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Plague lab death in Siberia - A worker at a plague research institute in Russia's Irkutsk region in Siberia died under undisclosed circumstances, and dozens of people were quarantined. President Trump said the US is willing to help Russia respond to the possible public-health threat.

Saudi-Türkiye-Pakistan defense pact activated - Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan agreed to immediately put their collective-defense commitments into effect and to rapidly deploy military forces to Saudi Arabia, a major expansion of regional security cooperation.

Houthi attacks and coalition strikes - The Houthis claimed strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and an Aramco refinery in Rabigh, and attacks on airports in Jazan and Najran injured three people. The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed a ballistic-missile depot in Saada and a launch site in Sana'a.

Yemen government retakes Mocha port - Forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognized government recaptured the port of Mocha and launched a counteroffensive near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a key Red Sea shipping route.

Third US carrier heads east - A third US aircraft carrier and the Makin Island amphibious group are reportedly heading to the Middle East as President Trump weighs further strikes in the conflict involving Iran.

Tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz - UK Maritime Trade Operations reported that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing an engine-room fire. No casualties or environmental damage were reported on the vital energy route.

Guterres urges permanent Gaza ceasefire - UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and expanded humanitarian access ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7 attack, as Israel raises its military readiness.

Spain calls early November election - Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called early parliamentary elections in Spain for November 29 after parliament rejected two government housing decrees amid protests over the housing crisis.

New York measles state of emergency - New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency over rising measles cases. The order gives the state expanded public-health tools as infections climb across the United States.

Nigerian Air Force crash kills 32 - A Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed in southwestern Nigeria, killing all 32 people aboard. President Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning, and an investigation is underway.