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October 2026

Saudi Arabia: second strike on Riyadh airport

Ursula von der Leyeneuropean Commission President
These attacks by Iran’s proxies are pushing the region into a spiral of violence,
Al Masirah TVyemeni broadcaster
Unless the Saudi enemy stops its aggression and interference in Yemen, worse is yet to come, God willing,
We renew our warning to all airlines, experts, employees, workers and travelers against using Saudi airports and airspace, as they are vulnerable to attack and have become a theater of operations for our forces,
We urge everyone to take these warnings seriously and hold Saudi Arabia responsible for any failed interceptions,

Trump announces 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine

Donald Trumppresident
Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine,

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lump on lung

During recent medical checks, a nodule on my lung was found. It has been detected at a very early stage and is very localised,
The doctors believe it would be right to intervene and so, following their advice, I have decided to have the operation to remove it. The operation is already planned in the coming days,

A migrant boat sank off the coast of Djibouti with the UN reporting over 200 people dead or missing

This tragedy is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by migrants along this migration corridor as they seek economic opportunities,
Poverty, insecurity and the growing impacts of climate change drive many to undertake this journey, despite mounting instability across the Middle East,
Djiboutian authorities are continuing search and rescue operations as fears grow for those still missing."

Poland on alert amid possible attack on PM, defense minister

Poland was holding an emergency meeting after police received information about a possible assassination plot against PM Donald Tusk

Donald Tuskprime Minister
We are not dealing with any group organized on a big scale,
Donald Tuskprime Minister
In the past years and months, we have noted — globally and in Poland — a rise in the fascination with violence,

Pakistan: President puts Khan stronghold province under emergency rule

President Asif Ali Zardari has effectively suspended the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Yemen's Houthis warn passengers not to use Saudi airports

The airports and airspace are exposed to targeting and constitute a theatre of operations for our forces,

Germany rejects Trump demand, 'fully supports' Zelenskyy

Christian Sewinggerman bank manager
That is the only response we have to the far-right and far-left extremists in this country."
Franziska Brantnergerman politician (born 1979)
Schröder is celebrating Putin's birthday with him, while civilians in Ukraine are once again dying as a result of Russian attacks. This is politically unacceptable,
Russia is now even attacking us in Germany with hybrid attacks. Schröder hasn't learned anything from this. A new approach needs to be put on the table,
You can't expect a foreign investor to immediately draw a distinction ‌between a state government and Germany as a whole,
Friedrich Merzchancellor
The size of the new proposal is no basis for an agreement,
Hubertus Heilgerman politician (SPD), federal minister of labour
The warm embrace between Schröder and Putin in Moscow deeply outrages and disturbs me,
Stefan Korneliusgovernment spokesperson
The federal ⁠government ⁠has taken note of the US decision relating to Russian diesel deliveries,
Gerhard Schröderchancellor
The president invited his old friend to his home,
Our supply is diversified in this area; we are independent of Russian oil,
The federal government ​remains committed to the decisions on ​sanctions against ‌Russia and is working with its European partners on further sanctions,

India court orders release of 'Cockroach' party leaders as movement calls for fresh protests. Follow DW

India court orders release of 'Cockroach' party leaders as movement calls for fresh protests

India is the world's largest democracy, where the right to peaceful assembly is guaranteed by our Constitution and safeguarded by robust institutions, an independent judiciary and a free media,
We're not backing down! We will march to Jantar Mantar again tomorrow,
We are concerned by reports of mass detentions in India of demonstrators, protest leaders, members of civil society organisations, lawyers and journalists, before and during today's large-scale demonstrations in Delhi,

India's 'Cockroach' movement leaders say 'the fight has just begun' after a large protest in Delhi

India is the world's largest democracy, where the right to peaceful assembly is guaranteed by our Constitution and safeguarded by robust institutions, an independent judiciary and a free media,
We are not going to move back, we appeal to all Indian citizens that you will have to fight. You will have to come out on the streets. Wherever you are, you will have to do a peaceful demonstration,
We are concerned by reports of mass detentions in India of demonstrators, protest leaders, members of civil society organisations, lawyers and journalists, before and during today's large-scale demonstrations in Delhi,
Narendra Modiprime Minister
This system cannot go on like this. This system is broken. This system is corrupt… and this system only works in the service of two people,
Sourav Das (actor)spokesperson
This demonstration is still on,
The fight has just begun…Modi and Shah should feel ashamed for treating this fight like a war,

US: Justice Department probes Trump's press pool boycott for antitrust violation

The networks under probe are ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox News

The government should not use antitrust investigations to intimidate news outlets defending press access,... The public’s right to know depends on that access.”
The Antitrust Division is simply investigating to determine whether these news organizations have violated the antitrust laws,

Shooter kills 8 people and himself in Pennsylvania

The 45-year-old shooter, who is yet to be identified, carried out the killings at his home in Erie

Rick Loraherie Police Chief
Some scenes stay with you long after you leave them. This is one of those tragic scenes,
I am so deeply sorry. What happened to you was horrific, and there is nothing that any of us can say today that will make this any easier,

Saudi Arabia: 12 killed, hundreds injured in Riyadh airport attack

Donald Trumppresident
We may. We’re going to look at it,
King Khalid International Airport was targeted by an attack, amid continued attacks targeting civilian aviation facilities in the kingdom,

Trump slams Zelenskyy, says Ukraine should elect new president

Donald Trumppresident
I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal because he could have made many deals and for some reason he never does,

Germany sticks to Russia sanctions after Trump diesel deal

The federal government ​remains committed to the decisions on ​sanctions against ‌Russia and is working with its European partners on further sanctions,
Russia is now even attacking us in Germany with hybrid attacks. Schröder hasn't learned anything from this. A new approach needs to be put on the table,
Franziska Brantnergerman politician (born 1979)
Schröder is celebrating Putin's birthday with him, while civilians in Ukraine are once again dying as a result of Russian attacks. This is politically unacceptable,
Stefan Korneliusgovernment spokesperson
The federal ⁠government ⁠has taken note of the US decision relating to Russian diesel deliveries,
Hubertus Heilgerman politician (SPD), federal minister of labour
The warm embrace between Schröder and Putin in Moscow deeply outrages and disturbs me,
Our supply is diversified in this area; we are independent of Russian oil,
Gerhard Schröderchancellor
The president invited his old friend to his home,
Stefan Korneliusgovernment spokesperson
The federal government has taken note of the U.S. decision relating to Russian diesel deliveries,
The federal government remains committed to the decisions on sanctions against Russia and is working with its European partners on further sanctions."

Operations Plan Germany: How the Bundeswehr trains for NATO collective defense

Military exercises such as "Red Storm Charlie" are designed to put these preparations to the test in realistic scenarios

Parts of the plan must be publicly accessible because we need support from society, as well as from ministries and governments, to make it work,
In concrete terms, this means that around 800,000 soldiers and 200,000 vehicles would have to move through our country within six months. Those are the calculations,
We must ensure that soldiers can use our roads and ports safely. That is why we take care of all their needs: We arrange accommodation, provide food, ensure their security, and guide them through our transport network."
Boris Pistoriusdefense Minister
The threat is becoming more tangible. It is serious, acute, and increasingly visible. This is exactly what the Russian president wants. Moscow is testing our response,
We hope to discourage Russia from further aggression by demonstrating our strength through the rapid build-up of military capabilities and the highly organized, swift deployment of forces to the borders."