Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 3, 2026

It is not clear if there is nothing going on and authorities are overacting out of an abundance of caution or if they are covering up how bad it is. Suspected plague outbreak erupts in Russia after scientist dies. Kobzev urged the public to remain calm after meeting with Popova to coordinate emergency containment measures.

This is more on the above story: Plague death triggers quarantine, mask mandates in Russia’s Irkutsk region in Siberia

B-1B Bombers Make Hasty Departure From England

No Lights, No Radio: Getting Oil Through Hormuz Is a Risky Job

AI Is Writing the Internet

The ‘Cornell 7’ haven’t been charged. The mob doesn’t care

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 2, 2026

Russia has begun striking Kyiv’s bridges across the Dnipro for the first time since invading Ukraine

Iran Is Losing Some of Its Leverage Over the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf crude and condensate exports excluding Iran reached at least 16.5 million barrels per day in September, matching their prewar average despite continued disruption around Hormuz.

Black Smoke Reported Over Critical Aramco Refinery As Saudis Weigh Major Assault On Houthi Rebels

Moral panic, evangelical fury and a culture war: The Bolsonaro formula threatens Lula’s re-election bid

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 1, 2026

LNG Shipments Through Hormuz Hit Highest Level Since Iran War Began

FlyDubai Incident

A Simple Pill Could Treat Diabetic Eye Damage Before Vision Is Lost

Ukraine Claims First Combat Use Of FP-7 Ballistic Missile

Pakistan launches deadly airstrikes on Afghanistan

Attackers doused a headteacher in gasoline and started fires in at least two schools on Thursday, officials said, as increasingly violent student protests raged across France against staff shortages and dilapidated buildings.

Indians Hail ‘Hero Pilot’ Who Fought Off Mid-Air Attacker, Save 174 Lives