Year: 2026

Three Saudi citizens were killed in attacks on King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia Airlines aircraft, the civil aviation authority reported. Attacks, linked to ongoing hostilities with Iran-backed Houthi rebels, resulted in multiple injuries among individuals of various nationalities. Capt. Hamoud Ali Alkalthami was identified among the deceased.

A waterspout in Sicily caused significant damage, overturning cars and impacting a school in Marsala, with several injuries reported as emergency services respond.

Armed, masked escorts are guiding migrants from Belarus into Latvia, prompting the Latvian Border Guard to request enhanced powers to protect national security. The proposal is supported by the interior minister, reflecting a heightened response to border security challenges.

An Israeli drone strike in Lebanon’s Hermel district has resulted in six injuries, including five Syrians and one Lebanese individual, according to the Lebanese health ministry. This attack, targeting a vehicle, is notable as the area had seen a ceasefire with Hezbollah since June.

A beluga whale has died following its transfer from a closed theme park in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This incident marks the sixth animal fatality linked to the recent relocation of whales and dolphins conducted during the summer.

A federal judge has invalidated the Trump administration’s initiative to compare state voter rolls with immigration databases, stating it overstepped legal bounds. Judge Sparkle Sooknanan’s ruling impacts existing and contested voter files, asserting the policy risks disenfranchising citizens and violates federal laws.

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama, causing widespread shaking and damage, with a tsunami alert issued for multiple countries.

European states, Canada, Japan, and senior UN officials have condemned recent US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), emphasising their commitment to the court’s work. Foreign ministers expressed deep regret, asserting that the sanctions could severely impact the ICC’s operations and calling for constructive dialogue.

Weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, drought, hail, and wildfire smoke, pose significant risks to agricultural production, jeopardising crops and affecting the marketability of grapes, which can lead to substantial economic losses for growers.

Former President Barack Obama has launched a series of digital ads for the Democratic National Committee, aiming to energise voters ahead of the upcoming elections. The initiative, part of a six-figure ad buy, includes endorsements and focuses on mobilising grassroots support while encouraging participation from citizens.