Israeli drone kills Palestinian in Gaza, settlers kill another in West Bank
1,439 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza and 5,052 injured since the 'ceasefire' began in October 2025. Team behind documentary push back against IDF attempt to discredit its exposure of military systems The team behind the award-winning film NAZA, which details the Israeli military’s targeting policies in Gaza and its alleged acceptance of high numbers of civilian deaths, have revealed they spoke to more than 100 sources with knowledge of the military systems used in the war. The disclosure came in response to an Israel Defense Forces statement seeking to discredit the documentary. Satelli
Russia’s Putin rules out ceasefire with Ukraine during speech in Moscow
Putin warned the West he would deploy nuclear weapons if necessary to defend the Russian Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad. A foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing. US president blames attacks for driving up fuel prices before midterms, though analysts say his Iran war is main cause Europe live – latest updates Ukraine is pressing on with strikes on Russian oil refineries, defying Donald Trump, who blames the attacks for exacerbating a global diesel shortage and pushing up fuel prices. The Russian leader ins
DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak
Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked on Sunday after promoting measures to prevent spread of disease, his party says The incident marks one of the most significant reported escalations in the DRC conflict in recent weeks, with multiple international outlets independently confirming the development. Casualty figures and territorial changes of this nature typically trigger reviews of humanitarian access routes and emergency response protocols by UN field teams operating in the region.
After Red Sea losses, Yemen’s government forces hold the line
Air strikes and difficult terrain have prevented the Houthis from turning coastal gains into a wider breakthrough. Reporting via Al Jazeera. WOR continues to monitor the Yemen conflict for further developments and severity changes.
Iran war live: US moves 2,000 Marines to Middle East, tanker hit in Hormuz
US deploys Roosevelt strike group and 2,000 Marines to the Middle East as part of a wider buildup around Iran. Nearly 70 percent of Americans say the US-Israeli war is not worth fighting, marking a significant spike since July. Reporting via Al Jazeera. WOR continues to monitor the Iran conflict for further developments and severity changes.
Syria denies officials held ‘secret’ talks with Hezbollah in Turkiye
Six sources from Syria, the US and Lebanon told Reuters news agency the reported meeting aimed to calm tensions. Reporting via Al Jazeera. WOR continues to monitor the Lebanon conflict for further developments and severity changes.
Israeli drone kills Palestinian in Gaza, settlers kill another in West Bank
1,439 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza and 5,052 injured since the 'ceasefire' began in October 2025. Funeral held for Palestinian man killed in the occupied West Bank Attacks on Palestinians in the area are growing at unprecedented levels. Drone warfare has become an increasingly prominent feature of this conflict, enabling precision strikes beyond traditional front lines and raising questions about third-party supply chains, since advanced UAV systems require external sourcing for most state and non-state actors in the region.
Syria denies officials held ‘secret’ talks with Hezbollah in Turkiye
Six sources from Syria, the US and Lebanon told Reuters news agency the reported meeting aimed to calm tensions. Reporting via Al Jazeera. WOR continues to monitor the Syria conflict for further developments and severity changes.
Somalia: Brigadier General Ivan Falasca Formally Assumes Command of the European Union Training Mission in Somalia
Brigadier General Ivan FALASCA formally assumed command of the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM Somalia), succeeding Brigadier General Elio MANES during a Change of Command Ceremony in Mogadishu. Reporting via AllAfrica. WOR continues to monitor the Somalia conflict for further developments and severity changes.
Nigeria: Govt Skips Independence Day Parade for Second Year Running
For the second consecutive year, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration has dropped the traditional Independence Day military parade. [Premium Times] "Nigeria was like a sick patient who receives the terrible news that he has cancer. [CyFrica] As Nigeria's digital economy accelerates towards an estimated $18. 3 billion in 2026, the country is confronting an equally urgent challenge: protecting the digital infrastructure, data and financial ecosystems powering that growth.
Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in tit-for-tat move
Ethiopia says it will shut its embassy in Asmara, declares 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata. It comes a week after fighting erupted north of the capital between the army and a new alliance of armed groups. [Agenzia Fides] Adigrat -- "It is extremely urgent to facilitate humanitarian access, dialogue for peace and every form of dialogue. We are completely isolated, communications are blocked, and we have no contact with anyone.
India vs Pakistan scheduled for October 10, 2027 at Cricket World Cup
The rivals have been grouped together again, along with holders Australia, as ICC announces schedule for the tournament. Tens of thousands of police deployed and roads barricaded as PTI party demands release of jailed former PM Leaders from Imran Khan’s party have vowed to go ahead with a nationwide demonstration in Pakistan to demand the former prime minister’s release, even as the government deployed tens of thousands of police to Islamabad, barricaded highways and issued arrest warrants to try to stop the march. The state has taken extreme measures to prevent Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Mozambique: Government Denies Reports of Fuel Shortage
Mozambique's the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME) denies that the country is facing another fuel shortage despite long queues of vehicles at filling stations in Maputo and other cities. Reporting via AllAfrica. WOR continues to monitor the Mozambique conflict for further developments and severity changes.
Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii as Mexico’s Baja braces for Hurricane Polo
Hurricane Nolo moving away from Hawaiian islands but the threat of heavy rain, flash floods and strong winds persists Nolo was about 365 miles (585km) south-south-west of Honolulu and moving away from the Big Island at about 12mph (19km/h). Reporting via The Guardian. WOR continues to monitor the Mexico conflict for further developments and severity changes.
Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in tit-for-tat move
Ethiopia says it will shut its embassy in Asmara, declares 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata. Diplomatic ruptures of this nature — recalling ambassadors, expelling envoys, or imposing targeted sanctions — are a recognised precursor to broader economic or military escalation and significantly reduce the available channels for de-escalation. Reporting via Al Jazeera. WOR continues to monitor the Ethiopia conflict for further developments and severity changes.
Photos: Palestinians mourn more than 100 loved ones in mass Gaza funeral
The remains of 105 people were buried in the Sheikh Radwan cemetery, northwest of Gaza City. Team behind documentary push back against IDF attempt to discredit its exposure of military systems The team behind the award-winning film NAZA, which details the Israeli military’s targeting policies in Gaza and its alleged acceptance of high numbers of civilian deaths, have revealed they spoke to more than 100 sources with knowledge of the military systems used in the war. The disclosure came in response to an Israel Defense Forces statement seeking to discredit the documentary. Satellite imagery sho
Rosenberg: Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine
A foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing. US president blames attacks for driving up fuel prices before midterms, though analysts say his Iran war is main cause Europe live – latest updates Ukraine is pressing on with strikes on Russian oil refineries, defying Donald Trump, who blames the attacks for exacerbating a global diesel shortage and pushing up fuel prices. The Russian leader insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and is merely responding to statements by Western leaders. Chaos has surrounded
DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak
Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked on Sunday after promoting measures to prevent spread of disease, his party says The incident marks one of the most significant reported escalations in the DRC conflict in recent weeks, with multiple international outlets independently confirming the development. Casualty figures and territorial changes of this nature typically trigger reviews of humanitarian access routes and emergency response protocols by UN field teams operating in the region.
After Red Sea losses, Yemen’s government forces hold the line
Air strikes and difficult terrain have prevented the Houthis from turning coastal gains into a wider breakthrough. Reporting via Al Jazeera. WOR continues to monitor the Yemen conflict for further developments and severity changes.
Putin lavishes praise on Iran, reiterates offer to hold uranium
Putin lavishes praise on Iran, reiterates offer to hold uranium Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Iran's response to US and Israe Iran summons UK envoy over 'false accusations' of suspected RAF Fairford plot Iran's foreign ministry has su Reporting via Middle East Eye. WOR continues to monitor the Iran conflict for further developments and severity changes.
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