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Last updated: 2026-10-10 21:10 UTC

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- Turkey, Qatar, and Kuwait condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi airports that killed three people. - Thailand focuses on digital transformation; Philippines calls for ASEAN talks after Myanmar airstrike kills 50. - NATO visits Moldova following Russian drone strikes near its border; Serbian election watchdog CRTA warns of voter intimidation ahead of elections. - WHO investigates pneumonia cases linked to a Russian lab in Central Asia; India sells Akash missiles to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, challenging Russia's dominance. - Myanmar’s military airstrike campaign kills at least 8 people in Rakhine State; China establishes its first military facility in Laos. - US arrests Canadian school shooter conspirator using ChatGPT; Parti Québécois wins minority government in Quebec with plans for an independence referendum. - Intercommunal clashes in South Sudan kill 71 people; Kenya confirms its first Ebola death, raising fears of wider outbreak due to potential gaps in screening at entry points. - US and Iran close to a ceasefire deal amid economic pressures; Saudi Arabia shuts oil pipeline after drone attacks from Iraq. - Israeli forces killed three Palestinians including two children in Gaza; over 1031 Palestinians reported dead since Israel's military operation began. - Jihadists expand operations along West Africa coast; Ongoing conflict hinders Ebola containment efforts in eastern DR Congo. - Retiring South Australian grape grower expresses frustration over industry support and declining prices; Ukrainian grain exports face severe disruptions due to Russian attacks on ports and rail infrastructure. - Hurricane Isaias strengthens into a major Category 3 storm, disrupting U.S. Gulf Coast oil production; Mexico orders 24 towns indoors as Hurricane Simon approaches.

Key events right now

  • French defense contractor Thales to open Japan maintenance base — nikkei_asia · Western Europe
  • Qatar’s former PM urges decisive support for Saudi Arabia after airport attack — middle_east_eye · Other
  • Oil supertanker hits mine in Strait of Hormuz — IRGC — tass_ru · Other
  • Philippines volcano erupts, creating 6km-high ash cloud — al_jazeera · South China Sea
  • Rwanda purchases mainly defense and military equipment from Russia, according to its ambassador to Russia. — tass_ru · Central Africa
  • A US Marine stationed on Okinawa has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 39-year-old woman. — al_jazeera · Other
  • Rwanda's ambassador to Russia, Joseph Nzabamwita, said Rwanda is proud to use Russian-made military equipment, telling TASS that Russia produces the best weapons in the world. — tass_ru · Central Africa

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