"Iran Intensifies Attacks on Engine Rooms of Ships in Hormuz, Fueling Vessel Shortage Concerns" Bloomberg reported on the 20th that Iran has recently been focusing its attacks on the engine rooms of vessels that violated its self-imposed regulations, exacerbating damage to ships and posing a new threat to the flow of energy transportation. SBS Oct 21, 2026 1:28 AM
France Crackdowns on Violent Protests, Deploys Military for Oct. 24 Demonstrations France, stained by violent protests over the past weekend, is implementing partial regional curfews for the second consecutive day on October 20 . SBS Oct 21, 2026 1:25 AM
53 Dead in Houthi Attack... Iran Weighs Counterstrikes An Iran-backed Houthi rebel missile strike on a government military base has resulted in nearly 300 casualties. SBS Oct 21, 2026 1:08 AM
Shop Looting in Milan... Europe Explodes Over Cost of Living Protests that began in France to protest soaring inflation, housing instability, and poor educational conditions are spreading across Europe. SBS Oct 21, 2026 12:58 AM
Left Hand Amputated, Vision Lost... Curfew Imposed Across France Amid Violent Protests Nighttime curfews have been imposed across various parts of France as protests turned increasingly violent. SBS Oct 21, 2026 12:23 AM