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US President Donald Trump says he has reached an agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to phase out nearly $4 billion in annual US aid to Israel by the end of 2026, arguing that the country is now capable of standing on its own without the financial support.

A photograph of an Israeli soldier smiling amid the rubble of Saint Joseph Church, which Israeli forces destroyed in the southern Lebanese village of Qaouzah, has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread outrage. Image credit: X @CatholicArena

Amazon’s new AI wearable, Bee, is facing privacy concerns, with critics questioning whether it could enable surveillance of unsuspecting individuals. The device, worn as a wristband or attached to a phone, uses microphones to record conversations and AI to transcribe, summarise and generate reminders from everyday interactions. However, controversy has emerged over consent. While Amazon says Bee includes recording indicators and privacy safeguards, critics argue that people nearby may be unaware their conversations are being captured and processed. The debate raises wider questions about privacy in an increasingly AI-driven world: when wearable technology can remember every conversation, do the people being recorded have a right to say no?

Palestinians in Gaza express growing despair over the fragile October 2025 ceasefire as recent Israeli attacks—including strikes in Gaza City and Khan Younis that killed eight people—continue to cause displacement and casualties. Health authorities report over 1,500 Palestinians killed since the truce took effect. Fund honest, independent Muslim journalism: support.islamchannel.tv

Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claimed in a social media post that the country’s greatest existential threat, aside from Iran’s nuclear ambitions, is "what is called 'Israel’s Arabs.'"

QIYADA 2026 brought together young Muslims, scholars and educators to explore faith, leadership and the challenges facing the next generation. In partnership with Qatar Foundation, the two-day event featured inspiring talks and practical discussions with renowned speakers, including Shaykh Omar Suleiman, Ali Hammuda and Dr Hanan Al-Qattan. Discover the key insights from QIYADA 2026. Click here: islamchannel.tv/watch-qiyada…

The UK government introduced its "Earned Settlement" policy, tying permanent residency to economic contribution. The standard waits time doubles to 10 years for migrants earning under £50,000, while top earners can apply in three years and healthcare staff retain a five-year path. Applicants must also meet English standards, clear tax debts, and maintain a clean record. Fund honest, independent Muslim journalism: support.islamchannel.tv

US political commentator Tucker Carlson has launched an attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the Israeli leader accused Hamas of interfering in Israel’s election. Carlson questioned Netanyahu’s claims, arguing that Hamas had been severely weakened by Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, yet the Israeli leader continued to suggest the group had the capacity to manipulate an election. He dismissed the allegation as a desperate claim from a leader he described as a buffoon. “Everyone’s like, oh Bibi is so smart, he’s an idiot. Bibi’s always been stupid, very clever and cunning and feral, but dumb,” Carlson said.

A touching moment of faith, love, and fatherhood has captured hearts in Indonesia. A heartwarming video shows 37-year-old balloon vendor Pak Riki reading the Qur’an while tenderly holding his daughter, Alifah, who lives with cerebral palsy. Despite the challenges of everyday life, Pak Riki’s quiet moment with his daughter is a beautiful reminder of a father’s unconditional love and the strength that faith can bring. Sometimes, the most powerful moments are found in the simplest acts of love. Image credit: IG @panggilsajabahe

Israeli historian and political scientist Ilan Pappé highlights the contradiction at the heart of secular Zionism and its reliance on religious claims to justify political ownership of Palestine: “Most Zionists don't believe that God exists, but they do believe that He promised them Palestine” (Ten Myths About Israel, 2017, pp. 31–32, Verso).

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez warned that the Strait of Hormuz remains unsafe for commercial shipping despite U.S. claims that international lanes had been cleared of mines. With the designated traffic separation scheme suspended, ships are currently relying on alternate routes controlled by Iran or escorted by the U.S. navy near Oman. Following roughly 30 maritime attacks recorded in October alone, the IMO continues to advise against transit, citing persistent threats from mines, missiles, and drones affecting around 6,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf region. Fund honest, independent Muslim journalism: support.islamchannel.tv

Drone video released by emergency services showed the aftermath of a severe crash in Fogars de Montclus, Spain, where a bus plunge down an embankment after hitting a car. The accident injured 80 people—including four seriously injured individuals rushed to hospital—though miraculously, no fatalities were reported. Emergency crews prepared heavy cranes to lift the wreckage from the ravine. Fund honest, independent Muslim journalism: support.islamchannel.tv

In a recent podcast, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Benjamin Moser reflected on how his study of Zionism has fundamentally reshaped his perspective on Israel. As he put it, “The more I studied Zionism, the more I realised that every inch of Israel is Palestine.”

On November 1, 2026, Iranian Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia and Chief of Staff Ali Abdollahi warned that Tehran is fully prepared to strike US facilities and assets across a wider geography if hostilities resume. The warnings follow statements by US President Donald Trump indicating the US still needs to handle targets including the fortified Pickaxe Mountain facility near Natanz, while Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered immediate, unlimited responses to any threats. Fund honest, independent Muslim journalism: support.islamchannel.tv

After losing his wife, Ibrahim Baraat has turned her cooking page, Zahra’s Kitchen (@zahrakitchen on TikTok), into something truly meaningful. What was once a page for sharing recipes and everyday moments is now a place where Ibrahim livestreams Quran recitations, continuing to reach the community his wife built. May Allah have mercy on her, forgive her, fill her grave with light and grant her Jannatul Firdaus. May everyone who listens be a source of ongoing reward for her, and may Allah grant Ibrahim strength and patience.

Swedish climate academic Andreas Malm says he has been denied entry to the UK after receiving a message from the Home Office stating that his presence would not be conducive to the public good.

The 2027 Dakar Rally will take place in Morocco and Portugal after organisers abandoned plans to hold the event in Saudi Arabia over security concerns.

Mayon Volcano in the central Philippines erupted on Friday, 30 October, releasing ash into the atmosphere. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the alert level from 2 to 3, signalling increased volcanic unrest.

On October 28, 2026, Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, was found guilty at London's Southwark Crown Court of two counts of harassment causing fear of violence.