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How hunger is devastating Yemen’s children
More than 2.2 million children under five in Yemen face acute malnutrition amid a 12-year conflict that has displaced millions. The country has received only one-fifth of the $2.2 billion needed for humanitarian assistance this year.
Malaysia’s Anwar to host Myanmar leader as repatriations near 10,000
Malaysia has repatriated approximately 10,000 people to Myanmar since January, drawing criticism from human rights organizations and the UN over safety concerns for returnees, particularly Rohingya minorities.
Kenya confirms first case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus
Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus in a Kenyan national who recently traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo and died days after arriving in Nairobi.
South Korea considers steps to force North Korea apology for DMZ mine blast
South Korea is considering measures to compel North Korea to apologize after a landmine blast in the DMZ wounded three soldiers, with investigations confirming North Korean responsibility.
Palestine weekly: Olive harvest opens under assault
Palestinian olive harvesters faced attacks from Israeli settlers and military forces across the West Bank this week, with incidents of beatings, fires, theft, and closures threatening a difficult harvest season ahead.
‘Hitting the right nail’: Refugee rescue group defiant as Greece targets it
A Greek court begins trial proceedings against Tommy Olsen, a Norwegian who runs Aegean Boat Report, an independent monitor that alerts authorities to distressed vessels in the Aegean Sea carrying asylum seekers.
All passengers presumed dead after plane went missing off US coast
Six people aboard a medical transport aircraft flying from Bermuda to Boston are presumed dead after the plane went missing on Saturday morning. The U.S. Coast Guard ended its search after locating a debris field confirmed to be from the aircraft.
Alleged flydubai attacker left Australia without finishing engineering course, university says
An Australian university confirmed that a flydubai co-pilot allegedly involved in a recent hijacking attempt had studied engineering there but did not complete his degree before leaving.
Former Prince Andrew files legal action to quash warrants that led to residence searches
Former Prince Andrew filed legal action challenging warrants used by British police to search his homes during an investigation into his links to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Flávio Bolsonaro poised to win Brazilian presidency after shock first-round victory
Flávio Bolsonaro won Brazil’s first-round presidential election with 47.03% of votes, ahead of incumbent Lula da Silva’s 45.16%, positioning himself as the frontrunner for the October 25 runoff.
Brazil’s presidential race goes to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula
Brazil’s presidential election advances to a second round after far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly leads incumbent leftist president Lula da Silva, scheduled for 25 October.
Nearly 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN warnings
Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals deported from Malaysia arrived in Yangon on Sunday as part of a repatriation scheme criticized by human rights organizations and the United Nations refugee agency.
Russian lab worker dies of suspected plague in Siberia; US monitoring case
A Russian plague research institute employee in Siberia has died of suspected pneumonic plague, with dozens placed under quarantine and US authorities monitoring the situation.
FBI arrests ‘Chinese foreign agent’ for spying on Taiwan president’s son
The FBI arrested a California resident accused of spying on Taiwan’s president’s son on behalf of Chinese officials, charging her with acting as an unregistered foreign agent.
Samoa PM apologises after Nazi salute video emerges
Samoa’s Prime Minister apologized after a video emerged showing him leading a Nazi salute at a 2007 family gathering, describing the gesture as inappropriate.
Middle East oil exports surpass pre-war levels despite tensions, data shows
Middle East oil exports exceeded pre-war levels on several days in late September despite regional tensions, according to ship-tracking data, though an Iranian military commander characterized current traffic as negligible.
Pakistan installs fishing nets at security outposts to block drone attacks
Pakistani police in a volatile northwestern district have installed fishing nets over security checkpoints to defend against drone attacks, a low-cost defensive measure that authorities say has prevented strikes since deployment.
Dodik declared Bosnia ‘dead’. Irrelevant rhetoric or serious threat?
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik called Bosnia-Herzegovina “dead” and “impossible” at a campaign rally ahead of the country’s election today, drawing debate over whether his separatist rhetoric poses a genuine threat.
Philippines arrests 244 suspects in online scam crackdown
Philippine authorities arrested 244 foreign suspects, mostly Chinese, in raids targeting illegal offshore gaming operators accused of conducting online scams and human trafficking.
Christa Pike’s prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says
Christa Pike remains critically ill in hospital on a ventilator following her failed execution, with her prognosis uncertain, according to her lawyer.
Air strike in Sudan kills UN aid truck driver: WFP
An air strike on UN food aid trucks in Sudan’s South Kordofan killed a driver, with the World Food Programme calling for an investigation into the attack on clearly marked humanitarian vehicles.
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