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Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned against the ‘slightest inclination towards submission,’ a message hardliners believe was aimed at Iran’s negotiators, CNN reported.
Israeli president gives former military chief opportunity to form new government
The US president's ambition to leverage his final two years sparks speculation that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could be among the casualties.
Labor and Liberal apparatchiks are using the November 28 election as an important opportunity to learn what works, and what doesn’t, in this new political climate.
During operations by the 'Oded' (9th) Brigade Combat Team in the area of Meiss El Jabal, Israeli forces found Kalashnikov rifles, RPG launchers and rockets, and more.
Until clarity emerges, both US government and private-sector officials may take unilateral action to freeze certain weapons transfers or approvals.
Israel’s mission against Iran is unfinished, Defense Minister Israel Katz has said, accusing Tehran of reviving nuclear weapons ambitions Read Full Article at RT.com
8 November 2026, posted by Eric Zuesse. (All of my recent articles can be seen here.) https://jehadmalaka.substack.com/p/gazas-winter-a-war-without-end-and “Gaza’s Winter: A War Without End and Shelters That Offer No Protection: As flash floods sweep through refugee camps, a single storm exposes the catastrophic rea…
Brock Purdy is setup for a big afternoon against the Raiders.
Israel’s reservists are carrying an enormous burden, while sanctions have failed to deliver a breakthrough in haredi enlistment. A three-year legislative framework could replace confrontation.
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Police Regional Office 9 (PRO-9) operatives intercepted over P8 million worth of contraband cigarettes and arrested a suspected smuggler in twin intelligence-led strikes across Zamboanga del Sur.
'Iron Gate plan is merely wordplay': Iran mocks US military initiative to disrupt supply routes Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has dismissed a new US military initiative to restrict the movement of goods through Iran's land borders and the Caspian Sea as “merely wordplay”, as tensions over shipping …
'Iron Gate plan is merely wordplay': Iran mocks US military initiative to disrupt supply routes Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 11/08/2026 - 13:34 Centcom has announced a US initiative to establish Task Force Iron Gate through Iran's land routes and the Caspian Sea A man holds portraits of Iran’s late leaders Ruholla…
Top Jewish and Muslim groups want a new right to sue tech firms that fail to police harmful content, though the proposal faces conservative pushback.
The move comes as the US Rewards for Justice program is also offering millions for information on Iran’s nuclear program.
How the US will implement its new policy in the Caspian remains unclear. In addition, countries on the Caspian may be wary of seeing the war spread to the sea.
Democrats consider $15 bn in Ukraine aid and tougher Russia sanctions after midterm victory, the Financial Times reports Read Full Article at RT.com
Democrats could bomb out of the 2028 election if they move further left and refuse to work with President Trump after their sweeping midterm victories, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said. “Bernie Sanders … intends to drive as hard as he can to get a very left-wing Congress. That would be a profound mistake for...
Mr Haroun is charged with more than 40 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity
War has often been used as a politician’s device – either to distract from internal issues or to hope the public will not want to change leaders at a time of uncertainty.
‘Spiritual darkness’: US ambassador to Israel says critics of Iran war are blinded by Satan US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has drawn criticism after saying that critics of US war on Iran are "in spiritual darkness" and claiming that those who disagree with intervention have been blinded by Satan. Huckabee's c…
As fears of an escalation grow, Washington announces 'Task Force Iron Gate'.
In June 2025 and in early 2026, both the IDF and the Mossad were in favor of striking Iran with major operations. The sides began to disagree over the goals of the early 2026 operation.
The Iran war did not fail because Israel pushed for it. It failed when Washington abandoned its objectives and gave Tehran time to survive.
A military laser weapon built to disable drones has joined the air-defense network protecting Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
Wreaths are laid as 10,000 armed forces veterans, including 12 from World War Two, pay tribute in central London.
‘Spiritual darkness’: US ambassador to Israel says critics of Iran war are blinded by Satan Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 11/08/2026 - 10:32 Remarks made during an October podcast resurfaced after the US midterm elections, drawing criticism over Huckabee's characterisation of war opponents US Ambassador to Israel M…
A Russian double-tap attack killed at least 55 people in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, striking a humanitarian aid shelter and emergency crews.
China’s newest land-based intercontinental ballistic missile, the DF-61, has made its way into routine military training much faster than earlier ICBMs, according to state broadcaster CCTV. That raises the question of whether the People’s Liberation Army is becoming more efficient at integrating new strategic missil…
Despite losing Myles Garrett, Jaylen Watson, Poona Ford and other key defenders, the Rams defense continues to dominate. Players reveal the mentality fueling their NFC playoff push.
Haroun, previously the chairman of the National Congress Party, is wanted by the International Criminal Court.
Chaos In Riyadh: Aramco Skyscraper Hit By Missile Strike Three troubling developments emerged from the Gulf region on Sunday morning:An Aramco office building in Riyadh was damaged during a Houthi missile attack;Iran reported three oil tankers on fire in the Strait of Hormuz;US forces disabled a vessel in the Gulf o…
About 850,000 people lose power after Russian attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv.
IAEA says diesel generators cooling reactors after external power loss
Following the incident, an investigation was opened at the Jordan Valley police station in the Judea and Samaria District on suspicion of unlawful use of a weapon.
The findings come after Iran repeatedly threatened over the past month to attack submarine cables and data centers in the Strait of Hormuz if Washington and Israel launch another military offensive.
The agreement between the countries’ defense ministries was signed during talks between al-Sharaa and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on November 4.
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- Senior U.S. Navy and Marine Corps officials have visit...
Israel's former military chief has been given the opportunity to form a government after an inconclusive election.
Windows were blown out across several floors of Saudi oil giant Aramco’s corporate office in the heart of the financial district of the capital Riyadh on Sunday by what the energy ministry said was debris from an attempt to attack the building. The ministry said damage to the Aramco Tower was limited and there were…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for further sanctions on Russia ahead of talks in Abu Dhabi.
Margaret Parkes and her husband, in their 80s, want Allan Grimson to reveal location of their son Simon’s remainsThe mother of a teenage Royal Navy sailor who vanished 40 years ago has called for a “serial killer” suspected of murdering him to finally reveal where her son’s body is hidden.Speaking as Simon Parkes’ s…
Hossein Mohebbi was reacting to the US military's Task Force Iron Gate, launched to help crack down on Tehran's movement of advanced weapons and other sanctioned material.
A broader offensive, continued pressure, negotiated compromise, or a limited strike are potential options, according to Raz Zimmt, director of the Iran and the Shiite Axis research program at INSS.
Tom Dearden throws a dummy and beats Samoa's defence to score the first try.
Saudi Aramco tower damaged after Houthi missile attacks on Riyadh Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 11/08/2026 - 09:35 The Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted ballistic and cruise missiles targeting Riyadh and other regions Flames burn at an Aramco facility south of Riyadh, 3 October 2026 (AFP) Off A building belon…
The US has announced the creation of a new task force which will aim to disrupt land-based supply routes to Iran Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine hopes for more US support but faces uncertainty over Trump’s peace efforts and continued military aid.
Civil Defence reports over 1,500 emergency calls as thousands of tents and shelters destroyed after heavy rains.
Among the companies in the running for the contract were Elon Musk's SpaceX, Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin, and Northrop Grumman Space Systems, a company which also sells weapons to Israel.
