Trump announces Russian diesel deal as Ukraine disputes U.S. demands
Donald Trump announced Russian diesel supplies aimed at lowering fuel prices. Axios reported that the deal followed ignored U.S. requests to halt Ukrainian refinery…
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Isaias makes landfall in Florida as Alabama prepares for strong winds
An Alabama news outlet reported Hurricane Isaias had reached Pensacola. Forecasters expected strong winds and heavy rain across northern Alabama on October 10, while the…
Israel rejects US-led Gaza plan, demanding Hamas disarm first
Hamas accepted handing over its weapons and power in July, but Israel insists on full disarmament before implementation begins, according to an October 10 newspaper…
US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court
The measures target the court itself and could affect companies providing services to it. UN officials condemned the sanctions, while European governments pledged…
UN warns nearly two million people in Gaza need shelter before winter
The UN’s International Organization for Migration warned on October 9 that nearly all Gaza residents need shelter assistance. Aid agencies can meet only 17% of winter…
Putin and Pezeshkian discuss regional war and ties in Turkmenistan
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan on October 8. Putin pledged diplomatic support, while Pezeshkian said Iran would…
Ukraine negotiators to meet Trump envoys in Miami for peace talks
The October 9–10 talks are expected to cover security guarantees and a postwar economic plan for Ukraine. European representatives have also been invited as Washington…
Trump rules out attacks on Iran before US midterm elections
US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social on October 8 that Washington would not attack Iran before the November 3 elections. He said talks with Tehran were…
Russian strike on Kramatorsk buses kills 33, Ukrainian officials say
Two buses carrying civilians were hit in eastern Ukraine on October 8, leaving 18 people injured alongside those killed. Authorities suspended public transport in…
Multiple projectiles strike tanker off Qatar, with casualties reported
A tanker was hit north of Qatar on October 7, with casualties reported by a British maritime security agency. The strike occurred outside the Strait of Hormuz, where…
WMO forecasts El Niño peak in December and persistence through February 2027
The UN weather agency puts the chance of El Niño lasting through February 2027 at nearly 100%. It expects higher temperatures across much of the world and increased…
Russian missile and drone attack kills at least 28 in Ukraine
Five children were among those reported killed in the October 7 attack. A residential building in northern Ukraine was partly destroyed, while power cuts disrupted…
Houthis say they strike Riyadh airport after attacks kill three
The Houthis said they struck Riyadh airport again on October 8, following attacks that killed three people at two Saudi airports. The Saudi-led coalition said it…
Qatar says US-Iran talks and message exchanges continue
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said on October 6 that mediation between Washington and Tehran had not stopped. The efforts seek negotiated progress on issues concerning both…
Israelis mark October 7 anniversary with memorials and protests
Families and survivors gathered across Israel on October 7, 2026, three years after the Hamas-led attack. The commemorations came ahead of an election, amid demands for…
Projectile hits tanker in Strait of Hormuz, injuring 12 crew
Eleven Indian nationals were among those injured aboard MT On Peace off Oman. The tanker is being towed for inspection, while Indian reports and Panama’s maritime…
Vance says Iran must cut uranium-enrichment capacity to end war
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington needs concrete nuclear concessions, not promises, to reach a peace deal with Iran. The seven-month conflict remains unresolved…
US warns foreign banks of sanctions over dealings with Iran
The US Treasury said foreign financial institutions dealing with sanctioned Iranian banks could face measures without advance notice. It urged them to end those…
U.S. soldiers report failures in medical care after Kuwait drone attack
Nine soldiers wounded in the March 1 attack at Shuaiba Port described delays and obstacles to treatment. The Pentagon said their care was appropriate.
Reports say Israel was ready to shoot down Flydubai flight
Israeli fighter jets were recalled after the Dubai–Tel Aviv flight diverted to Saudi Arabia on September 30. Passengers and crew had intervened after the co-pilot…
Police clear Ceuta beach camp and block migrants from returning
People remaining at Trampolín beach were moved to a border facility for identification, police sources said. Officers are guarding the cleared areas after a mass influx…
Palestinian statistics bureau says damage affects 82% of Gaza’s buildings
Figures released on October 5 put the number of damaged buildings in Gaza at about 201,000. The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics also reported widespread damage…