Over a million in Lebanon face acute hunger, UN agencies warn
A new assessment says 1.05 million people face crisis-level food insecurity, rising to 1.15 million by mid-2027, as savings run out after two wars.
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Two police officers go missing in Kishtwar, Indian-administered Kashmir
Rashpal Kumar and Babi Chand set out for an army post and never arrived. Officials say it is too early to link the disappearance to terrorists.
Lewis Hamilton visits Rafah crossing to see Gaza aid operation
The seven-time F1 champion toured Egypt’s side of the border and Red Crescent warehouses in El Arish, as aid into Gaza stays far below the agreed 600 trucks a day.
Poland’s president joins huge nationalist march after Kraków shooting
City authorities put the Warsaw turnout at about 250,000. The march passed calmly as Tusk urged restraint days after a gunman killed six in Kraków.
Storm Charles shuts Portugal’s schools and grounds 300 flights
Four airports halted operations and 8,000 schools closed as the Atlantic storm hit, though it passed with less damage than feared. The Algarve stayed on red alert.
Man acquitted in 2008 Rampur CRPF camp attack shot dead in UP
Mohammad Sharif was gunned down near a police station a year after his release. Police are checking a Facebook post by a “Rahul Singh” claiming the killing.
Senate Republicans keep Thune as leader despite midterm wipeout
He ran unopposed as some senators called for “soul searching” after losing at least seven seats. House Republicans picked Jim Jordan as their leader.
M John Harrison, 81, becomes oldest Booker winner with The End of Everything
The sci-fi cult writer’s novel of a Britain after an unexplained collapse won the £50,000 prize. Judges’ chair Mary Beard called it challenging but optimistic.
Iran hit ship navigation aids on Oman’s Didamar island, sources say
Three sources confirmed the strike Tehran claimed on Tuesday, but not the damage. Shipping sources expect little effect on traffic through Hormuz.
Indonesia’s vice-president Gibran resigns over school-certificate row
Courts rejected his school certificate and 120 lawmakers took the first step to impeach him, deepening the rift between President Prabowo and Joko Widodo.
