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Authorities say the operation aims to regain territory from Houthi forces; the conflict’s humanitarian impact remains a central concern.

Berlin has outlined a package including military and energy assistance as Russia’s war on Ukraine continues.

A bridge in Kyiv was damaged during a wider wave of attacks; authorities reported casualties elsewhere in Ukraine.

The four-month release is intended to ease supply pressure, with diesel shipments prioritised early in the programme.

The latest General Assembly discussions highlighted pressure on multilateral institutions to respond to shared global risks.

Diplomatic channels remain active, but major disputes and regional tensions continue to complicate negotiations.

Major indexes rose on October 2 as investors weighed a weaker-than-expected labour update and the outlook for interest rates.