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World news — October 3, 2026

World publications published on October 3, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

94 publications

  1. WorldMiddle East

    17 EU Countries Demand Preservation of Funding for Agriculture and Cohesion Policy

    Seventeen EU countries, including Slovakia, have called for the preservation of funding for agriculture and cohesion policy in the EU's long-term budget for 2028 to 2034. They made this appeal in response to demands from some member states for significant cuts in the future budget. The countries listed in a document sent to Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin on Thursday stated that the EU's new priorities require additional resources, but they insisted that funding for agriculture and cohesion policy must be maintained. The document was prepared by Italy and Romania and was also signed by Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Spain.
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  3. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Trump Administration Surge in Somali Deportations

    Deportation orders for Somali asylum-seekers have significantly increased under the Trump administration, with over 1,000 orders issued nationwide since February. More than half of these orders targeted Somalis living in Minnesota, marking a nearly tenfold jump from previous years. Some individuals have already been deported, while others were sent to detention facilities, including at least two from Minnesota sent to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
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  4. WorldAsia

    Alamein-Africa Forum Aims to Boost Intra-African Trade and Investment

    The Alamein-Africa Business Forum, held in Egypt, focused on enhancing intra-African trade, economic integration, and private sector engagement. Key speakers, including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, emphasized the need to increase trade among African countries, currently at 18% of total trade, and reduce dependence on external funding. The forum, co-hosted by Egypt and Afreximbank, brought together African heads of state, business leaders, and financial institutions to discuss opportunities in various sectors such as infrastructure, trade, agriculture, and technology.
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  9. WorldMiddle East

    Saudi Arabia Launches Massive Airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa

    Saudi Arabia has carried out a series of airstrikes on Yemen's capital Sanaa, targeting various locations including Mount Attan and border areas of Saada. The strikes come after Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacking an oil facility in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh. According to reports, the Saudi-led coalition conducted an airstrike on Sanaa, along with artillery and missile attacks on Sa'ada in northern Yemen. The Houthis have reported that Saudi Arabia launched 26 airstrikes on Sanaa, with some sources claiming up to 60 strikes in the past 24 hours.
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  10. WorldMiddle East

    Ethiopian Forces Retake Mekelle Airport from Tigray Fighters

    Pro-government forces in Ethiopia have announced the seizure of Mekele Airport from Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) rebels. This development comes after the TPLF had taken control of several airports and cities in northern Ethiopia, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The recapture of Mekele Airport is a major setback for the TPLF offensive launched last week.
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  12. WorldMiddle East

    EU Braces for Another Energy Price Shock

    The EU is facing another surge in energy bills due to global fuel supply disruptions, particularly from the Iran and Ukraine conflicts. Restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz and reduced EU gas storage are exacerbating the situation. Elevated energy costs are straining transatlantic ties and boosting support for populist parties in Europe. EU energy ministers are discussing options to alleviate pressure on households.
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  18. WorldRegulatorsCivil RightsMiddle East

    Costa Rica Deports 23 Foreigners, Including 10 High-Profile Colombian Criminals

    Costa Rica deported 23 foreigners on Saturday, October 3rd, including 16 Colombians and 7 Ecuadorians. Ten of the Colombians were identified as high-profile criminals with records for drug possession and trafficking, shootout alerts, homicide, domestic violence, use of false documents, and terrorist affiliation. The deportations were carried out in coordination with the U.S. Embassy and were the fourth such operation this year.
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  19. WorldPolicyJudiciaryThink TanksMiddle East

    Portugal Probes US Use of Lajes Base in Iran War

    Portuguese prosecutors have opened an investigation into the legality of the government's authorization of US use of Lajes Air Base in the Azores during the Iran conflict. The probe follows a complaint by the opposition Left Bloc, which argued that allowing US transit through the base violated international law. Portugal authorized several US flights through Lajes after hostilities began, with Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel stating that the decision complied with international law and was granted after Washington said any operation would be defensive, necessary, and proportionate.
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  20. WorldMiddle East

    Iranian Revolutionary Guard Claims Control Over Strait of Hormuz

    The Deputy Commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, Major General Mustafa Izadi, has stated that Iranian forces have full control over the Strait of Hormuz, and the enemy does not dare to approach it. This claim was echoed by another high-ranking official in the Revolutionary Guard. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has asserted that Iran's lack of naval capabilities makes controlling the strait difficult for them, and that the U.S. controls and dominates the strait both asymmetrically and conventionally.
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  22. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    17 Catholic Pilgrims Killed in Kenya Highway Crash

    At least 17 Catholic pilgrims died in a road crash on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway in Kenya. The accident occurred when a truck driver attempted to overtake another truck and lost control, colliding with other vehicles, including a minibus carrying the pilgrims. Most of the victims were from St. Matthias Mulumba Catholic Parish in Mikindani, Mombasa, and were on their way to the National Shrine of Subukia for a national day of prayer.
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  23. WorldMiddle EastSoutheast Asia

    Fire at Aramco Refinery in Riyadh

    A major fire broke out at Saudi Arabia's Aramco refinery in Riyadh city, reportedly due to a drone or missile attack by Yemen's Houthis. The fire started around 05:00 GMT and continued throughout the day, causing disruptions at King Khalid International Airport. Witnesses reported seeing a large column of smoke and flames. The cause of the fire remains unconfirmed by Saudi authorities or Aramco.
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