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  1. 8h ago

    Daily Brief: Daily — October 7, 2026

    The Piaz Daily Brief for Wednesday, October 7, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. Oil exports are up, but so are reported tanker incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S.-led military alliance is once again framing Iran as the sole aggressor. In this brief: 1. US-led alliance heightens Strait of Hormuz tensions, blames Iran (Al-Monitor) https://piaz.news/article/us-led-alliance-heightens-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-blames-iran 2. Ben-Gvir demands Palestinian Authority disbandment (The Jerusalem Post) https://piaz.news/article/ben-gvir-demands-palestinian-authority-disbandment 3. Israeli politics shift right, sidelining Palestinian settlement talks (Al Jazeera - Middle East) https://piaz.news/article/israeli-politics-shift-right-sidelining-palestinian-settlement-talks 4. In Their Own Posts: The Evidence Israeli Soldiers Shared From Gaza (The Piaz) https://piaz.news/article/in-their-own-posts-israeli-soldiers-gaza-evidence 5. What they're not telling you: Pentagon bars senator from Qatar base to conceal Iran war costs (The Hill) https://piaz.news/article/pentagon-bars-senator-from-qatar-base-to-conceal-iran-war-costs 6. Houthi missiles target Aden airport amid renewed Yemen fighting (Al-Monitor) https://piaz.news/article/houthi-missiles-target-aden-airport-amid-renewed-yemen-fighting 7. Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Home, Burn Vehicle in West Bank (The Jerusalem Post) https://piaz.news/article/israeli-settlers-attack-palestinian-home-burn-vehicle-in-west-bank 8. Israel marks October 7 anniversary three years after Gaza assault (Al-Monitor) https://piaz.news/article/israel-marks-october-7-anniversary-three-years-after-gaza-assault 9. Minors arrested for Jerusalem attack on Palestinian elder (The Jerusalem Post) https://piaz.news/article/minors-arrested-for-jerusalem-attack-on-palestinian-elder Sources: - US-led alliance heightens Strait of Hormuz tensions, blames Iran (Al-Monitor): https://piaz.news/article/us-led-alliance-heightens-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-blames-iran - Ben-Gvir demands Palestinian Authority disbandment (The Jerusalem Post): https://piaz.news/article/ben-gvir-demands-palestinian-authority-disbandment - Israeli politics shift right, sidelining Palestinian settlement talks (Al Jazeera - Middle East): https://piaz.news/article/israeli-politics-shift-right-sidelining-palestinian-settlement-talks - In Their Own Posts: The Evidence Israeli Soldiers Shared From Gaza (The Piaz): https://piaz.news/article/in-their-own-posts-israeli-soldiers-gaza-evidence - Pentagon bars senator from Qatar base to conceal Iran war costs (The Hill): https://piaz.news/article/pentagon-bars-senator-from-qatar-base-to-conceal-iran-war-costs - Houthi missiles target Aden airport amid renewed Yemen fighting (Al-Monitor): https://piaz.news/article/houthi-missiles-target-aden-airport-amid-renewed-yemen-fighting - Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Home, Burn Vehicle in West Bank (The Jerusalem Post): https://piaz.news/article/israeli-settlers-attack-palestinian-home-burn-vehicle-in-west-bank - Israel marks October 7 anniversary three years after Gaza assault (Al-Monitor): https://piaz.news/article/israel-marks-october-7-anniversary-three-years-after-gaza-assault - Minors arrested for Jerusalem attack on Palestinian elder (The Jerusalem Post): https://piaz.news/article/minors-arrested-for-jerusalem-attack-on-palestinian-elder Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief Read The Piaz: https://piaz.news Support reader-funded journalism: https://piaz.news/spread-the-word

  2. 11h ago

    The Piaz Original: Tadhg Hickey on Censorship, Comedy and Palestine

    Irish comedian and satirist Tadhg Hickey discusses his YouTube ban and reinstatement, solidarity with Palestine, the power of technology companies and Palestinian students seeking places at Irish universities. Produced with the Piaz Original identifier, guest highlight, musical opener, host introduction, two interview sections, midpoint recap and closing. Read: The Piaz interview. Watch: Full video interview.

