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<blockquote data-quote="Wikipedia Current Events" data-source="post: 111019" data-attributes="member: 524">Armed conflicts and attacks<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab%E2%80%93Israeli_conflict" target="_blank">Arab–Israeli conflict</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria" target="_blank">Syria</a> says that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel" target="_blank">Israel</a> has launched <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airstrike" target="_blank">airstrikes</a> on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus_International_Airport" target="_blank">Damascus International Airport</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleppo_International_Airport" target="_blank">Aleppo International Airport</a>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-aircraft_warfare" target="_blank">Air defences</a> are activated in response to the attacks. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syria-state-tv-says-israeli-attack-targets-aleppo-damascus-airports-2023-10-12/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli%E2%80%93Palestinian_conflict" target="_blank">Israeli–Palestinian conflict</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Israel%E2%80%93Hamas_war" target="_blank">2023 Israel–Hamas war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_2023_Israeli_blockade_of_the_Gaza_Strip" target="_blank">October 2023 Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">At least 51 people are killed and 281 others are injured in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel" target="_blank">Israeli</a> air strikes on neighborhoods in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_City" target="_blank">Gaza City</a>. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/civilian-toll-israel-palestinians-war-gaza-strikes-71177c4c45a02e0a2dab9d48615310fd" target="_blank">(AP)</a> <a href="https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjo1ka4ba" target="_blank">(Ynet News)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Three of five <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumping_station" target="_blank">water plants</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_Strip" target="_blank">Gaza</a> are inoperable due to the Israeli bombings and a lack of fuel, according to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Committee_of_Red_Cross" target="_blank">International Committee of Red Cross</a>. <a href="https://www.indiatodayne.in/international/video/israels-defence-forces-with-tanks-positioned-at-the-gaza-border-3-water-plants-out-of-service-693438-2023-10-12" target="_blank">(India Today)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations" target="_blank">United Nations</a> says that 338,934 Palestinians have been <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forced_displacement" target="_blank">displaced</a> in Gaza by ongoing Israeli bombing raids. <a href="https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2023/10/12/more-than-338000-people-displaced-in-gaza-un.html" target="_blank">(The Jakarta Post)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">United Nations <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretary-General_of_the_United_Nations" target="_blank">secretary-general</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Guterres" target="_blank">Antonio Guterres</a> says that life-saving supplies, including food, fuel and water, must be allowed into Gaza. <a href="https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231012_11/" target="_blank">(NHK)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Israeli <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Energy_%28Israel%29" target="_blank">Energy Minister</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Katz" target="_blank">Israel Katz</a> says that the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockade" target="_blank">blockade</a> of Gaza will not end until all Israeli <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hostage" target="_blank">hostages</a> are released by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamas" target="_blank">Hamas</a>. <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-67073970" target="_blank">(BBC News)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Former <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_Watch" target="_blank">Human Rights Watch</a> chief <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Roth" target="_blank">Kenneth Roth</a> says that the ongoing attacks on Palestinian <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilians" target="_blank">civilians</a> could constitute a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_crime" target="_blank">war crime</a>. <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2023/10/12/every-hamas-member-is-a-dead-man-israel-vows-to-wipe-palestinian-group/" target="_blank">(Daily Post)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwegian_Refugee_Council" target="_blank">Norwegian Refugee Council</a> calls for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanitarian_corridors" target="_blank">humanitarian corridors</a> to be established in order to allow the safe passage of personnel and relief supplies into Gaza. <a href="https://www.nrc.no/news/2023/october/israel-gaza-nrc-calls-for-humanitarian-corridors-to-save-lives/" target="_blank">(NRC)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The death toll in Gaza increases to 1,200, with nearly 5,600 others injured. The death toll in Israel surpasses 1,400. <a href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/10/12/more-than-333-800-people-have-been-displaced-from-gaza_6166086_4.html" target="_blank">(Le Monde)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Israeli settlers kill a Palestinian father and son during a funeral in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Bank" target="_blank">West Bank</a>. <a href="https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/10/12/Israeli-settlers-kill-Palestinian-in-West-Bank" target="_blank">(Al Arabiya)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_%28Egypt%29" target="_blank">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt</a> denies