Thursday

October 30, 2025

Armed conflicts and attacks

Sudanese civil war

Siege of El Fasher, War crimes during the Sudanese civil war

Al-Fashir massacre

Massacres occur in Al-Fashir, North Darfur, Sudan, as Rapid Support Forces overwhelm the city and kill civilians for several days, targeting Zaghawa people. (DW)

2025 Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict

Following peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey, the governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to an extended ceasefire, while Pakistan continues to allege that Afghanistan is sheltering militant groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban. (DW)

Israeli–Lebanese conflict

Israeli troops enter the southern Lebanese city of Blida and storm the municipal hall, killing an employee while sleeping. In response, Lebanese president Joseph Aoun orders the military to confront any Israeli incursions. (Reuters)

Arts and culture

The Sagrada Família church in Barcelona, Spain, becomes the world's tallest church at 162.91 m (534.5 ft) after a part of its central tower was added during construction, surpassing the previously-tallest Ulm Minster in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. (DW)