  3. 1d ago

    Daily Brief: Daily — October 6, 2026

    The Piaz Daily Brief for Tuesday, October 6, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. Children born in the Gaza Strip since two thousand twenty-three have had their entire lives defined by the ongoing Israeli military campaign. This stark reality is largely unacknowledged by mainstream narratives. In this brief: 1. Childhood in Gaza Defined by Genocide (The New Arab: Gaza’s newest generation knows only Israeli genocide) https://piaz.news/article/gaza-s-newest-generation-knows-only-israeli-genocide 2. Mecca Pact Activates: Regional Escalation in Yemen (Al Jazeera - Middle East: Mecca Pact activates: Pakistan, Turkiye deploy forces to Saudi Arabia against Houthis) https://piaz.news/article/mecca-pact-activates-pakistan-turkiye-deploy-forces-to-saudi-arabia-against-houthis 3. Smotrich's 'Voluntary Migration' Call: A Blueprint for Ethnic Cleansing (The Jerusalem Post: Smotrich calls for 'voluntary migration' of Gazans to Muslim nations) https://piaz.news/article/smotrich-calls-for-voluntary-migration-of-gazans-to-muslim-nations 4. What they're not telling you: UK's East Jerusalem Consulate Dilemma (BBC - Middle East: Britain pleads with Israel to keep East Jerusalem consulate open) https://piaz.news/article/britain-pleads-with-israel-to-keep-east-jerusalem-consulate-open 5. UK Prosecutes Iranians for Alleged Surveillance of Journalists (Al-Monitor: UK prosecutes Iranians accused of spying on London journalists) https://piaz.news/article/uk-prosecutes-iranians-accused-of-spying-on-london-journalists 6. Turkiye Condemns Israeli Incursion into Syria (Daily Sabah: Türkiye condemns Israeli incursion into Syria) https://piaz.news/article/t-rkiye-condemns-israeli-incursion-into-syria 7. Iraq's ISIS Trials Raise Human Rights Alarms (France 24 - Middle East: Iraq trials of ISIS suspects called 'outsourced justice,' raise rights alarms) https://piaz.news/article/iraq-trials-of-isis-s-suspects-called-outsourced-justice-raise-rights-alarms 8. Georgia Block Party Shooting: A Recurring Tragedy (BBC World: Georgia officials search for suspect after block party shooting leaves two dead, 35 injured) https://piaz.news/article/georgia-officials-search-for-suspect-after-block-party-shooting-leaves-two-dead-35-injured 9. Trump Blames Refinery Disruptions for Gas Prices, Not Hormuz Tensions (The Hill: Trump Blames Refinery Disruptions for Gas Prices, Not Hormuz Tensions) https://piaz.news/article/trump-blames-refinery-disruptions-for-gas-prices-not-hormuz-tensions Read the stories: - Childhood in Gaza Defined by Genocide: https://piaz.news/article/gaza-s-newest-generation-knows-only-israeli-genocide - Mecca Pact Activates: Regional Escalation in Yemen: https://piaz.news/article/mecca-pact-activates-pakistan-turkiye-deploy-forces-to-saudi-arabia-against-houthis - Smotrich's 'Voluntary Migration' Call: A Blueprint for Ethnic Cleansing: https://piaz.news/article/smotrich-calls-for-voluntary-migration-of-gazans-to-muslim-nations - What they're not telling you: UK's East Jerusalem Consulate Dilemma: https://piaz.news/article/britain-pleads-with-israel-to-keep-east-jerusalem-consulate-open - UK Prosecutes Iranians for Alleged Surveillance of Journalists: https://piaz.news/article/uk-prosecutes-iranians-accused-of-spying-on-london-journalists - Turkiye Condemns Israeli Incursion into Syria: https://piaz.news/article/t-rkiye-condemns-israeli-incursion-into-syria - Iraq's ISIS Trials Raise Human Rights Alarms: https://piaz.news/article/iraq-trials-of-isis-s-suspects-called-outsourced-justice-raise-rights-alarms - Georgia Block Party Shooting: A Recurring Tragedy: https://piaz.news/article/georgia-officials-search-for-suspect-after-block-party-shooting-leaves-two-dead-35-injured - Trump Blames Refinery Disruptions for Gas Prices, Not Hormuz Tensions: https://piaz.news/article/trump-blames-refinery-disruptions-for-gas-prices-not-hormuz-tensions Sources: The New Arab: Gaza’s newest generation knows only Israeli genocide, Al Jazeera - Middle East: Mecca Pact activates: Pakistan, Turkiye deploy forces to Saudi Arabia against Houthis, The Jerusalem Post: Smotrich calls for 'voluntary migration' of Gazans to Muslim nations, BBC - Middle East: Britain pleads with Israel to keep East Jerusalem consulate open, Al-Monitor: UK prosecutes Iranians accused of spying on London journalists, Daily Sabah: Türkiye condemns Israeli incursion into Syria, France 24 - Middle East: Iraq trials of ISIS suspects called 'outsourced justice,' raise rights alarms, BBC World: Georgia officials search for suspect after block party shooting leaves two dead, 35 injured, The Hill: Trump Blames Refinery Disruptions for Gas Prices, Not Hormuz Tensions Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief Read The Piaz: https://piaz.news Support reader-funded journalism: https://piaz.news/spread-the-word

