- Hundreds in Tehran pray for rain as historic drought empties Iran’s reservoirs The Times of Israel
- Iran's Water Crisis Nears Point Of No Return Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran Reuters
- Iran faces unprecedented drought as water crisis hits Tehran BBC
- Iran faces its worst drought in six decades, considers 'evacuating Tehran' Le Monde.fr
China’s new aircraft supercarrier challenges U.S. dominance in Pacific – The Washington Post
- China’s new aircraft supercarrier challenges U.S. dominance in Pacific The Washington Post
- China’s New Aircraft Carrier Enters Service, a Sign of Naval Ambitions The New York Times
- Images suggest China is building its first nuclear-powered carrier South China Morning Post
- Strong Evidence That China’s Next Carrier Will Be Nuclear Emerges In Shipyard Photo The War Zone
- China Building First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier To Challenge US Newsweek
US military planning for divided Gaza with ‘green zone’ secured by international and Israeli troops
Exclusive: Almost all Palestinians have been displaced to ‘red zone’ where no reconstruction is planned
The US is planning for the long-term division of Gaza into a “green zone” under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction would start, and a “red zone” to be left in ruins.
Foreign forces will initially deploy alongside Israeli soldiers in the east of Gaza, leaving the devastated strip divided by the current Israeli-controlled “yellow line”, according to US military planning documents seen by the Guardian and sources briefed on American plans.
Continue reading...Three people killed as bus crashes into stop in Sweden
Swedish police say no information the Stockholm incident that also injured three people was an attack.
US agrees deal to slash Swiss tariffs to 15% after golden charm offensive
Under the deal, Donald Trump's 39% tariffs will be cut and Switzerland will invest $200bn (£150bn) in the US.
Ukraine’s Kyiv pounded by hundreds of Russian drones
Videos showed explosions across Kyiv as more than 400 Russian drones and a dozen missiles pounded Ukraine’s on Friday.
Anthropic warns of AI-driven hacking campaign linked to China
Researchers alleged AI was used to automate portions of the cyberattacks, a disturbing development.
UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
The 2015 dam collapse killed 19 people, polluted a river and destroyed hundreds of homes.
UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
The 2015 dam collapse killed 19 people, polluted a river and destroyed hundreds of homes.
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan promises probe into post-election unrest – BBC
- Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan promises probe into post-election unrest BBC
- Tanzania in turmoil after ‘Tiananmen Square moment’ Financial Times
- Tanzanian President Hassan forms inquiry commission to probe election protests killings PBS
- Demand accountability in Tanzania. Amnesty International
- Tanzania president vows to investigate vote violence, acknowledges deaths Reuters
Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths
The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.
Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths
The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.
Republicans turn on Trump’s defense policy chief – Politico
Trump admin to end plan requiring airlines to pay passengers for delays
The DOT announced its plan in September after referring to the requirement as 'unnecessary regulatory burdens'.
South Africa to investigate ‘mystery’ of planeload of Palestinians
It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.
South Africa to investigate ‘mystery’ of planeload of Palestinians
It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.
UN peacekeepers say Israel built walls inside Lebanese territory
UNIFIL says it asked Israeli army to move walls, which cross unofficial 'Blue Line' border between Lebanon and Israel.
Sudan conflict: Mass killings investigation gets green light from UN – BBC
- Sudan conflict: Mass killings investigation gets green light from UN BBC
- Tens of thousands of displaced people missing in Sudan's Darfur, UN says Reuters
- UN rights council orders probe of ‘appalling’ abuses in Sudan’s el-Fasher Al Jazeera
- Atrocities Against Civilians in Sudan Require World’s Attention, U.N. Says The New York Times
- Sudan war: Aid teams plead for access to thousands trapped in El Fasher UN News
Mass killings probe in Sudan will hold culprits to account, vows UN
"There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action," says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.
U.S. Issues Travel Warning for Japan for a Very Unusual Reason – Fodors Travel Guide
- U.S. Issues Travel Warning for Japan for a Very Unusual Reason Fodors Travel Guide
- A grizzly warning to Americans: Beware bear attacks in Japan NBC News
- Wildlife Alert: U.S. Embassy Tokyo U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan (.gov)
- Japan enlists drones and ex-soldiers to battle surge in bear attacks Financial Times
- Japan to enlist retired cops, soldiers to cull bears CNA