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- Eight‑Year‑Old Girl Killed in Gaza Amid Ongoing Israeli Attacks
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Gaza Health Ministry reports 1,481 Palestinians killed since ceasefire, including eight‑year‑old Shahd Abdul‑Razzaq al‑Najjar killed by Israeli drone.
- Trump Announces Deal to Import Russian Diesel Amid Rising Fuel Prices
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President Trump announced a deal with Russia to supply over 300,000 tonnes of diesel to the U.S. and global market, aiming to lower fuel costs.
- $15.99 Goodwill Painting Turns Out to Be a Le Pho Worth Tens of Thousands
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An occupational therapist at a Level I trauma hospital in the United States bought a painting for $15.99 at a Goodwill thrift store during the COVID‑19…
- Police Neutralize Suspect After 13 Kindergarteners Held Hostage in Curitiba
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Brazilian police rescued 13 children who had been taken hostage at a kindergarten in Curitiba’s São Braz neighbourhood after the suspect was killed. The…
- French Students Protest Over School Conditions Amid Rising Tensions
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Students across France protest overcrowded schools, staff shortages, and poor facilities, sparking arrests and government pledges of 3,000 new teachers.
- Gaza’s Health System Continues to Collapse a Year After Ceasefire
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A year after the ceasefire, Gaza’s hospitals face shortages, stalled evacuations, and ongoing attacks, leaving patients without medicines, oxygen, and care.
- Journalist and Taxi Driver Hamurabi Huesca Manzano Shot Dead in Oaxaca
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A journalist who also worked as a taxi driver was shot dead in Oaxaca, Mexico, on Friday. Hamurabi Huesca Manzano, the owner of the news website Pinotepa…
- US Removes Sanctions on Daughter of Myanmar Businessman Linked to Military
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The Treasury delisted Theint Win Htet after her lawsuit, lifting restrictions that blocked her U.S. credit cards, bank accounts, and Columbia degree.
- Taiz Faces Renewed Siege as Roads Blocked and Prices Surge
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Taiz, Yemen, is under a renewed Houthi siege after seizing south of city, cutting main road, causing fuel shortages and soaring prices.
- Miami Meeting Seeks to End Russia-Ukraine War Before Winter
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U.S., Ukraine, EU, NATO meet in Miami to secure lasting peace before winter, covering energy, grain, security, reconstruction, EU accession.
- Israel’s Economy Booms Amid War, Yet Rising Prices and Debt Raise Voter Concerns
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Israel's GDP grew 2.9% in 2025 and 3.2% in early 2026, while tech investment hit $26.2bn. War costs hit $114bn, debt-to-GDP is 68%, and voters worry about…
- Taiwan President Highlights Defence Spending as Deterrent, Not Provocation
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President Lai Ching‑te urged defence spending to deter war, not provoke conflict, during Taiwan’s National Day address, while warning of Chinese pressure.
- Putin Says Resumption of Peace Talks Unlikely After Drone Attacks on Moscow
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said an immediate resumption of peace talks with Ukraine is unlikely, citing drone attacks on Moscow during last month’s…
- Co‑pilot Inspired by 9/11 Attacks Made Two Pre‑Flight Visits to Ben Gurion Airport
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Hamam al‑Hammami, the Omani co‑pilot on the flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv who attacked the flight captain on 30 September, was reportedly…
- Six Injured in Israeli Drone Strike on Lebanese Border Near Syria
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An Israeli drone strike near the Lebanese-Syrian border wounded six people, including five Syrians and one Lebanese, targeting a car.
- Rumbek Town Sees 71 Fatalities Amid Intercommunal Violence
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Intercommunal clashes in Rumbek, Lakes State, South Sudan have killed 71 people, the caretaker government said in a statement. The South Sudanese interim…
- Kremlin Reports Trump Welcomes Russian Role in Iran Negotiations
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The Kremlin says Trump welcomed Russia’s role in Iran settlement talks. Iran’s IRGC claims it hit LPG carrier NV Sunshine. Yemen reports 2,750 strikes.
- Panama Experiences 7.7‑Magnitude Earthquake, Prompting Evacuations and Aftershocks
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A 7.7‑magnitude quake struck Panama’s Herrera Province, prompting airport evacuations, aftershocks, and emergency measures. No casualties reported.
- UN Envoy Declares Yemen Back in Full-Scale War, Calls for Dialogue
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Hans Grundberg says Yemen has slipped back into full‑scale war, warns civilians are suffering, and calls for mediation. 46 civilians killed, 130 injured.
- Over 100 NGOs Claim Gaza Ceasefire Exists Only on Paper
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Humanitarian and human‑rights organisations have said that a ceasefire reached in Gaza with U.S. backing a year ago is only nominal. A joint statement…
- Three Killed, Eight Hurt as Russian Bombardments Intensify Across Ukraine
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Russian attacks on Oct 9, 2026, killed 3 civilians and wounded 8 across Ukraine, including Zaporizhzhia, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Kyiv region.
- Iran’s President Urges Peace Talks Free of Threats Amid Ongoing Conflict
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged that peace negotiations succeed only if free of pressure and threats, amid stalled talks on the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump Declares Iran Conflict Will End Soon, Cites US Prevention of Nuclear Weapon
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Former President Trump said the Iran war would end soon, claiming the U.S. stopped Tehran from getting a nuclear weapon and gas prices will fall.
- RSF Drone Strike Kills 30 in Sudan’s Blue Nile Province
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RSF drone attack in Wad al‑Mahi, Blue Nile, kills 26 women and 4 children, launched from Ethiopia, part of ongoing conflict.
- DHS Defends ICE Shooting in New York, Citing Perceived Threat to Officers
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The United States Department of Homeland Security defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) shooting of a man in New York City, saying the…
- Brussels Protesters Clash with Police Over Austerity Plans
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Police in Brussels used tear gas, water cannon and baton charges to confront a small group of protesters who clashed with officers near Brussels Central…
- Trump Announces Committee to Investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook
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President Trump has formed a three‑member committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook over alleged false mortgage statements and potential removal.
- Settler Attacks Disrupt Olive Harvest in West Bank, 16 Palestinians Detained
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On Friday, the Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission recorded at least 19 settler attacks across the West Bank. The incidents included…
- Ethiopia and Eritrea Exchange Accusations of Invasion and Aggression
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Ethiopia claims Eritrean troops invaded northern Tigray, demanding withdrawal, while Eritrea denies aggression and accuses Ethiopia of war over sea access.
- Pakistan Allocates Nearly $6 Million to Hague Arbitration, Including India’s Share
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Pakistan's 2026‑27 budget allocates $7.9 million to its Indus Waters Mission and nearly $6 million to a Hague arbitration case against India.