Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPO), led by Herbert Kickl, is close to winning its first national election, polling at 27%. Controversial policies focus on immigration, anti-sanctions, and welfare linked to citizenship. A coalition with the OVP seems likely.
Flooding in Kathmandu, Nepal has killed at least 66 people, with 69 still missing. Heavy rainfall has caused rivers to overflow, forcing thousands to evacuate. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with more rain expected as the monsoon season continues.
Allegations have surfaced that China is supplying military attack drones to Russia for use in Ukraine, raising concerns among Western officials. NATO called the claims “deeply concerning,” highlighting potential implications for relations.
Hezbollah, backed by Iran, remains a powerful force in Lebanon and the Middle East despite recent losses in clashes with Israel. As tensions rise following Israel’s rejection of a ceasefire, the threat of a wider conflict grows.
Scientists on an Indonesian island have exhumed the body of a 7,000-year-old girl that appears to be a different type of human. The ancient young female’s remains were discovered in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
Ukraine is the latest country to legalize Bitcoin. The law passed on September 8th, 2021, when Ukraine’s Parliament voted 276 to 6, making Bitcoin legal. Bitcoin was previously neither legal nor illegal in Ukraine. Now, the law is clear.
The Russian Embassy in Afghanistan reports that President Ashraf Ghani left with a helicopter and four cars. The fleeing helicopter was so full of cash that some money had to be left behind. The four automobiles fled full of bundles too.
Without offering any resistance to Taliban forces, Former president Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan. The Taliban now occupy the capital city of Kabul. Here is a summary of what’s happened over the weekend leading up to today’s event.