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Syria calls for independent probe into sinking of ship in Black Sea
Syria has called for an independent investigation into a cargo ship’s sinking in the Black Sea, with 10 crew members, including nine Syrians, remaining missing after search operations ended.
Two Latvian men arrested inside UK military base after breach
Two Latvian men were arrested at a UK military base housing US and NATO intelligence operations after a perimeter fence breach, with authorities investigating their motives.
Colombian embassy to open in Jerusalem, Israeli FM says
Colombia announced plans to open an embassy in Jerusalem, joining a growing list of countries establishing diplomatic missions in the contested city rather than Tel Aviv.
Israel opens first-ever pavilion at Morocco defence show
Israel opened its first-ever national pavilion at Morocco’s defence exhibition this week, marking official participation since the Abraham Accords were signed in 2020.
‘War lives in me’: Gaza playwright wins prestigious award in London
Gaza playwright Ali Abu Yassin has won the prestigious 2026 Writer of Courage award from English PEN in London, continuing his artistic work despite ongoing conflict.
New York court hears arguments in ongoing 9/11 families’ lawsuit against Saudi Arabia
New York’s Court of Appeals heard arguments in an ongoing lawsuit by 9/11 families against Saudi Arabia, with judges considering whether the case should proceed to trial or return to district court.
Democrats sue US President Trump over taxpayer-funded ad campaign
The Democratic National Committee and a watchdog group sued President Trump over television ads funded with taxpayer money they allege were used for political purposes ahead of midterm elections.
US bars Fiji-based man over corruption tied to China
The US State Department designated a Fiji-based man for corruption involving Chinese actors, barring him and his family from entry to the United States.
Indonesia accused of ‘gross negligence’ in wildfires lawsuit as haze tests region
Indonesia faces a class action lawsuit accusing the government of “gross negligence” in handling wildfires that created toxic haze across Southeast Asia, causing school closures and respiratory illnesses.
Could the UK really rejoin the EU?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled openness to reversing Brexit, stating the decision to leave the EU has caused economic harm and signaling he will not be bound by his predecessor’s constraints on European policy after the next election.
Flydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s training in New Zealand scrutinised
New Zealand authorities launched an investigation into a flydubai co-pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack an Israel-bound plane carrying 182 people on September 30, with his flight training there now under scrutiny.
Separatists win in Quebec – but does that bring separation from Canada any closer?
Quebec’s separatist Parti Québécois won Monday’s election but fell five seats short of a majority, making a promised referendum unlikely despite nearly doubling its vote share from 2022.
‘Another coup d’état’: fears grow as Flávio Bolsonaro vows to ‘re-democratise’ Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro, the far-right frontrunner in Brazil’s presidential runoff, has vowed to ‘re-democratise’ the country, raising concerns among analysts and opponents that he plans to implement authoritarian policies.
Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks
Three years after the October 7, 2023 attacks, Israelis are demanding accountability for security failures that killed approximately 1,200 people, with questions mounting over what Prime Minister Netanyahu knew beforehand.
Ukraine says Russia bombed apartment block as birthday gift for Putin
Russia launched a major overnight strike across Ukraine killing at least 24 people, with a ballistic missile destroying an apartment block in Pryluky. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called the attacks a macabre birthday gift for Vladimir Putin, occurring ahead of his 74th birthday.
Over 100 arrested in Belgium student protests over education costs
Police in Belgium have arrested over 100 people during student demonstrations in Liege protesting rising education costs and system overcrowding, with some protests turning violent.
US Supreme Court hears challenge to air force UXO detonations in Guam
The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether the Air Force can continue detonating unexploded ordnance at a Guam beach, a case raising questions about territorial residents’ rights and environmental protection.
In El Salvador’s mass trials, lawyers struggle to defend hundreds
Human Rights Watch released a report documenting due process violations in El Salvador’s mass trials, where hundreds of defendants face trial together with vague charges and weak evidence.
Most Americans oppose Trump’s taxpayer-funded ‘golden age’ ads: Poll
An overwhelming majority of Americans, including most Republicans, oppose using taxpayer funds for government advertisements featuring Trump and his cabinet, according to a new poll.
Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on airports killed three foreign nationals
Saudi authorities report that Houthi attacks on two international airports killed three foreign nationals and wounded 36 others during attacks on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Witnesses spot Eritrean troops inside northern Ethiopia as tensions flare
Witnesses report seeing Eritrean troops in uniform operating inside northern Ethiopia near Adigrat, days after the neighboring countries severed diplomatic ties amid renewed armed conflict.
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