Izium mass graves Ukrainian police say that a mass grave containing more than 440 bodies has been discovered in the recently recaptured city of Izium. (Reuters)
Ukrainian police say that a mass grave containing more than 440 bodies has been discovered in the recently recaptured city of Izium. (Reuters)
2024 Salvadoran general election Incumbent President Nayib Bukele announces that he will run for re-election in 2024, one year after the Supreme Court ruled that he was eligible to do so despite a constitutional ban on presidential re-election. (Al Jazeera) (Reuters)
Incumbent President Nayib Bukele announces that he will run for re-election in 2024, one year after the Supreme Court ruled that he was eligible to do so despite a constitutional ban on presidential re-election. (Al Jazeera) (Reuters)
American computer hardware company EVGA terminates its partnership with fellow hardware manufacturer Nvidia and withdraws completely from the graphics card market, alleging that the latter forced them to sell their cards at a loss and would refuse to disclose important information, such as sales numbers. (The Verge)
2022 Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan clashes According to Kyrgyzstan, Tajik forces again open fire on its outposts and clashes occur along the border with Tajik forces using armored vehicles and mortars. Tajikistan accuses Kyrgyz forces of shelling one of its outposts and several villages. (Reuters) (Al Jazeera)
According to Kyrgyzstan, Tajik forces again open fire on its outposts and clashes occur along the border with Tajik forces using armored vehicles and mortars. Tajikistan accuses Kyrgyz forces of shelling one of its outposts and several villages. (Reuters) (Al Jazeera)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performing arts The Phantom of the Opera, currently the longest-running show in Broadway history, announces that it will end production in February 2023, stating that a decline in attendance caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has made it unable to recoup the weekly costs of running the show. (The New York Times)
Killing of Mahsa Amini Widespread protests occur in Iran after a woman is detained and allegedly beaten to death in Tehran by officers from Iran's religious police system for not properly wearing her hijab. (The Guardian)
The Phantom of the Opera, currently the longest-running show in Broadway history, announces that it will end production in February 2023, stating that a decline in attendance caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has made it unable to recoup the weekly costs of running the show. (The New York Times)
Widespread protests occur in Iran after a woman is detained and allegedly beaten to death in Tehran by officers from Iran's religious police system for not properly wearing her hijab. (The Guardian)
2022 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Fiona makes landfall in Puerto Rico causing the entire island to lose power. The U.S. National Hurricane Center warns of "life-threatening flash flooding" on the island amid "historic" rainfall. (AP) (The Independent)
Hurricane Fiona makes landfall in Puerto Rico causing the entire island to lose power. The U.S. National Hurricane Center warns of "life-threatening flash flooding" on the island amid "historic" rainfall. (AP) (The Independent)
Afghanistan releases American engineer Mark Frerichs in exchange for Afghan drug lord Bashir Noorzai, who has been held by the United States on drug charges since April 2005. (Reuters)
Afghanistan–United States relations Afghanistan releases American engineer Mark Frerichs in exchange for Afghan drug lord Bashir Noorzai, who has been held by the United States on drug charges since April 2005. (Reuters)
Four people are killed and more than 30 injured as police open fire on people protesting in Saqqez, Kurdistan province, Iran, over the death of a woman under police custody in Tehran. (The Guardian)
Israeli–Palestinian conflict A civilian is killed and another is critically injured during clashes between Al-Qassam Brigades' supporters and Palestinian authorities outside a police station in Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, following the arrest of two militants. (Al Jazeera) An 84-year-old woman is murdered in Holon, Israel in a suspected terror attack. The Qalqilya-born suspect is found dead, presumably by suicide, inside an abandoned building in Tel Aviv. (Times of Israel)
A civilian is killed and another is critically injured during clashes between Al-Qassam Brigades' supporters and Palestinian authorities outside a police station in Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, following the arrest of two militants. (Al Jazeera)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces that the city will end its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private businesses on November 1. (Axios)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces that the city will end its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private businesses on November 1. (Axios)
Death of Mahsa Amini Protests continue for the fourth consecutive day across Iran in response to the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the morality police. Two people are killed during protests in Kermanshah. (The Washington Post) (Times of Israel)
Eight people are injured after an explosion tore through a building in Austin, Chicago, Illinois, United States. (AP)
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces that the city will end its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private businesses on November 1. (Axios)
