Africa
Sudan army attacks capital
As Sudan’s civil war rages on, the country’s army launched a major offensive against a paramilitary group. The army targeted areas in the capital of Khartoum. Since the civil war began, up to 150,000 people have been killed while more than 10 million people have been forced to leave their homes.
Three arrested in Benin over coup attempt
Three people in Benin were arrested on suspicion of plotting a coup. Among those arrested include former sports minister Oswald Homeky and businessman Oliver Boko, who is friends with Benin President Patrice Talon. Police are investigating the situation to identify further suspects.
Asia
Dozens of children die in India during festival
Officials in eastern India said at least 37 children drowned while celebrating a Hindu religious festival. The drownings occurred across 15 districts in a 24-hour period. Local reports suggest that many people ignored water levels in rivers while bathing to celebrate the festival.
Journalists jailed in Hong Kong
Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam, journalists who work for a pro-democracy newspaper, were jailed after being found guilty in a sedition case. The pair published articles about the crackdown on civil rights in Hong Kong. This is the first sedition case against journalists in Hong Kong since the territory was given to China from Britain in 1997.
Europe
Swiss cyclist dies
Muriel Furrer, a professional cyclist, died at the world championships in Switzerland. She was 18 and died after crashing during a race. Furrer was taken to a hospital by emergency helicopter, and officials said they could not give more information about the incident as authorities investigate her death.
Russia targeting Ukraine nuclear power plants
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is planning deeper attacks on Ukraine’s nuclear power plants. He spoke before the United Nations, saying Ukraine gathered intelligence showing Russia is using satellites to gather information about the country’s nuclear infrastructure. Zelensky warned of a possible “nuclear disaster.”
Latin America
Poverty rises in Argentina
Argentina’s Indec statistics agency reported that more than half of Argentina’s 46 million residents are living in poverty. Meanwhile, the country’s annual inflation rate in August remained as one of the highest in the world at more than 230 percent. The high poverty figures are seen as a blow to President Javier Milei.
Mexican students still missing, 10 years later
It has been 10 years since 43 student teachers traveling from the Ayotzinapa teacher training college, which is known for its history of activism. The students were on their way to an annual protest in Mexico City. Today, the parents of those students are still demanding answers for what happened to their children.
North America
Three charged for hacking Trump campaign
The United States has charged three Iranians, who are members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, for allegedly hacking former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. The trio were charged with 18 counts, like identity theft, fraud, and more. The Trump campaign said its internal communications was hacked in August.