  4. 2d ago

    Daily Brief: Daily — October 5, 2026

    The Piaz Daily Brief for Monday, October 5, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. The Israeli military states it has eliminated two-thirds of the individuals who crossed into Israel on October seventh, two thousand twenty-three. Major General Shlomi Binder asserts the I. D. F. is committed to eliminating all remaining infiltrators. In this brief: 1. I. D. F. Claims Two-Thirds of October Seven Infiltrators Eliminated (The Jerusalem Post) https://piaz.news/article/idf-claims-two-thirds-of-october-7-infiltrators-eliminated-2-000-remain 2. Flydubai Incident Exposes Israeli Security Failures (The New Arab) https://piaz.news/article/flydubai-incident-exposes-israeli-security-failures 3. Nigerian Military Plane Crashes with Thirty-Two Aboard (Al Jazeera - Middle East) https://piaz.news/article/nigerian-military-plane-crashes-with-32-aboard 4. Two Dead After Fire on Sinking Ship in Black Sea (The Independent) https://piaz.news/article/two-dead-after-fire-on-sinking-ship-in-Black-Sea 5. What They're Not Telling You: Taiwan Envoy Lobbies Trump Over Delayed Arms Sale (Bloomberg Politics) https://piaz.news/article/taiwan-envoy-lobbies-trump-over-delayed-arms-sale 6. Senator Kennedy Warns G. O. P. on Cost-of-Living Concerns (Newsweek) https://piaz.news/article/senator-kennedy-warns-gop-on-cost-of-living-concerns 7. U. S. Monitors Suspected Fatal Plague in Russia, Draws Silence on Its Own Bioweapons Research (Fox News - World) https://piaz.news/article/us-monitors-suspected-fatal-plague-in-russia-draws-silence-on-its-own-bioweapons-research 8. F. B. I. Arrests California Woman Accused of Spying for China (Deutsche Welle) https://piaz.news/article/fbi-arrests-california-woman-accused-of-spying-for-china 9. Batool Subeiti on Yemen, Gaza, and Regional Power (The Piaz) https://piaz.news/article/analyst-links-yemen-lebanon-gaza-crises-to-regional-power-struggle Sources: - IDF claims two-thirds of October 7 infiltrators eliminated, 2,000 remain (The Jerusalem Post): https://piaz.news/article/idf-claims-two-thirds-of-october-7-infiltrators-eliminated-2-000-remain - Flydubai incident exposes Israeli security failures (The New Arab): https://piaz.news/article/flydubai-incident-exposes-israeli-security-failures - Nigerian military plane crashes with 32 aboard (Al Jazeera - Middle East): https://piaz.news/article/nigerian-military-plane-crashes-with-32-aboard - Two dead after fire on sinking ship in Black Sea (The Independent): https://piaz.news/article/two-dead-after-fire-on-sinking-ship-in-black-sea - Taiwan envoy lobbies Trump over delayed arms sale (Bloomberg Politics): https://piaz.news/article/taiwan-envoy-lobbies-trump-over-delayed-arms-sale - Senator Kennedy warns GOP on cost-of-living concerns (Newsweek): https://piaz.news/article/senator-kennedy-warns-gop-on-cost-of-living-concerns - US monitors suspected fatal plague in Russia, draws silence on its own bioweapons research (Fox News - World): https://piaz.news/article/us-monitors-suspected-fatal-plague-in-russia-draws-silence-on-its-own-bioweapons-research - FBI arrests California woman accused of spying for China (Deutsche Welle): https://piaz.news/article/fbi-arrests-california-woman-accused-of-spying-for-china - Batool Subeiti on Yemen, Gaza and Regional Power (The Piaz): https://piaz.news/article/analyst-links-yemen-lebanon-gaza-crises-to-regional-power-struggle Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief Read The Piaz: https://piaz.news Support reader-funded journalism: https://piaz.news/spread-the-word

