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- 1Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigray rebels▼Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes
Ethiopia's government has accused Eritrea and Sudan of supporting Tigrayan forces amid renewed clashes, further straining relations in the volatile Horn of Africa region. The allegations, reported by international media, add a dangerous regional dimension to the conflict, with both neighbours now directly implicated by Addis Ababa in the fighting.
- 2Sudan refugee exodus to Chad jumps 20-fold as aid dries up▼Sudan’s refugee exodus to Chad jumps 20-fold as aid dries up
The number of Sudanese refugees fleeing into Chad has risen twentyfold, aid agencies say, as funding shortfalls force cuts to food, shelter and medical support. Fighters fleeing the war in Sudan have crossed the border in growing numbers, and aid groups warn that shrinking donations are leaving camps overstretched and unable to meet basic needs in the region.
- 3Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebels▼Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages
Ethiopia has publicly accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigrayan forces as fighting continues in the country's north, escalating regional tensions. The claim, reported by international outlets including Al Jazeera, comes amid a conflict that has already strained relations with Khartoum over border and dam disputes. Sudan and Egypt have not been reported as confirming the accusation.
- 4Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Eritrea of backing Tigray forces▼Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Eritrea of backing Tigray forces as fighting escalates
Ethiopia has publicly accused Sudan and Eritrea of supporting Tigrayan forces as fighting escalates in the country's north. The allegations mark a sharp deterioration in regional relations, drawing in two of Ethiopia's neighbours at a time when conflict in the Tigray region is intensifying and raising fears of a wider cross-border confrontation in the Horn of Africa.
- 5Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebels●Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/e thi
Ethiopia has accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray rebel fighters as fighting intensifies in the country's north. Sudan's army has denied backing the Tigray forces, instead alleging that the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are involved. The accusations mark a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the Horn of Africa neighbours, raising fears of a wider regional conflict spilling across borders.
- 6Polish border residents brace for possible Russian hybrid attack●Residents brace for a possible Russian hybrid attack on Poland’s border with Ukraine
Residents along Poland's border with Ukraine are preparing for a possible Russian hybrid attack, according to AP News. The report highlights growing concern in eastern Poland, a frontline NATO state that has been a key transit hub for aid to Ukraine. Hybrid attacks typically involve sabotage, disinformation or cyber operations rather than direct military force.
- 7Sudan denies backing Tigray forces amid Ethiopia tensions●Sudan rejects Ethiopia’s claims of backing Tigray forces
Sudan has rejected accusations from Ethiopia that it is supporting the Tigray forces during the ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia. Khartoum denies any involvement in the fighting, which has strained relations between the two neighbouring countries. The dispute adds to regional tensions over the war in Tigray and border issues between Sudan and Ethiopia.
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The European Union, France and Italy are examining what role they could play in Lebanon once the UN peacekeeping mission UNIFIL winds down. Discussions focus on how to maintain stability along the Israeli-Lebanese border and continue support for the Lebanese armed forces after the mission's drawdown.
- 9Russian strike hits residential area in southern Odesa region, two wounded●Війська РФ вдарили по житловому сектору на півдні Одещини, двоє постраждалих В Одеській області внаслідок російських уда
Russian forces struck a residential area in the south of Ukraine's Odesa region, wounding two people, according to Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform. The attack damaged the civilian sector of a populated area in Odesa oblast, adding to the ongoing pattern of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities and border regions.
- 10NATO Focuses on Military Mobility and Infrastructure Cybersecurity▼Strengthening NATO Through Military Mobility and Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
NATO allies are being urged to strengthen the alliance by improving military mobility and protecting critical infrastructure from cyberattacks. The argument is that forces and equipment must be able to move quickly across borders, while pipelines, grids and logistics networks need stronger cyber defences to withstand sabotage and hybrid threats.
- 11Yemen Army Says Four Iranian Drone Experts Killed, 756 Strikes on Houthi Positions▼4 Iranian Drone Experts Killed, 756 Operations Against Houthi Military Positions Over 72 Hours - Yemen Army
Yemen's army reports that four Iranian drone specialists have been killed and that its forces carried out 756 operations against Houthi military positions over a 72-hour period. The announcement highlights the scale of ongoing fighting in Yemen and points to direct Iranian involvement in drone operations supporting the Houthis. The figures come amid intensified cross-border strikes and renewed international focus on the Iran-aligned group's military capabilities.
- 12Sudan Army Rejects Ethiopia's Allegations of Backing Opposition▼Army Rejects Ethiopia's Allegations of Supporting Opposition
Sudan's army has rejected allegations from Ethiopia that it supported opposition forces, according to a report carried by allAfrica.com. The denial signals fresh friction between the two neighbours at a time when Sudan's internal conflict has already strained relations across the Horn of Africa. Details of the exact Ethiopian claims and Khartoum's full response remain limited in available reporting.
- 13IDF rotates forces in Syria and West Bank for High Holy Days▼IDF announces rotation of forces in Syria, West Bank regions amid High Holy Days, terror attacks
The Israel Defense Forces has announced a rotation of troops deployed in Syria and the West Bank, timed with the Jewish High Holy Days and amid continuing terror attacks. The reshuffle is intended to keep readiness high during a period when large gatherings and heightened tensions raise security concerns. The move underscores ongoing Israeli military deployments beyond its borders and in Palestinian territory during a sensitive holiday season.
- 14Cuellar and progressives forge uneasy alliance on immigration●Cuellar and progressives form tenuous alliance amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar, a moderate Democrat, has joined forces with progressive colleagues in resistance to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, forming an unusual and fragile coalition. The alliance brings together lawmakers who often disagree on policy, united by opposition to enforcement measures. Observers note the partnership may be tested as debates over deportation and border policy continue.
- 15Sudanese Army Denies Ethiopian Accusations of Backing Opposition●SAF Rejects Ethiopian Accusations of Supporting the Opposition
The Sudanese Armed Forces has rejected accusations from Ethiopia that it supports opposition groups, according to a Sudanese news report. The denial adds to tensions between Khartoum and Addis Ababa at a time when Sudan remains consumed by its internal war and regional relations are already strained.
- 16Civil Guard hunts driver who rammed Ceuta border crossing●Spain’s Civil Guard is hunting a driver who blasted through the El Tarajal crossing from Morocco into Ceuta, sped more t
Spain's Civil Guard is searching for a driver who forced his way through the El Tarajal crossing from Morocco into Ceuta, drove more than a kilometre into the city, then crashed and fled on Reyes Católicos Avenue. Officers searched the abandoned vehicle for drugs or hidden migrants, and the outcome of that search is now drawing attention as the manhunt continues.
- 17Claim that migrant dinghies are returned to France disputed●Seeing a lot of people saying that the migrant dinghies get picked up and taken back to France. That is complete nonsens
A widely shared post is pushing back against claims that small boats carrying migrants across the Channel are taken back to France. The author says the boats are not returned to French waters, but instead towed to UK docks by Border Force or the RNLI, after which the National Crime Agency inspects them for evidence. The post has drawn significant attention amid ongoing debate over Channel crossings.
- 18Combat activity reported in Zawtar Al Sharqiyeh, southern Lebanon●🟡 CombatActivity | 5/10 Combat activity in southern Lebanon Imagery from Zawtar Al Sharqiyeh, southern Lebanon, indicate
Imagery from Zawtar Al Sharqiyeh in southern Lebanon indicates ongoing combat activity in the area, according to open-source monitoring reports dated 5/10. The village sits in a border region that has seen repeated clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. Observers are tracking the fighting through satellite and social media imagery as cross-border hostilities continue.
- 19Russian drone attack on Novhorod-Siverskyi injures four●Russian drone attack on Novhorod-Siverskyi injures four people Russian troops attacked Novhorod-Siverskyi in the Chernih
Russian forces attacked Novhorod-Siverskyi in Ukraine's Chernihiv region with a drone, injuring four people, including two children. The strike hit the border town in the evening, adding to ongoing attacks on northern Ukrainian communities near the Russian border. Local authorities reported the casualties as emergency services responded to the scene.
- 20ICE Follows Electric Shock Glove Order With Robot Dog Purchase●After Putting in a Massive Order for Electric Shock Gloves, ICE Is Now Buying Robot Dogs https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is buying robot dogs for surveillance, following a large order of electric shock gloves. The purchases have drawn criticism from people worried about the growing use of militarized robotics and stun weapons by immigration agents, with observers arguing the equipment could be deployed against migrants and protesters and raises broader concerns about surveillance and force at the border.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill requiring authorization before out-of-state military forces can operate within California. The measure limits the ability of other states' National Guard units or military personnel to enter California without state approval, a move widely read as a response to federal deployment disputes. The law positions California to resist unilateral military deployments ordered by other states or the federal government within its borders.
- 22Imperial Beach shoreline closed over sewage contamination▼Imperial Beach shoreline closed due to sewage contamination
The shoreline in Imperial Beach, California, has been closed because of sewage contamination in coastal waters. Officials ordered the closure after wastewater pollution made the water unsafe for swimmers and beachgoers. Sewage-driven beach closures have become a recurring problem along this stretch of the US-Mexico border coast, and the closure affects local residents, surfers and businesses that depend on beach access.