World Regions - Page 297

October 8

Anti-Hamas Gaza militias reject terror group, declare support for Trump’s peace plan

Support for a peace plan grows as negotiators work in Cairo to seal the deal, with Gazan militias backing Trump’s proposal amid fighting and calls for new local governance.

October 8

Bill Burr blasts critics of Saudi Arabia comedy festival visit in expletive-laden interview

Comedian Bill Burr responds defiantly to criticism over his performance at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival, saying he doesn't care about backlash.

October 8

Protesters attempt to justify Hamas attack on Israel with 'Columbia Intifada' newspaper on Oct. 7 anniversary

Anti-Israel protests passed out the Oct. 7, 2025 edition of the "Columbia Intifada" at a demonstration on Tuesday.

October 8

Europe takes on 'hybrid war' as Germany allows police to shoot down drones

EU President Ursula von der Leyen warns Russia's 'hybrid warfare' targeting Europe through airspace violations and cyber attacks needs to be directly acknowledged.

October 8

Greta Thunberg slammed for using image of starved Israeli hostage to show Palestinians suffering in Gaza

Greta Thunberg is being criticized after using a photo of starving hostage Evyatar David in an Instagram post claiming to show Palestinians suffering.

October 8

Before and after images show devastating destruction in Gaza

Satellite imagery reveals widespread devastation in Gaza cities, including Rafah and Beit Hanoun, since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

October 8

Houthi rebels test US ceasefire with deadly strike on cargo ship

Houthi rebels attacked the Dutch vessel Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden, killing one Filipino crew member and separately detaining United Nations humanitarian workers.

October 8

Kushner joins Witkoff for Gaza ceasefire talks as Trump pushes peace plan: 'Cautiously optimistic'

President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner arrives in Egypt for Gaza ceasefire negotiations as part of Trump's 20-point peace plan efforts.

October 8

Israel seizes another Gaza flotilla

Israel intercepted another flotilla attempting to break the naval blockade and reach Gaza. This comes just days after another fleet was intercepted.

October 8

Republican labels Mamdani as 'little more than a Muslim terrorist,' advocates yanking citizenship, deportation

Republican Rep. Randy Fine called New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani 'little more than a Muslim terrorist' and advocated for revoking his citizenship and ousting him from the U.S.