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Last updated: 2026-09-30 22:41 UTC

Global overview

- Myanmar military airstrike in Rakhine state kills at least 50 people and injures over 58, prompting UN concern. - Indonesia explores nuclear technology cooperation with Russia while working on earthquake early warning systems with Japan. - Kosovo marks the third anniversary of the Banjska attack; main suspects remain free despite ongoing investigations. - Moldova’s President faces impeachment proceedings amid allegations of constitutional violations and corruption. - Shell invests $23 billion in Canada's LNG sector, aiming to boost its status as an energy superpower. - At least 12 people die after a vessel capsizes on Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to rough weather; The UN Security Council meets to discuss ongoing clashes between DRC government forces and M23 rebels despite peace agreements. - Kazakhstan and Germany deepen economic cooperation focusing on transport, manufacturing, and recycling industries. - Australia strengthens military ties with the US amid concerns over China’s growing influence in the region. - South Sudan calls for sanctions lifting and December elections at UN General Assembly while facing severe hunger crisis. - EU allocates over €800 million in humanitarian aid to support crises worldwide, particularly in Africa. - Gulf countries face missile strikes during US-Iran conflict; Dubai airports experience 17 attacks with no casualties reported.

Key events right now

  • Trump claims oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have surged to historic levels in recent days. — middle_east_monitor · Other
  • The Mexican Senate approved a constitutional reform requiring exclusive Mexican nationality for the presidency, state governorships, and the head of government of Mexico City. — mexico_news_daily · Latin America & Caribbean
  • A gas pipeline explosion caused three Syrian power plants to go out of service. — middle_east_eye · Israel: Gaza & Lebanon
  • President Trump asserts the US has virtually total control of the Strait of Hormuz. — middle_east_monitor · Other
  • The Israeli army used tear gas on Palestinians in the town of Tarqumiyah west of Hebron, causing several to suffer suffocation. — middle_east_eye · Israel: Gaza & Lebanon
  • The US Army awarded Other Transaction Agreements to Anduril, Castelion, Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Mach Industries for PrSM Inc 4 prototypes. — breaking_defense · Other
  • Paul Afoko has begun engaging members of opposing camps within the NPP to build a united front ahead of the 2028 elections, according to Charles Owusu Juanah — myjoyonline_gh · Other

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