Germany news: Ukraine in focus at Berlin Security Conference (2026-11-03 07:00 UTC)
Kurz: A security conference in the German capital is to examine ways of defending against threats from Russia. The justice minister has put forward a bill that would raise penalties for sexual offenses. DW has more.
Drone strike damages Yaroslavl refinery, Moscow faces one of largest attacks in six months (2026-11-03 06:54 UTC)
Kurz: On-duty air defenses destroyed 856 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over Russian regions and the Black Sea overnight, the Defense Ministry said
Kurz: According to RMF FM, Polish military intelligence and allied intelligence services warned last week that acts of sabotage could occur near the Russian border, potentially including incursions by armed groups.
British troops will be allowed to fire at Russian forces if attacked during multinational mission (2026-11-03 01:55 UTC)
Kurz: British troops will be allowed to fire back at Russian forces if attacked as part of a multinational mission to secure any future peace in Ukraine, Western officials have said.
Iran’s Araghchi says talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing (2026-11-03 06:25 UTC)
Kurz: Iran’s Araghchi says talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that talks between Tehran and Saudi Arabia are ongoing. “In my interview with Al Jazeera network, I affirmed that we harbour no hostility toward the countries of the Gulf Co…
Iran warns US of ‘harder and broader’ response to aggression (2026-11-03 06:22 UTC)
Kurz: Iran warns US of ‘harder and broader’ response to aggression An Iranian military spokesperson has warned that any renewed attacks by the US will be met with a “harder and broader” response compared to Tehran’s past retaliations. He said that if a new war broke out, then the “geog…
US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island ahead of midterms as Trump says deal ‘could happen’ (2026-11-03 04:39 UTC)
Kurz: The United States has attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of covert, limited strikes ahead of the US midterm elections, as President Donald Trump signalled progress in talks with Tehran and mediators continue pushing for dialogue. Iran’s Qes…
Displaced Ethiopians await registration in Kenya after fleeing clashes (2026-11-03 05:57 UTC)
Kurz: Thousands of displaced Ethiopians were expected to be registered in the Kenyan border city of Moyale on Monday, after they fled tensions between the leaders of Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali regions.
At least 4 dead and 16 injured following explosion at Cameroon steel plant (2026-11-02 21:30 UTC)
Kurz: An explosion followed by a fire at a metallurgical plant in Cameroon has left at least 4 people dead and 16 others seriously injured. The incident took place in Douala on Monday morning on the premises of Metafrique Steel in the Bassa industrial zone.
Sudan gov’t accuses Ethiopia of backing RSF drone attacks, analysts question UN complaint (2026-11-02 17:17 UTC)
Kurz: Sudan’s government has accused Ethiopia of allowing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to use… The post Sudan gov’t accuses Ethiopia of backing RSF drone attacks, analysts question UN complaint appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Sudan women journalists’ voices and pens deserve protection, redress, and justice (2026-11-02 13:28 UTC)
Kurz: Sudan’s Women Journalists Network has warned of escalating violations and crimes against journalists in Sudan,… The post Sudan women journalists’ voices and pens deserve protection, redress, and justice appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Sudanese Journalists’ Syndicate documents 673 violations and calls for end to impunity (2026-11-02 12:13 UTC)
Kurz: The Sudanese Journalists’ Syndicate has documented 673 violations against journalists since the outbreak of war… The post Sudanese Journalists’ Syndicate documents 673 violations and calls for end to impunity appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Ethiopia: Violence in the north is pushing health system to the brink, WHO chief warns (2026-11-02 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) called on Monday for greater protection for civilians caught in conflict in northern Ethiopia following deadly drone strikes this past weekend.
Indian foreign ministry says one national killed in attack on ship near Oman (2026-11-03 06:42 UTC)
Kurz: Indian foreign ministry says one national killed in attack on ship near Oman One Indian was killed after an attack on a commercial vessel near Limah in Oman, the Indian foreign ministry said on Tuesday. Among the 14 Indian nationals on board the MSV AL JUSUFI, 13 were rescued aft…
India news: Cyclone Murasu wreaks havoc after landfall (2026-11-03 06:12 UTC)
Kurz: Cyclone Murasu made landfall in Andhra Pradesh, leaving a trail of destruction. Weather agencies have warned of heavy rainfall in the next 12 hours. Follow DW for more.
UN launches insurance safety net to help protect families before disasters strike (2026-11-02 15:59 UTC)
Kurz: UN launches insurance safety net to help protect families before disasters strike Bangladesh_Mehedi-Rahman_Sirajganj-Renubala-0240.jpg Elayne Wangalwa 2 Nov. 2026 3.59 p.m. (New York, 2 November 2026) The United Nations has launched a first-of-its-kind insurance programme that co…
Afghan United Front leads October surge in claimed anti-Taliban attacks (2026-11-02 15:47 UTC)
Kurz: Anti-Taliban resistance groups claimed 82 attacks in October, more than double September’s total, with the Afghan United Front leading the surge. Yet the emergence of new factions and the loss of another NRF commander underscore the challenges facing a resistance that remains div…
Kurz: These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Nov. 2, 2026, based on Navy and public data. In cases in which a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the …
China’s New Drone Carrier Launches, Recovers First Autonomous Combat Aircraft (2026-11-02 19:22 UTC)
Kurz: The Chinese Navy’s new Type 076 drone carrier launched and recovered a stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicle for the first time last week in the service’s latest effort to bring the new vessel online. Sichuan (51) carried out flight operations with the GJ-21 stealth reconnaissa…
Africa drone surveillance missions to be flown remotely from North Dakota (2026-11-02 15:45 UTC)
Kurz: The arrangement allows drone operators to conduct missions from the United States rather than deploying to Africa, where American forces carry out surveillance and counterterrorism operations against extremist organizations.
War update: 206 clashes on front line over past day, fiercest fighting in Kostiantynivka sector (2026-11-03 07:02 UTC)
Kurz: A total of 206 combat engagements took place along the front line over the past day. Russian forces were most active in the Kostiantynivka sector, where they launched 21 attacks.
Industry needs more consistent demand signal to scale UGV production: Autonomy consortium exec (2026-11-02 19:47 UTC)
Kurz: “I think [industry has] the challenge of understanding what the demand signal is, and then again where to put their dollars,” Warren Sponsler, the COO of NAMC, said in an interview.
The fiscal risks of bringing US troops out of Europe (2026-11-02 18:15 UTC)
Kurz: Reducing America’s military footprint in Europe may seem fiscally prudent, but relocating troops and giving up overseas bases could leave US taxpayers with a much bigger bill.
‘Everything is destroyed’: Hackers target refrigerators in new cyber attacks (2026-11-02 10:39 UTC)
Kurz: Cyber hackers have targeted fridges and freezers in supermarkets in several European countries including Ireland – causing temperatures to increase and food to spoil.