The party’s attempts to drum up support and build momentum for a grand showdown on October 21 through rallies and workers' conventions have proved to be counterproductive.
The piece considers the reactions of various regional players, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Turkey, shedding light on the complex dynamics of the Middle East.
The office of Herat's governor said in a statement that some districts adjoining areas that had been completely flattened by earlier quakes had suffered "huge losses".
Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant drew international condemnation by announcing on Monday a “total blockade” to stop food and fuel from reaching Gaza, home to 2.3 million people. Gallant said Israel was battling “beastly people.”