Armed conflicts and attacks
Middle Eastern crisis
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority says that vessels belonging to South Korean shipping company Sinokor would face legal action beginning on 1 November. (Reuters)
Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip
Three people, including a child, are killed in an Israeli airstrike against a tent in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip. (AFP via Asharq Al-Awsat)
War on drugs
A bomb explodes near a bridge in Cúcuta, Colombia, at the border with Venezuela, injuring four police officers. (AP)
Operation Southern Spear, United States strikes on alleged drug traffickers during Operation Southern Spear
The United States launches an airstrike against an alleged drug boat in the Pacific Ocean, killing five people. (AP)
Ethiopian civil conflict
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church reports that at least 60 Christians have been killed in attacks in Oromia, Ethiopia, over the last week. (Reuters)
Nigerian bandit conflict
The casualty toll from the massacre by unknown gunmen four days ago in Taraba State, Nigeria, increases to 62 people killed and 52 more wounded. (AP)
Sudanese civil war
The casualty toll from yesterday's drone strike at a market in Nyala, South Darfur, Sudan, increases to over 100 people killed and 112 more injured. (Reuters)
Arts and culture
Eurovision Song Contest 2027
Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027
Netherlands Public Broadcasting (NPO) withdraws the Netherlands from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over concerns about Israel's participation, after AVROTROS withdrew in August and NPO failed to find another broadcaster. (AP)