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On Tuesday, the European Union released a new Arctic strategy, 'Northern Neighbourhood of Europe', shifting the emphasis from the peaceful cooperation of 2021 to security, monitoring and protection of critical infrastructure, while retaining climate and social priorities.
Javlon TursunovIsraeli airline Arkia announced the suspension of ticket sales for flights to Marrakesh, Morocco, 'until further notice' at the request of Israeli security forces. The reasons for the decision are not disclosed. According to Yedioth Ahronoth, the company is discussing with the authorities the fate of the route and of tickets already sold. Channel 12 notes that flights resumed only two months ago after a three-year hiatus.
Sevara AzamovaIran's Ambassador to Baghdad, Mohammad Al-Sadeg, said Iraq agreed to expel the Iranian Kurdish opposition groups from the Kurdistan region or hand them over to Tehran. The Iraqi side has not given official confirmation, and the groups themselves say they have received no notification of such a decision.
Sevara AzamovaRussia's Interior Ministry recommends not transferring full prepayment for online purchases to unknown persons, even if they send documents and offer discounts. The ministry advises making purchases on trusted platforms and not moving to messengers, where fraudsters extract money or bank card details.
Sevara AzamovaLate on Tuesday evening, armed groups attacked internal security service posts in the western countryside of Suwayda province in southern Syria using drones rigged with explosives. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, and Syria's Interior Ministry has not yet commented on the incident.
Sevara AzamovaGiorgia Meloni's cabinet approved a decree introducing criminal liability for 'violent participation in demonstrations' — up to five years in prison and a fine of up to €20,000. The measures came in response to riots in Milan and other cities over the weekend. The Quirinal objected to the proposal to give soldiers judicial police functions.
Sevara AzamovaFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a large-scale deployment of security forces ahead of the second phase of nationwide protests over the high cost of living. The curfew is being extended, and the transport of fuel and pyrotechnics is banned in Paris.
Javlon TursunovOn Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the European Union unveiled an updated Arctic strategy that for the first time places security at the center of the bloc's policy. The document provides for an expanded icebreaker fleet, satellite surveillance, a maritime security hub, protection of subsea cables, development of the Northern Sea Route as an alternative to Suez, a refusal to extract hydrocarbons in the region, and projects on critical raw materials and renewable energy.
Javlon TursunovA meeting of seven ministers from Belgium and Turkey took place in Brussels — the first in ten years. The sides discussed security, the fight against crime, justice and migration, and also plan to sign an action plan on police cooperation. The Belgian Foreign Ministry called Turkey a strategically important partner for Europe.
Javlon TursunovNew Zealand Parliament Speaker Gerry Brownlee said that threats against lawmakers have sharply increased over the past three years, leading to enhanced security measures and closer cooperation with police. Parliament's Security Information, Risk and Advisory Service handled 216 requests for assistance over three weeks in October. Brownlee linked the rise in hostility to economic pressure, public discontent and global instability.
Javlon TursunovOn Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the European Union released an updated Arctic strategy, shifting its focus from the climate agenda to security. The document provides for enhanced satellite monitoring, a maritime security centre, an undersea cable between Greenland and continental Europe, an expansion of the icebreaker fleet, and cooperation with Canada, Britain and Norway. The US is mentioned in the document only a few times, while a number of initiatives are aimed at reducing dependence on Washington.
Aziz KarimovThe US State Department advised US citizens in the Middle East to increase vigilance due to the difficult security situation. The department warned of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and transportation disruptions, and also expressed concern that military actions could spread beyond the region.
Aziz KarimovThe Pakistani army reported that a series of operations in the southwestern province of Balochistan killed at least five people: four militants were eliminated in Kalat district, while an army major died in an IED explosion in the town of Pasni in Gwadar district. The military notes an ongoing low-intensity insurgency in the mineral-rich province.
Aziz KarimovSaudi Arabia's Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman held meetings with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi. The parties discussed the regional situation, the development of cooperation, and coordination on security issues amid tensions in the Middle East.
Aziz KarimovThe EU intends to allocate €20 million ($23 million) to support Nigeria's armed forces. The matter was discussed at a meeting between Nigeria's Defence Minister Christopher Musa and EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot in Abuja. An EU technical delegation will arrive in Nigeria in November to agree on the terms of deliveries.
Otabek YusupovEgypt's National Defense Council, chaired by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, declared full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and decided to provide it with 'all necessary and possible forms of support' amid the increasing attacks by Yemen's Houthis. The Council also resolved to intensify political and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the region.
Otabek YusupovA year after the theft of eight crown jewels, the Louvre is closing gaps in its security system, yet the museum's reputation has suffered, and the decay of its infrastructure is causing growing concern. New director Christophe Leribault promises change, but funding for a large-scale modernization remains in question.
Aziz KarimovThe US Departments of Transportation, Defense and Homeland Security announced a temporary ban on unauthorized drone flights in a border zone near the Mexican border. The restriction extends up to 400 feet (122 m) above the ground and one nautical mile (1.9 km) north of the border.
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