Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes near Khuzdar, Pakistan
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 48 kilometres west-northwest of Khuzdar, Pakistan on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 05:06:57 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Today's news, reported neutrally and traceable to cited sources
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Politics
Trump waives Graham Act tariffs and sanctions, retains existing Russia measures
President Donald Trump has waived tariffs and sanctions specified under the Graham Act in an executive order dated October 16, while preserving existing measures against Russia that predate the law.
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Politics
Katie Zacharia leaving White House press-secretary job, officials say
Katie Zacharia is leaving her position as President Donald Trump's press secretary, according to news organizations citing White House officials, ending a tenure that began on October 12.
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Courts
Amber Guyger released on parole after seven years for Botham Jean murder
Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering Botham Jean, walked out of a Texas prison on the morning of October 16, 2026, after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence.
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Health
WHO prioritizes three countries in regional Ebola preparedness effort
The World Health Organization is expanding Ebola preparedness in its Eastern Mediterranean region, with additional support focused on Djibouti, Somalia and Sudan.
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World
UN Security Council meets as Sudan faces hunger and deadly drone attacks
The UN Security Council met on October 16, 2026, to discuss Sudan's war as UN News reported severe hunger, displacement and civilian deaths from drone attacks.
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World
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian olive farmers across the West Bank
Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers and a Washington Post photographer across the West Bank on October 16, 2026, burning cars and olive trees and injuring at least 6 people.