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Al-Qaeda gunmen ambush Yemeni Armed Forces soldiers at a mountainous area in the Shabwah Governorate, killing

Yemeni civil war — Al-Qaeda gunmen ambush Yemeni Armed Forces soldiers at a mountainous area in the Shabwah Governorate, killing two soldiers and wounding several more. [https://english.news.cn/20261

The European Parliament awards its 2026 Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court and its officials

Blue Nile campaign — The European Parliament awards its 2026 Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court and its officials for their work in global justice and upholding international law. [http

El Salvador deploys 100 special forces soldiers to Haiti to assist in the search efforts for the four missing

2026 Croix-des-Bouquets gang ambush — El Salvador deploys 100 special forces soldiers to Haiti to assist in the search efforts for the four missing Air Force technicians attached to the Gang Suppression Force. [https:/

The Sudanese Armed Forces recaptures two strategic areas in Sudan's Blue Nile state, including the Bukuri

Blue Nile campaign — The Sudanese Armed Forces recaptures two strategic areas in Sudan's Blue Nile state, including the Bukuri base in Ad-Damazin. [https://sudantribune.com/article/320301 ( Sudan Tribu

Ireland's Dáil Éireann approves legislation removing the requirement for United Nations authorization before

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — Ireland's Dáil Éireann approves legislation removing the requirement for United Nations authorization before deploying more than 12 Defence Forces personnel overseas for peacekeepi

South Africa cuts fuel levies by R3.00 (US$0.18) per litre of diesel and R1.50 ($0.09) per litre of petrol

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — South Africa cuts fuel levies by R3.00 (US$0.18) per litre of diesel and R1.50 ($0.09) per litre of petrol from November 4 to December 1 after fuel prices reach record highs. [http

Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, and Turkey jointly sign the Badr Memorandum of Understanding, a major agreement

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, and Turkey jointly sign the Badr Memorandum of Understanding, a major agreement to deepen their defence industry cooperation. The agreement aims to supp

Thousands of students and teachers march through Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras in Greece to protest

2026 European unrest — Thousands of students and teachers march through Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras in Greece to protest against the rising cost of living, calling for affordable student housing and

October 2026 Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian airports

Yemeni civil war — October 2026 Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian airports

A foreign national is beaten to death by a crowd in Durban, South Africa.

2026 anti-immigrant movement and xenophobia in South Africa — A foreign national is beaten to death by a crowd in Durban, South Africa. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck5yn9z3vnego (BBC News)]

American video game publisher Electronic Arts, which was recently bought-out by Saudi Arabia's Public

Leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts — American video game publisher Electronic Arts, which was recently bought-out by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, announces the closing of its Canadian studio BioWare. [https:

Two people are killed and eight others are injured in a Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport in

Yemeni civil war — Two people are killed and eight others are injured in a Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqwy71ww156ro (

The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) of the United Kingdom approves production from the Jackdaw gas

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) of the United Kingdom approves production from the Jackdaw gas field after energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh authorized the NSTA to grant

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is sworn in as the 34th premier of Quebec, Canada, following the Parti Québécois's

2026 Quebec general election — Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is sworn in as the 34th premier of Quebec, Canada, following the Parti Québécois's victory in the general election. [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada

Node.js releases three security updates to 10 different vulnerabilities, including 4 deemed high-severity,

Black October — Node.js releases three security updates to 10 different vulnerabilities, including 4 deemed high-severity, which affect how it handles DNS resolution, TLS handshakes, and Brotli de

In association football, St.

2026 U.S. Open Cup final — In association football, St. Louis City SC defeats Columbus Crew in a penalty shoot-out to win the U.S. Open Cup, earning the club its first trophy since beginning play in 2023. [h

Italian interior minister Matteo Piantedosi announces a crackdown on truck drivers and farmers protesting in

2026 Italian unrest — Italian interior minister Matteo Piantedosi announces a crackdown on truck drivers and farmers protesting in southern Italy over the past month against high fuel prices by blocking

In association football, Forge FC defeats CF Montréal in a penalty shoot-out to become the first Canadian

2026 Canadian Championship final — In association football, Forge FC defeats CF Montréal in a penalty shoot-out to become the first Canadian Premier League team to win a Canadian Championship. [https://www.cbc.ca/sp

Libya's eastern-based House of Representatives approves a 2019 maritime boundary agreement with Turkey and

Libya (GNA)–Turkey maritime deal — Libya's eastern-based House of Representatives approves a 2019 maritime boundary agreement with Turkey and repeals two 2020 decisions that rejected the accord. [https://www.reuters

JAXA launches the Martian Moons eXploration spacecraft from the Tanegashima Space Center toward Phobos aboard

Japanese space program — JAXA launches the Martian Moons eXploration spacecraft from the Tanegashima Space Center toward Phobos aboard an H3 rocket, aiming to collect at least 10 grams of surface material

South Korea withdraws additional embassy staff from Ukraine following a dispute over two captured North

South Korea–Ukraine relations — South Korea withdraws additional embassy staff from Ukraine following a dispute over two captured North Korean soldiers who were transferred to South Korea. [https://www.rfi.fr/en/

The death toll in the market drone attack in Abyei on the border of South Sudan and Sudan yesterday rises to

Abyei border conflict — The death toll in the market drone attack in Abyei on the border of South Sudan and Sudan yesterday rises to 220. [https://www.sudanspost.com/abyei-drone-attack-death-toll-reaches-

The Parliament of Romania appoints Luca Niculescu as the new Prime Minister, succeeding Ilie Bolojan who

2026 Romanian political crisis — The Parliament of Romania appoints Luca Niculescu as the new Prime Minister, succeeding Ilie Bolojan who resigned amid a politicial crisis. [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ro

At least 14 people are killed and 20 others are injured when a bus and a truck collide head-on in Natore

War crimes in the Sudanese civil war — At least 14 people are killed and 20 others are injured when a bus and a truck collide head-on in Natore District, Bangladesh. [https://english.news.cn/20261020/483694d508bf4a94825