Yemen War: Fighting in Yemen has killed more than 270 troops and Iran-backed Houthi fighters in 24 hours, as the Saudi-backed government presses a counter-offensive around the Bab al-Mandab strait, a key energy chokepoint. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar says US-Iran talks to end the war are still ongoing, with message exchanges continuing via Doha and partners. Collective Defense: Turkey and Pakistan say they will rapidly deploy troops to Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Defense Agreement as attacks escalate, while Saudi, Turkey and Pakistan activate mutual defense commitments. Humanitarian Fallout: IOM says over 184,000 people have been forcibly displaced in Yemen since August, with thousands fleeing in recent days and needing food and shelter. Pakistan Security: Pakistan successfully test-fired an extended version of the Fatah-4 cruise missile, with officials praising the upgraded range and precision. Qatar Global Role: The IOC confirmed India and Qatar among seven bidders for the 2036 Olympics, with presentations due after an Oct. 31 deadline. Qatar Governance & Economy: Qatar is preparing to host the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha in November, expecting around 3,000 participants.