rumors that the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafah_Border_Crossing" target="_blank">Rafah border crossing</a> is closed, asserting that the crossing remains operational and has not been closed since the beginning of the blockade and called upon the international community to send humanitarian aid to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Palestine" target="_blank">Palestine</a> through <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Arish_International_Airport" target="_blank">El Arish International Airport</a>. <a href="https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1234/510099/Egypt/Foreign-Affairs/Egypt-designates-ElArish-airport-as-Gaza-aid-hub,-.aspx" target="_blank">(Al-Ahram)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine" target="_blank">Russian invasion of Ukraine</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacks_in_Russia_during_the_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine" target="_blank">Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Three people are killed and two others are injured in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgorod_Oblast" target="_blank">Belgorod Oblast</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia" target="_blank">Russia</a>, after debris from a downed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine" target="_blank">Ukrainian</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unmanned_aerial_vehicle" target="_blank">drone</a> hit several houses. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/12/two-killed-in-russia-as-debris-from-downed-ukrainian-drone-destroys-homes" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Avdiivka_%282022%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Battle of Avdiivka</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine" target="_blank">Ukraine</a> says that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia" target="_blank">Russia</a> has begun an assault on the city of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avdiivka" target="_blank">Avdiivka</a>, in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donetsk_Oblast" target="_blank">Donetsk Oblast</a>, supported by tanks and armored vehicles. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/world/europe/ukraine-avdiivka-russia.html" target="_blank">(The New York Times)</a></li>
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</ul>Business and economy<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Monetary_Fund" target="_blank">International Monetary Fund</a> managing director <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristalina_Georgieva" target="_blank">Kristalina Georgieva</a> confirms that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zambia" target="_blank">Zambia</a>, the first African nation to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Default_%28finance%29" target="_blank">default</a> following the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_impact_of_the_COVID-19_pandemic" target="_blank">COVID-19 pandemic</a>, has agreed to a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debt_management_plan" target="_blank">debt agreement</a> with foreign creditors concerning <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_dollar" target="_blank">US$</a>6.3 billion of its debt. <a href="https://www.brecorder.com/news/40267774" target="_blank">(AFP via Business Recorder)</a></li>
</ul>Health and environment<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Zimbabwe_cholera_outbreak" target="_blank">2023 Zimbabwe cholera outbreak</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zimbabwe" target="_blank">Zimbabwe</a> bans gatherings of more than 50 people amid a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholera" target="_blank">cholera</a> outbreak in the country. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/oct/12/zimbabwe-bans-large-gatherings-as-threat-of-cholera-outbreak-grows" target="_blank">(The Guardian)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>International relations<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran%E2%80%93United_States_relations" target="_blank">Iran–United States relations</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran%E2%80%93Qatar_relations" target="_blank">Iran–Qatar relations</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Deputy_Secretary_of_the_Treasury" target="_blank">U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wally_Adeyemo" target="_blank">Wally Adeyemo</a> announces that the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" target="_blank">United States</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar" target="_blank">Qatar</a> will block <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran" target="_blank">Iran</a> from receiving <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_dollar" target="_blank">$</a>6 billion in exchange for a prisoner swap. <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/us-qatar-agree-not-release-iran-6-billion-prisoner-swap-rcna120135" target="_blank">(NBC News)</a> <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/10/12/iran-oil-fund-us-israel/" target="_blank">(The Washington Post)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Human_Rights_Council" target="_blank">United Nations Human Rights Council</a> extends a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_special_rapporteur" target="_blank">special rapporteur</a>'s mandate to investigate <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_Russia" target="_blank">human rights violations in Russia</a> for an additional year, despite <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia" target="_blank">Russia</a>'s previous refusal to recognize the rapporteur's mandate or permit their entry into the country. <a href="https://www.barrons.com/news/un-human-rights-council-votes-to-extend-russia-monitoring-46a4324a" target="_blank">(AFP via Barron's)</a></li>
