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Colorado votes on enshrining right to buy natural gas in constitution amid US climate battle

[东方新闻] Colorado voted on November 1, 2026 on a proposal to enshrine the right to buy natural gas in the state constitution, amid a widening US climate policy battle, according to Asharq. The report said backers cast the measure as a constitutional guarantee of residents' access to natural gas, while opponents frame it within the climate policy fight. The report did not disclose the outcome or vote counts.

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After Putin-Burhan meeting, Russia-Sudan ties in focus

[东方新闻] Russia-Sudan relations drew attention after a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Sudan's Sovereign Council head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, according to Asharq. Experts cited by Asharq said the Red Sea, arms supplies and the economy are the main considerations for Moscow and Khartoum. The report did not disclose the meeting's specific time, venue or outcomes.

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Saudi Arabia separates Tanzanian conjoined twins in 14.5-hour surgery

[东方新闻] Saudi Arabia has successfully separated Tanzanian conjoined twins Laitiens and Lovens in an operation lasting 14 and a half hours, according to Asharq. The report did not disclose the location of the surgery, the medical institutions involved or the postoperative condition of the two children.

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Saudi cinema revenue rises 9% to 920 million riyals in 2025

[东方新闻] Saudi cinema revenue reached 920 million riyals in 2025, up 9% year on year, according to Asharq, citing the Saudi Film Commission. The commission also said it signed an agreement to deposit the Abdullah Al-Sadhan collection in the national archive.

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Washington sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over alleged role in Congo violence

[东方新闻] Washington has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's defence ministry, according to Asharq, citing accusations that the ministry has fuelled violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The report did not specify the measures, their effective date or the individuals or entities covered. The United States attributed the accusations to the ministry's role in escalating violence in Congo; there was no immediate response from Rwanda.

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Vance contacts Iran's Mohsen Rezaei in bid to resume peace talks, Asharq reports

[东方新闻] JD Vance has made contact with Iranian figure Mohsen Rezaei in an attempt to resume peace talks with Iran, Asharq reported. Citing sources, the report said the move came at President Trump's direction to test the chances of reaching an agreement that would prevent a resumption of war. The report did not disclose the timing, format or progress of the contact.

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US imposes new sanctions related to North Korea

[东方新闻] The United States imposed new sanctions related to North Korea on October 28, 2026, according to Asharq. The report did not specify the targets, the measures involved or the grounds cited by Washington.

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Israel's 2026 election: five scenarios to shape the next government

[东方新闻] Israel's 2026 election could unfold in five scenarios that would determine the shape of the next government, according to Asharq. The scenarios include a government led by Eisenkot or Netanyahu, a unity coalition or a minority government, and the possibility of new elections, the report said.

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Saudi non-oil economy seen through Fadel Shaker concert and a Riyadh Metro ride

[东方新闻] Saudi Arabia's non-oil economy can be observed through two everyday scenes — a concert by singer Fadel Shaker and a ride on the Riyadh Metro — according to Asharq. The report uses the two scenes as entry points to examine the state of non-oil economic activity in the kingdom. The report did not disclose concert ticket sales, metro ridership or related economic figures.

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Israel says new air strike on southern Gaza kills 5 Palestinians

[东方新闻] Israel carried out a new air strike on the southern Gaza Strip on October 28, 2026, killing five Palestinians, according to Asharq. The report did not provide further details, including the identities of those killed, the precise location of the strike or any Israeli statement.

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Israel's election and the war bill: who pays for military spending?

[东方新闻] According to a video published by Asharq, Israel's election and the war bill are in focus, with discussion centered on who will bear the cost of military spending. Titled "Israel's election and the war bill: who pays for military spending?", the video examines the pressure war expenditure puts on the economy. No specific spending figures or policy details were provided beyond that framing.

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US said to prepare strikes on Iran beyond limited 'mowing' within 96 hours of Trump order

[Asharq] Washington is preparing attacks on Iran that go beyond limited, targeted "mowing" strikes, with the operation possibly launching within 96 hours of an order by Trump, according to Asharq. The report said potential targets could include energy facilities, military bases and nuclear sites. The account comes from the outlet, and the scale, timing and target list have not been confirmed by other parties.

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Iran war crisis awaits breakthrough as mediation channels widen

[Asharq] The crisis related to the Iran war is still awaiting a breakthrough, with mediation channels having widened, according to an Asharq report. The report did not disclose the mediators, specific progress or a timeline. The report is video content and provided no further details.

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