ROME (ITALPRESS) – The Coalition Supporting Legitimacy in Yemen announced today that it had carried out a targeted military operation to neutralize sources of threat in response to repeated attacks by the Houthi militia. This was stated in a post on X by Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the official spokesperson for the Coalition forces.

“Exercising the inherent and legitimate right to self-defence in order to protect the security and territorial integrity of the Kingdom, its citizens and residents, and in response to repeated attacks by the terrorist Houthi militia, which has attempted to target civilians and civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and Yemen with ballistic missiles and drones, the Coalition Joint Forces Command carried out a high-precision military operation aimed at neutralizing sources of threat,” he said.

The operation involved the destruction and neutralization of legitimate military targets in areas controlled by the Houthi militia: five tunnels used to store ballistic missiles, four ballistic missile launch platforms and one missile depot. The operation also focused on disrupting the militia’s supply lines between areas under its control, as well as striking fortifications, concentrations of personnel and military equipment along the lines of contact inside Yemen.

General Al-Maliki reiterated that the Coalition Joint Forces Command would continue deterrence operations against the terrorist Houthi militia to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Kingdom from attacks, as well as innocent civilians in Yemen from the militia’s violence. He stressed that the operation complied with international humanitarian law and customary international law.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – “Regarding the FIFA elections, the presidents of the confederations have no decision-making power: the vote belongs to each of the individual member associations. Therefore, any recent claims suggesting that members of the confederations or the FIFA Council have a role in the voting process are entirely unfounded,” writes Prince Ali Al Hussein of Jordan, president of his country’s football association, on X.

“Returning from Tokyo, where the AFC Congress was held, I can say that the first two days were dedicated to football—the sport we all serve,” Al Hussein continues. “The final day, however, was pure politics, orchestrated by Gianni Infantino. Rumors have circulated suggesting that Asia has reached a unified position ahead of the election for the next FIFA president. In reality, no one was permitted to speak, ask questions, engage in discussion, or talk to the media. A lack of transparency leads to a lack of accountability. No form of coercion, threat, or corruption should be tolerated,” he concludes.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Having suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his right knee during Tuesday’s Champions League match against Barcelona, ​​Khvitcha Kvaratskhelia is set to undergo surgery in the coming days. The procedure is scheduled to take place early next week in Doha, Qatar, at the Aspetar clinic. The exact date for the surgery on the Georgian forward—who plays for PSG and previously featured for Napoli—has not yet been confirmed.

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TUNIS (TUNISIA) (ITALPRESS) – Tunisia has launched the AeroSTAR program, developed in collaboration between the American aeronautics group Boeing and the organization Amideast, with the goal of building the skills of young Tunisians and facilitating their access to professional opportunities in the aviation sector. The launch ceremony, held on Thursday, October 22, was attended by the United States Ambassador to Tunisia, Bill Bazzi, alongside the Tunisian Minister of Transport and representatives from Boeing, Amideast, and relevant Tunisian institutions.

The program aims to provide young people with opportunities for direct engagement with industry experts and a deeper understanding of the aviation world. This initiative is part of the broader cooperation between Tunisia and the United States in the field of civil aviation, with a particular focus on skills development, research, and innovation within the aeronautical and aerospace sector. On the sidelines of the event, the Minister of Transport met with a Boeing delegation to discuss future cooperation, the strengthening of air links, and the modernization of the fleet of the national carrier, Tunisair.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – “Will I have an ear tuned to London? No, I’m not interested.” At the request of the Paris prefecture, the match between PSG and Lyon has been postponed to Monday, meaning it will take place at the same time as the Ballon d’Or ceremony in the English capital.

However, Luis Enrique is unconcerned with events across the Channel—even though a *France Football* award could once again go to one of his players, following Dembélé’s success in the previous edition. “We have many players who could win this Ballon d’Or. We’ll see who takes it, but it won’t change anything regarding what we are striving to achieve as a team,” the coach insists.

“I remain focused on Monday; if this is the best approach for the current situation, then I accept it”—referring to the 24-hour postponement—”We have to be ready. I have no issue with playing on Monday. We’ve already shown what kind of team we are.”

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has taken note of yesterday’s developments regarding the decision by the presidency of the Libyan House of Representatives concerning the leadership of the Central Bank of Libya. In an official statement, UNSMIL emphasized that the operational independence and integrity of the institution are essential for protecting public resources, maintaining economic stability, and upholding the trust of international partners.

UNSMIL stressed that any changes to the institution’s leadership must be grounded in improvements to governance and oversight. The Mission further warned that persistent pressure on the institution to finance rising public expenditure could intensify strain on the exchange rate, fuel inflation, and accelerate the depletion of reserves.

Finally, it urged all parties to strictly adhere to legal and institutional procedures in order to safeguard the credibility of the Central Bank of Libya.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta’s Ministry for Sustainable Mobility has defended the transport of Russian diesel to the United States aboard a Maltese-registered vessel, emphasizing that such shipments are not prohibited, provided they comply with applicable sanctions and legal exemptions. The Maltese-flagged ship Agioi Fanendes departed Russia carrying approximately 40,000 tons of diesel bound for New York. This marks the first import of Russian fuel into the United States since 2022. The vessel left the Russian port of Primorsk between Thursday night and Friday morning and is expected to reach the United States around November 7—just days after the U.S. midterm elections.

The shipment follows an announcement made earlier this month by U.S. President Donald Trump, who stated that an agreement had been reached with Russian President Vladimir Putin to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel exports. The Maltese Ministry for Sustainable Mobility clarified that the transport of Russian petroleum products to third countries is not inherently prohibited, provided that applicable legal exemptions, price-cap requirements, and other EU-mandated obligations are met. “Malta expects and ensures that EU and United Nations sanctions are fully respected and enforced,” the Ministry stated, adding that all vessels flying the Maltese flag are required to comply with legally enacted sanctions—without exception—unless a recognized exemption applies.

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ALGIERS (ALGERIA) (ITALPRESS) – The Algerian government aims to strengthen local industrial integration within the heavy and light vehicle and smartphone sectors, moving beyond a model of simple assembly and reducing reliance on imports. This matter was addressed a few days ago during a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb. According to a government statement, the objective is to foster more structured national production through industrial partnerships, technology transfer, skills training, and the development of a supply network.

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MUNICH (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – The condition of Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany remains stable following a medical episode he experienced yesterday at the German club’s sports complex. “The good news is that he is stable. We spoke last night, and I also spoke with his wife.”

Regarding his return to the bench, “it will take time,” said sporting director Max Eberl, speaking to Sky Sport Deutschland. “Not days, but weeks,” Eberl explained, emphasizing that the priority is to determine the cause of the incident and allow the Belgian manager to make a full recovery. “The most important thing is that he recovers and only returns once he is fully well again.” The cause of the medical episode has not yet been determined. In the meantime, the team will be led by the coaching staff ahead of the Bundesliga match against Freiburg.

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VALENCIA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – New investors for Valencia. Owner Peter Lim has sold a 42% minority stake to the Pitchwise Holdings consortium, led by Ann Rodriguez and Corey Woolfolk. The consortium includes, among others, George Roberts and Henry Kravis—co-founders of KKR, one of the world’s largest investment firms. The transaction was based on an overall valuation of the club at €1.25 billion. The new partners will inject €100 million into Valencia; Peter Lim will remain the principal shareholder, while his son, Kiat, will continue to serve as chairman. This new ownership structure will support the Spanish club as it prepares for its move to the Nou Mestalla, scheduled for next summer.

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