</ul>Law and crime<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_reactions_to_the_2023_Israel%E2%80%93Hamas_war" target="_blank">International reactions to the 2023 Israel–Hamas war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rallies in support of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Palestine" target="_blank">Palestine</a> take place around the world, including in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina" target="_blank">Argentina</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada" target="_blank">Canada</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile" target="_blank">Chile</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany" target="_blank">Germany</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan" target="_blank">Japan</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea" target="_blank">South Korea</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa" target="_blank">South Africa</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain" target="_blank">Spain</a>. <a href="https://ddnews.gov.in/international/rallies-support-palestinians-take-place-many-parts-world" target="_blank">(DD News)</a> <a href="https://www.ktbs.com/news/national/argentina-palestine-supporters-rally-outside-israel-embassy---48910030/video_7a67985a-ad4b-58b7-86da-d61fb2fa7fea.html" target="_blank">(KTBS)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Interior_Minister" target="_blank">French Interior Minister</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A9rald_Darmanin" target="_blank">Gérald Darmanin</a> announces that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France" target="_blank">France</a> will ban all pro-<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinians" target="_blank">Palestinian</a> protests in the country. <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/france-gerald-darmanin-aims-to-ban-all-pro-palestine-protests/" target="_blank">(Politico EU)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Bongo_Ondimba" target="_blank">Sylvia Bongo Ondimba</a>, the former first lady of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabon" target="_blank">Gabon</a>, is jailed by the ruling military junta. <a href="https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20231012-wife-of-ousted-gabon-president-ali-bongo-placed-under-house-arrest" target="_blank">(AFP via France 24)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" target="_blank">United States</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate" target="_blank">Senator</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Menendez" target="_blank">Bob Menendez</a> is charged with acting as a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_agent" target="_blank">foreign agent</a> for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt" target="_blank">Egypt</a> while serving as a member of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate" target="_blank">United States Senate</a>. <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/democratic-sen-bob-menendez-facing-additional-charges-sweeping/story?id=103928466" target="_blank">(ABC News)</a></li>
</ul>Politics and elections<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Malagasy_presidential_election" target="_blank">2023 Malagasy presidential election</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar" target="_blank">Madagascar</a>'s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitutional_court" target="_blank">constitutional court</a> postpones the upcoming election from November 9 to November 16, amid a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_crisis" target="_blank">political crisis</a> involving protests against the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ntsay_government" target="_blank">Ntsay government</a> following <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Madagascar" target="_blank">President</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andry_Rajoelina" target="_blank">Andry Rajoelina</a>'s resignation. <a href="https://www.barrons.com/news/madagascar-s-top-court-orders-one-week-postponement-of-presidential-vote-b210bda6" target="_blank">(AFP via Barron's)</a></li>
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[QUOTE="Wikipedia Current Events, post: 111019, member: 524"] [B]Armed conflicts and attacks[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab%E2%80%93Israeli_conflict']Arab–Israeli conflict[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria']Syria[/URL] says that [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel']Israel[/URL] has launched [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airstrike']airstrikes[/URL] on [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus_International_Airport']Damascus International Airport[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleppo_International_Airport']Aleppo International Airport[/URL]. [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-aircraft_warfare']Air defences[/URL] are activated in response to the attacks. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syria-state-tv-says-israeli-attack-targets-aleppo-damascus-airports-2023-10-12/'](Reuters)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli%E2%80%93Palestinian_conflict']Israeli–Palestinian conflict[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Israel%E2%80%93Hamas_war']2023 Israel–Hamas war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_2023_Israeli_blockade_of_the_Gaza_Strip']October 2023 Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip[/URL] [LIST] [*]At least 51 people are killed and 281 others are injured in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel']Israeli[/URL] air strikes on neighborhoods in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_City']Gaza City[/URL]. [URL='https://apnews.com/article/civilian-toll-israel-palestinians-war-gaza-strikes-71177c4c45a02e0a2dab9d48615310fd'](AP)[/URL] [URL='https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjo1ka4ba'](Ynet News)[/URL] [*]Three of five [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumping_station']water plants[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_Strip']Gaza[/URL] are inoperable due to the Israeli bombings and a lack of fuel, according to the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Committee_of_Red_Cross']International Committee of Red