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US troops establishing civil-military coordination centre and will monitor Gaza with drones: Report

US troops establishing civil-military coordination centre and will monitor Gaza with drones: Report Around 200 US troops who have been deployed to Israel are establishing a civil-military coordination centre to monitor the Gaza ceasefire, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The centre will use information from surveillance drones above Gaza and reports from international organisations. Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank,...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Africa: Ahead of ADF-17 Replenishment, African Development Bank Group Bolsters Cooperation With Major Shareholders

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Sidi Ould Tah, met on Friday in Washington, D.C. with senior government officials from France, Belgium, and Luxembourg - three major shareholders of the institution - demonstrating his commitment to strengthening cooperation with member countries.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Heads of MDBs Meet to Take Stock of Progress On Joint Actions and Look Ahead

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The Heads of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) Group, chaired in 2025 by the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), met today to review progress on joint actions and chart priority areas for the Group's future work.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Madagascar’s new prime minister named after military coup

Exiled former President Rajoelina condemns takeover and refuses to step down despite defections in the security forces.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

EU pushes back on Trump’s demand Ukraine cede territory to Putin

Top diplomat Kaja Kallas said EU countries should stand behind the principle of territorial integrity for Ukraine.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

BNP Paribas shares fall after US jury’s Sudan verdict

The French bank will pay more than $20m to three plaintiffs amid allegations of human rights abuses.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Tommy Robinson schooled by social media over 'propaganda' tour in Jerusalem

Tommy Robinson schooled by social media over 'propaganda' tour in Jerusalem Submitted by Dalia Anis on Mon, 10/20/2025 - 13:01 British far-right activist's claims about Christians in the Holy Land rebuked after he received official invitation from Israeli government this month British far-right activist Tommy Robinson at Westminster Magistrates Court in London on 13 October 2025, after being charged with a criminal...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump says he will visit China β€˜early next year’

US President Donald Trump makes announcement after being invited by the Chinese government.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Dutch chips row to be on agenda at key EU-China trade talks

A microchip shortage caused by a row between the Dutch government and China will be added to the agenda of a critical meeting between top EU and Chinese trade officials on Tuesday.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Morocco look to build on first U20 World Cup title

Morocco want to be a "strong contender" at all levels of global football after beating Argentina to win the Under-20 World Cup for the first time.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Firefighters rescue woman in wheelchair as parts of southern Turkiye flood

Firefighters were just in time to save a woman who uses a motor wheelchair from drowning in flood waters in Turkiye.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Keir Starmer makes last-minute decision to attend COP30 climate talks in Brazil

PM ends weeks of prevarication and rejects advice to stay in UK ahead of autumn Budget

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

French government recognises β€˜failure’ over Louvre heist

Daylight burglary of priceless royal jewels triggers review of security measures at country’s cultural institutions

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Body of Nepali student held in Gaza returned to Kathmandu

Deceased student Bipin Joshi was honoured by the Nepali government upon the return of his body from Gaza.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Annexation, death penalty, elections: The bills on the menu for Israel’s parliament

Annexation, death penalty, elections: The bills on the menu for Israel’s parliament Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Mon, 10/20/2025 - 14:51 The parliamentary winter session opens amid heightened political tensions Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the opening of the winter session of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in Jerusalem, on 20 October 2025 (Reuters) Off Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, on...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

New Channel Broadcasts the Earth Live from Space

Space Live transmits images of Earth 24/7 from the International Space Station. Last week, ITVX, a UK-based streaming platform, began non-stop live broadcasts of planet Earth from the International Space Station (ISS). RELATED: NASA Launches Two Space Missions on Single Rocket The channel employs 4K cameras, automated geographic data, and ambient music. It shows three […]

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Dozens of pro-Palestine activists in prison threaten β€˜historic’ hunger strike