Protests continue for the fourth consecutive day across Iran in response to the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the morality police. Two people are killed during protests in Kermanshah. (The Washington Post) (Times of Israel)
Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, files a civil lawsuit in state court against Donald Trump, his three children as well as companies in The Trump Organization. The lawsuit alleges that Donald Trump committed fraud by artificially inflating his net worth in order to gain prestige and thus increase his property's value. (AP)
Two Ukrainian staffers of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe are sentenced to 13 years of prison by a court in the separatist Luhansk People's Republic for "alleged high treason and espionage for the United States". (Politico)
2022 Russian mobilization Large numbers of fighting-age men leave Russia after the announcement of the mobilization. Long traffic jams occur at international border crossings and the price of tickets for international flights sharply increases. (BBC News) At least 1,300 protesters rallying against the mobilization are arrested throughout Russia. (BBC News)
Amid protests after the death of Mahsa Amini, Iran restricts access to several websites, including Instagram and WhatsApp. (The Washington Post) (Reuters)
China's former justice minister Fu Zhenghua is sentenced to death with reprieve, which means his sentence will be life in prison without the possibility of parole, after pleading guilty to accepting bribes. (DW)
Corruption in China China's former justice minister Fu Zhenghua is sentenced to death with reprieve, which means his sentence will be life in prison without the possibility of parole, after pleading guilty to accepting bribes. (DW)
Large numbers of fighting-age men leave Russia after the announcement of the mobilization. Long traffic jams occur at international border crossings and the price of tickets for international flights sharply increases. (BBC News)
Mahsa Amini protests Amid protests after the death of Mahsa Amini, Iran restricts access to several websites, including Instagram and WhatsApp. (The Washington Post) (Reuters)
Mahsa Amini protests, Iran–United States relations Sanctions are imposed on seven Iranian government officials and one group by the United States Department of the Treasury, which blames the Guidance Patrol for the death of Mahsa Amini. (AP)
Sanctions are imposed on seven Iranian government officials and one group by the United States Department of the Treasury, which blames the Guidance Patrol for the death of Mahsa Amini. (AP)
Bhutan reopens its borders for international tourists following a two-year closure due to the pandemic. (ANINews)
COVID-19 pandemic, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism, Tourism in Bhutan Bhutan reopens its borders for international tourists following a two-year closure due to the pandemic. (ANINews)
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Russian mobilization Thousands of fighting-age men continue to leave Russia due to the mobilization. Massive lines are reported at the country's borders with Georgia and Finland. (iNews) 2022 anti-war protests in Russia At least 700 people are detained during anti-war protests across Russia. (ITV News)
Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Russian mobilization Thousands of fighting-age men continue to leave Russia due to the mobilization. Massive lines are reported at the country's borders with Georgia and Finland. (iNews) 2022 anti-war protests in Russia At least 700 people are detained during anti-war protests across Russia. (ITV News)
2022 Russian mobilization Thousands of fighting-age men continue to leave Russia due to the mobilization. Massive lines are reported at the country's borders with Georgia and Finland. (iNews)
Elon Musk says that Starlink will be enabled inside Iranian cities after the United States State and Treasury Departments announce measures to increase internet freedom and access to information in the country. (Reuters)
Mahsa Amini protests Elon Musk says that Starlink will be enabled inside Iranian cities after the United States State and Treasury Departments announce measures to increase internet freedom and access to information in the country. (Reuters)
Thousands of fighting-age men continue to leave Russia due to the mobilization. Massive lines are reported at the country's borders with Georgia and Finland. (iNews)
Three people are injured after a shooting occurred at an amusement park in West Mifflin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. (AP) (Wikinews)
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Russian mobilization 2022 anti-war protests in Russia, 2022 North Caucasian protests Mass protests against mobilization take place in Dagestan with protesters clashing with police. (Reuters), (Radio Liberty) The number of people detained in anti-war protests across Russia increases to more than 2,000. (BBC News) Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms that Ukraine has received NASAMS air defence systems from the United States. (Reuters)
Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Russian mobilization 2022 anti-war protests in Russia, 2022 North Caucasian protests Mass protests against mobilization take place in Dagestan with protesters clashing with police. (Reuters), (Radio Liberty) The number of people detained in anti-war protests across Russia increases to more than 2,000. (BBC News) Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms that Ukraine has received NASAMS air defence systems from the United States. (Reuters)
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms that Ukraine has received NASAMS air defence systems from the United States. (Reuters)