Cross[/URL]. [URL='https://www.indiatodayne.in/international/video/israels-defence-forces-with-tanks-positioned-at-the-gaza-border-3-water-plants-out-of-service-693438-2023-10-12'](India Today)[/URL] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations']United Nations[/URL] says that 338,934 Palestinians have been [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forced_displacement']displaced[/URL] in Gaza by ongoing Israeli bombing raids. [URL='https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2023/10/12/more-than-338000-people-displaced-in-gaza-un.html']([I]The Jakarta Post[/I])[/URL] [*]United Nations [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretary-General_of_the_United_Nations']secretary-general[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Guterres']Antonio Guterres[/URL] says that life-saving supplies, including food, fuel and water, must be allowed into Gaza. [URL='https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231012_11/'](NHK)[/URL] [*]Israeli [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Energy_%28Israel%29']Energy Minister[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Katz']Israel Katz[/URL] says that the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockade']blockade[/URL] of Gaza will not end until all Israeli [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hostage']hostages[/URL] are released by [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamas']Hamas[/URL]. [URL='https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-67073970'](BBC News)[/URL] [*]Former [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_Watch']Human Rights Watch[/URL] chief [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Roth']Kenneth Roth[/URL] says that the ongoing attacks on Palestinian [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilians']civilians[/URL] could constitute a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_crime']war crime[/URL]. [URL='https://dailypost.ng/2023/10/12/every-hamas-member-is-a-dead-man-israel-vows-to-wipe-palestinian-group/'](Daily Post)[/URL] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwegian_Refugee_Council']Norwegian Refugee Council[/URL] calls for [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanitarian_corridors']humanitarian corridors[/URL] to be established in order to allow the safe passage of personnel and relief supplies into Gaza. [URL='https://www.nrc.no/news/2023/october/israel-gaza-nrc-calls-for-humanitarian-corridors-to-save-lives/'](NRC)[/URL] [/LIST] [*]The death toll in Gaza increases to 1,200, with nearly 5,600 others injured. The death toll in Israel surpasses 1,400. [URL='https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/10/12/more-than-333-800-people-have-been-displaced-from-gaza_6166086_4.html'](Le Monde)[/URL] [*]Israeli settlers kill a Palestinian father and son during a funeral in the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Bank']West Bank[/URL]. [URL='https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/10/12/Israeli-settlers-kill-Palestinian-in-West-Bank'](Al Arabiya)[/URL] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_%28Egypt%29']Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt[/URL] denies rumors that the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafah_Border_Crossing']Rafah border crossing[/URL] is closed, asserting that the crossing remains operational and has not been closed since the beginning of the blockade and called upon the international community to send humanitarian aid to [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Palestine']Palestine[/URL] through [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Arish_International_Airport']El Arish International Airport[/URL]. [URL='https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1234/510099/Egypt/Foreign-Affairs/Egypt-designates-ElArish-airport-as-Gaza-aid-hub,-.aspx']([I]Al-Ahram[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine']Russian invasion of Ukraine[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacks_in_Russia_during_the_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine']Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine[/URL] [LIST] [*]Three people are killed and two others are injured in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgorod_Oblast']Belgorod Oblast[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia']Russia[/URL], after debris from a downed [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine']Ukrainian[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unmanned_aerial_vehicle']drone[/URL] hit several houses. [URL='https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/12/two-killed-in-russia-as-debris-from-downed-ukrainian-drone-destroys-homes'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Avdiivka_%282022%E2%80%93present%29']Battle of Avdiivka[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine']Ukraine[/URL] says that [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia']Russia[/URL] has begun an assault on the city of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avdiivka']Avdiivka[/URL], in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donetsk_Oblast']Donetsk Oblast[/URL], supported by tanks and armored vehicles. [URL='https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/world/europe/ukraine-avdiivka-russia.html']([I]The New York Times[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Business and economy[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Monetary_Fund']International Monetary Fund[/URL] managing director [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristalina_Georgieva']Kristalina Georgieva[/URL] confirms that [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zambia']Zambia[/URL], the first African nation to [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Default_%28finance%29']default[/URL] following the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_impact_of_the_COVID-19_pandemic']COVID-19 pandemic[/URL], has agreed to a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debt_management_plan']debt agreement[/URL] with foreign creditors concerning [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_dollar']US$[/URL]6.3 billion of its debt. [URL='https://www.brecorder.com/news/40267774'](AFP