  5. 3d ago

    The Piaz Original: Batool Subeiti on Lebanon, Yemen and the Cost of War

    Political analyst Batool Subeiti describes her recent visit to Beirut and southern Lebanon: daily life under Israeli drones, the survivors of the pager attacks and what the ceasefire has meant for the people she met. Then the conversation turns to Yemen, Gaza and Iran, why the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz matter to trade and energy prices, and what she believes a regional settlement would require. Read the article and watch the full interview: https://piaz.news/article/batool-subeiti-on-lebanon-life-after-the-attacks Watch: https://youtu.be/xeB7UA7XfM8

  6. 3d ago

    Daily Brief: Daily — October 4, 2026

    The Piaz Daily Brief for Sunday, October 4, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. A major military operation is underway in Yemen. Yemeni government forces and Saudi Arabia have launched a counteroffensive to retake strategic Red Sea coastal areas from Ansar Allah. In this brief: 1. U.S. Directly Supports Saudi-Yemeni Counteroffensive (Axios: Yemeni and Saudi forces launch counteroffensive against Ansar Allah) https://piaz.news/article/yemeni-and-saudi-forces-launch-counteroffensive-against-ansar-allah 2. October Seven Commemoration: Focusing on Individual Trauma (The Jerusalem Post: October 7 victims share text messages ahead of third anniversary) https://piaz.news/article/october-7-victims-share-text-messages-ahead_of-third-anniversary 3. Germany's Hypocrisy on Ukraine Strikes (The Independent: Chancellor Merz pledges support while ignoring Ukraine's strikes on Russian commercial interests) https://piaz.news/article/chancellor-merz-pledges-support-while-ignoring-ukraine-s-strikes-on-russian-commercial-interests 4. What They're Not Telling You: Newsweek's Ukraine Narrative (Newsweek: Newsweek frames Ukraine conflict as solely Russia's demolition of Ukraine) https://piaz.news/article/newsweek-frames-Ukraine-conflict-as-solely-Russia's-demolition-of-Ukraine 5. Australia Investigates Co-Pilot's Ties After Mid-Flight Struggle (BBC World: Australia investigates co-pilot's ties after mid-flight struggle) https://piaz.news/article/australia-investigates-co-pilot's-ties-after-mid-flight-struggle 6. German Opposition Leader Affirms Kyiv Support (Bloomberg Politics: German Opposition Leader Merz Affirms Kyiv Support) https://piaz.news/article/german-opposition-leader-merz-affirms-kyiv-support 7. Pakistan Bombs Afghanistan, Civilian Toll Ignored (Deutsche Welle: Pakistan bombs Afghanistan, alleges militants, ignoring civilian toll) https://piaz.news/article/pakistan-bombs-Afghanistan,-alleges-militants,-ignoring-civilian-toll 8. Valdai Club 2026 Convenes Amidst Global Power Shifts (RT - Middle East: Valdai Club 2026 Convenes Amidst Global Power Shifts) https://piaz.news/article/valdai-club-2026-convenes-amidst-global-power-shifts 9. Hegseth Suggests U.S. Troop Shift from Europe (The Hill: Hegseth suggests US troop shift from Europe to Western Hemisphere) https://piaz.news/article/hegseth-suggests-us-troop-shift-from-europe-to-western-hemisphere Sources: - Yemeni and Saudi forces launch counteroffensive against Ansar Allah (Axios): https://piaz.news/article/yemeni-and-saudi-forces-launch-counteroffensive-against-ansar-allah - October 7 victims share text messages ahead of third anniversary (The Jerusalem Post): https://piaz.news/article/october-7-victims-share-text-messages-ahead-of-third-anniversary - Chancellor Merz pledges support while ignoring Ukraine's strikes on Russian commercial interests (The Independent): https://piaz.news/article/chancellor-merz-pledges-support-while-ignoring-ukraine-s-strikes-on-russian-commercial-interests - Newsweek frames Ukraine conflict as solely Russia's demolition of Ukraine (Newsweek): https://piaz.news/article/newsweek-frames-ukraine-conflict-as-solely-russia-s-demolition-of-ukraine - Australia investigates co-pilot's ties after mid-flight struggle (BBC World): https://piaz.news/article/australia-investigates-co-pilot-s-ties-after-mid-flight-struggle - German Opposition Leader Merz Affirms Kyiv Support (Bloomberg Politics): https://piaz.news/article/german-opposition-leader-merz-affirms-kyiv-support - Pakistan bombs Afghanistan, alleges militants, ignoring civilian toll (Deutsche Welle): https://piaz.news/article/pakistan-bombs-afghanistan-alleges-militants-ignoring-civilian-toll - Valdai Club 2026 Convenes Amidst Global Power Shifts (RT - Middle East): https://piaz.news/article/valdai-club-2026-convenes-amidst-global-power-shifts - Hegseth suggests US troop shift from Europe to Western Hemisphere (The Hill): https://piaz.news/article/hegseth-suggests-us-troop-shift-from-europe-to-western-hemisphere Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief Read The Piaz: https://piaz.news Support reader-funded journalism: https://piaz.news/spread-the-word

