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UK police re-arrest two men over alleged Iran intelligence links

21 October 2026 at 02:24
British police re-arrested two men on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence services, officials said Tuesday. The pair had previously been detained over a suspected link to an incident at a US-run airbase used for strikes on Iran during this year's war. Authorities have not disclosed further details of the investigation.

Qatar intelligence chief reveals six-hour defence system overhaul

21 October 2026 at 02:24
Qatar's head of intelligence told the Doha Global Security Forum that the country urgently redeployed its entire defence posture within six hours during the war with Iran. He said the rapid shift reflected a broader realignment of Gulf security strategy. A senior US diplomat separately described a changing American military footprint in the region.

US housing data weakens as Federal Reserve weighs rate hikes

21 October 2026 at 02:24
US housing data weakened further in September, according to separate reports released Tuesday, even as the Federal Reserve weighs additional interest-rate increases. The figures add to signs that higher borrowing costs are weighing on home sales and construction activity. Economists say the reports complicate the central bank's next policy decision.

Tesla, SpaceX form committees to weigh merger, Musk says

21 October 2026 at 02:24
Tesla and SpaceX have each formed special committees to evaluate a potential merger between the two Elon Musk-led companies, Musk said Monday. He cautioned that a combination is not guaranteed, even as Tesla shares rallied on the announcement. The companies have not set a timeline for a decision.

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