Dozens of pro-Palestine activists in prison threaten β€˜historic’ hunger strike Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Mon, 10/20/2025 - 14:55 The strike will be launched on 2 November if the demands over conditions are not met, the largest prisoners' hunger strike in decades Asim Qureshi, research director at CAGE International, and formerly imprisoned activists Francesca Nadin and Audrey Corno stand outside the Home Office,...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump said 'rebellious' members of Hamas acting against US

Trump said 'rebellious' members of Hamas acting against US US President Donald Trump said that Hamas's security deployment against criminal gangs and Israeli collaborators was the work of "rebellious" members of the group and not the leadership. "We made a deal with Hamas that they are going to be very good. They are going to behave. They are going to be nice...and if not, they will be eradicated," he said. "I don't...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UK brain monitoring start-up goes from teenage idea to $100mn funding

London-based CoMind is aiming to start selling its medical device in 2027

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Nigeria’s victims of #EndSARS protest violence await justice five years on

Victims and families of protesters shot dead by security forces say promises of accountability, compensation not met.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

The world economy shrugs off both the trade war and AI fears

Can anything bring it down?

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

European markets closed higher on Monday; defense stocks led gains

European stocks started the new trading week on a positive note, with the region's defense names leading Monday's gains.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Israel launches artillery strikes on Deir el-Balah

Israel launches artillery strikes on Deir el-Balah Israel launched an artillery attack on Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on Monday, according to Al Jazeera Arabic. The attack is just the latest in a string of Israeli ceasefire violations.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Louvre heist: Where might the loot end up?

The heist at the Louvre in Paris has shocked the art world, though such spectacular thefts have a long tradition. What drives the perpetrators, and where might the loot end up?

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Slovakia now alone in threatening to veto Russia sanctions at EU summit

Slovakia has declined to lift its veto on more Russia sanctions ahead of this week's EU summit β€” amid fresh concern over the US vision for Ukraine.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

As public media funds officially dry up, local radio stations struggle

Local stations like the Allegheny Mountain Radio serve as a key resource for locals during times of stress.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Nigeria: 'Christian genocide' or a crisis of narratives?

Viral claims of a so-called 'Christian genocide' in Nigeria are stirring heated debate online β€” but analysts warn that such narratives could undermine fragile peacebuilding efforts.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

China: New 5-year plan comes at critical economic crossroads

China's leadership is meeting to chart a policy course for the next five years. Beijing needs Chinese consumers to spend more, while at the same time it is trying to keep up in a high-tech race with the US.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US Congressional Representatives Urge Trump to Host a C5+1 Leaders Summit, Soon

With little more than two months left in the year, time is running out to mark the C5+1’s 10th anniversary with a summit.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Who is Marwan Barghouti and why won't Israel release him?

Who is Marwan Barghouti and why won't Israel release him? Submitted by Daniel Tester on Mon, 10/20/2025 - 15:49 Tipped as a possible future president of Palestine, the Fatah politician has been subjected to attacks in an Israeli jail A mural, showing jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, in Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza, in April 2023 (Reuters) On The ceasefire talks aimed at endingIsrael’s genocide in Gaza have...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

45 meat and dairy giants emit more methane than EU and UK combined, study finds

Global meat and dairy production's environmental footprint dwarfs that of all EU member states and the UK combined, according to a new report.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Ukraine: Zelenskyy will meet Putin, Trump if invited

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would travel to Budapest to negotiate with the US and Russian presidents about ending the war in Ukraine if invited. Meanwhile, the EU is looking to phase out Russian gas imports by 2028.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Japan allows over-the-counter 'morning after' pill for first time

Women will be able to get the pill without prescription, but a pharmacist will still need to be present.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Mongolia’s president vetoes effort to unseat PM

President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh claims parliament's vote to oust the PM is invalid because of 'procedural flaws'.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Madlanga: Witness A implicates senior Gauteng officials in drug cartels and syndicated hits

The witness, who has requested anonymity, told the Madlanga commission he was invited to parties with senior officials who wanted to influence his investigation of the Armand Swart murder case

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa