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Palestinian media: Israeli occupation launches airstrike in eastern Gaza City.

Reuters, citing White House: Hungary received a one-year exemption from US sanctions that prohibit the import of Russian energy resources.

Local sources: An explosive device detonated in Bir Hasna, east of Al-Abbasiya in the Palmyra countryside, Syria, causing injuries and material damage.

Palestinian resistance to hand over Israeli captive body at 9 pm local time.

Syrian media: Israeli occupation forces entered the Quneitra countryside and set up a checkpoint between the village of Ufania and Khan Arnabeh to inspect civilian vehicles.

Palestinian Ministry of Health: Two children killed by the gunfire of Israeli occupation forces in the town of al-Judeira, occupied al-Quds, and their bodies are being withheld

Iranian Foreign Ministry: We express our solidarity with the Lebanese government and people in the face of these criminal attacks and our support for the legitimate resistance

The Iranian Foreign Ministry stressed that the United Nations, the international community, and regional countries bear responsibility for confronting what it described as "Israel’s" growing tendency to ignite wars

Iranian Foreign Ministry: We strongly condemn the Israeli entity's extensive military aggression against Lebanon

Japanese Prime Minister: No confirmations regarding damage caused by the North Korean missile

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban listens as President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP)

US exempts Hungary from sanctions on Russian energy

Hungary secures a one-year waiver on US sanctions on Russian energy amid talks on Ukraine and a possible Putin summit.

A Republic Airways jet takes off from Reagan National Airport in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. The Capitol is seen across the Potomac River. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Washington warns airlines may face 20% flight cuts if shutdown persist

European Union flags flap in the wind outside of EU headquarters in Brussels, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 (AP)

US supports EU in using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the State Dining Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Washington (AP)

Turkey issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu over Gaza genocide

US shifts to 'wartime speed' for Golden Dome munitions: Hegseth

News

An employee counts U.S. dollar notes at a money changer in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

USD to stay dominant despite de-dollarization: Expert to Al Mayadeen

Students in the Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) Master Trainer Course, Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, 316th Cavalry Brigade conduct basic level tasks July 16, 2025 on Fort Benning, Georgia. (photo sourced from DVIDS)

US to boost drone production to 1Mln to meet future war demand: Report

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ambassador Tahir Hussain Andarabi, speaks at the ministry’s weekly press briefing. (screengrab)

Pakistan says no final decision yet on sending troops to Gaza

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif addresses the Summit of the Future, in the United Nations General Assembly, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 (AP)

Ceasefire with Afghanistan hinges on Afghan attacks: Pakistan

In this episode of The Proximate Aspect, we discuss with Geopolitical Scholar, Hanieh Tarkian, whether activating the North-South corridor project would accelerate the process of de-dollarization and neutralize the weapon of unjust Western sanctions.