UN Council adopts resolution on digital risks to children in war
The Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution calling for measures to protect children affected by armed conflict from digital technology-related abuses.
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Clashes reported along Pakistan-Afghanistan border near Kurram
Reports described an exchange of fire near Pakistan’s Kurram district and Afghanistan’s Paktia province, but did not establish who started it or confirm a casualty toll.
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Goldman revenue rises 23% as equity revenue jumps 72%
Goldman Sachs reported $18.679 billion in third-quarter revenue, with growth led by Global Banking & Markets and a sharp rise in equities.
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Biodiversity finance estimate trails 2030 goal ahead of COP17
The OECD estimates annual global biodiversity finance at $74.9 billion to $92.4 billion in 2023–25, below the framework’s $200 billion 2030 goal. A new assessment also finds fewer than half of assessed national targets are on track.
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Riyadh airport notice expires; operations reported suspended
The closure notice expired at midnight in Riyadh. Reports shortly afterward said airport operations remained suspended, with no confirmation scheduled passenger flights had resumed by 8:32 a.m.
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Beirut airport begins certification renewal after reported lapse
A Reuters account of an ICAO report summary said Beirut airport’s conditional certification had expired. Lebanon’s civil aviation chief said renewal procedures began October 17, with a conditional license expected in about a week.
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IEA board agrees to accelerate remaining oil-stock releases
The Governing Board agreed to speed the remaining releases from the March 2026 action. About 100 million barrels remained, including planned releases of more than 20 million barrels of diesel.
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Mexico orders platforms to verify ages and restrict harmful content
A decree effective Oct. 14 requires covered platforms to identify users’ ages, restrict minors’ exposure to specified content and report compliance actions within 30 days.
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UNICEF reports seven child deaths in Gaza over two weeks
UNICEF said seven children were reported killed and at least 33 seriously injured in Gaza during the two weeks before an Oct. 16 briefing.
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Cissé hat-trick powers Milan to 4-0 Europa League win
Nineteen-year-old Alphadjo Cissé scored three times as AC Milan beat Salzburg 4-0 for its first Europa League win of the season.
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WHO and INTERPOL set global health-security cooperation framework
A cooperation agreement announced October 16 covers health and security emergencies, illicit health products, trafficking for organ removal and other issues.
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Schneider Electric raises 2026 targets after record €11.46B quarter
Schneider Electric reported record third-quarter revenue of €11.46 billion and raised its 2026 growth forecasts. Energy Management led growth, while the company identified data centers as one important demand driver.
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Yemen minister: 5 killed, 16 wounded near Aden palace
Yemen’s health minister reported five people killed and 16 wounded in an October 15 attack near the Al-Maashiq palace complex in Aden. The Houthis claimed responsibility, but their description of the intended target is unverified.
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15 States Elected to UN Human Rights Council in Uncontested Slates
The General Assembly elected 15 states to three-year terms, with every regional group fielding exactly as many candidates as seats.
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Security Council renews Haiti sanctions for one year
The 14-0-1 vote extended existing measures and directed the sanctions committee to consider an expedited list update.
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Kenya confirms second Bundibugyo Ebola case in quarantined relative
Kenya confirmed a second Bundibugyo Ebola case in a close relative of the first patient, who developed symptoms while in quarantine.
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Singapore haze worsens as Timor-Leste suspends in-person classes
Singapore’s western-region PM2.5 reading reached 288 on Oct. 14, while Timor-Leste suspended in-person classes in covered schools for three days.
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Indian opposition takes voter-roll challenge to Supreme Court
Opposition leaders marched in New Delhi and filed a petition seeking an audit, voter protections and a pause in electoral-roll revisions.
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OPEC cuts 2026 oil-demand growth forecast to 180,000 bpd
OPEC lowered its 2026 global oil-demand growth forecast for a sixth straight month, while raising its 2027 outlook and reporting higher September crude output for participating countries.
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WHO sets 2030 goal for 24-hour health threat detection
A WHO strategy aims for every country to detect and understand emerging health threats within 24 hours by 2030.
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Asda handbag recall expands to eight models over chemical risk
Five more George handbag models were added to Asda’s recall, bringing the total to eight. Owners should stop using them and return them for a full refund.
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Heathrow says groups back expansion as Parliament reviews draft policy
Heathrow says unions, airlines, regional airports and investors back its expansion plans as Parliament scrutinizes a draft policy for a possible third runway.