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- Houthis Warn Airlines After Claiming Missile Strike on Riyadh Airport
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Yemen’s Iran‑aligned Houthi group issued a “last warning” to global airlines on Thursday, saying Saudi airspace had become a “theater for our military operations.” The group also…
- US Designates Fiji Official for Bribery Linked to China
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The U.S. Department of State has publicly designated Zhao Fugang, director of the Overseas Chinese Service Center, for corruption on behalf of Chinese actors. The State…
- Tanker Struck by Projectiles 94 km North of Qatar’s Madinat ash Shamal
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A tanker was hit by multiple projectiles 94 kilometres (58 miles) north of Madinat ash Shamal, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident…
- Yemeni Forces Report 1,860 Houthi Fighters Neutralised in Counter‑Offensive
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Yemeni government forces announced on social media that they have carried out 2,103 precise targeting operations against Houthi positions across several fronts as part of the…
- Kidnappings in Borno Leave Families Struggling to Pay Ransoms and Seek Rescues
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Across Borno State, abductions are draining families’ savings, leaving loved ones missing and disrupting education. In Maiduguri, Musa Abdullahi Wakawa learned that his wife and…
- Colombia Eyes Expanded Police Cooperation with India, Including Drone Shield Procurement
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Colombia is pursuing deeper law‑enforcement cooperation with India to combat drug trafficking and is exploring the purchase of drone‑shield technology from state‑run Bharat…
- White House Confirms Trump Will Not Yield to Iran Amid Strait of Hormuz Operations
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A White House official told Al Jazeera that President Donald Trump will not allow Iran’s government to “manipulate” him as earlier U.S. presidents did. The official said Trump is…
- South Korea Warns of Legal Action Over Alleged Fuel Shipments to Russia
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South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would pursue legal action if it is confirmed that the country illegally exported fuel to Russia, following allegations from an…
- 25 Soldiers and 100 Miners Killed in Separate Attacks in Nigeria
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Nigerian troops killed more than 25 Islamic State‑aligned militants during a night assault on a military position in Kukawa, Borno State, on October 6, 2026. The 101 Special…
- US Embassy Urges Americans to Leave Russia Amid Suspected Plague Death
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The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has updated its warning for Americans, urging them to avoid travel to Russia and to depart the country immediately. The alert follows the death of…
- Former NAF Flying Officer Isa Muyiwa Adeshina Killed in Plane Crash After Nine-Day Commission
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Nigerian Air Force flying officer Isa Muyiwa Adeshina died when ATR‑42 931 crashed into Igbokoda swamps, killing all 25 aboard.
- Qatar‑Donated Boeing 747 Grounded After Less Than Three Months of Service
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Qatar’s $400 million Boeing 747, accepted as Air Force One, entered service July 1, 2026 but is now grounded for further upgrades and security work.
- Avon Beach to Host Free Fireworks on Nov. 3
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Enjoy a free fireworks show at Avon Beach on Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m., plus hot food, drinks, treats, and special menus from Noisy Lobster.
- Flydubai Seeks Return to Tel Aviv After Cockpit Attack, Israeli Minister Declines
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Indian captain Smit Machchhar was in command of a flyDubai flight that was diverted to Tabuk, northwestern Saudi Arabia, for an emergency landing after an Omani co‑pilot attacked…
- Pakistan’s Food Prices Fluctuate as Supply Chain Weaknesses Persist
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Food prices in Pakistan swing sharply due to weak supply chain, high transport costs, and climate shocks, with wheat‑flour up 50‑83% in Aug 2026.
- Arghakhanchi Records Highest 24‑Hour Rainfall, Seven Other Districts Also Hit by Heavy Downpours
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Kathmandu, October 7 – Arghakhanchi experienced the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division reporting very…
- Military Police Prepare to Secure Upcoming Uganda Certificate of Education Exams
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Military Police, led by Maj Gen William Beinomugisha, prepare to secure UCE exams starting Oct 12, 2026 after a three‑week course at Buyala‑Nsujjumpolwe.
- Okinawa Marines Imposed Curfew and Alcohol Ban After Murder Allegations
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US Marines in Okinawa placed under a month‑long curfew and alcohol ban after a 20‑year‑old Marine is accused of murdering a local woman in Naha.
- DC Council Approves Funding for RFK Stadium Transit Upgrades and New Bus Line
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The D.C. Council approved several emergency measures on Tuesday to finance transit infrastructure and prepare transportation for the RFK Stadium complex. One measure creates a…
- U.S. Intensifies Diplomatic Push for Details After Russian Plague Lab Worker’s Death
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The United States has formally escalated its request for information from Russia following the death of a 28‑year‑old laboratory technician at the…
- Greece to Try Norwegian Founder of Aegean Boat Report on Smuggling Charges
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Greek court to try Norwegian founder Tommy Olsen for alleged refugee smuggling, facing up to 20 years.
- South Korea Eyes Measures to Secure Apology from North Over DMZ Mine Incident
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South Korea demands an apology from North Korea after a mine blast in the DMZ injured three soldiers, citing a UN‑South Korean investigation.
- Malaysia Sends Nearly 10,000 Myanmar Citizens Home as President Aims to Visit Kuala Lumpur
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that about 10,000 people have been repatriated to Myanmar since January, despite warnings from human rights…
- Trump Confident Iran Involved in Flydubai Attack, Vance Cites Lack of Evidence
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Trump says Iran was behind the foiled Flydubai attack on a flight to Israel, while VP Vance reports no conclusive evidence.
- Louisiana Lottery Player Takes Home $2 Million Powerball Prize
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A Louisiana lottery player won a $2 million prize from the Powerball game after matching all five white numbers and activating the Power Play feature. The winning numbers drawn…
- India’s Jaishankar Criticizes UN as ‘Irrelevant’ and Calls for Security Council Reform
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India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar says the UN Security Council is gridlocked and calls for reform to reflect modern geopolitics.
- Tigray Conflict Intensifies as New Alliance Forces Forced Recruitment of Men and Boys
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Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region has escalated into a fresh humanitarian crisis. On 23 September, hostilities erupted between the…
- Two Commercial Vessels Hit by Drones Off Bulgaria’s Coast, One Sinks, One Burns
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On Tuesday, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev confirmed that two commercial ships were struck by drones in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone…
- U.S. Envoy Meets Sudan’s Top General Amid Push for Peace
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Massad Boulos met Sudan’s top general Abdel‑Fattah Burhan on Oct 4, 2026, as the U.S. seeks to end the war, restore stability, and build a civilian‑led…
- Yamanashi Imposes Helicopter Rescue Fees for Off‑Season Mount Fuji Climbers
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From next year, climbers who attempt Mount Fuji during the off‑peak season and need helicopter rescue will be charged for the service, Yamanashi prefecture officials said. The…