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Afghanistan vows to respond after Pakistani air strikes kill four
Pakistani air strikes on Afghanistan killed at least four people, according to the Afghan Taliban government, which vowed to deliver an appropriate response to the strikes.
Gaza watches Israel’s elections with fear and antipathy
Palestinians in Gaza are closely monitoring Israel’s upcoming election on October 27, fearing that the results could determine their future, with many expressing concerns about potential policy continuation or escalation regardless of the outcome.
Monarchy-aligned PAM leads in Morocco election provisional results
Morocco’s monarchy-aligned PAM party won the most parliamentary seats in recent elections with 97 of 395 seats, ahead of its former coalition partner RNI, with turnout dropping significantly from the previous election.
Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver defiant UN speech while facing protests and political isolation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a UN speech Thursday amid international condemnation, domestic political challenges, and planned protests over conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank.
‘Partial satisfaction’: Sri Lankans hail 2019 bombings ruling with a caveat
A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 men over the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people, though survivors and activists say justice remains incomplete pending trials of alleged masterminds.
Yemeni forces say they repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting rages
Government-aligned forces in Yemen reported repelling coordinated Houthi attacks in Taiz, with heavy fighting continuing across multiple fronts in the conflict-stricken nation.
Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
The UN reports a sharp rise in gender-based violence against women and girls in Gaza, including a 123% increase in early and forced marriages during the second quarter of this year.
Chagos Islands deal ‘can’t go ahead’ without US support, Streeting says
UK defence secretary Wes Streeting said annual payments to Mauritius worth £120m are suspended as the government reconsiders its Chagos Islands deal following Donald Trump’s refusal to support the agreement.
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on Iran, Venezuela and Trump’s foreign policy
U.S. and Iranian officials held three hours of direct talks on Tuesday with no announced breakthrough. U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz described the negotiations as significant, the first direct contact since a ceasefire breakdown.
State of world getting worse as UN Security Council paralysed: Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that global conditions are deteriorating as military conflicts multiply and geopolitical divisions paralyze the Security Council, leaving vulnerable populations facing severe hardship.
How a national farm leader is dealing with record diesel prices
A Virginia farmer reports diesel costs have nearly doubled to $7 per gallon, straining farm finances amid ongoing harvesting operations and broader economic pressures facing agricultural producers.
Flight disruption: Airlines criticise air traffic control over second glitch in a month
UK airlines criticize National Air Traffic Services following a second technical disruption in two weeks, with flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers across the country.
Poor storage or sabotage? Series of explosions in Syria raises fears
Syria has experienced at least 16 explosions at weapons storage facilities this month, killing dozens of soldiers and raising questions about whether poor storage conditions or sabotage are responsible.
Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute
Houthi fighters advance on strategic Yemeni terrain after Trump cancels planned US airstrikes, amid Saudi Arabia’s appeals for military intervention in escalating Red Sea conflicts.
Race to be next UN secretary general could rest on US and China trade-offs
The race to select the next UN secretary general involves seven candidates competing for support from the Security Council’s five permanent members, with late-entry speculation emerging as three secret ballot rounds have failed to produce a clear frontrunner.
China expels two top ‘disloyal’ military leaders from Communist Party
China has expelled two top military generals from the Communist Party on suspicion of corruption and misconduct, continuing President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign.
Trump’s approval rating hits record low amid Iran war, economy fallout
Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 32 percent, his lowest on record, as Republicans expressed growing disapproval over his handling of inflation and the unpopular Iran war.
Future of German chancellor hangs in the balance as two states go to polls
Voters in two German states head to polls in elections that could determine Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s political future, with the far-right AfD expected to gain further ground.
European spy chiefs warn Moscow is planning more decisive action against Nato
European intelligence officials warn Russia may test NATO with attacks on member territory within months, with Poland’s PM citing intelligence of potential drone or missile strikes to test Article 5’s credibility.
France to summon Iran envoy after language centre closure in Tehran
France will summon Iran’s ambassador after Iranian authorities closed a French-language centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran, citing alleged violations of diplomatic conventions.
ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
An ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas on Sunday, hospitalizing him with a torso injury. Local officials called for independent investigation into the incident.
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Lake Placid Sewer Line to Be Replaced, Small Business Owners Upset
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