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Ethiopian Troops Reach Zalambessa as Ethiopia-Eritrea Border Heats Up
On October 13, 2026, Ethiopian government troops advanced on Zalambessa, a town of around 15,000 people at Ethiopia's northernmost point on the Eritrea border, previously held by Tigrayan rebels.
Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery in Rome
The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV underwent scheduled thoracic surgery at Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Hospital on Tuesday (10/13) to remove a small lung nodule detected during medical examinations. The 71-year-old pontiff had himself disclosed the nodule to the public beforehand.
Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Rome Surgery
The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV underwent scheduled thoracic surgery at Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Hospital on Tuesday (10/13) to remove a small lung nodule detected during a medical check-up. The 71-year-old Pope had previously disclosed the finding to the public himself.
Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport: 13 Killed, 309 Wounded
Saturday (10/10/2026): a Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed at least 13 people and wounded 309 others, according to Saudi civil aviation authorities; the airport was closed and flight operations suspended.
Train Derails in Multan: 14 Coaches of Rahman Baba Express Overturn
Tuesday (13/10/2026) around 5:15 a.m. local time, 14 coaches of the Rahman Baba Express on the Karachi–Peshawar route derailed and overturned near Sher Shah Station, Multan, Punjab — at least 5 people were killed and more than 30 injured, according to Indonesian media citing local sources.
Trump Weighs Joining Saudi Arabia in Strikes on Yemen's Houthis
On Saturday (10/10/2026) at the White House, US President Donald Trump answered reporters' questions about possible US support for Saudi military action: 'Maybe. We're looking at it' — promising a decision would come quickly.
Iran Withdraws from the 2026 World Cup After US-Israel Conflict
11 March 2026: Iran's Minister of Youth and Sports, Ahmad Donyamali, announced the national team (Team Melli) was withdrawing from the 2026 World Cup to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Haze from Indonesian Forest Fires Blankets Singapore, Malaysia
Friday (9/10/2026): Singapore's Meteorological Service recorded a PSI of 134–192 (unhealthy category) and hourly PM2.5 of 91–134 micrograms per cubic meter; on Tuesday (13/10) the 24-hour PSI reached 172 in the west, 169 in the central, 154 in the east, 134 in the south, and 127 in the north of Singapore.
Oil Tanker Explodes in Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran Tensions Rise
Saturday (3/10/2026): Iranian state television reported an oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after switching off its Automatic Identification System (AIS); Iran's Mehr news agency reported a loud blast heard off Qeshm Island; the ship's identity, casualties, and exact cause have not been independently verified.
Three Years of Gaza War: 74,000 Dead, Conflict Unresolved
Wednesday (7/10/2026) marked exactly three years since the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, which killed around 1,200 people and took 251 hostage; on the same day, Israel's military launched new strikes on the Gaza Strip.
Houthi Attacks Disrupt Umrah: Indonesian Pilgrims on Edge
The Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on 10 October 2026 killed 13 people and wounded 309 others; Saudi authorities closed the airport until Saturday (17/10/2026) and several international flights were disrupted.
Katie Zacharia Debuts as Trump's White House Press Secretary
U.S. President Donald Trump named Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary on Friday (10/9/2026), replacing Karoline Leavitt, who stepped down in August 2026 and has since joined Fox News as a contributor.
10 Tips for a Budget Trip Abroad: Comfortable Without Breaking the Bank
Indonesian passport holders can enter around 70–76 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival.