Polls open in tight race in Brazil, Ethiopia conflict
Summary
This Al Jazeera update covers Brazil’s tightly contested presidential election, where Lula da Silva faces far-right rival Flavio Bolsonaro. It also reports on Iran’s foreign minister rejecting a military solution to the US-Iran conflict amid stalled negotiations and new sanctions. The episode details continued Israeli strikes in Gaza despite a ceasefire and Ethiopia’s recapture of the Mekelle airport from Tigrayan rebels, marking a significant escalation in the northern conflict.
Topics discussed
Brazil's presidential election polls open
Iran's foreign minister rejects military solution
Iran vows stronger response to US confrontation
Stalled negotiations and Strait of Hormuz dispute
Economic pressure and Gaza ceasefire violations
Ethiopian army recaptures Mekelle airport
Reflections on history repeating itself
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