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World Politics & Diplomacy 09 Oct 2026, 06:57 AM IST

Drones Strike Eritrean Troops Inside Ethiopia as Border Tensions Surge, Monitor Says

Drones targeted Eritrean troops operating inside Ethiopia, according to a conflict monitor, in a development that sharply heightens fears of a wider confrontation in the Horn of Africa. The reported strike underscores the fragility of the Ethiopia-Eritrea frontier, where unresolved grievances, shifting alliances and the legacy of the Tigray war continue to fuel instability.

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World Politics & Diplomacy09 Oct 2026, 04:19 AM IST

Residents Report Eritrean Troops Advancing Deep Into Ethiopia’s Tigray Region

Residents in Adigrat, a major town in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, told the BBC they have seen truckloads of Eritrean soldiers moving south, raising fresh alarm over the fragile security situation along the border. The reports, if confirmed, would signal a significant and potentially destabilising military movement in a region still scarred by years of war and unresolved tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 12:48 AM IST

Ethiopian Forces Retake Mekelle as Tigray Fighting Reignites, Raising Fears of Wider War

Ethiopian government forces have retaken Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, after renewed fighting with Tigray forces, according to multiple reports. The escalation marks a dangerous turn in a conflict that has already devastated northern Ethiopia and threatens to unravel fragile political and humanitarian gains.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 07:52 PM IST

Ethiopian Forces Retake Mekelle as Tigray Rebels Withdraw From Regional Capital

Ethiopian government forces have seized Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, after rebel fighters withdrew from the city, according to multiple reports. The development marks a major shift in the conflict, but it does not yet resolve the broader war, which has already destabilized one of Africa’s most strategically sensitive regions.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 05:26 PM IST

Ethiopian Forces Retake Mekelle, Dealing Major Blow to Tigray Rebels

Ethiopian government forces have seized Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, in a major reversal for the Tigray People's Liberation Front after weeks of escalating conflict. The advance marks a pivotal moment in a war that has destabilized northern Ethiopia and raised fears of wider regional spillover.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 03:42 PM IST

Ethiopian Forces Retake Mekelle Airport, Sources Say, in Major Turn in Tigray Conflict

Ethiopian federal forces have retaken the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to sources cited by Reuters and residents quoted by the Associated Press. The reported advance marks a significant shift in a conflict that has destabilized Africa’s second-most populous nation and raised alarm across the Horn of Africa.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition04 Oct 2026, 11:29 AM IST

A Poxvirus’s Human Gene Theft Is Exposing New Rules of Evolution

Scientists have identified a poxvirus carrying a stolen human gene that appears to be behaving in an unprecedented way, offering a rare window into how viruses can borrow, preserve, and repurpose genetic material from their hosts. The finding is scientifically significant because it could reshape understanding of viral evolution, host-pathogen interactions, and the long-term biological consequences of gene transfer.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning03 Oct 2026, 10:12 PM IST

Sean Parker Returns to Music AI With a New Bet on Stability

Sean Parker is helping rebuild Stability AI around music, marking a notable return to the sector that once defined his most controversial and consequential dealmaking. Backed by the music industry’s blessing and capital, the effort signals a more negotiated phase in the relationship between generative AI and rights holders.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 04:20 PM IST

Ethiopian Government-Aligned Forces Claim Near-Total Control of Tigray as Conflict Deepens

A government-aligned militia in Ethiopia says it has taken control of nearly all of Tigray, intensifying fears that the country’s northern war is entering a more dangerous phase. The claim, if confirmed, would mark a major shift in the balance of power around Mekelle and raise the risk of a broader regional crisis.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace03 Oct 2026, 03:17 AM IST

SpaceX Completes Launch Triple-Header as Rocket Lab Lands Major Contract

SpaceX capped a rapid-fire launch sequence with a third mission in quick succession, underscoring the company’s unmatched cadence in the commercial launch market. At the same time, Rocket Lab secured a significant new contract, while Blue Origin moved to expand its long-term launch ambitions by seeking FAA approval for up to 50 New Glenn missions and 50 booster landings annually.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (06:33 AM IST)

OpenAI Parts Ways With Three Safety Researchers After Internal Probe, WSJ Reports

OpenAI has cut ties with three safety researchers following an internal investigation that found they mishandled sensitive company information, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The move underscores the growing tension inside frontier AI companies between rapid product development, internal security discipline and the handling of highly sensitive research material.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (01:29 PM IST)

Fighting Intensifies in Ethiopia’s Tigray as Civilian Toll Mounts and Regional Risks Grow

Heavy fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region is deepening a humanitarian emergency, with reports of civilian deaths, strategic town seizures and fresh displacement. The violence is also raising fears that the conflict could spill beyond Ethiopia’s borders and draw in neighboring states already under strain.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:32 PM IST)

Fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray Kills 52 Civilians as Conflict Spreads to Nearby Regions

Deadly fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has killed 52 civilians, according to a medic cited by the BBC, as the conflict widens beyond its original front lines. The violence has also reached neighbouring areas, leaving tourists stranded in the historic town of Lalibela and deepening fears of a broader regional crisis.

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Entities frequently referenced alongside Tigray:

Ethiopia(11)Washington, D.C.(7)Mekelle(6)Tigray People's Liberation Front(5)Abiy Ahmed(5)Reuters(4)