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October 15, 2025 1:40 PM

Indonesia oil tanker catches fire, killing 10

At least 10 people were killed and 18 injured after an oil tanker caught fire early on Wednesday as it was being repaired in Indonesia's Riau Islands province, according to local police. Fire broke out on the vessel, the MT Federal II, at around 4 a...

October 15, 2025 1:30 PM

Israel will allow Gaza’s Rafah crossing to open, ramp up aid

Israel will allow Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt to open on Wednesday and increase the amount of humanitarian aid coming into the enclave, public broadcaster Kan reported, after Hamas handed over more bodies of deceased hostages. Subject to...

October 15, 2025 9:37 AM

US news outlets reject Pentagon press access policy

At least 30 news organizations declined to sign a new Pentagon access policy for journalists, warning of the potential for less comprehensive coverage of the world's most powerful military ahead of a Tuesday deadline to accept new restrictions. The ...

October 15, 2025 9:40 AM

Madagascar’s military takes power, fleeing president impeached

An army commander who led a mutiny in Madagascar said on Tuesday the military had taken power after President Andry Rajoelina was impeached by lawmakers and forced to flee the country following weeks of youth-led protests. Rajoelina had refused t...

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