  7. 4d ago

    Daily Brief: Daily — October 3, 2026

    The Piaz Daily Brief for Saturday, October 3, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. Sami Abu Shehadeh, a prominent Palestinian leader, has withdrawn from the upcoming elections after a warning from Israel's Supreme Court. This decision comes while multiple far-right Israeli political figures are still cleared to run. In this brief: 1. Israel removes Palestinian leader from election (Al Jazeera - Middle East) https://piaz.news/article/israel-removes-palestinian-leader-from-election 2. Trump administration Ukraine peace talks tied to Kushner oil deal (The Hill) https://piaz.news/article/trump-administration-ukraine-peace-talks-tied-to-kushner-oil-deal 3. What they're not telling you: UK Charges Iranians in Alleged Plot, Omitting Years of US-Israel Joint Aggression (Al-Monitor) https://piaz.news/article/uk-charges-iranians-in-alleged-plot-omitting-years-of-us-israel-joint-aggression 4. Omani co-pilot identified in alleged FlyDubai hijacking towards Israel (The Independent) https://piaz.news/article/omani-co-pilot-identified-in-alleged-flydubai-hijacking-towards-israel 5. Netanyahu labels UK an ally despite 'appeasing enemies' and 'attacking' Israel (The Jerusalem Post) https://piaz.news/article/netanyahu-labels-uk-an-ally-despite-appeasing-enemies-and-attacking-israel 6. UK police charge two Iranian men with terror plot, link to Manchester synagogue attack (CBS News - World) https://piaz.news/article/uk-police-charge-two-iranian-men-with-terror-plot-link-to-manchester-synagogue-attack 7. Trump administration holds secret Camp David meeting on Iran war (Axios) https://piaz.news/article/trump-administration-holds-secret-camp-david-meeting-on-iran-war 8. Putin warns of global conflict escalation (Newsweek) https://piaz.news/article/putin-warns-of-global-conflict-escalation 9. UK charges two Iranians over alleged plot against Jewish community (Bloomberg Politics) https://piaz.news/article/uk-charges-two-iranians-over-alleged-plot-against-jewish-community Sources: - Israel removes Palestinian leader from election (Al Jazeera - Middle East): https://piaz.news/article/israel-removes-palestinian-leader-from-election - Trump administration Ukraine peace talks tied to Kushner oil deal (The Hill): https://piaz.news/article/trump-administration-ukraine-peace-talks-tied-to-kushner-oil-deal - UK Charges Iranians in Alleged Plot, Omitting Years of US-Israel Joint Aggression (Al-Monitor): https://piaz.news/article/uk-charges-iranians-in-alleged-plot-omitting-years-of-us-israel-joint-aggression - Omani co-pilot identified in alleged FlyDubai hijacking towards Israel (The Independent): https://piaz.news/article/omani-co-pilot-identified-in-alleged-flydubai-hijacking-towards-israel - Netanyahu labels UK an ally despite 'appeasing enemies' and 'attacking' Israel (The Jerusalem Post): https://piaz.news/article/netanyahu-labels-uk-an-ally-despite-appeasing-enemies-and-attacking-israel - UK police charge two Iranian men with terror plot, link to Manchester synagogue attack (CBS News - World): https://piaz.news/article/uk-police-charge-two-iranian-men-with-terror-plot-link-to-manchester-synagogue-attack - Trump administration holds secret Camp David meeting on Iran war (Axios): https://piaz.news/article/trump-administration-holds-secret-camp-david-meeting-on-iran-war - Putin warns of global conflict escalation (Newsweek): https://piaz.news/article/putin-warns-of-global-conflict-escalation - UK charges two Iranians over alleged plot against Jewish community (Bloomberg Politics): https://piaz.news/article/uk-charges-two-iranians-over-alleged-plot-against-jewish-community Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief Read The Piaz: https://piaz.news Support reader-funded journalism: https://piaz.news/spread-the-word

