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U.S. Officials Try to Advance Israel’s Cease-Fire Talks With Hezbollah and Hamas

William Burns, the C.I.A. director, made a last-ditch attempt to move Gaza talks along before U.S. elections next week.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Oman urges more western pressure on Israel to end Middle East wars

Foreign minister Badr Albusaidi represents Gulf state that has facilitated talks between Iran and US

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Top U.S. commander in Middle East being investigated on allegations of shoving a subordinate

The top U.S. commander in the Middle East is under investigation for allegedly pushing a subordinate service member during a recent flight, officials say.

Ain't no party like an East L.A. Dodgers party — and it didn't stop

The fireworks exploded the moment Walker Buehler struck out Alex Verdugo to win the Series. Inside Paradise, "I Love L.A." blasted as everyone hugged and ordered more cubetas (buckets of beer).

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Middle East latest: Israel pounds Beirut suburb Dahiyeh with airstrikes overnight

Israel’s air force pounded Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh overnight, though casualty numbers are not yet known

World - ABC News - November 1

Middle East crisis live: North Gaza situation ‘apocalyptic’ with whole population at risk of ‘imminent death’, say UN chiefs

‘The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence’. The Israel Defence Force has shared pictures of Nazi memorabilia it says it found ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Hassana, EIG sign MOU for energy transition projects in Middle East

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Pentagon sending more bomber aircraft, warships to Middle East

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story More US bomber aircraft, warships heading to Middle East ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Middle East crisis live: ‘apocalyptic’ north Gaza hit again by deadly Israeli strikes

Strikes on Gaza come as Lebanon’s Hezbollah says it intensified rocket fire near Israel’s commercial hub of Tel Aviv. Troops were also operating in central Gaza and Rafah in the territory’s far ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Khamenei Threatens Israel With ‘Crushing Response’ to Attacks

His comments came as the Pentagon said it would send additional fighter jets and destroyers to the Middle East.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Volkswagen cuts plan sends shock through the ‘Detroit of east Germany’

In the city of Zwickau, which has a proud history in the country’s mighty automobile industry, there are fears about the economic and political fallout . Zwickau gained its nickname as the Detroit ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Trump to rally on East Coast; Harris to make stops in Michigan

Former President Donald Trump is slated to rally in three battleground states on the East Coast today.

'All eyes on Middle East at pivotal time after Hull’s Saudi win'

After Charley Hull's sensational win in Saudi Arabia last week, golf fans should maintain their attention on events both off and on the course in the Middle East, writes Iain Carter.

Cavs, lone unbeaten in East, reach 8-0 vs. Bucks

The Cavs kept their unblemished record intact Monday night and matched the best start in franchise history.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Iran's foreign minister visits Pakistan to discuss Middle East and bilateral ties

Iran’s foreign minister has arrived in Pakistan’s capital on a two-day official visit to discuss a range of issues, including tensions in the Middle East and further improving bilateral ties, ...

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Middle East latest: Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel says it targeted a weapons facility

Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes have killed at least 30 people in Gaza, including on a home where displaced families were sheltering