Ukraine ready to stop strikes on Russian refineries if Russia halts attacks on its energy infrastructure

"Ukraine is ready to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries, but only on the condition that Russia stops attacking Ukrainian energy facilities, President Volodymyr Zelensky said." NV

Ethiopia: Federal forces advance in Tigray

"Tigray peace forces are seeking to turn the page on the TPLF. Since joining forces with Ethiopia’s federal army, they have claimed to have seized several strategic positions.
The capture of Mekele is a major setback for the TPLF. The group launched an offensive on September 23 against federal forces before withdrawing from the Tigray capital, pushed back by the peace forces, a breakaway militia now allied with Addis Ababa.

In Conakry, opposition leader Aliou Bah has regained his freedom. He had been jailed since December 2024. His release was initially expected in December this year.
In Goma, children are paying a heavy price for conflict, poverty and the risk of Ebola. Faced with these challenges, a local initiative is focusing on education, psychosocial support and health prevention to help them regain confidence and dignity.
A look at Irreecha, a traditional festival celebrated by the Oromo people in the heart of the Ethiopian capital." AfricanNews

Heightened security at anti-immigrant hotspots in South Africa

"There is heightened security at anti-immigrant hotspots in the South African cities of Johannesburg and Durban following a second day of violent protests targeting foreign nationals.

Demonstrators torched cars, attacked foreigners, and looted shops, and threw bricks and bottles again on Friday, as police fired tear gas and stun grenades to try to disperse them.
The protests erupted following widespread misinformation about a Home Affairs directive on implementing a Constitutional Court ruling on the processing of asylum seekers.
It said asylum seekers must be allowed to submit applications even if they entered the country without the required documents, prompting hundreds of people to gather at refugee reception centers.
This fuelled anger among anti-immigrant campaigners amid false claims that undocumented migrants would automatically be granted legal status." AfricaNews

Drone shot down near Lviv: region attacked by jet-powered UAV for first time

"Air defense forces shot down a drone near Lviv. It was reported that a jet-powered drone was heading toward the regional capital." UN

Trump Says "Time For Ukraine To Get A New Leader" After Zelensky Ignored Six Pleas To Stop Refinery Strikes

"As he was boarding Air Force One on the way to Tennessee this morning, President Trump made his feelings clear over how he feels about Ukrainian President Zelensky.
President Trump stated that "it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president", criticizing Zelensky for bombing Russian oil refineries and accusing him of failing to end the war.

“I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal."
One day after announcing plans to buy more than a million tonnes of diesel from Russia, Trump said the Ukrainian strikes were driving up global fuel prices and creating “problems for the world”.
“He wants to make problems for our farmers, our ranchers with diesel fuel because Russia supplies a large portion of the diesel fuel throughout the world. And we told them ‘Do whatever you want, but don’t hit the diesel fuel, because this is a big problem, a big shortage’.”
“And what does he do? He goes and hits the diesel fuel.”
Asked about the strikes, he said of Zelensky:
“He’d better damn well stop.” 

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Ukrainian paratroopers destroy Russian convoy in Svatove

"Ukrainian paratroopers have destroyed a convoy of Russian troops in Svatove, Luhansk region.
On the Kupiansk axis, paratroopers from the 77th Separate Airmobile Nadniprianska Brigade of the 7th Air Assault Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine delivered a precision strike on the logistics of Russian occupation forces. In the town of Svatove, operators of the unmanned systems battalion detected an enemy convoy of three light vehicles along its route in time and completely destroyed the vehicles the enemy was attempting to use to deliver ammunition, food supplies and personnel." Ukrin

Spain and Greece refuse to give Ukraine Patriot missiles nearing expiration

"Greece and Spain are holding stocks of Patriot interceptor missiles that are nearing their expiry dates and could bolster Ukraine’s air defenses.

