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Last updated: 2026-10-26 07:26 UTC

Global overview

- Malaysia condemns a deadly attack on a Jordanian church, expressing solidarity with victims; seven killed and dozens wounded in the shooting. - Saudi Arabia postpones data forums due to Houthi attacks; UK deploys Typhoon jets for defensive missions against Houthi strikes. - Indonesian wildfires cause toxic haze across Southeast Asia, affecting health and supply chains in multiple countries. - Serbia holds snap parliamentary elections amid student-led protests challenging President Vučić's rule; opposition figures targeted with Pegasus spyware. - Russian drones kill over 20 people and sink cargo ships near NATO countries, prompting additional military assets deployment by NATO. - A fire at a Canadian military base during live grenade exercise results in casualties and injuries. - WHO initiates Ebola vaccine trial targeting Bundibugyo strain in DR Congo; Kenya and Nigeria report new cases amid cross-border outbreak. - El Salvador's president threatens military action in Haiti over kidnapped soldiers, deploying special forces for rescue mission. - US-China competition pressures ASEAN countries' neutrality strategies; China positions itself as key AI infrastructure provider in Southeast Asia. - SCO member states prevent 273 terrorist attacks through joint efforts; Kazakhstan aims to become an AI-driven economy with NVIDIA CEO support. - Denmark bans mink farming by August 2029 due to animal welfare concerns; Mexico suspends chicken imports from Brazil over Newcastle disease outbreak. - NATO Hybrid Symposium addresses Russian sabotage and cyber threats to critical European infrastructure; Ukraine seeks to move customs checks for grain exports to EU territory.

Key events right now

  • Kiev loses 8,300 troops, mercenaries over week of fighting — expert — tass_ru · Ukraine–Russia
  • Defence personnel begin packing as Sydney's Victoria Barracks sale looms — abc_au · Other
  • ‘It’s collective punishment’: nearly 2,000 Palestinians in Hebron displaced as Israeli forces take over homes — guardian_world · Israel: Gaza & Lebanon
  • Attackers killed eight people and wounded dozens in a church attack in Jordan. — al_jazeera · Turkey & Eastern Med
  • Bolsonaro refused to accept defeat in Brazil's presidential election. — abc_au · South America
  • Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential election with 51.8 per cent of the vote, clinching a historic fourth term. — abc_au · South America
  • The OK Movement, through its Director-General John Ughulu, faulted the Nigeria Democratic Congress over its unveiling of a National Campaign Council, questioning the party's preparedness for the 2027 — punch_ng · West Africa & Sahel

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