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A UN report reveals that global river flows reached record lows in 2023, as prolonged droughts and climate change caused severe water shortages in key river basins across multiple regions.

The Negro River, a major Amazon tributary, has reached its lowest level in recorded history due to a severe drought that continues to affect Brazil and the surrounding Amazon rainforest.

Meta must limit the use of personal data for targeted ads after the EU’s top court ruled in favor of privacy activist Max Schrems, marking a major setback for Meta’s advertising model.

The EU has pledged an additional €30 million in humanitarian aid to Lebanon, increasing total assistance to €104 million this year, focusing on food, shelter, and healthcare.

Austria enters coalition negotiations after President Van der Bellen accepts the cabinet’s resignation, following legislative elections that left no party with a clear majority.

Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, urges global restraint to prevent wider conflict in the Middle East, warning of devastating consequences for civilians.

The United States has announced $336 million in aid to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the West Bank, addressing health, shelter, and essential services amid ongoing conflict.

The United Nations has launched a $426 million flash appeal to mobilize urgent humanitarian resources for civilians affected by the ongoing conflict and deepening crisis in Lebanon.

Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has officially assumed the role of NATO Secretary-General, taking over from Jens Stoltenberg after a handover ceremony in Brussels on October 1, 2024.

The EU has advised airlines to avoid Lebanese and Israeli airspace throughout October due to escalating tensions and an increase in airstrikes, citing serious security risks.