The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have launched a fourth consecutive day of drone attacks on Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, targeting key areas around Khartoum International Airport, as uncertainty deepens over when the airport will reopen after years of war. Residents reported hearing drones and surface-to-air missiles over the capital in the early hours of Friday morning,

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A Palestinian child has died from injuries sustained during an Israeli military raid in the Askar refugee camp in Nablus, marking the latest instance of violence against civilians in the occupied West Bank. The raid comes amid a fragile Gaza ceasefire, which has provided little relief for Palestinians across the region. Military Operations and Arrests

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Amid the devastating destruction of homes across Gaza, tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are turning to graveyards as temporary shelters, highlighting the severity of the humanitarian crisis in the territory. Families with nowhere else to go are pitching tents among tombstones, transforming cemeteries into desperate havens for the living. Displacement Crisis Intensifies “This graveyard

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed on Thursday that he will run for a fourth nonconsecutive term in the 2026 presidential election, brushing aside concerns about his age and recent health issues. Speaking during a state visit to Indonesia, Lula, 80, emphasized his vitality and readiness for another campaign. “I’m turning 80, but

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Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, has been targeted for the third consecutive day by drone strikes from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), just a day after the city’s main airport briefly reopened following repairs amid the ongoing civil war. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), aligned with the government, intercepted the drones on Thursday, preventing damage, a

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As diplomatic efforts with Russia falter, the United States, Ukraine, and the European Union are stepping up economic and military pressure on Moscow, focusing particularly on Russian energy exports. This comes amid ongoing Russian-Ukrainian hostilities, where both sides increasingly target each other’s energy infrastructure to weaken economic and military capabilities. New Sanctions on Russian Energy

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In a tragic escalation of the war in eastern Ukraine, two Ukrainian journalists were killed and another injured when a Russian drone struck their vehicle in the industrial city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, on Thursday. The attack highlights the increasing risks faced by journalists covering frontline conflicts. Details of the Deadly Drone Strike Freedom Media,

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China’s Communist Party has announced a focus on speeding up self-reliance in science and technology as part of its upcoming five-year development plan, signaling a push for rapid economic growth and stronger national security. The announcement, made on state media Thursday, described the country as facing “profound and complex” changes and rising uncertainty. The plan

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Police in the United Kingdom have arrested three men on suspicion of assisting Russia’s foreign intelligence service, highlighting concerns over Moscow’s growing espionage and cyber campaigns against the UK. The Metropolitan Police announced the arrests on Thursday. The suspects, aged 44, 45, and 48, were taken from locations in west and central London under the

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India Greenlights Major Defense Procurement Worth $9 Billion NEW DELHI, October 23, 2025 — In a significant step toward strengthening its national security and modernizing its armed forces, India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved defence procurement proposals worth ₹790 billion ($9 billion). The approvals include the acquisition of new missile systems, naval surface guns,

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