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First published 20 October 2026
Ethiopia’s internal conflicts, ambitions to gain access to the Red Sea and disputes over the Nile dam are combining to raise fears of a broader regional confrontation involving several countries in the Horn of Africa.
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The Philippines summoned China’s ambassador to protest remarks Manila characterized as a threat to use force. The dispute followed Philippine officials’ criticism of Beijing’s actions in the contested South China Sea, while China accused unnamed individuals of undermining bilateral relations.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he did not want to believe Washington sought to end the war at Ukraine’s expense, but added that this was how the situation appeared to him.
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Israeli police arrested 10 people in connection with settler violence in the occupied West Bank. The incidents included attacks on a foreign journalist and European diplomats and drew strong international criticism of Israel.
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The New York Times reported that rioters attacked city halls and shops over the weekend amid protests linked to living costs and poor school conditions.
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Gangs in Haiti opened fire on an armored vehicle, leaving four Salvadoran soldiers unaccounted for. It was the first major attack since an international gang-suppression force began operations in the country.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine received no early warning from partners before another Russian attack on its power infrastructure. The strikes came amid worsening tensions between Kyiv and Washington.
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Houthi rebels attacked Yemen’s government forces, killing at least 53 people. The Houthis have also recently struck Saudi Arabia’s main international airport and seized territory near a key shipping chokepoint.
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Russian strikes hit nine Ukrainian regions as civilian casualties rise and tensions grow between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump. The attacks come amid worsening disputes over Ukraine’s military strategy and U.S. support.
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Drone attacks on at least seven cargo vessels in the Black Sea have raised concerns that Russia may be testing NATO’s willingness to support Ukraine. Several incidents occurred near Romania and Bulgaria, both NATO members.
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Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv would no longer support a U.S.-announced ceasefire covering energy targets. The move deepened tensions between Kyiv and Washington over the proposed truce.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would resume strikes on Russian refineries after pausing them to comply with a U.S. demand, and expressed frustration with the United States.
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A Saudi-led coalition said it thwarted a missile attack targeting Medina. The Houthis also claimed an attack near Aden, where officials reported deaths amid escalating fighting involving Saudi-backed forces.
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A drone struck a ship in Romanian waters, causing a fire and prompting search-and-rescue operations, adding to concerns that Russia’s war in Ukraine could spread beyond the country’s borders.
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At least two people were killed in explosions near a palace used by Yemen’s government in Aden. The Houthis claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks, further complicating efforts to end the wider regional war.
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Ukraine is seeking stronger support from European allies as uncertainty grows over U.S. intelligence assistance. Kyiv also says restrictions on Starlink are disrupting military drone operations and communications.
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Conflict Armament Research says the Houthis obtained Chinese components for ballistic-missile production. The findings come as the group continues attacks against Saudi Arabia and threatens a critical regional trade route.
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A major Russian attack cut power to about 600,000 people in Kyiv, while apparent restrictions on a Pentagon-funded satellite internet program hampered Ukraine’s war effort and raised confusion about the U.S. position.
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Officials said Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck the headquarters of Saudi oil giant Aramco in Dhahran, amid a broader escalation involving missiles and drones aimed at Riyadh and other Saudi targets.
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Iran said a ship sank after striking a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, while explosions were reported in Riyadh and regional tensions continued to escalate.
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Russian missile and drone strikes killed three people in Kyiv and damaged about 30 energy facilities, according to Ukrainian officials, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity amid disputed claims of an energy ceasefire.
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Saudi Arabia’s costly arsenal of aircraft, missile defenses and other advanced systems has struggled to stop recent Houthi attacks. The strikes have hit airports, killed at least 14 people and disrupted daily life across the kingdom.
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Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with a common form of lung cancer about a year and a half into his papacy, but he still plans to travel to South America next month.
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Ukrainian officials said restrictions on battlefield use of Starlink terminals reduced the speed of some drone operations and raised concerns in Kyiv about diminishing U.S. support.
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Two senior Iranian officials said Iran is deploying new tactics to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz, where attacks have sharply reduced traffic and pushed up oil prices.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Western partners did not warn Kyiv before a Russian missile attack, which reportedly struck transport and logistics sites with ballistic missiles and drones.
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Iran issued a warning affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions continued across the Middle East. The developments also included further Houthi-related threats and regional military escalation.
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The Kremlin appeared to benefit politically from a U.S.-Russia diesel deal and President Donald Trump’s criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The developments came as Russia continued attacks on Ukrainian energy and other infrastructure.
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The head of Britain’s MI5 said Iran is targeting military sites in the United Kingdom and warned that a suspected plot involving the U.S.-run RAF Fairford base was not unique. He also said Iran and Russia are expanding attacks against Britain.
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U.S. envoys told Ukrainian officials that a deal allowing Russian diesel exports could help bring Moscow back to negotiations over the war in Ukraine, but critics said it could provide Russia with additional revenue without securing concessions.
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