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Fighting in Ethiopia, Spain housing crisis

Oct 5, 2026 · 2m

Summary

This episode covers escalating regional tensions in the Horn of Africa, including a summit by Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan amid fears of spillover from Ethiopia. It also reports on intensified Israeli military operations in southern Syria and a meeting of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the segment details Spain's Prime Minister calling early elections following a failed housing reform vote and massive protests.

Topics discussed

Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan summit on regional peace Egypt-Ethiopia tensions and Israeli incursions in Syria Mecca Joint Defense Agreement meeting in Saudi Arabia Yemen military operation and Spain's early election call Protests over Spain's housing crisis and poll numbers Official announcement of Spain's parliamentary dissolution Promo for Inside Story podcast on Bosnia-Herzegovina
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