Experts warn that war takes a heavy toll on neurodivergent people, who often rely on routine.
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Experts warn that war takes a heavy toll on neurodivergent people, who often rely on routine.
![A non-verbal autistic girl practises her writing in French as a teacher at the AAA holds her hands to support her [Alex Milan Durie/Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Alex-Durie-photos-Lebanon-Autism-20-1792403808.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Ministry of Defence says warplanes will operate in ‘defensive role’ and not be used to attack Yemeni group.

Lubna Speitan, who has Palestinian roots, believes messages and emails are part of an effort to intimidate her.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says Qatar’s response has highlighted the strength of state institutions.

These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran from Saturday, October 10, 2026.
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Both sides remain interested in a diplomatic settlement but differ on how to achieve one.

With addition of 61 more companies, the list now includes 214 businesses in 11 countries, most of them Israeli.

UN refugee agency says 400 people a day, about 20 times the previous daily rate, now cross from Sudan into eastern Chad.

Macklemore says ‘being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work’, promises to donate proceeds to Palestinian causes.

Co-director Yuval Abraham says documentary exposing Israeli abuses will be available online in November.
