Israel prevents commercial goods from entering Gaza; Hamas denies tax claims | Gaza News
The halt to commercial shipments, including of fruit and winter clothing, cuts off a key source of essential supplies. Published on October 15, 2026October 15, 2026 Israeli authorities say no commercial goods have entered Gaza for two days, citing what…
Which countries waste the most food and how to reduce waste at home | Hunger News
For every five plates of food served around the world, about one ends up in the trash. This represents more than a billion tonnes of food per year. Meanwhile, 645 million people, or about one in 13 people worldwide, suffered from hunger in 2025,…
Russia returns to the G20 in Bangkok at the invitation of the United States which irritates Europe
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 1: Russia’s Finance Minister Anton Siluanov participates in a plenary session on sovereign debt hosted by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for the 2026 G20 financial meetings on September 1, 2026 in…
At least 30 children killed in Pakistan school roof collapse – The Washington Post
At least 30 children killed in Pakistan school roof collapse The Washington Post Pakistan orders school inspections as relatives say they warned of risks before deadly collapse The Hill Pakistan: 32 children killed after school roof collapses The New…
What do the Houthis want?
Last month, as Yemen’s Houthis seized territory along the Red Sea, bombed Saudi energy facilities and attacked Riyadh itself, the rebel group’s enigmatic leader outlined his demands from a hideout in the mountains. The Houthis, who control…
New StarGate drone takes off in Ukraine for medical missions
Six propellers whir, lift a drone above a field somewhere in Ukraine. A weighted stretcher attached to its frame simulates a wounded soldier in bulletproof vest. Far from the front line, the demonstration offers a glimpse of a much more dangerous…
China asks Israel to end ‘forced establishment’ of settlements in West Bank | Israeli-Palestinian conflict News
“The Palestinian issue constitutes the greatest historical injustice of this century,” said the Chinese foreign minister. Published on October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Israeli President Isaac Herzog during a meeting…
Japan mistakenly issues alert for 9.9 magnitude earthquake
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) mistakenly issued an early warning estimating a 9.9 magnitude earthquake and forecasting strong tremors across a large part of the country. The actual earthquake measured a magnitude of 6.9 near Russia’s…
Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader poses huge ‘risk management’ problem for prison staff – BBC News Africa
Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader poses huge ‘risk management’ problem for prison staff BBC Former DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuse BBC Donaldson, from Northern Ireland, sentenced to 15 years in…
Out of breath: Singapore battles unrelenting haze as PM Wong warns against action
Pedestrians walk along Marina Bay as thick haze obscures Merlion Park and the surrounding skyline in Singapore on October 14, 2026. The city-state is experiencing reduced visibility due to concerns over cross-border haze caused by forest and land fires…