Zaporizhzhia Glide Bomb Attack Kills 15, Including 3 Children
A Zaporizhzhia glide bomb attack on Oct. 10 killed at least 15 people, including three children, hours after the US eased sanctions on Russian diesel.
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Ayungin Shoal Medical Evacuation Delayed by China Coast Guard
Manila says China Coast Guard ships and a water cannon delayed a sick sailor’s evacuation from Ayungin Shoal by nearly 10 hours. Beijing disputes it.
Nord Stream US Investor Talks: Kushner, Dmitriev Explore Deal
Reuters sources say Kushner and Kremlin envoy Dmitriev discussed a US investor in Nord Stream. The White House denies recent talks; Germany opposes.
Trump Iran Strike Pledge: No Attack Before Midterm Vote
Trump says the US will not attack Iran before the Nov. 3 midterms, citing talks. Iran will answer the US reply on Hormuz within days. Timeline and context.
Houthi Riyadh Airport Attacks Kill 3 Saudis, Damage Jet
Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid airport killed three Saudis and burned a Saudia jet, officials say. Flights were cancelled as Yemen’s war spreads.
Ukraine Peace Talks in Miami Open With US, Europe at Table
Ukraine peace talks opened in Miami on Oct. 9 as US envoys Witkoff and Kushner hosted Kyiv’s team and European officials, seeking a targeted ceasefire.
China Militia Boat Spotted Off Taiwan’s East Coast
A China militia boat was spotted off Taiwan’s east coast with a coast guard cutter and research ship, the first known sighting there, a Reuters report says.
Kosovo President Shiroka Pula Elected Minutes From Deadline
Justina Shiroka Pula was elected Kosovo president with 81 votes on Oct. 7, averting a snap election in a deal that curbed the Hague war crimes court’s reach.
US Myanmar Talks Reverse Isolation of Military Government
US Myanmar talks with Min Aung Hlaing’s government reverse years of isolation, Reuters reports, with scam centers, rare earths and a detained American at issue.
Hormuz Tanker Attacks Surge as Iran Vows to Close Oman Route
Hormuz tanker attacks hit a wartime weekly high as a tanker was struck off Qatar on Oct. 7 and Iran vowed to close a route near Oman, pushing Brent above $100.