Spain and Greece have some of the largest stocks of interceptor missiles in Europe, which Ukraine urgently needs to defend against Russian attacks ahead of winter. President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine needs between 300 and 360 such missiles to repel Russian attacks over the winter.
NATO and EU officials are trying to persuade Athens and Madrid to transfer Patriot PAC-2 missiles to Kyiv whose shelf life is nearing its end." Ukrin

Asteroid 2026 RW1 impacts Earth over Indian Ocean about 7 hours after discovery, becomes 13th known asteroid detected before impact

"Asteroid 2026 RW1 —Asteroid 2026 RW1 struck Earth over the Indian Ocean northwest of Australia just over 7 hours after it was discovered, becoming the 13th known asteroid detected before hitting Earth. This event added another real-world test of planetary defense systems designed to identify small incoming objects, rapidly refine their trajectories, and determine where and when they will enter the atmosphere." W

Magnitude 6 Earthquake near La Tronosa, Panama

"A magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred near 7 km N of La Tronosa, Panama at 04:14 AM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface." EQ

221 clashes on front line over past day

"A total of 221 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front line over the past 24 hours.
Russian artillery shelled multiple settlements in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces aviation struck one Russian UAV command post.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled three Russian assault attempts. Russian troops launched four airstrikes using 11 guided aerial bombs and carried out 171 shelling attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 10 Russian attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance near Starytsia, Vovchansk and Vovchanski Khutory, as well as toward Radkivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces made one attempt to improve their positions by launching an assault near Nova Kruhliakivka.
Attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses were repelled in the Lyman sector, where Russian troops launched 10 attacks near Nadiia, Novoiehorivka, Novoselivka, Lyman and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces launched six attacks near Ozerne and Kryva Luka, as well as toward Pyskunivka and Mykolaivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy conducted no assault operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 18 Russian attacks were recorded. The enemy conducted offensive operations near Kostiantynivka, Novoselivka, Toretske and Vilne, as well as toward Mykolaipillia, Raiske and Pryiut.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian troops launched 25 attacks, attempting to advance near Svitlе, Molodetske and Novomykolaivka, as well as toward Dobropillia, Novohryshyne and Serhiivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces conducted no assault operations.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian defensive positions 21 times, attempting to advance near Rybne, Verkhnia Tersa, Hirke, Huliaipilske and Mala Tokmachka, as well as toward Kosivtseve, Nove Zaporizhzhia, Rivne, Vozdvyzhivka, Dolynka and Kopani.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy conducted no offensive operations.
In the Dnipro River sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled one Russian attack." Ukrin

Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia kills 20, injures 18

"The death toll from the Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia has risen to 20.

Eighteen people were injured, including three children.
Three people were rescued. SES psychologists provided assistance to another 35 people.
Emergency and rescue operations are ongoing." UN

Houthi Missile Attack On Busy Terminal At Riyadh Airport Kills 12, Injures 309

"The initial fatality and casualty count is horrific and unprecedented: at least 12 people have killed and 50 more were injured in the Houthi missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Ryiadh on Saturday. A missile is reported to have directly struck the busy Terminal 3 of the major hub. Saudi state sources are listing over 300 among the injured." ZH

Defense forces strike "Pantsir-S1" air defense system, UAV launch site, and Russian military support facilities

"Ukrainian defense forces struck a Russian "Pantsir-S1" air defense system in the Krasnodar Krai.

Strikes were carried out against Russian logistics facilities - ammunition depots, supply depots, and fuel and lubricant storage facilities - in the Luhansk, Donetsk, and Belgorod Regions.
The General Staff confirmed the destruction of a Russian airborne troops command and observation post near Ukrainka in the Donetsk Region as a result of a strike" UN

7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Panama, collapsing buildings

"A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the southern region of Panama, destroying a number of structures and shaking the capital, officials said.

The earthquake struck shortly before 2 p.m. EDT, with its center about 9 miles southwest of Pitazola Arriba.
In the capital Panama City, photos from the aftermath show several buildings partially collapsed while residents fled to the streets.
Suspension cables along the Panama Canal were seen shaking, but authorities said the canal continued to operate as normal.
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino said he received offers of aid from several countries in the region." msn

Powerful waves lash California coast as storm threatens more damage

"Powerful waves thrashed communities along California's southern coast, damaging homes and sending water cascading through streets as residents braced for more potential damage wrought by Tropical Storm Rachel.
The storm system churning in the Pacific was expected to make a rare West coast landfall near the California and Mexico border early Sunday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), packing potential for strong winds and heavy rains that could cause further destruction and coastal flooding." msn