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Sudan is effectively governed by two rival powers: the army-backed administration controls much of the formal state apparatus, while the Rapid Support Forces exercise authority across territory they hold. Washington, however, says neither side represents legitimate constitutional governance, leaving the question of who actually governs Sudan unanswered. Commenters are highlighting the diplomatic vacuum this creates for a country already devastated by war.

An Olympic figure skater has paid public tribute to their parents, who died in the midair collision over Washington, DC involving an American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter. The skater's tribute has drawn widespread sympathy, with tributes pouring in from the figure skating community and the public as the sport mourns members lost in the January crash.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree immediately increasing the size of the Russian armed forces to 2,441,630 personnel, of whom 1,550,500 are military. The decree replaces all previous staffing decrees and marks the seventh expansion of the army's authorised strength since the start of the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine's Third Army Corps says it used ground robots armed with grenade launchers to attack Russian shelters, with infantry kept out of direct contact. Operators controlled the machines from positions tens of kilometers away. The unit claims no side has used similar tactics before in this war, drawing attention to the growing role of unmanned systems.

The US Army has laid the groundwork to carry out death row executions, contingent on approval from President Trump. According to ABC News, the military branch has made preparations that would allow executions to proceed if the president gives the green light. The move has drawn attention because federal executions have been rare in recent years, and any presidential authorization would be a significant step.

Interest in the Madras Regiment, one of the Indian Army's oldest infantry units, is rising after reports that police uncovered what they describe as a bizarre occult diversion involving an accused sepoy from the force. The Times of India reported the development, but few further details about the accusation, the soldier, or the investigation have been made public, leaving the story surrounded by questions.

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has told military chiefs that he lost his sense of purpose and identity when he stepped away from Army life, comments widely reported by UK media. The remarks come amid a busy news cycle for the Duke, with reports of a security alert at the school attended by his children and confirmation of a family rumour by an uncle.

Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of Chechnya, has been presented with the shoulder insignia of an army general and a maroon beret by Viktor Zolotov, the head of Russia's National Guard (Rosgvardiya). The ceremony, reported by Russian media, formalises the senior rank granted to Kadyrov, one of the Kremlin's most prominent regional leaders and a vocal supporter of the war in Ukraine.

A fan-made GTA 5 scenario pits Franklin's mafia together with the Families gang in a large-scale battle against the Duggan army, drawing a big gaming audience. Viewers are engaging heavily with the fictional showdown between some of Los Santos' best-known criminal factions.

Sudan's army says its forces inflicted heavy losses on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and their allies during fighting in Blue Nile state, according to an Anadolu Agency report. The claim comes as the war between the army and the RSF, ongoing since April 2023, spreads to new regions of the country.

Sudan's army announced it has captured a stronghold of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in North Kordofan, in the latest development of the country's devastating civil war. The claim, reported by international outlets including Al Jazeera, signals a potential shift in control over the strategic Kordofan region, where fighting has intensified as the conflict between the army and the RSF grinds on.

An apparent Indian drone strike targeted the residence of the leader of Myanmar's NSCN-K separatist group on October 3, injuring two people, including a nine-year-old child. Local sources told Naga News that the Indian Army carried out the attack using two drones and four bombs. The strike, if confirmed, would mark a rare cross-border operation by India into Myanmar against a separatist leadership target.

Sudan has called on the International Committee of the Red Cross to intensify its role in facilitating prisoner exchanges, according to a report by Sudan Tribune. The appeal comes amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan, where both the army and rival paramilitary forces hold detainees, and the Red Cross is a key intermediary for swaps and family reunifications.

Retired US Army General Jack Keane, a frequent Fox News commentator, said on Fox Business that a group he was discussing is 'ABSOLUTELY determined' to carry out a course of action. The emphatic warning from the former vice chief of staff of the Army drew heavy attention, with viewers weighing in on his assessment of the situation.

Sudanese armed forces say they repelled an attack by rebels close to the border with Ethiopia, according to a report by Sudan Tribune. Fighting along Sudan's eastern frontiers has persisted as the country's wider conflict continues, and cross-border areas remain tense. Details on casualties or which rebel group was involved were not immediately provided.

The Sudanese Army has taken control of the town of Mazrub in North Kordofan Province, wresting it from the Rapid Support Forces amid the country's ongoing civil war. The reported capture marks a fresh shift in the ground campaign, as fighting between the army and the RSF continues across Sudan's Kordofan region.

The U.S. Army is approaching a significant milestone in brain health testing, according to an announcement from the Department of War. The news, published through official Army channels including Joint Base San Antonio, suggests progress in how the service evaluates and monitors the brain health of its personnel, though details of the testing program have not been specified.

The governor of Darfur has accused unnamed states of preventing Sudan's army chief from travelling to the United Nations. The claim adds a new diplomatic wrinkle to Sudan's war, which has drawn in regional powers and left the military government increasingly isolated internationally. Details about which countries were allegedly involved and how the blockade was carried out have not been disclosed.

Yemen's internationally recognised government army says its forces inflicted more than 1,500 Houthi casualties in a single day of fighting, and report closing a key crossing linking Houthi-held al-Houban to surrounding areas. The claims come amid a renewed government offensive against the Houthi movement, though casualty figures from either side are difficult to verify independently. Observers are watching whether the operation marks a significant escalation in Yemen's long-running conflict.

Ukraine's top commander is pushing to overhaul Soviet-era regulations and practices that still govern the country's armed forces. But according to the commander, reforms may be stalled or diluted inside the president's wartime headquarters, where decision-making is concentrated under martial law. The report has drawn attention to the friction between military modernisation efforts and wartime political control in Kyiv.

Sudan's armed forces have widened their territorial control in North Kordofan, according to Asharq Al-Awsat. The advance comes as the army presses offensives against the Rapid Support Forces in the country's west, shifting battlefield dynamics in the two-year war. Observers are watching whether the gains signal a broader push to encircle RSF strongholds in Darfur and Kordofan.

A court has set aside a conviction connected to the immigration case of Godfrey Wade, a US Army veteran who was deported. The ruling marks a significant development for the veteran, whose deportation drew attention to how criminal convictions can affect the immigration status of those who served in the military. Advocates have previously pushed for Wade's return to the United States, arguing his service warranted protection from removal.

Yemen's government forces say they inflicted more than 1,500 Houthi casualties over the past 24 hours, according to a claim reported by GeoWire. At the same time, government troops closed a key crossing linking Houthi-held al-Houban with government-controlled territory. The figures could not be independently verified, and the Houthis have not responded to the claims.