Kenya Ebola Case: Bundibugyo Death Spurs Contact Tracing
The first Kenya Ebola case, a man who traveled from Congo via Uganda, died Oct. 5. Officials trace 66 contacts as Congo’s Bundibugyo outbreak tops 8,700 cases.
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Taiwan Defense Budget: Lai Pledges Record NT$1.1 Trillion
Lai Ching-te said the record Taiwan defense budget of NT$1.1 trillion for 2027 aims to deter war, not provoke China, in his Oct. 10 National Day speech.
Trump Zelensky Rift: Trump Says Ukraine Needs New President
The Trump Zelensky rift deepened Oct. 10 as Trump said Ukraine needs a new president after Zelensky condemned the US deal easing sanctions on Russian diesel.
Iran Blockade: US Jet Disables Ship as Hormuz Tankers Burn
A US jet disabled the cargo ship Ocean Molica in the Gulf of Oman for running the Iran blockade, CENTCOM said, as tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
Riyadh Airport Attack: Houthi Strike Kills 12, Wounds 309
The Riyadh airport attack killed 12 and wounded 309 at King Khalid airport on Oct. 10; the Saudi-led coalition vows a response as Trump weighs joining strikes.
Palantir Warp Speed Explained: Claims, Contracts, Future of War
Palantir Warp Speed explained: what the company says it is, the Navy, Army and Maven contracts, critics’ concerns and our analysis of AI-enabled war risks.
Russia and the Brazil Election: Allegations, Evidence and Denials
Russia and Brazil’s 2026 election: what Abin, the TSE, the OAS and researchers have said, what is documented on Nova Resistência and what is unverified.
Nepal Bhote Koshi Flood: Death Toll, Recovery and the China Data Question
Nepal Bhote Koshi flood update: official dead and missing counts, the Rs 559 billion rebuilding plan, the cause under study and the China data-sharing dispute.
NATO 5% Spending Goal: Which Allies Are on Track by 2035
NATO defence spending 5% goal: how much allies have added, who leads and who lags on the 2035 target, and what US troop and force-model changes mean for Europe.
US-China 30-for-30 Tariff Deal: What Is Agreed and What Is Not
US China tariff truce explained: the 30-for-30 framework, the Jan. 10 extension, why soybeans and chips are left out, the Taiwan backdrop and what to watch.