Al Jazeera News Updates RSF says it seized Sudan's army headquarters, Louvre robbery suspects arrested
Oct 26, 2025
In a whirlwind of global news, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces storm the army headquarters in Al-Fashir after intense fighting. Donald Trump and Brazil's Lula discuss tariff disputes amidst rising tensions. A tragic explosion at an oil field in Basra claims lives, while Russian strikes on Kyiv result in casualties. In France, police zero in on suspects connected to a high-profile Louvre robbery, and Hurricane Melissa intensifies, wreaking havoc in the Caribbean. Stay tuned for more gripping updates!
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RSF Claims Capture Of Al-Fashir HQ
- Sudan's Rapid Support Forces claim they captured the army headquarters in Al-Fashir after fierce battles.
- The city was the army's last Darfur stronghold and had been besieged over 17 months, blocking food and aid.
Trump Meets Lula Amid Tariff Tensions
- Donald Trump met Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, their first meeting since US tariffs on Brazil.
- Trump linked tariffs to the prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro, calling it a witch hunt while Lula sought to avoid conflict with the US.
Blast Kills Workers At Basra Oil Field
- An explosion at the Zubair oil field in Basra killed two workers and seriously wounded five after a fire on the main site.
- Firefighters contained the blaze, but authorities worry it could spread to more facilities.