1Worldedition.cnn.com
Buried bodies, cleared rubble, Israel’s yellow line: How war is hampering the search for Gaza’s missing
The Israeli military occupying more than half of Gaza has hindered the search for missing people, with over 74,000 people killed during the Israeli offensive. Some 8,000 are reported missing, most likely buried under what the United Nations estimated last year to be 61 million tonnes of rubble. The chances of identifying the dead are dwindling as crucial evidence is lost. Under international humanitarian law, parties to an armed conflict must conduct search and recovery work for the remains of those killed, missing or injured, according to Pat Griffiths, a spokesman for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Jerusalem. The Israeli military's "yellow line" demarcated occupied areas has prevented Palestinians from accessing land where their loved ones could be buried under the rubble. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a plan laying out parts where Israeli forces would not withdraw "until Hamas is genuinely disarmed". The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, warned against clearing rubble in areas under Israeli military control, which could erode evidence of war crimes.
2Politicsghanawebbers.com
Ghana Faces Up to 100% Tariffs on US Exports Amid BRICS Move
Ghana's pursuit of BRICS partner status has raised concerns about potential US tariffs. President Donald Trump has threatened a 10% levy on countries he views as supporting "anti-American policies". He also warned of a 100% tariff if these countries replace the US dollar. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that Cabinet approved Ghana's decision to join BRICS as a partner country, with the goal of becoming a full member later. Ghana already has significant trade ties with BRICS nations and four of its five largest export destinations, UAE, India, South Africa, and China, are members of the group. The issue of using dollars has also been raised due to new banking arrangements allowing payments to Chinese suppliers without needing US dollars. However, using yuan for trade does not necessarily support replacing the dollar.
3Businessft.com
Heathrow needs Burnham green light for runway by end of year, warns boss
Heathrow's investors, including Ardian, Qatar’s investment authority, Saudi Arabia’�s PIF and Singapore’t GIC, have warned that they will reassess plans to build a third runway if Prime Minister Andy Burnham does not provide explicit backing for the ambitious £33bn project. The airport's owners must decide in the new year whether to submit a formal planning application for a new runway. Without the prime minister's explicit backing, it will be difficult to push the project through planning and legal processes required to start construction work. The project is opposed by environmental campaigners and Labour Mayor of London Lord Sadiq Khan.
4Scienceeurope.repubblica.it
All roads lead to Rome. Or do they?
Archaeologist Tom Brughmans and his colleagues from Aarhus University in Denmark have created the most comprehensive map yet of the Roman Empire's road network, which includes 300,000 kilometres of roads, over 200,000 km secondary routes, serving a territory of 5.5 million square kilometres and a population of 100 million. The map was published in Nature Communications, challenging assumptions that all roads led to Rome, but also to Antioch, Ankara and Byzantium. Brughman's work led to itiner-e.org, an online map of the Empire's extensive road network. He has personally walked many of these ancient routes.
5Financertvonline.com
Stocks Rise as Oil Prices Tumble after Trump Hails 'Energy Ceasefire'
US stock markets rose as oil prices dropped after President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, a move that offset a wave of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Both main crude contracts dropped more than one percent following the announcement. The announcement was welcomed by Ukraine's allies and sparked surprise in Kyiv, where it also emerged that Moscow had struck multiple power plants in the country. The drop in oil prices reversed an initial spike in response to Houthi strikes on Saudi Saudi Arabia, marking a sharp escalation in the Yemen war. Investors are also anticipating the release of key US inflation and retail sales data, which could influence Federal Reserve's decision-making regarding interest rates.
6Politicsallafrica.com
Nigeria: Explainer - Tinubu's Petrol Relief Plan, Atiku's Subsidy Proposal - - How They Differ, Who Pays
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has extended a petrol discount at NNPC stations and proposed measures to stabilise prices. The government has proposed forward crude sales to domestic refineries and a negotiated ceiling on petrol supply costs. However, Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, has proposed that qualifying locally refined petroleum products receive production support through crude supplied below market prices. However the government maintains that these measures do not restore the former petrol-subsidy regime. The discount was introduced by NNNC Retail on 1 October to mark Nigeria's 66th Independence anniversary and will continue until 31 October. However it is unclear whether this will provide additional savings beyond the promotion.
