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Hezbollah funding plan indicates a new challenge to Lebanon’s government
Hezbollah announced financial aid for Lebanese families displaced by war with Israel, drawing scrutiny from the government and analysts who view it as a challenge to state authority.
Rubio says there was no US pause in intelligence sharing with Ukraine
Ukraine’s president said US intelligence-sharing resumed after being interrupted, but Secretary of State Rubio denied any pause occurred, amid tensions over US sanctions relief on Russia.
Qatar warns global energy shockwaves from Iran war have yet to peak
Qatar’s deputy prime minister warns that global energy disruptions from the US-Israel conflict with Iran have not yet peaked, signaling potential further supply chain impacts in coming months.
North Korea: What satellite images reveal about Kim Jong Un’s summer retreat
Satellite imagery shows multiple large luxury vessels repeatedly spotted near North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s seaside villa in Wonsan from July through mid-October this year, likely used for recreation by the regime’s elite.
Gaza families fear food shortages as Israel halts commercial shipments
Food prices in Gaza have surged following Israel’s five-day suspension of commercial imports, with families rushing to stock up on staples amid fears of prolonged shortages.
‘Hybrid warfare’: Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese ships
Taiwan’s coastguard confronted and drove away 16 Chinese vessels in coordinated maritime operations, describing the activity as part of Beijing’s “hybrid warfare” strategy in disputed waters.
Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli legislative elections
President Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27, praising him as a dependable ally in the US war against Iran.
GCC condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as Yemen fighting intensifies
The GCC condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and pledged support for the kingdom, while Yemen’s fighting intensified with competing military offensives and humanitarian concerns mounting.
India’s Cockroach Janta party leader arrested amid crackdown on protests
The leader of India’s Cockroach Janta party youth movement was arrested Friday as authorities intensified a crackdown on anti-government protests demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner.
CJP, Abhijeet Dipke: ‘Cockroach’ party founder detained ahead of Central Park Delhi protest
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of India’s Cockroach Janta Party, was detained ahead of a Delhi protest demanding the election chief’s resignation over alleged voter list manipulation.
Albanian protests turn violent: What we know
Albania experienced violent clashes between protesters and police across multiple cities this week, marking an escalation from months of earlier peaceful demonstrations against government policies and corruption allegations.
Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad killed suspect
A teacher in Oregon tackled a teenage shooter in her classroom while a father who happened to pass the school intervened with a legally concealed pistol, fatally stopping the attacker.
Ukraine war briefing: Russia building non-negotiable ‘security zone’ inside Ukrainian border, Putin declares
Russia declares a 660km security zone inside Ukraine’s border as non-negotiable for peace talks, while Trump pauses sanctions and Ukraine faces intensifying attacks killing civilians.
Cameroonians await government reshuffle after Biya’s return
Cameroonians anticipate a government reshuffle following President Paul Biya’s return in August after a 10-week absence, though no appointments have been announced months later.
Southern California wildfire engulfs homes, prompts evacuation orders
A fast-spreading wildfire in Orange County has destroyed multiple homes and forced evacuations of about 16,000 residents, with firefighters battling the blaze from ground and air.
The Israeli politicians seeking to replace Netanyahu
Five Israeli opposition figures signed a non-aggression pact on September 26, seeking to unseat Prime Minister Netanyahu in the October 27 election, though their coalition’s durability and policy distinctions remain unclear.
Pope’s health should not be taken ‘for granted’, says top Vatican diplomat
Pope Leo XIV’s health should not be taken for granted, says Vatican foreign minister Archbishop Paul Gallagher, following the pontiff’s recent lung surgery and cancer diagnosis.
Russian attacks in Ukraine kill at least 8, cut power to 1 million
Russian attacks across Ukraine on Friday killed at least eight people, injured 60, and cut power to over one million residents across nine regions.
The chatbot murder guide: AI’s struggle between privacy, reporting violence
A Canadian school shooting has sparked legal action against OpenAI, raising questions about AI companies’ responsibility to report violent threats while balancing user privacy concerns.
Senegal-sized Antarctic glacier melting faster than thought: Why it matters
New research reveals West Antarctica’s Thwaites glacier is melting faster than previously thought, potentially adding twice the projected sea-level rise over the coming century.
Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What that means
Iran-backed Houthis fired missiles at Yemen’s presidential palace in Aden, killing five people, as fighting reignites after a 2022 truce ended the country’s conflict.
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