The Rapid Support Forces are carrying out mass executions of civilians in the Sudanese city of Al-Fashir, using drones and heavy equipment. Witnesses report shelling, people being run over by vehicles, and killings in homes, while satellite images show mass graves.
Kazakhstan will become a party to the Abraham Accords, which Washington views as a revival of the diplomatic process after the war between Israel and Hamas. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is in Washington, where an official announcement is expected.
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have accepted a proposal from the US and Arab states for a humanitarian ceasefire and are ready for negotiations. This comes after their capture of the city of Al-Fashir and accusations of killing civilians.
Hollywood star and UN Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie visited Kherson and Mykolaiv. She spoke with medics, volunteers, and families living under the threat of shelling.
A court in Germany sentenced a healthcare worker to life imprisonment for killing ten patients and attempting to murder 27 others. He administered lethal injections of morphine and midazolam to reduce his workload during night shifts.
Sudanese anti-government forces shot down an Il-76 military transport aircraft near the city of Babanusa, killing the entire crew. The Rapid Support Forces claimed responsibility, stating they used a Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense system.
The Pope called for an immediate ceasefire and the opening of humanitarian corridors in Sudan, expressing sorrow over the brutality in Al-Fashir. He also urged the international community to act decisively to support aid efforts.
The British government has acknowledged the discovery of a small number of its military products in Sudan, amid reports of human rights violations. Foreign Office Minister Stephen Doughty noted that there is no evidence of British weapons or ammunition being used in Sudan.
Emergency Security Council meeting criticizes killings of civilians in El Fasher.
Over 460 patients and their companions died in the main hospital of El Fasher, Sudan, after its capture by the RSF paramilitary forces. The WHO confirmed the massacre, which occurred after a series of attacks on the maternity hospital.
British-made military equipment has been found in Sudan, used by militants of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) group, accused of genocide. This was revealed in dossiers reviewed by the UN Security Council, raising questions about the UK's arms export policy.
Five volunteers of the International Federation of Red Cross were killed in Sudan while distributing food on October 27. Three more are considered missing after the incident in the city of Bara.
Reports of ethnically motivated mass killings are emerging from Sudan's Al-Fashir after the Rapid Support Forces took control of the city in Darfur. Yale University's laboratory has found evidence supporting alleged mass killings and ethnic cleansing of non-Arab communities.
The city of Al-Fashir in Sudan's Darfur has come under the control of the RSF group. This means the RSF has established full control over the region, where the US has accused the group of genocide.
A series of explosions, likely caused by drone attacks, occurred near Khartoum International Airport ahead of its scheduled reopening. The incident raised concerns about security and stability in the region, which had only just begun to recover from a protracted conflict.
The announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize laureates will take place from October 6 to 13, concluding with the announcement of the winners of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences. The ceremonies will be available for online viewing on the official digital channels of the prize.
A combat drone strike on a mosque in western Sudan killed 78 people and injured 20 others. Responsibility is attributed to the Rapid Support Forces group, which denies its involvement.
The Russian PMC "Wagner" failed in Mali, not taking control of resources and intensifying violence. Relations with the junta are deteriorating, and the Kremlin has not gained access to gold mines.
Hunger is returning as a tool of political pressure, with millions dying in Sudan, Afghanistan, Yemen, and the Gaza Strip. Experts state that the international community is failing to respond to the growing crisis.
The global IPC system has confirmed signs of famine in Gaza, where over 514,000 people are suffering from critical food shortages. By the end of September, this figure could rise to 641,000 people, despite Israel's denials.
At least 40 people have died from cholera in the Darfur region, Sudan. This is the largest outbreak in recent years, caused by conflict and lack of access to clean water.
Over 14 million children remained unvaccinated in 2024, according to a UN report. This led to an increase in measles and whooping cough incidence in Europe and a measles outbreak in the US.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reported mass ethnically motivated acts of violence in Sudan, including killings, sexual violence, and abductions. The region around Al-Fashir was particularly affected, where thousands of people were forced to flee.
More than 40 civilians, including children and medical workers, were killed in the bombing of Al-Mujlad Hospital in West Kordofan province. According to the human rights group Emergency Lawyers, an army drone was responsible for the attack.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a visit of foreign diplomats to the site of the Russian strike on a building in Kyiv. Representatives of more than 60 missions saw the consequences of Russian terror in Ukraine.
The Trump administration is considering expanding the list of countries whose citizens will be banned from entering the United States. The reasons are problems with document security and migration cooperation.
Russian mercenaries from the Wagner PMC have created a network of secret prisons in Mali, where civilians are tortured and kidnapped. From 2023 to 2025, 668 people went missing.
The Russian Federation is actively buying up Soviet-made parts all over the world in order to prevent them from reaching Ukraine.
Donald Trump has banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States due to security risks. Partial restrictions will apply to 7 other countries, with exceptions for certain categories.
The Trump administration planned to use U. S. foreign aid funds to finance a voluntary repatriation program for migrants, including Ukrainians and Haitians. It was about more than 700 thousand people.
