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What to Know About the BRICS Summit and the Countries Involved

New York Times The group, which seeks to rebalance the global order away from the West, will meet on Tuesday. Here’s a primer. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/21/world/brics-summit-countries-goals.html

Italian surfer dies in freak accident after swordfish impales her while surfing in Indonesia

Fox News An Italian woman surfing an island break off the west coast of Sumatra died in a freak accident when a swordfish impaled her, according to reports. The Antara News Agency in Indonesia reported that 36-year-old Giulia Manfrini was surfing in the waters of Masokut Island in the Mentawai Islands, just off the west…

Hezbollah generates funds for activities under the guise of a non-profit: Israeli officials

Fox News The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) revealed new intelligence about Hezbollah’s financial network on Monday, as the military continues eliminating threats from Hamas and other terrorist groups. In a Monday briefing that was posted on X, IDF spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari revealed new information about the institution Hezbollah uses to fund attacks. “Tonight,…

South Korea demands withdrawal of North Korean troops allegedly helping Russia fight Ukraine

Fox News South Korea demanded on Monday that the Russian ambassador protest military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow, calling for the immediate pullout of North Korean troops rumored to have been deployed to help Russia. The Associated Press reported Friday that South Korea’s spy agency confirmed North Korea sent 1,500 special operations troops to help…

Blinken heads to Middle East in long-shot bid for Gaza cease-fire

Washington Post Officials view the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as a chance to revive hostage-release talks, but the Biden administration’s sway with Israel has waned. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/10/21/blinken-israel-gaza-ceasefire-hostages/

Paul Di’Anno, Early Iron Maiden Frontman, Dies at 66

New York Times The English singer played with the band in its early years. He later worked with other bands and pursued a solo career. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/21/arts/music/paul-dianno-iron-maiden-dead.html

Austin warns ‘no silver bullet’ to defeat Putin as US aid hangs in balance ahead of elections

Fox News In his fourth and likely final trip to Ukraine ahead of the U.S. election next month, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin championed Ukraine’s efforts to repel Russian President Vladimir Putin’s deadly years-long assault but warned there is “no silver bullet” to end the war. “There is no silver bullet. No single capability will…

Video shows Israeli strike on crowd helping wounded boy

Washington Post Seconds after people rushed to help a 13-year-old boy grievously wounded from a strike in northern Gaza, another strike hit a few feet away. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/21/gaza-israel-strike-jabalya-video/

A week in the life of a surgeon in northern Gaza amid Israel’s offensive

Washington Post This account is based on voice and text messages, as well as videos and photos, sent to The Post over six days last week by surgeon Bakr Abu Safeya in Jabalya. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/21/gaza-hospitals-awda-kamal-adwan-hamas-idf/

White House monitoring reports of North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia: ‘Highly concerning’

Fox News White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Monday that the United States is monitoring reports that North Korean soldiers are “deploying to Russia” to fight in Ukraine. “We’re obviously continuing to look into those reports,” Kirby said. “We’re talking to our allies and partners about what they’re saying on…