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Israel claims control of Lebanon’s key Ali al-Taher ridge: What that means
Israel claims to have established operational control of the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon after military operations against Hezbollah positions, according to Defence Minister Israel Katz.
Gaza teams recover remains of 55 people nearly 3 years after Israeli strike
Gaza civil defence recovered 55 Palestinian remains from rubble of a building destroyed nearly three years ago, continuing slow manual recovery efforts hampered by equipment shortages.
Thousands protest in Croatia to demand government clean up toxic waste
Tens of thousands of Croatians protested in Zagreb demanding their government immediately remove over 30,000 tonnes of hazardous waste illegally dumped near Gospic, challenging Prime Minister Plenkovic’s administration.
Cuban and Afghan immigrants deported from US under Trump arrive in Guyana
Guyana received six Cuban and Afghan nationals deported from the US on Saturday, part of Trump’s expanded third-country deportation program involving agreements with over 30 countries.
Falkland Islands: UK support ‘unwavering’ after Argentina restates claims
Argentina’s president reiterated claims to the Falkland Islands and announced sanctions on oil companies operating there, while the UK reaffirmed its commitment to supporting islander self-determination.
Russian drone hits Ukranian security headquarters, Zelensky says
A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine’s Security Service in Kyiv on Friday, targeting the office of security chief Oleksandr Poklad, according to President Zelensky.
‘Guilt by association’: why seven international aid workers were killed in Israeli airstrike
Seven aid workers killed in a Gaza airstrike were designated as targets through an Israeli military practice of guilt by association, a Guardian investigation reveals. An Israeli military prosecutor declined to pursue criminal charges for the April 2024 incident.
Rescue of Nepal hydropower workers ‘triumph for humans and humanity’, tunnelling expert says
Two workers were rescued alive from a flooded Nepal hydropower tunnel nine days after glacial collapse triggered devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, with hundreds more missing.
‘To challenge deadly blockade’: New flotilla mission sets sail for Gaza
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition announced a new international mission attempting to reach Gaza in October, with vessels currently stopping at European ports to challenge Israel’s blockade.
Trump asks SCOTUS to OK changes to mail-in ballots. And, diesel prices hit record high
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to block a judge’s restraining order on mail-in ballot restrictions. Meanwhile, diesel prices have hit record highs at $5.85 per gallon nationwide.
Trump’s peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend
US peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan weekend visits to Moscow and Kyiv to advance negotiations toward ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Germany urges EU to cut Russians’ holiday visas after sabotage attacks
Germany urges the EU to restrict Russian tourist visas following alleged sabotage attacks, citing security concerns and contradictions with Ukraine-related sanctions policy.
US rejects Israeli suggestions of removing Palestinians from Gaza
The US State Department has publicly rejected proposals by Israeli officials to remove Palestinians from Gaza, reaffirming commitment to a peace plan prohibiting forced displacement.
Russia’s jet-powered drones overwhelm Ukraine, killing dozens
Russian jet-powered drones killed dozens of Ukrainian civilians in recent attacks, with Russia deploying nearly 2,800 such aircraft in August compared to 1,500 in July, overwhelming Ukraine’s air defenses.
October 7 attack shapes Israel’s elections and fuels political blame
As Israel approaches elections in late October, the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack continues to dominate political discourse, with Prime Minister Netanyahu facing criticism over security failures ahead of the assault.
Yemen’s army says recaptured key territory as clashes with Houthis continue
Yemen’s government forces say they recaptured key hills in Taiz as clashes with Houthi rebels intensify along the Red Sea coast, with over 100 fighters killed.
Villagers vow to rebuild despite devastating mass demolition in West Bank
Israeli forces demolished all 12 homes in the West Bank village of Khirbet al-Tabban on Wednesday, leaving approximately 70 residents homeless. Village leaders vow to rebuild despite the destruction.
Brazilian Supreme Court roiled by dispute between justices
Brazil’s Supreme Court faces a major crisis as justices accuse each other of wrongdoing, with the scandal threatening to undermine the court’s credibility ahead of an upcoming presidential election.
Five EU nations inch towards deal on migrant ‘return hubs’ by 2027
Five EU nations are advancing plans to establish migrant return facilities outside the bloc, with a deal potentially finalized around year-end with an unnamed partner country.
Nepal floods: How DNA identification of bodies works
More than 1,270 people have died in Nepal floods triggered by a glacial collapse, with authorities using DNA testing to identify hundreds of decomposed bodies as relatives provide blood samples.
Why Pakistan overhauled its military command structure after five decades
Pakistan’s parliament passed legislation in late August formalizing the powers of a new Chief of Defence Forces position, marking the most significant restructuring of military command since 1976.
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