Gaza Christians mourn mother and daughter killed in Israeli attack | Israeli-Palestinian conflict News
Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary al-Najjar among five Palestinians killed in Gaza City attack. Published on October 4, 2026October 4, 2026 The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, expressed his “deep sadness and grief”…
Iran talks peace, but does not want to bow to nuclear demands from Trump and the United States
OPEC+ has agreed in principle to maintain its oil production targets for November as the war in Iran continues to disrupt Gulf exports, three sources close to the negotiations told Reuters. The group’s seven main members – Saudi Arabia,…
Latvian PM’s election victory boosts chances of pro-Ukraine coalition – POLITICO
Despite this decisive victory – much stronger than pre-election polls suggested – Kulberg will still have to negotiate with the other parties to form a majority government. Two partners in his outgoing coalition, the conservative National Alliance and…
Brazilians head to the polls as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro vie for presidency
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilians began voting Sunday in a high-stakes presidential election pitting the incumbent against each other Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, ideological adversaries who are each seen as having a chance of…
We may have been wrong to fast before blood tests, study reveals: ScienceAlert
Fasting is a common requirement for many routine laboratory blood tests, with patients often asked to avoid eating or drinking anything other than water for 8 to 12 hours before their sample is collected. However, according to a new study, this step may…
Accident in Kenya kills pilgrims
A multi-vehicle crash on the highway leading to the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa killed 17 people on Saturday, most of them pilgrims heading to a place of prayer, officials said. The accident in the Salama area occurred after midnight when a truck…
Houthis claim strike on Aramco site as Yemen fighting intensifies | News from the Houthis
The spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s government said Houthi claims that Riyadh was being targeted are “misleading.” Published on October 4, 2026October 4, 2026 | Updated: 4 hours agoUpdated: 4 hours ago…
Flydubai’s captain said the co-pilot asked for prayer, then hit him from behind; describes exactly how he opened the cockpit door
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed as “a true hero” the Indian captain who helped foil the terrorist attack aboard a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, as the pilot recalled his dramatic account of being bludgeoned by his Omani co-pilot as…
Ukraine robot offensive reveals vulnerability in Putin’s war machine
A soldier with the call sign “Italian” and design engineer Denys load a machine gun mounted on a ground robotic complex during testing at a training ground April 10, 2026. Nuphoto | Nuphoto | Getty Images A surprise Ukrainian robot offensive…
Singapore plays matchmaker for young civil servants
A couple posing for a pre-wedding photo shoot in Singapore. Nuphoto | Nuphoto | Getty Images Singapore asks its young civil servants to trust the state to find them romantic partners. FirstDate, a government-built dating platform piloted in Singapore, is…