via [I]Business Recorder[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [B]Health and environment[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Zimbabwe_cholera_outbreak']2023 Zimbabwe cholera outbreak[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zimbabwe']Zimbabwe[/URL] bans gatherings of more than 50 people amid a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholera']cholera[/URL] outbreak in the country. [URL='https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/oct/12/zimbabwe-bans-large-gatherings-as-threat-of-cholera-outbreak-grows']([I]The Guardian[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]International relations[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran%E2%80%93United_States_relations']Iran–United States relations[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran%E2%80%93Qatar_relations']Iran–Qatar relations[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Deputy_Secretary_of_the_Treasury']U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wally_Adeyemo']Wally Adeyemo[/URL] announces that the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States']United States[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar']Qatar[/URL] will block [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran']Iran[/URL] from receiving [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_dollar']$[/URL]6 billion in exchange for a prisoner swap. [URL='https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/us-qatar-agree-not-release-iran-6-billion-prisoner-swap-rcna120135'](NBC News)[/URL] [URL='https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/10/12/iran-oil-fund-us-israel/']([I]The Washington Post[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Human_Rights_Council']United Nations Human Rights Council[/URL] extends a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_special_rapporteur']special rapporteur[/URL]'s mandate to investigate [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_Russia']human rights violations in Russia[/URL] for an additional year, despite [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia']Russia[/URL]'s previous refusal to recognize the rapporteur's mandate or permit their entry into the country. [URL='https://www.barrons.com/news/un-human-rights-council-votes-to-extend-russia-monitoring-46a4324a'](AFP via [I]Barron's[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [B]Law and crime[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_reactions_to_the_2023_Israel%E2%80%93Hamas_war']International reactions to the 2023 Israel–Hamas war[/URL] [LIST] [*]Rallies in support of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Palestine']Palestine[/URL] take place around the world, including in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina']Argentina[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada']Canada[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile']Chile[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany']Germany[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan']Japan[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea']South Korea[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa']South Africa[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain']Spain[/URL]. [URL='https://ddnews.gov.in/international/rallies-support-palestinians-take-place-many-parts-world'](DD News)[/URL] [URL='https://www.ktbs.com/news/national/argentina-palestine-supporters-rally-outside-israel-embassy---48910030/video_7a67985a-ad4b-58b7-86da-d61fb2fa7fea.html'](KTBS)[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Interior_Minister']French Interior Minister[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A9rald_Darmanin']Gérald Darmanin[/URL] announces that [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France']France[/URL] will ban all pro-[URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinians']Palestinian[/URL] protests in the country. [URL='https://www.politico.eu/article/france-gerald-darmanin-aims-to-ban-all-pro-palestine-protests/'](Politico EU)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Bongo_Ondimba']Sylvia Bongo Ondimba[/URL], the former first lady of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabon']Gabon[/URL], is jailed by the ruling military junta. [URL='https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20231012-wife-of-ousted-gabon-president-ali-bongo-placed-under-house-arrest'](AFP via France 24)[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States']United States[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate']Senator[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Menendez']Bob Menendez[/URL] is charged with acting as a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_agent']foreign agent[/URL] for [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt']Egypt[/URL] while serving as a member of the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate']United States Senate[/URL]. [URL='https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/democratic-sen-bob-menendez-facing-additional-charges-sweeping/story?id=103928466'](ABC News)[/URL] [/LIST] [B]Politics and elections[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Malagasy_presidential_election']2023 Malagasy presidential election[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar']Madagascar[/URL]'s [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitutional_court']constitutional court[/URL] postpones the upcoming election from November 9 to November 16, amid a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_crisis']political crisis[/URL] involving protests against the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ntsay_government']Ntsay government[/URL] following [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Madagascar']President[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andry_Rajoelina']Andry Rajoelina[/URL]'s resignation. [URL='https://www.barrons.com/news/madagascar-s-top-court-orders-one-week-postponement-of-presidential-vote-b210bda6'](AFP via [I]Barron's[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/2023_October_12"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]

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