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Where US Bombers Are Based Around the World

The United States maintains its strategic bomber fleet primarily at bases inside the country, while regularly deploying aircraft to allied and overseas locations as part of its global military operations. The issue has come into focus after 12 B-1B Lancer bombers departed Royal Air Force Fairford in western England on Sunday and returned to the United States.

India's 'Cockroach' Movement Demands Election Chief Resign

India's satirical youth movement known as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has threatened nationwide protests unless Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns by Saturday. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Friday that demonstrations would begin in Mumbai on October 2 if Kumar remains in office.

Hormuz ship attacks surge as oil exports recover

Oil exports from the Gulf have recovered significantly in recent weeks despite a sharp increase in attacks and security incidents involving commercial vessels around the Strait of Hormuz. Maritime intelligence data shows Gulf oil flows excluding Iran recovered to more than 81 percent of pre-war levels in September. Crude exports from the wider Middle East also exceeded pre-war levels on 14 days during the month.

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CNN and CBS News brought together under new Skydance ownership

The completion of a $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery has created a new entertainment giant that also brings two of the United States' most prominent news organisations - CNN and CBS News - under the same corporate ownership.

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Anduril to invest $3.7bn in US submarine production facility

US defence technology company Anduril Industries is investing $3.7bn to establish a major new shipbuilding facility in Maryland and has secured a $2.9bn contract to manufacture components for the United States Navy's Virginia-class submarines.

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Iran unveils measures to ease economic pressure

Iran is preparing a series of measures aimed at easing mounting economic pressure on households as the country faces the effects of US sanctions, disrupted trade and the ongoing war with Israel and the United States. President Masoud Pezeshkian has held discussions with senior cabinet officials over ways to reduce the impact of the economic crisis, including the sharp depreciation of the Iranian rial and rising living costs.

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France suspends high school classes amid protests

France has suspended high school classes for the remainder of the week as nationwide student protests over education conditions intensified, with clashes reported between demonstrators and police.

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Yemen's geography gives Houthis advantage in mountain strongholds

Yemen's rugged terrain has played an important role in the Houthis' recent military gains, particularly during their advance across parts of the country's western coastline. Middle East security and strategy specialist Talha Abdulrazaq said the mountainous terrain from which the Houthis launched their operations provided significant protection.

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Where US Bombers Are Based Around the World

The United States maintains its strategic bomber fleet primarily at bases inside the country, while regularly deploying aircraft to allied and overseas locations as part of its global military operations. The issue has come into focus after 12 B-1B Lancer bombers departed Royal Air Force Fairford in western England on Sunday and returned to the United States.

US President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 32 percent, the lowest level of his political career, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey found that support among Republican voters had also declined, with 73 percent approving of Trump's performance, compared with 82 percent in a poll conducted one week earlier.

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