The tanker Furia, carrying Russian Urals oil to India, turned back in the Baltic Sea. This happened after the US tightened sanctions against Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, which may indicate disruptions in oil trade between the countries.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited a new command center in southern Israel, expressing cautious optimism about Trump's peace deal, which has faced challenges due to bloodshed in Gaza and political intrigue. The center coordinates humanitarian, logistical, and security operations in Gaza, involving 200 US military personnel and international partners.
The leadership of the Netherlands and Romania believe that Lukoil will sell its plants located in the territories of these countries.
The White House has added the Bill Clinton scandal and the discovery of cocaine to the timeline on its website. This, as the media suggests, was the Trump administration's response to criticism regarding the construction of the ballroom.
Autumn is becoming a popular time for holidays in Ukraine and abroad due to lower prices and mild weather. The Carpathians, Lviv region, and Zakarpattia remain leaders in domestic tourism, while Turkey and Egypt are among the foreign destinations.
Great Britain has sent a senior officer and a small group of military personnel to Israel at the request of the United States. They will participate in an international mission to monitor the observance of the truce between Israel and Hamas.
A series of audacious museum thefts in Europe, including the Louvre heist, has shown that stolen items are quickly melted down or sold on the black market. Experts note that a lack of investment in security turns even the most famous collections into easy prey, and the chances of recovering stolen goods intact are almost zero.
October 20 marks World Day Against Pain, International Statistics Day, International Chefs Day, and International Air Traffic Controllers Day. Christians also commemorate the Great Martyr Artemius.
In the Saqqara necropolis, the tomb of Prince Waset-If-Re was discovered with a pink door that cannot be opened. Archaeologists found statues and chairs belonging to the prince, as well as a second entrance with the cartouche of King Neferirkare.
Israel has temporarily suspended humanitarian aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip after Hamas militants killed two Israeli soldiers. In response, Israel launched strikes that killed at least 36 people.
Israeli forces launched airstrikes on the central part of the Gaza Strip in response to attacks by Palestinian groups near Rafah. Prime Minister Netanyahu called on the IDF to take decisive action against terrorist targets.
The city of Terrassa in Spain has temporarily banned the adoption of black cats from shelters from October 6 to November 10. This is done to prevent the use of animals in sinister rituals during Halloween.
The United States has informed the guarantor countries of the Gaza peace agreement about intelligence data regarding Hamas's preparation for a new attack against the civilian population. This would be considered a serious violation of the agreements, jeopardizing the significant progress achieved through international mediation.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatens to resume hostilities if Hamas does not hand over all bodies of deceased hostages. Hamas states it cannot retrieve more bodies without special equipment, but American advisors claim Hamas intends to fulfill the agreement.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze canceled a meeting with OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Elina Valtonen due to her participation in an anti-government rally. Valtonen claims she canceled the meeting herself due to a schedule change.
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has left the country after army units joined protesters. A diplomatic source said Rajoelina refused to resign, and France denied helping him escape.
US President Donald Trump commented on the appearance of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a joint photo opportunity after the Gaza agreement. Meloni, the only woman in the photo, maintained a serious expression during the praise.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called the peace agreement of American guarantor Donald Trump the "last chance" for peace in the region, affirming the Palestinians' right to an independent state. El-Sisi also awarded Trump the Order of the Nile, the country's highest civilian honor.
US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Egypt and Turkey posed for a photo in front of a "PEACE 2025" sign after signing a peace agreement on Gaza. Trump announced the end of the war in Gaza and insisted on Hamas's adherence to the agreement.
Israel released 1968 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, some sent to the West Bank, others to the Gaza Strip. This was in exchange for the return of 20 live hostages held by Hamas.
Benjamin Netanyahu refused to participate in the peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh due to the holiday of Shmini Atzeret-Simchat Torah. He thanked US President Donald Trump for the invitation but did not mention Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected opposition calls for his resignation. He stated that he would remain in office to protect the country's stability and serve the French people.
Iran announced the suspension of the cooperation agreement with the IAEA, signed in early August in Egypt. Tehran sees no reason to resume negotiations on its nuclear program due to the resumption of international sanctions.
Three members of Qatar's Amiri Diwan were killed and two injured in a car accident near Sharm el-Sheikh. The incident occurred a day before a meeting where Egyptian and US leaders plan to discuss a final ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
An international summit on peaceful settlement of the conflict in the Gaza Strip will be held in Egypt. Israel and Hamas are not invited "so as not to complicate open dialogue."
The United States has deployed approximately 200 military personnel to Israel to support and monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. The team will also facilitate humanitarian aid delivery, logistics, and security.
US President Donald Trump said that the Gaza Strip will be completely rebuilt after the war between Israel and Hamas. All countries in the Middle East have united for this purpose, and the final agreement will be signed in Egypt.
US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Israel after talks in Egypt. Earlier, they met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
US President Donald Trump began a meeting with his cabinet, where he spoke about the ceasefire agreement and plans for a trip to the Middle East. He stated that he would go to Egypt for a signing ceremony and expected the release of hostages.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed satisfaction with the ceasefire agreement in Gaza between Hamas and Israel. Turkey, which participated in the negotiations, promises to monitor the implementation of the agreements and facilitate the process.
