French President Emmanuel Macron and Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah oversaw the signing of agreements covering various sectors between the two countries in Kuwait City.

Macron’s Gulf tour aims to secure oil and diesel supplies and help bring down prices, following a weekend of violent protests in France sparked by rising living costs.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomed his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in Tehran for Lavrov’s first visit since the outbreak of the Middle East war.

The meeting comes as Moscow seeks to play a mediating role amid ongoing regional tensions.

'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that 'Israel' will not hesitate to strike its enemies at a moment’s notice.

Speaking at an airbase, Netanyahu made the remarks eight days before a closely contested election, following recent warnings directed at Iran.

Pro-Palestinian activists confronted a Turkish-'Israeli' woman at a shopping mall in Istanbul over allegations that she helped arrange healthcare services for 'Israeli' soldiers who served during the war on Gaza. The confrontation has sparked debate over accountability, Turkey's relationship with 'Israel', and allegations of support for 'Israeli' military personnel. However, the specific claims against the woman have not been independently established as proven wrongdoing.

Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin saw a group carrying 'Israeli' flags arrive at the protest site, reportedly in an attempt to provoke participants expressing solidarity with civilians in Gaza.

The footage shows how one protester responded to the incident.

French President Emmanuel Macron met Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in Kuwait City at the start of a Gulf tour aimed at securing oil and diesel supplies and bringing down prices.

The visit follows a weekend of violent protests in France sparked by soaring living costs.

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Guadalajara, Mexico, over tap water reportedly contaminated with dirt and even insects. It was the city's second protest over the water crisis. Police used tear gas and water cannons during the previous demonstration, arresting 39 people. This time, officers focused on containing damage after masked demonstrators reportedly used explosives at public offices. Residents are demanding answers over access to clean, safe water.

Dual Turkish-‘Israeli’ citizen Kloyda Medina Halfon was confronted by protesters at Istanbul’s İstinyePark mall on Sunday, October 18. Protesters reportedly accused her of links to ‘Israeli’ soldiers, while Turkish and Palestinian flags were unfurled. Security personnel escorted her away from the crowd.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied reports of a temporary suspension in intelligence sharing with Ukraine, saying, “There has been no pause.”

Asked about Ukrainian claims that Washington briefly halted intelligence support used to counter Russian missile attacks, Rubio also urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to be more focused on ending the war with Russia.

Rubio made the remarks while visiting Samarkand, Uzbekistan, for talks with Central Asian officials.

Flooded streets have been reported in Oliva, in Spain’s Valencia region, after heavy rain triggered flooding across eastern Spain.

Authorities say at least two people have died, as rescue teams work to evacuate stranded residents.

Officials have urged people in the Valencia region to remain indoors as the situation continues to unfold.