Spain Protesters March Against Housing Crisis After Parliamentary Defeat
History will judge them, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned lawmakers before parliament rejected his government’s housing relief measures on October 2, 2026.
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Yemeni Army Says Strikes Kill 700 Houthis
Yemeni government forces have halted Houthi advances across mountainous frontlines following last month’s Red Sea coast reversals, while military officials reported executing…
Israeli Air Strike in Gaza City Kills Five People
Five people died and several others sustained injuries early Saturday when an Israeli air strike hit a residential apartment building in western Gaza City, leaving rescue crews…
Russia Warns Diplomats to Leave Kyiv as Aerial Strikes Intensify
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a fresh warning on October 3, urging foreign nationals and diplomats to leave Kyiv immediately as military forces continue systematic aerial…
Saudi Arabia Plans Campaign to Reclaim Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthis
Saudi Arabia and allied Yemeni forces are preparing a major military campaign to reclaim the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi control.
Zach Bryan Wears Free Palestine Shirt at Gillette Stadium Concert
Country music star Zach Bryan wore a Free Palestine shirt during his concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, weeks after venue owner Robert Kraft barred rapper…
Shannon Monet Steel Arrested by FBI for Alleged Fraud Scheme
Detroit businesswoman Shannon Monet Steel was arrested by the FBI and charged with fraud after federal prosecutors alleged she orchestrated a scam by posing as a U.S.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $10.79 Billion Despite Export Growth
Pakistan’s merchandise trade deficit hit $10.79 billion during the first quarter of the 2026-27 fiscal year, a 15.13 percent jump from the $9.37 billion shortfall seen in the same…
FlyDubai Flight Plunges 17,000 Feet After Co-Pilot Attacks Captain
Plummeting 17,000 feet after an axe attack by its Omani co-pilot, an Israel-bound FlyDubai flight with 182 people on board survived an attempted terrorist act.
Malaysia Scraps Import Duty on Minted Gold Bars
Malaysia has officially gazetted the removal of its 10 percent import duty on eligible minted gold bars, bringing local market terms into alignment with regional trade hubs like…
Kenya Receives First Rwandan Petroleum Shipment at Mombasa
Kenya welcomed a maiden 40,000-tonne consignment of Rwandan petroleum at Mombasa’s Kipevu Oil Terminal on September 29, 2026, as regional leaders broke ground on the $16 billion…
Ireland Projected to Breach 2026 Spending Ceiling by €1.5 Billion
Ireland faces a €1.5 billion breach of its 2026 spending ceiling as expenditure runs 7.8% higher than forecast.