slammed as 'un-British'
14:36, 03 Oct 2025Updated 14:37, 03 Oct 2025 Pro-Palestine protests in Manchester city centre on Thursday, October 2, hours after the Manchester terror attack Demonstrations in Manchester supporting Palestine will go ahead this weekend, according...

Peace plan will end war, one way or another | Guest Editorial
An end to the killing and destruction in Gaza is within reach if Hamas finally acts in the best interest of the Palestinian people rather than its own murderous ambitions. The 20-point peace plan offered by President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime...

Netherlands Urges EU Sanctions on Houthis
Fri 03 Oct 2025 | 02:00 PM The Netherlands has called on the European Union to impose sanctions on Yemen’s Houthi militia following their claimed responsibility for an attack on the Dutch-flagged cargo vessel MV Minervagrach in the Gulf of Aden....