From a technical and military standpoint, the United States lacks the capability to initiate another conflict.

However, with elections approaching, it may attempt to manufacture a military success for political purposes.

We are not ignoring any possibilities and remain fully prepared to respond. This time, our response will be far more severe.

He met Kuwait’s emir on Monday and will continue to the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar, joined by the CEOs of TotalEnergies and Engie.

The Élysée said the goal is “additional volumes and more supplies for the French people,” which it said would indirectly lower prices.

France is also pushing for routes that bypass Hormuz, such as the UAE’s pipeline to Fujairah.

The trip comes after nationwide protests over fuel costs, with diesel in France averaging about €2.36 a liter and Brent crude trading near $108 a barrel.

“I will not be running in the upcoming elections. I will continue to fight for unity,” the former army chief and defense minister said, calling unity “the only solution that will prevent another disaster.”

Polls had consistently put Blue and White at around 1%, well below the 3.25% threshold needed to enter the Knesset.

Opposition figures, including Gadi Eisenkot, had pressed him to drop out to avoid wasting anti-Netanyahu votes.

The move reverses his pledge on October 10 to stay in the race “to the end,” and he is set to give a fuller statement Monday evening.

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone are exploring a joint bid for EU satellite spectrum to offer direct-to-smartphone connectivity.

The initiative aims to reduce Europe’s dependence on U.S. satellite providers amid growing transatlantic tensions.

The companies would build ground infrastructure and partner with an existing satellite operator rather than launch their own satellites.

Key challenge: Finding a suitable partner, as U.S. and Chinese companies dominate satellite networks and Europe’s Eutelsat remains far behind Starlink.

Source: FT

Masked protesters attacked Police Station No. 3 in Tirana with Molotov cocktails, fireworks and stones on Sunday, setting its first floor on fire and forcing riot police to retreat.

Police chief Skënder Hita said about 10 officers were injured, and firefighters later put out the blaze.

The attack came on the sixth day of anti-government protests demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation, which have also seen fires at banks and the Supreme Court entrance.

The Bundeswehr had considered purchasing at least 12 drones worth over €800 million, aiming for deployment by 2029.

However, defense officials concluded that no available system fully meets Germany’s operational requirements.

Berlin will instead launch a competitive evaluation in 2027, potentially involving Boeing-Rheinmetall, Airbus-Kratos and German startup Helsing.

The decision could delay deployment until the early 2030s.

Source: Die Welt

“Don’t fall for the spin, he will be a senior minister in our government,” Netanyahu said.

Ben-Gvir had claimed Netanyahu’s office assured EU countries he would be excluded, which Likud denied as “false political spin.”

Netanyahu has already ruled out giving Ben-Gvir the Defense or National Security ministries, saying both will stay with Likud.

The survey found 66% disapprove, including 52% who strongly disapprove, and only about 28% approve of his handling of the economy amid inflation and higher gas prices linked to the Iran war.

Other recent polls show similar numbers, ranging from 30% in Pew to 36% in Fox News.

The figures come just ahead of the November 3 midterms, with several polls showing Democrats leading the generic congressional ballot.

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Matt Buckley called it “an act of sexual violence” and “the most despicable betrayal of trust,” and ordered an audit of every bathroom across the fleet, which found no other devices.

A Defence Force member has been identified as a person of interest and stood down with pay while military police investigate.

Buckley said there is no evidence so far that any footage was shared, after Senator Jacqui Lambie raised concerns in parliament that recordings may have been uploaded online.

Source: The Guardian

The House of Representatives held closed emergency sessions on Sunday and Monday, where most members reportedly backed the move but some asked for more details on the army’s role.

Egypt’s constitution requires a two-thirds majority in parliament before forces can be sent on a combat mission abroad.

Sisi has stressed that any deployment would be defensive only and depend on a Saudi request, which Riyadh has not publicly made.

The deals were signed during Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Samarkand, where he is leading a delegation of more than 200 American business leaders for talks with Central Asian foreign ministers.

Uzbekistan also joined NASA’s Artemis Accords on space exploration, becoming the 77th country to sign.

Washington is expanding its economic presence in resource-rich Central Asia to diversify critical mineral supply chains and compete with Chinese and Russian influence.