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Trump Says U.S. Could Launch Another Minor 'Operation Epic Fury' Against Iran, Or They Will Reach a Deal President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 23rd , "We could do another little Operation Epic Fury. SBS Oct 24, 2026 6:56 AM

France Deploys 70,000 Police and Armored Vehicles for Weekend Protests According to AFP, Bloomberg, and France 24, French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said in a press conference on the 23rd that social media posts from radical far-left groups inciting violence and looting are already circulating, emphasizing that "we will take a firm stance against rioters and looters who commit violence." Nunez made the remarks following a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, and top security officials. SBS Oct 24, 2026 6:54 AM

6 Casualties in Shooting Near Paris; Macron Condemns 'Racist Terrorist Attack' (Photo: AP, Yonhap News) A mass shooting near Paris, France, on the 23rd left one person dead and five others injured, including three in critical condition. SBS Oct 24, 2026 6:53 AM

"Melania Mediates Humanitarian Truce"... Peace Negotiations to Resume Russia and Ukraine have abruptly agreed to halt combat in a fiercely contested, Russian-occupied frontline region in southern Ukraine. SBS Oct 24, 2026 6:28 AM

70,000 Police and Elite Counterterrorism Units Deployed Amid Paris Outskirts Shooting The French government has decided to deploy 70,000 police and gendarmes and close major tourist facilities in preparation for massive protests this weekend. SBS Oct 24, 2026 6:23 AM

Iranian FM: President Pezeshkian to Visit Russia Next Week to Meet Putin Minister Araghchi revealed President Pezeshkian's upcoming visit to Russia while sharing details on Instagram about his recent meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who visited Iran. SBS Oct 24, 2026 5:57 AM

Brent Crude Surpasses $117 Amid Escalation Concerns in the Middle East, First Time Since April With escalating military tensions in the Middle East compounded by shrinking crude inventories, energy-driven inflationary pressures are showing signs of resurging. SBS Oct 24, 2026 4:06 AM

Trump Admin Sues to Block Certification of Alaska Senate Results Amid Election Interference Concerns Senate election results in Alaska if the Democratic candidate wins by a narrow margin in the November 3 midterm elections. SBS Oct 24, 2026 4:04 AM

Trump on Starshield Restrictions in Ukraine: 'If There's a Problem, I'll Fix It' President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump stated on the 23rd regarding the continued access restrictions on "Starshield," a military satellite communication system essential for Ukraine's drone operations, that "if there is a problem, I will fix it." Speaking to reporters on his way to Florida from the White House that day, President Trump said, "I heard the issue was resolved, but if it hasn't been, I will speak with him." The person President Trump referred to is Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, the company that provides the Starshield service. SBS Oct 24, 2026 3:05 AM

Gunmen Open Fire at Church in Southern Jordan, Leaving 7 Dead and 34 Injured According to AP, AFP, and Reuters, three armed men stepped out of a car and opened fire with semi-automatic rifles and pistols for about five minutes targeting people during a funeral service at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, located about 180 kilometers south of the capital Amman. SBS Oct 24, 2026 3:01 AM