Yemen’s internationally recognized government has announced a major military campaign to retake all Houthi-held territory, marking a new escalation in a civil war that had been largely frozen for several years before battles intensified in recent weeks. The announcement by Rashad al-Alimi, chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), the executive body of the Yemeni … Read more
The exact nature of the threat that led to the withdrawal of the RAF Fairford aircraft remains unclear, but sources in Washington speculated to the BBC that it could have revolved around attempts at sabotage or attempts to attack the sensitive and expensive aircraft should hostilities with Iran resume.
Ukraine has begun using automated turrets to counter Russian attack drones, and the systems have already demonstrated their ability to destroy aerial targets, according to Yurii Ihnat, a spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force. Yurii Ihnat said robotic systems had already achieved successful interceptions of Russian unmanned aerial vehicles. He noted that their performance was … Read more
Russian guided bombs hit residential buildings in Kharkiv on Monday, killing at least three people and leaving rescuers searching for possible survivors under the rubble, a day after President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the city for resisting Moscow’s attempts to destroy it. At least 29 people were injured, including three children, according to the latest figures … Read more
The leader of the Pacific island nation says the 2007 video showing him saying “Heil Hitler” does not reflect his beliefs. Published 5 October 20265 October 2026 Samoa Prime Minister La’auli Leuatea Schmidt has apologized after a never-before-seen video showed him performing a Nazi salute and saying “Heil Hitler” at a family gathering. Schmidt apologized … Read more
Education Minister Edouard Geffray said Sunday that about 500 schools are likely to close fully or partially on Monday. Posted on October 5, 2026 October 5, 2026 Hundreds of secondary schools in France are closed as student protests against deteriorating schools and teacher shortages continue. Government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon told CNews television on Monday that … Read more
Middle East oil exports, excluding those from Iran, surpassed their pre-war levels last week, despite attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to data from maritime tracking company Kpler. For the first time since the United States and Israel launched their offensive against Iran in late February, the weekly average of shipments rose … Read more
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The capture of the Tigray regional capital, Mekelle, by Ethiopian federal forces and allied Tigray Peace Force fighters has rekindled painful memories of the 2020-22 Tigray war, with residents fearing a return to protracted violence, displacement and economic hardship. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) confirmed on Saturday that it had … Read more
Egyptian, Eritrean, Somali and Sudanese leaders are also calling for talks to end the civil war in Sudan. Posted on October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan have called for peaceful, political solutions amid escalating conflicts across the region, including Sudan’s civil war and major fighting in Ethiopia. The leaders of the … Read more
The abrupt redeployment to the US comes after a number of “terrorism-related” arrests were made outside RAF Fairford. The United States made the abrupt decision to withdraw its bombers from the Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford base in the western part of the United Kingdom, citing concerns about a possible attack. Media reports emerged on … Read more