Stories of 2026-10-25

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Israel launches multi‑day West Bank operation after soldiers killed

Israel's military began a multi‑day operation in the occupied West Bank on 23 Oct, conducting searches and demolitions after two soldiers were killed. The offensive includes arrests, raids and resident displacement, with reports of home and business demolitions and being described as massive ahead of the upcoming election.

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Saudi forces intercept multiple Houthi missile and drone attacks

Saudi authorities say they shot down a barrage of Houthi missiles and drones, while the military reports three missiles aimed at Riyadh, Taif and Yanbu were intercepted; coalition officials claim ten ballistic missiles and a cruise missile were also downed in the south, showing differing counts.

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Netanyahu eyes crypto to sidestep sanctions, officials push back

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is looking at cryptocurrency as a way to evade banking sanctions, while the Bank of Israel warns that digital currencies cannot bypass those restrictions. Economists and entrepreneurs label the idea as bizarre, and opposition parties caution it could spark capital flight and weaken confidence in the Israeli economy.

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Kim Jong-un visits Dandong via new bridge, meets Chinese leaders

Kim Jong-un travelled to Dandong, China, using the newly opened Yalu River bridge and was received by Premier Li Qiang. He attended a soldiers' memorial and an automobile factory before returning home on Saturday. Sources differ on the trip's purpose, while China remains North Korea's largest trading partner.

Tech & Science

Ukraine reports stable, faster Starlink connection after US throttling

Ukraine confirms a stable link to the Starlink satellite network and says the service speed has risen above 400 km/h after restoration work began the previous night. The military uses both civilian Starlink and the classified Starshield system, while officials dispute whether recent speed limits were imposed by the United States or stem from SpaceX policy.

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