China to send envoys to Middle East, Gulf & Red Sea, Horn of Africa
China to send envoys to Middle East, Gulf & Red Sea, Horn of Africa
Taliban voices 'serious concern' over US plans to deport Afghans via Pakistan
Advocacy groups have warned that the removal of former allies and their families could endanger their lives.
Skeleton puppets and zombies fill New York’s Halloween parade
Skeleton puppets, zombies and film characters take over Greenwich Village. Thousands join the 53rd New York Halloween parade, dancing through Manhattan.
Cyberattacks Hit Ukraine’s and Russia’s Emergency-Alert Apps
The country’s Air Alert app warned of radiation and chemical threats, as well as fighting in the streets.
Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after 20 years
Uganda has been helping Somalia battle an insurgency led by the al-Shabab militant group since 2007.
Iran says it can reopen Hormuz in two days if US meets conditions
Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the timeline shortened from the seven days first proposed in September was “another indication of Iran’s good-faith approach” but that “everything depends” on Washington.
Ukraine and Russia say emergency air-raid warning systems hit by cyber-hacks – Europe live
In Ukraine, the app started to send out alarming fake messages late on Sunday nightIn Russia, authorities said this morning that hackers had gained access to the Emergency Ministry’s mobile app and sent out “fake information”.The Emergency Ministry said it had to take the app offline temporarily but reassured residents that the wider alert system…
French school protests resume on smaller scale after holiday break
French students back from autumn holidays blocked some high schools on Monday, determined to revive last month’s protest movement despite a handful of concessions from the government during the break. Blockades took place in several cities across France, including Paris, Marseille and Rennes.
Five arrested after South African farmer shot and tortured
The attack on Donovan Marx, 50, comes as right-wing groups say there is a genocide of white people – a claim widely discredited.
'Give them the hammer': Trump threatens Iran ahead of midterms
US President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his threat to resume strikes against Iran, telling a campaign rally that he may have to give Tehran “the hammer” at some unspecified time. Trump had previously said he would not strike Iran again before the upcoming US midterm elections.
