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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.
South Korea threatens legal action if fuel shipments to Russia found to have broken law
South Korea announced it would pursue legal action if fuel shipments to Russia violated domestic law, following reports detailing over 176,000 tonnes of diesel loaded at South Korean ports onto tankers bound for Russia.
Protesters in Colombia rally against ties with Israel
Hundreds of protesters rallied in Colombia’s capital against the new government’s decision to restore diplomatic and economic relations with Israel, criticizing the ongoing situation in Gaza.
Why single Ebola death in Kenya has prompted fears of wider African spread
Kenya reported its first death from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, prompting concerns about disease spread across East Africa and the adequacy of screening measures at borders and airports.
Yemen’s government needs tribes to defeat the Houthis. Will they join?
Yemen’s government has launched a military offensive against the Houthis and is seeking tribal support from areas under Houthi control to advance deeper into contested territories.
India defends satellite internet approval process after Elon Musk jab
India’s Ministry of Communications defended its satellite internet approval process as fair and non-discriminatory, refuting Elon Musk’s claims that oligarchs are blocking Starlink’s entry into the country.
How Gaza war sped up India’s shift towards Israel under Modi
India has significantly deepened its ties with Israel under Prime Minister Modi, with the Gaza war accelerating the relationship despite India’s historical support for Palestine and international criticism of Israeli actions.
How did Christa Pike survive two lethal injections – and what happens now?
Convicted murderer Christa Pike survived two lethal injection attempts in Tennessee on September 30, waking up in hospital and speaking days later in what legal experts say is an unprecedented case.
What is pneumonic plague and how does it spread?
The World Health Organization requested additional information from Russia regarding a laboratory worker’s death at a Siberian plague research facility, prompting questions about pneumonic plague transmission and severity.
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.
Ultra-Orthodox rabbi’s anti-Zionist remarks stir Israel election row
A 96-year-old ultra-Orthodox rabbi’s remarks suggesting Jews may have been better off without a state have ignited controversy in Israel ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27.
Rahul Gandhi: Delhi police detain opposition leader demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
Delhi police detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and other MPs during a protest demanding India’s chief election commissioner’s resignation over controversial voter roll revisions.
Paramount-Warner Bros merger: Four ways the deal could affect you
Paramount Skydance completed its $110bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery, combining major Hollywood studios and their streaming platforms while facing conditions on film production and newsroom independence.
State parliament elects Germany’s first far-right speaker since second world war
Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland party secured its first regional parliament speaker position since World War II after Tobias Rausch’s election in Saxony-Anhalt, marked by other parties breaking informal agreements to isolate the far-right group.
At least 11 killed as Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine using drones and missiles, killing at least 11 people and causing significant damage to energy infrastructure and residential areas across multiple regions.
Has Russia’s fuel crisis given Iranian oil an opening in Central Asia?
Central Asian nations are turning to Iranian oil supplies as Russian fuel shortages mount amid Ukrainian attacks on Moscow’s energy infrastructure, with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan establishing new trade agreements.
Yemen’s Houthis attack Aden airport; Saudi forces down missile near Riyadh
Yemen’s Houthis attacked Aden airport with ballistic missiles and drones, forcing diversion of an incoming civilian flight. Saudi forces separately intercepted a missile launched toward Riyadh.
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid concerns over repatriations
Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia for talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who seeks cooperation on repatriating thousands of Myanmar nationals despite UN and rights group warnings.
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