7Politicsallafrica.com
Zimbabwe: Funding Gap in Health Sector Triggers Medicines Shortages, Staffing Crisis in Zimbabwe
The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) is struggling to keep hospitals running, retain health workers in rural areas, and secure essential medicines due to unpredictable funding, collapsing donor support, and growing disease burdens. Health secretary Aspect Maunganidze and the Health Service Commission (HSC) stated that despite maintaining hospital services and public health programmes in the first half of 2026, the system is under severe fiscal strain. The ministry's aim is to have at least 70 percent availability of essential medicines across facilities, but current levels are only around 50%. The shortage also includes commodities for non-communicable diseases, particularly patients with renal failure who require dialysis, and blood products critical to reducing maternal mortality. Both the ministry and HSC acknowledged a deepening distribution and retention crisis. The current rural retention scheme funded by the Global Fund ends in December this year.
8Autotechjuice.pk
Used Vehicle Import Rule Puts 300,000 Direct Jobs at Risk
The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has objected to the Engineering Development Board's (EDB) September 30, 2026 notification allowing businesses to commercially import used vehicles without an EDB licence. The PAAPAM, which represents over 1,200 Tier-I and Tier-II manufacturers, said the decision puts 300,000 direct and 1.5 million indirect jobs at risk. The association also expressed concerns over proposed tariff policy changes that could undermine localisation and expose domestic manufacturers to unfair competition. The Association has urged the federal government to reconsider the notification and honour earlier commitments to protect local manufacturers, employment and economic stability.
9Healthedenmagnet.com.au
Pope's health scare: 'I entrust myself to your prayers'
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule, marking the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate. The 71-year-old pope said the nodule was found at an early stage and was "circumscribed" or small and well-localised. The operation will take place at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where popes before him were treated and there is a special apartment for pontiffs. If the nodules are found to be cancerous, the prognosis is "excellent" as it will have been removed at an earlier stage and may be all treatment.
10Techground.news
The AI Blow: Carolin, 35, Went From CEO to Unemployed
Carolin Solskär, a 35-year-old IT CEO, went from being an award-winning CEO to being unemployed due to AI. She now has a new IT job, focusing on helping employees and the organization become more efficient through AI. Solskar says she is grateful for not being recent graduate and is grateful that she has a better job.
11Entertainmentholrmagazine.com
Crazy Rich Asians Series: Cast and Release Updates
HBO has ordered an eight-episode television series based on the hit 2018 romantic comedy, "Crazy Rich Asians". The series will reunite key original stars, including Constance Wu and Henry Golding, who will return to play Rachel Chu and Nick Young. The series is expected to continue the story after the events of the 2018 film, which ended with an engaged couple. Michelle Yeoh will return as Eleanor Young, representing the character whose relationship complicated Rachel's relationship with Nick. The showrunner and executive producer, Adele Lim, will return, guiding the story across its longer television format. The format could change from the original film to allow the series to explore family relationships, explore supporting characters and build dramatic conflicts without compressing everything into a single theatrical release.
12Worldfox16.com
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to an ‘energy ceasefire’ but Kyiv says attacks continue
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an "energy ceasefire" in the 4 1/2-year-old war. However, there were no details on the ceasefire, and Kyiv reported attacks by Moscow on energy sites following his announcement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the news, but warned that Russia was still attacking energy infrastructure in Kyiv and Kharkiv. Zelenshyy also expressed hope that Russian President Vladimir Putin would respond to Ukraine's proposed de-escalatory steps. He had previously suggested that Ukraine could hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire, but this would be difficult due to the ongoing conflict.
13Financenewkerala.com
FII holdings in India rise 3.6 times to $783 billion since 2012
Foreign institutional investor holdings in Indian equities have increased by 3.6 times to around $783 billion since 2012, despite their ownership share dropping to a 17-year low of 15.1%. The increase in holdings was attributed to the growing participation of domestic investors, who increased market participation faster than FIIs. The report also noted a $50 billion FII outflow since 2024, compared to approximately $40 billion of inflows between 2017 and 2024. The declining FII share is partly attributed to India's household wealth, with investors allocating more to financial assets rather than real estate. With domestic equity participation still below developed-market levels, further domestic flows could continue to dilute the FII ownership percentage.
