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Fleeing the frontline: Yemeni families cross Red Sea to Djibouti as Houthi conflict rages
Thousands of Yemeni families are fleeing to Djibouti across the Red Sea as fighting between Houthi forces and Saudi-backed government troops intensifies, with over 900 killed and 250,000 displaced since August.
Huge setback for Alberta’s separatist movement after decisive defeat
Alberta voters decisively rejected separation in a referendum, with more than two-thirds voting to remain in Canada, dealing a significant setback to the separatist movement that had campaigned for over a year.
The US has revoked over 300,000 visas in Trump’s second term, DoS says
The Trump administration reports revoking over 300,000 visas issued to foreign nationals, citing violations including criminal activity, fraud, and national security threats.
Turkiye moves to ratify Mecca defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Turkey has submitted a trilateral defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to parliament for ratification, establishing a joint defense framework similar to NATO’s Article 5.
As Macron visits Gulf, can France forge its own energy-for-security future?
French President Macron is touring the Gulf region to secure energy supplies and strengthen defense partnerships amid global fuel disruptions from the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case amid concerns about continental spread
Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case in the capital Abuja after a woman travelled from Uganda tested positive, amid outbreak concerns affecting multiple African countries.
CDC reports third measles death in the United States this year
The CDC has confirmed a third measles death in the United States as the nation experiences its largest outbreak in decades, with over 4,400 cases reported nationwide.
Lula challenges Bolsonaro to release personal records before election
Brazilian President Lula has challenged right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro to release personal financial and communications records ahead of the second round of the presidential election, with corruption emerging as a central campaign issue.
Oxfam analysis finds Peru’s richest captured 42 percent of all new wealth
Oxfam analysis shows Peru’s wealthiest 1 percent captured 42 percent of new wealth between 2019 and 2025, while the poorest half received just 1.4 percent, highlighting persistent inequality concerns.
Saudi Arabia cancels 2026 ‘Davos in the Desert’ amid Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia postponed its flagship Future Investment Initiative conference scheduled for late October, citing ongoing security concerns amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom.
The human cost of surging US air strikes in Somalia
Nearly a year after a November 2025 military offensive in Somalia, survivors report ongoing injuries and deaths from US air strikes, though the military disputes civilian casualty claims.
Four dead as torrential rain batters eastern Spain
Four people died as Storm Adam brought torrential rainfall to eastern Spain, triggering severe flooding, evacuations, and shelter-in-place orders affecting tens of thousands of residents.
US Supreme Court to hear case on race in school admissions
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether a Maryland school district’s race-neutral admissions policy for selective middle schools discriminated against Asian American students.
Serbian prosecutor who investigated Belgrade Trump tower project ‘targeted with spyware’
A Serbian prosecutor investigating an alleged illegal scheme to help the Trumps build a Belgrade tower was targeted with advanced spyware, according to expert analysis, suggesting the regime sought to undermine the case.
South Korea to pull more embassy staff from Ukraine after POW row
South Korea will withdraw additional embassy staff from Ukraine after Kyiv’s insufficient response to a dispute over North Korean prisoners of war transferred to Seoul.
Search under way for four soldiers missing after gang attack in Haiti
Four Salvadoran soldiers went missing after gangs attacked their armoured vehicle with explosives in Haiti on Sunday, marking the first major assault on the UN-backed international force since it began operations earlier this year.
How HSBC’s Sharia fund invested millions in Israeli war-linked firms
HSBC’s UK Sharia-compliant fund with over $8 billion in assets invested more than $130 million in companies linked to Israel’s military supply chain, raising questions about compliance with Islamic financial principles.
Trump backs Netanyahu: Is the US planning a new Iran attack with Israel?
President Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s reelection campaign, praising him as a strong leader while emphasizing Iran’s military and financial deterioration amid ongoing regional tensions.
Brazilian court orders Meta to prove Lula and Bolsonaro get equal treatment
Brazil’s top electoral court doubled Meta’s daily fine and ordered the company to prove it treats left-wing incumbent Lula and right-wing candidate Bolsonaro equally ahead of Sunday’s presidential run-off.
Mauritius lifts curfew imposed amid wave of violent protests
Mauritius lifted a nighttime curfew imposed during violent protests triggered by water shortages, rising living costs, and a police shooting incident that left a woman seriously wounded.
Netanyahu’s new security doctrine: Regional strategy or election ploy?
Israeli PM Netanyahu unveiled a security doctrine emphasizing preemptive military action and regional alliances, released nine days before parliamentary elections that could determine his political future.
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