  8. 5d ago

    Daily Brief: Daily — October 2, 2026

    The Piaz Daily Brief for Friday, October 2, 2026. 8 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. A Republican Representative has received a cease-and-desist letter regarding A.I.-generated deepfakes. These fakes target his Democratic opponent, highlighting escalating digital disinformation tactics in U.S. elections. In this brief: 1. Trump official faces deepfake legal threat (Trump official faces deepfake legal threat (Source: Axios)) https://piaz.news/article/trump-official-faces-deepfake-legal-threat 2. U.S. deploys third carrier towards Iran, intensifying aggression (US deploys third carrier towards Iran, intensifying aggression (Source: Al Jazeera - Middle East), Trump Deploys 9,000 Troops to Middle East, Escalating Iran Threats (Source: The Independent)) https://piaz.news/article/us-deploys-third-carrier-towards-iran-intensifying-aggression 3. What they're not telling you: Egypt's warning about Hamas (Egypt Warned Israel of 'Major' Hamas Attack (Source: France 24 - Middle East)) https://piaz.news/article/egypt-warned-israel-of-major-hamas-attack 4. South Korea demands apology after Ukraine reveals North Korean P.O.W. transfer (South Korea demands apology after Ukraine reveals North Korean POW transfer (Source: Deutsche Welle)) https://piaz.news/article/south-korea-demands-apology-after-ukraine-reveals-north-korean-pow-transfer 5. Israel extends reservist call-ups through November amid legal warnings (Israel extends reservist call-ups through November amid legal warnings (Source: The Jerusalem Post)) https://piaz.news/article/israel-extends-reservist-call-ups-through-november-amid-legal-warnings 6. Putin issues threat over Kaliningrad amid blockade fears (Putin issues threat over Kaliningrad amid blockade fears (Source: BBC World)) https://piaz.news/article/putin-issues-threat-over-kaliningrad-amid-blockade-fears 7. Russian drones strike Kyiv school amid winter campaign fears (Russian drones strike Kyiv school amid winter campaign fears (Source: Newsweek)) https://piaz.news/article/russian-drones-strike-kyiv-school-amid-winter-campaign-fears 8. The Piaz: One Year of Independent Journalism (The Little Newsroom That Refused to Disappear (Source: The Piaz)) https://piaz.news/article/the-little-newsroom-that-refused-to-disappear Sources: - Trump official faces deepfake legal threat (Axios): https://piaz.news/article/trump-official-faces-deepfake-legal-threat - Trump Deploys 9,000 Troops to Middle East, Escalating Iran Threats (The Independent): https://piaz.news/article/trump-deploys-9-000-troops-to-middle-east-escalating-iran-threats - South Korea demands apology after Ukraine reveals North Korean POW transfer (Deutsche Welle): https://piaz.news/article/south-korea-demands-apology-after-ukraine-reveals-north-korean-pow-transfer - US deploys third carrier towards Iran, intensifying aggression (Al Jazeera - Middle East): https://piaz.news/article/us-deploys-third-carrier-towards-iran-intensifying-aggression - Israel extends reservist call-ups through November amid legal warnings (The Jerusalem Post): https://piaz.news/article/israel-extends-reservist-call-ups-through-november-amid-legal-warnings - Egypt Warned Israel of 'Major' Hamas Attack (France 24 - Middle East): https://piaz.news/article/egypt-warned-israel-of-major-hamas-attack - Russian drones strike Kyiv school amid winter campaign fears (Newsweek): https://piaz.news/article/russian-drones-strike-kyiv-school-amid-winter-campaign-fears - The Little Newsroom That Refused to Disappear (The Piaz): https://piaz.news/article/the-little-newsroom-that-refused-to-disappear - Putin issues threat over Kaliningrad amid blockade fears (BBC World): https://piaz.news/article/putin-issues-threat-over-kaliningrad-amid-blockade-fears Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief Read The Piaz: https://piaz.news Support reader-funded journalism: https://piaz.news/spread-the-word

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