Friday

October 3, 2025

Armed conflicts and attacks

Gaza war

Donald Trump's September 2025 Gaza Strip proposal

Hamas says it has agreed to part of the 20-point plan proposed by U.S. president Donald Trump to end the war, including the release of hostages and handing over administration of the enclave. (The Hill) (Reuters)

United Nations human rights experts warn that multiple portions of the plan contradict international law and the ICJ ruling on Israel's occupation of Palestine. (OCHR)

Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip, 2025 Gaza City offensive

At least 72 Palestinians are killed from Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, including 42 killed in Gaza City. (Al Jazeera)

Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, Gaza genocide, Humanitarian aid during the Gaza war

The Israeli Navy intercepts and seizes the Polish-flagged Marinette, the last vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international humanitarian flotilla seeking to break the Gaza blockade. (Al Jazeera)

Somali Civil War

2025 Shabelle offensive

With Ugandan support, the Somali National Army and other pro-federal forces reportedly recapture two villages from al-Shabaab. Government sources claim that al-Shabaab's forces suffered heavy casualties from the fighting. (Somali National News Agency)

War on drugs, 2025 US Caribbean naval deployment

2025 United States strikes on Venezuelan boats

The United States Navy conducts a strike targeting an alleged drug smuggling boat in the Venezuelan coast. According to U.S. defense secretary Pete Hegseth, at least four crewmembers were killed in the attack. (Reuters)

Boko Haram insurgency

More than 5,000 people flee from Borno State, Nigeria, to Cameroon after Boko Haram fighters seize the border town of Kirawa and burn multiple buildings. (Reuters)

Insurgency in Balochistan

Seven terrorists are killed and a huge cache of weapons and ammunition is recovered in an operation by security forces in Sherani District, Balochistan, Pakistan. (Xinhua News Agency)

Russo-Ukrainian war

List of journalists killed during the Russo-Ukrainian War

French journalist Antoni Lallican is killed and photographer Hryhoriy Ivanchenko is injured by a Russian drone strike in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. (RFE/RL)

Arts and culture

Bishop of London Sarah Mullally is announced as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England and the Anglican Communion. (BBC News)