Nayib Bukele launches military operation to rescue missing air force personnel in Haiti
The mission follows an ambush on a UN-approved gang suppression unit as criminal groups maintain control over 85% of the Haitian capital.
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China records 29.9 billion yuan in natural disaster losses in 2026
While financial losses fell slightly from last year, the number of fatalities and missing persons rose significantly due to extreme weather events.
Australian police investigate Married at First Sight over inappropriate content sharing
The probe follows a formal complaint by a male cast member and allegations that producers shared private information with a participant.
Starbucks China to require purchases for cafe seating from October 2026
The move follows a shift in the company's global strategy to prioritise paying customers over those using the space for free.
US Embassy accuses Canada of election meddling ahead of November midterms
The embassy cited meetings with Democrats and calls for retaliatory tariffs against the US as evidence of the interference.
Israeli forces detain 53 Palestinians in East Jerusalem
Detainees allege the use of American-made electroshock weapons during torture, amid a broader UN report on systemic abuse in Israeli facilities.
Hal Rogers seeks 24th term as longest-serving member of US House
The 88-year-old Kentucky representative seeks re-election as the average age of House members rises to 58.
Riots across France prompt Emmanuel Macron to accuse foreign leaders of exploitation
French authorities admit police lost control as EU regulators investigate potential disinformation campaigns from Iran and Algeria.
Ukraine, US and Russia hold trilateral diplomacy talks in Norway and Russia
The Kremlin signaled a willingness to resume technical-level talks in Abu Dhabi next month as the US paused some sanctions on Moscow.
Israel deploys AI systems to monitor and target structures in West Bank
Automated surveillance and facial recognition tools are being used to identify targets and enforce land seizures in occupied territories.
Canal+ Group completes multi-continent acquisitions to expand global content reach
The media giant is leveraging new stakes in Lucky Red and UGC to bolster its international distribution and production capabilities.
King Charles III quotes Islamic Hadith during Oman state banquet in UK
The monarch highlighted Oman's role as a regional mediator during the first state visit by an Omani sultan to Britain in 44 years.
Over 150 writers and celebrities sign letter urging UK to lift Palestine Action ban
The protest follows the Labour government's decision to proscribe the group, which has led to the suspension of book sales by author Sally Rooney.
PHP vulnerabilities force European government websites offline as urgent patches are released
The flaw, discovered via artificial intelligence, affects roughly 75% of identifiable websites and prompted immediate preventive shutdowns across Europe.
University of British Columbia opens applications for Cell and Developmental Biology masters
Eligible international students from Pakistan can access annual funding packages of at least CAD 32,500 to support research-based studies in Canada.
Russia expresses readiness to resume peace talks with US and Ukraine
A new round of talks could be held around 10 November in Abu Dhabi as the US and Russia consider a trilateral meeting at the technical level.
Masked settlers attack and injure woman in West Bank village
The 64-year-old victim sustained multiple fractures and puncture wounds during the assault while covering the olive harvest.
Israeli military detains 80 volunteers during West Bank olive harvest
The group was harvesting on private land after being invited by a Palestinian family, and detainees were provided water but no food.
Steve Witkoff meets Russian President and Ukrainian President during peace talks
The meetings occur as Donald Trump pressures Kyiv to reach a settlement while Russia continues to strike Ukrainian energy and maritime infrastructure.
Lula campaign to seek annulment of Flavio Bolsonaro candidacy in Brazil
The move follows allegations of government abuse of power and technical errors by Meta during the high-stakes election cycle.
The Gambia uses forfeited Yahya Jammeh property funds to pay victims
The sale of a mansion in Maryland provides the first of many assets seized from the former president to compensate for human rights abuses.
Drone strike kills 153 people in Abyei region market
South Sudan summoned the Sudanese ambassador as the strike ignited a fire at a fuel depot, intensifying tensions in the disputed territory.
Ahsan Iqbal calls for global institutional reforms following US-Iran conflict
Iqbal noted that Pakistan's role in the US-Iran conflict received global media coverage from outlets including Al Jazeera, the BBC, and CNN.
Israel Katz warns of strikes on Beirut suburbs over rocket fire
The Israeli Defence Minister threatened to expand military occupation into Nabatieh and Litani areas if Hezbollah joins an Iranian-led offensive.