Acute hunger in Afghanistan hits highest level ever recorded
Some 15.9 million Afghans face acute food insecurity, the highest ever recorded, a hunger monitor said, as the UN reported more Taliban curbs on women.
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Teen gunman kills three children and a teacher at Oregon elementary school
A 16-year-old shot dead three children and a teacher at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, before an armed member of the community killed him, police said.
Seven sailors missing after drones hit two tankers off Romania
Drones struck two chemical tankers near Romania's Black Sea coast, leaving seven sailors missing. A NATO source said the drones were of Russian origin.
Musk says it is 'time for Zelensky to go'; Ukraine hits Russian refinery
Elon Musk called for Zelensky to step down amid a row over Starlink, as Ukraine struck a Russian refinery and Putin vowed a response to the attacks.
Israeli forces shoot and arrest Palestinian man in West Bank raid
Israeli forces shot and arrested a man in Tammun, while Haaretz reported rubber bullets fired at Palestinian prisoners in 21 incidents since October 2023.
Saudi-led coalition says it downed cruise missile over Madinah region
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a cruise missile over the Madinah region. The Houthis denied launching it and called the claim a lie.
Palestinian farmers fear settler violence as olive harvest begins
With Israel voting on October 27, Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank say settler violence is rising as the olive harvest begins, AFP reports.
Pakistan and Russia agree to deepen security ties, work on extradition treaty
Field Marshal Asim Munir met Russia's interior minister as both sides agreed to finalise an extradition treaty, as Pakistani and Chinese troops began a drill.
Afghan Taliban send cheap drones into Pakistan, where forces shoot them down
The Afghan Taliban are sending low-cost drones built from online parts into Pakistan, where forces shoot many down. Islamabad reported 23 in September.
EU migration chief calls Pakistan's 50pc Schengen visa refusal rate 'too much'
EU migration chief Magnus Brunner said the bloc must ease legal travel for Pakistanis, as irregular migration from Pakistan to Europe fell by more than half.
Pakistan and Oman sign six agreements, including visa exemption
Pakistan and Oman exchanged six agreements and MoUs, including a visa waiver for official passports, as PM Shehbaz hosted Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi.
Israeli settlers torch mosque in occupied West Bank village of Mukhmas
Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque in the occupied West Bank village of Mukhmas, as Colombia opened an embassy in occupied Jerusalem to Palestinian anger.
Two ships sink near Hormuz after projectile strikes
A container ship and a bulk carrier sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit, as CNN reported US plans that could use the 'mother of all bombs' on Iran.