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- 1Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebelsโEthiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/e thi
Ethiopia has accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray forces as fighting intensifies in the country's north, escalating regional tensions. Sudan's army has denied the allegation, saying its rival paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces, is the party involved with Tigrayan fighters rather than Khartoum itself. The accusations come amid a broader deterioration in relations between the Horn of Africa neighbours, with Egypt also locked in its own disputes with Ethiopia over the Nile dam. Observers warn the claims risk widening an already volatile conflict.
- 2Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Eritrea of backing Tigray forcesโEthiopia accuses Sudan, Eritrea of backing Tigray forces as fighting escalates
Ethiopia has publicly accused Sudan and Eritrea of supporting Tigrayan forces as fighting escalates in the country's north. The allegations sharpen tensions between the three neighbours and risk widening a conflict that has already destabilised the border region. Observers warn that external involvement claims could further complicate peace efforts and worsen an already severe humanitarian situation.
- 3Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebelsโEthiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages
Ethiopia has publicly accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigrayan forces as fighting continues in the country's north, escalating regional tensions. The claim, reported by international outlets including Al Jazeera, comes amid a conflict that has already strained relations with Khartoum over border and dam disputes. Sudan and Egypt have not been reported as confirming the accusation.
- 4North Korea declares nuclear status irreversibleโNorth Korea's Vice Foreign Minister: "Nuclear Weapon State Status Cannot Be Reversed by Anything"
North Korea's Vice Foreign Minister said the country's status as a nuclear weapon state 'cannot be reversed by anything', reaffirming Pyongyang's refusal to give up its arsenal. The statement comes amid continued stalemate in denuclearisation talks and mounting international pressure over North Korea's weapons programme and its alignment with Russia.
- 5North Korea declares nuclear status irreversibleโSenior N.K. diplomat says Pyongyang's nuclear status can never be reversed 'in any circumstances'
A senior North Korean diplomat has stated that Pyongyang's status as a nuclear power can never be reversed 'in any circumstances'. The declaration rules out denuclearisation negotiations and underscores the country's entrenched position. It is likely to draw criticism from the United States, South Korea and other governments seeking a diplomatic path to curb the North's weapons programmes.
- 6Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigray rebelsโEthiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes
Ethiopia has publicly accused Eritrea and Sudan of supporting Tigrayan forces amid renewed clashes in the country's north. The allegation, reported by France 24, escalates tensions between the Horn of Africa neighbours and risks widening a conflict that has already drawn in regional powers and displaced large numbers of civilians.
- 7Sudan blames RSF for attacks on civilian sites in El-ObeidโSudanese authorities accuse paramilitary RSF of attacking civilian facilities in El-Obeid
Sudanese authorities have accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of attacking civilian facilities in El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state. The accusation comes as the war between the Sudanese army and the RSF continues to displace millions and worsen humanitarian conditions across the country. El-Obeid has been a contested logistics hub, and strikes on civilian infrastructure there are drawing renewed concern over the protection of non-combatants.
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South Korean commentators are warning that a potential agreement between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could come at Seoul's expense. The concern is that a deal on denuclearization or arms reduction might be struck over the heads of South Korean officials, leaving the country strategically exposed on security matters that directly affect it.
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Investigators assess that North Korea was very likely responsible for a $388 million hack of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitget, one of the largest thefts from a digital asset platform. The finding points to the country's Lazarus-linked operatives, who have repeatedly targeted crypto firms to fund the regime. The scale of the loss has renewed calls for stronger exchange security and international action against state-backed crypto theft.
- 10South Korea demands Ukrainian apology over North Korean prisonersโWhy South Korea is demanding an apology from Ukraine over North Korean PoWs
South Korea is demanding an apology from Ukraine over the treatment of North Korean prisoners of war captured while fighting alongside Russian forces. The dispute concerns how Kyiv has handled the captured soldiers, whom Seoul has long sought to repatriate. The reported rift between the two countries has drawn international attention as the war continues.
- 11New York Power Authority takes majority stake in Rich Road SolarโNew York Power Authority to take over majority ownership of Rich Road Solar development in Canton
The New York Power Authority will take over majority ownership of the Rich Road Solar development in Canton, New York. The move puts the large North Country solar project under state public power control, with the authority expected to guide its completion and operation as part of New York's push toward renewable energy.