Boeing’s Starliner mission faces further delay due to technical issues
5 small helium leaks detected in propulsion system of space capsule currently docked at International Space Station
Israel pounds Gaza, killing dozens amid intense fighting
Residents reported that Israeli forces seemed intent on capturing all of Rafah
Cuba joins ICC case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza
Cuba says Israel, shielded by US complicity, ignored its obligations under Geneva Convention as occupying power
UN highlights displacement surged due to conflicts, disasters
UN expert links climate change to worsening internal displacement.
Kremlin: Putin’s visits to N Korea, Vietnam ‘intense and productiv...
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Western reaction to president’s visits to Asian countries ‘puzzling’
Blinken urges Israeli officials to prevent escalation with Lebanon
Top US diplomat meets with Israeli national security advisor and minister of strategic affairs
UK’s Sunak grilled during BBC Question Time election debate
British premier acknowledges turbulence and admits that ‘mistakes had been made’ when he first took office
Egypt forms unit to investigate 530 deaths in Mecca heatwave
Hundreds of pilgrims, especially unregistered ones, have died in Mecca’s scorching heat during Hajj.
Israeli war on Gaza day 258: Overnight raids cause multiple casualties
2 women killed, 12 others injured in Israeli airstrike on home in western Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip
Israeli war on Gaza enters day 258 death toll exceeds 37,400
2 women killed, 12 others injured in Israeli airstrike on home in western Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip
Spain’s King Felipe VI celebrates 10th anniversary on throne
Felipe became first monarch to inherit throne directly from his abdicating father, Juan Carlos
Dutch police arrest suspect in shooting of Spanish politician
Spanish police announced the arrest on X, noting the suspect was detained under an international warrant issued by a Spanish court
Shipping industry calls for action in Red Sea after second vessel sunk
Shipping associations condemn the assaults, urging influential states to intervene and de-escalate tensions
Kim Jong Un and Putin meet amid rising international tensions
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin met in Pyongyang, discussing deepening relations amidst international scrutiny and implications for global diplomacy.
Haiti’s gang violence causes unprecedented displacement — UN
The UN’s migration agency warns of severe humanitarian consequences due to escalating gang violence in Haiti, which has displaced hundreds of thousands and caused widespread hunger.
Scorching heat challenges pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia
A 2024 study indicated that worsening heat might outpace mitigation efforts, and a 2019 study warned of “extreme danger” for future pilgrims
US warns Israel of Iranian attack if Hezbollah conflict continues
US President Biden’s senior adviser Hochstein told Israeli officials that ‘wide-scale’ Iranian attack would be difficult for Israeli defenses to intercept, claims Haaretz daily
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 17 Palestinians, injure dozens
13 bodies pulled from under rubble of 2 destroyed homes in central Gaza Strip.
64 missing, many rescued from 2 shipwrecks off Italy
Sixty-four people were missing in the Mediterranean Sea and several were rescued after their ship wrecked off Italy’s southern coast
Turkish charities donate meat to Ugandans for Eid al Adha
Turkish charities are providing meat donations to Ugandans in celebration of Eid al-Adha, fostering community spirit and supporting the needy.
Netanyahu dissolves Israeli war cabinet
War Cabinet was formed on Oct. 11 following the launch of the devastating Israeli onslaught against Gaza on Oct. 7
Russia labels NATO chief’s nuclear weapons comments as escalation
Kremlin spokesman says Moscow never initiates talks about nuclear weapons
Israeli army burns Palestinian side of Rafah crossing
After seizing control of Rafah crossing 40 days ago, Israeli army sets fire to departure hall, as well as other facilities and buildings
Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted 2 ships, US destroyer
Yemen’s Houthi group said that it targeted a US destroyer and two civilian vessels in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Ukraine peace summit concludes with final declaration
80 countries and 4 organizations support joint communique; 16 abstain Reaching peace requires ‘involvement of and dialogue between all parties,’ says declaration
Jordan mourns 14 Hajj deaths, 17 unaccounted for
Authorities are investigating the cause of deaths and searching for the missing.
Aqsa Mosque sees 40K Palestinians for Eid amid Gaza war’s grief
Around 40,000 Palestinians gathered at al-Aqsa Mosque for Eid al-Adha prayers, mourning Gaza conflict victims amid severe restrictions.