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Yemen’s army claims over 1,500 Houthi casualties in past 24 hours
Yemen’s government forces claim nearly 500 operations killed or wounded 1,540 Houthis in 24 hours, with most casualties reported in the contested Taiz governorate.
G7 to release 100m oil barrels as Trump hails Europe diesel deal
The G7 announced a coordinated release of up to 100 million barrels from strategic oil reserves, with substantial diesel quantities to be released within the first 20 days, addressing elevated energy prices amid regional conflict.
Suicide by plane or terrorism? Speculation over motive in flight 1073 attack
A flydubai co-pilot attacked the pilot of a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, causing it to enter a steep dive before passengers and off-duty pilots managed to overpower the attacker and land safely in Saudi Arabia.
Trump to name intelligence chief Jay Clayton as AI tsar: Reports
Trump is expected to name Jay Clayton, director of national intelligence, as his AI tsar, according to multiple reports. Clayton previously led the SEC and was confirmed by the Senate in July.
Three in four households go hungry in parts of Yemen amid fighting: UN
Three-quarters of households in Yemen’s government-held areas face hunger amid escalating fighting between Saudi-backed forces and Iran-aligned Houthis, displacing tens of thousands and disrupting food supplies.
Israeli barrier cuts off water to West Bank Palestinians before elections
Israeli forces have sealed off the Ras al-Ahmar Bedouin community in the occupied West Bank, blocking access to water and supplies for over two weeks during barrier construction ahead of elections scheduled for October 27.
Sudan’s army says it captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan
Sudan’s military claims it has captured al-Mazroub, described as the RSF’s largest stronghold in North Kordofan state, following intense fighting with the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group.
Spain and China are cosying up – to the anger of many in the EU
Spain is deepening ties with China through increased investment and cultural exchanges, drawing criticism from EU partners who view Beijing as a strategic rival and worry about economic dependencies within the bloc.
FAO official says he lost his job for criticising Israeli policies in Gaza
A senior UN Food and Agriculture Organization director says he was dismissed from his position after criticizing Israeli policies in Gaza and organizing silent protests at the agency.
Sudan’s army says it captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan
Sudan’s military claims it has captured al-Mazroub, described as the RSF’s largest stronghold in North Kordofan state, following intense fighting with the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group.
Spain and China are cosying up – to the anger of many in the EU
Spain is deepening ties with China through increased investment and cultural exchanges, drawing criticism from EU partners who view Beijing as a strategic rival and worry about economic dependencies within the bloc.
FAO official says he lost his job for criticising Israeli policies in Gaza
A senior UN Food and Agriculture Organization director says he was dismissed from his position after criticizing Israeli policies in Gaza and organizing silent protests at the agency.
Iran urges Iraq to lift flight ban amid US sanctions
Iran urged Iraq to fully lift flight restrictions between the two countries, after services partially resumed at one airport following US sanctions that disrupted regional air travel.
Nepal avalanche kills at least 15 expedition workers
An avalanche at Himlung peak in central Nepal killed at least 15 expedition workers early on Sunday, with rescuers recovering bodies from the base camp in one of the region’s worst recent mountain disasters.
Election debate cancelled in Brazil, bomb scare outside Supreme Court
Brazil’s presidential frontrunners skip a final debate this week citing electoral court rulings, while police investigate a bomb threat at the Supreme Court that proved unfounded.
Greece pushes EU to suspend asylum during mass migration surges
Greece has proposed that EU member states be allowed to temporarily suspend asylum applications during mass migration surges, with support from several countries including the Netherlands.
Miami judge rules federal noncitizen voting law violates US Constitution
A federal judge in Miami ruled that a law criminalizing noncitizen voting is unconstitutional, finding that states, not Congress, have authority over voter qualifications.
US delivers F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan as island eyes threat from China
The US delivered two F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan on Friday as part of an $8 billion agreement to strengthen the island’s defense capabilities against potential Chinese military action.
Swiss glaciers suffer another year of record ice loss
Switzerland’s glaciers lost over 5% of their ice in 2026, continuing a rapid decline linked to global warming. The loss threatens Europe’s water supply and increases risks of landslides and flooding.
Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine
Vladimir Putin shows no signs of halting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Moscow appearing to intensify military operations and escalate pressure on European supporters of Kyiv.
Cornell case spotlights ‘confusing’ web of systems for reporting campus assaults
A civil lawsuit against Cornell University highlights confusion surrounding how colleges and law enforcement handle sexual assault reports, with advocates noting the overlap between university and criminal justice systems creates barriers for survivors.
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Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
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South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
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