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Murder in Okinawa: The US military’s history of alleged crime in Japan
A US Marine is alleged to have murdered a Japanese woman in Okinawa, prompting Japanese government protests and public rallies amid decades of military-related crimes in the region.
In both France and Spain, ruling parties must prove they can give young protesters hope
Youth-led protests erupt across France and Spain over housing costs and education funding, challenging ruling parties to address generational economic insecurity amid political gridlock.
Latest US military strike on alleged drug boat kills four in Caribbean
The US military conducted another strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing four people, according to Southern Command.
Yemeni gov’t forces aim for Sanaa, but Houthi defeat will be a challenge
Yemeni government forces have announced a major offensive to recapture territory from Houthi militants, claiming recent advances along the Red Sea coast and around the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait.
DR Congo boat collision kills at least 30, dozens missing
A boat collision on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed at least 30 lives, with dozens more reported missing, according to provincial officials.
What is ‘Herod’s Pool’, and why is Israel developing it in the West Bank?
Israel has begun developing an ancient pool in the occupied West Bank after settlers illegally diverted water from a Palestinian village, formalizing the site as “Herod’s Pool” as part of broader heritage preservation efforts.
Mecca Alliance: Turkiye, Pakistan agree to military deployment to Saudi Arabia
Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia have agreed to deploy military forces to the kingdom in response to attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group, triggering their mutual defense alliance signed in August.
Mexico seeks evidence of border shooting that prompted US troop deployment
Mexico requested evidence from the US regarding a reported cross-border shooting that prompted American troop deployment, stating its military detected no shots fired from Mexican territory.
Flávio Bolsonaro poised to win Brazilian presidency after shock first-round victory
Flávio Bolsonaro won Brazil’s first-round presidential election with 47.03% of votes, ahead of incumbent Lula da Silva’s 45.16%, positioning himself as the frontrunner for the October 25 runoff.
Brazil’s presidential race goes to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula
Brazil’s presidential election advances to a second round after far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly leads incumbent leftist president Lula da Silva, scheduled for 25 October.
Nearly 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN warnings
Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals deported from Malaysia arrived in Yangon on Sunday as part of a repatriation scheme criticized by human rights organizations and the United Nations refugee agency.
Russian lab worker dies of suspected plague in Siberia; US monitoring case
A Russian plague research institute employee in Siberia has died of suspected pneumonic plague, with dozens placed under quarantine and US authorities monitoring the situation.
FBI arrests ‘Chinese foreign agent’ for spying on Taiwan president’s son
The FBI arrested a California resident accused of spying on Taiwan’s president’s son on behalf of Chinese officials, charging her with acting as an unregistered foreign agent.
Samoa PM apologises after Nazi salute video emerges
Samoa’s Prime Minister apologized after a video emerged showing him leading a Nazi salute at a 2007 family gathering, describing the gesture as inappropriate.
Middle East oil exports surpass pre-war levels despite tensions, data shows
Middle East oil exports exceeded pre-war levels on several days in late September despite regional tensions, according to ship-tracking data, though an Iranian military commander characterized current traffic as negligible.
Pakistan installs fishing nets at security outposts to block drone attacks
Pakistani police in a volatile northwestern district have installed fishing nets over security checkpoints to defend against drone attacks, a low-cost defensive measure that authorities say has prevented strikes since deployment.
Dodik declared Bosnia ‘dead’. Irrelevant rhetoric or serious threat?
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik called Bosnia-Herzegovina “dead” and “impossible” at a campaign rally ahead of the country’s election today, drawing debate over whether his separatist rhetoric poses a genuine threat.
Philippines arrests 244 suspects in online scam crackdown
Philippine authorities arrested 244 foreign suspects, mostly Chinese, in raids targeting illegal offshore gaming operators accused of conducting online scams and human trafficking.
Christa Pike’s prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says
Christa Pike remains critically ill in hospital on a ventilator following her failed execution, with her prognosis uncertain, according to her lawyer.
Air strike in Sudan kills UN aid truck driver: WFP
An air strike on UN food aid trucks in Sudan’s South Kordofan killed a driver, with the World Food Programme calling for an investigation into the attack on clearly marked humanitarian vehicles.
Mass protests demanding poll chief resignation shake India for third day
Mass protests demanding India’s election commission chief resign have continued for a third day, with demonstrators alleging voter-roll revisions disenfranchise millions to benefit the ruling BJP.
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