Palestinians ‘Stealing their own olives’

Author: Leila WarahPublished on: October 31, 2026Country: Palestine

World / International

Palestinians ‘Stealing their own olives’

In Beita, Palestinian farmers begin picking olives at 5am. They barricade roads with stones and keep watch for Israeli settlers so they can flee if attacked. More than 200 settler attacks have been recorded since September.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

Russia: US warns of mass-casualty attack risk in Moscow and urges people to avoid a museum

World / InternationalCrime & LawRussia

Francis Noude•37m ago

Russia: US warns of mass-casualty attack risk in Moscow and urges people to avoid a museum

On October 31, 2026, the US Embassy in Moscow reported a credible mass-casualty threat targeting the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in the south of the capital. The FSB told TASS it had received US information about preparations for a terrorist attack and was taking appropriate measures. The warning recalled a March 8, 2024 alert, followed two weeks later by the Crocus City Hall attack, which killed 145 people and was claimed by the Islamic State. In 2019, US intelligence had also helped thwart a planned attack in Saint Petersburg, prompting Vladimir Putin to thank Donald Trump.

Erdogan urges Russia and Ukraine to stop Black Sea attacks

World / InternationalPoliticsTurkiye

AFP and Reuters•40m ago

Erdogan urges Russia and Ukraine to stop Black Sea attacks

In Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea, calling them unacceptable regardless of who carries them out. He met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the two agreed to work on a new grain corridor through the waterway. Zelenskyy accused Russia of making the maritime situation difficult, while Turkiye said neither side had acted on its proposal to end the attacks. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that international interest was growing in a limited Black Sea ceasefire to protect grain and energy shipments.

Mali: Abdoulaye Diop discusses the impact of cooperation with Russia on the army

World / InternationalMali

Gildas Amoussou•1h ago

Mali: Abdoulaye Diop discusses the impact of cooperation with Russia on the army

Following the Russia-Africa summit held in Moscow on October 28 and 29, 2026, Mali’s foreign minister, Abdoulaye Diop, told African Initiative that the partnership with Moscow had strengthened the Malian army and helped it regain the initiative on the ground. He praised Malian and Russian soldiers killed in combat and pointed to equipment acquired through the cooperation. Diop said Malian forces are now on the offensive and that the state exercises sovereignty across the country, despite continued attacks. He also emphasized Mali’s security cooperation with Burkina Faso and Niger within the AES, saying no single country can confront the threat alone.

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox