Yemen Displacement: More than 201,000 people have fled escalating fighting, the International Organization for Migration says; nearly 115,000 are displaced in Taiz alone. Gaza and Israel: Israeli forces killed at least three Palestinians on the October 7 anniversary, including a 16-year-old and a Civil Defense rescuer. Gaza’s reported death toll since the war began has topped 74,000, while most residents still need urgent shelter assistance. Israel’s Political Reckoning: Memorials and protests marked three years since the Hamas-led attack. With elections set for October 27, Netanyahu faces renewed demands to accept responsibility for the security failures that preceded it. Iranian Rights: Iran executed protester Alireza Sepahi on October 5; the UN special rapporteur says his family was denied his body for burial in their hometown. Separately, security forces arrested the nephew of imprisoned activist Narges Mohammadi. Migration and Culture: EU ministers approved rules allowing migrant return centers outside the bloc, while a UN report says most children arriving in Europe last year travelled alone. In Turkey, Kurdish-focused publisher Avesta won an international freedom-to-publish award after decades of censorship and harassment. Regional Ties: Iran and Tajikistan have fully implemented visa-free travel for stays of up to 30 days, expanding links between the two countries.