World situations right now

Every ongoing situation Faultline is tracking: wars, disasters, outbreaks, unrest and more, ranked by the number and severity of recent events.

Situations

• Russia–Ukraine ■ SteadyUkraine says Starlink is restored; Abu Dhabi talks with Russia and US expected next month · 118 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• France student protests ▲ Escalating135 arrested as France marches under heavy security with 70,000 police deployed · 88 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Saudi–Houthi war ▲ EscalatingHouthi encirclement of Taiz deepens aid crisis as Saudi airport attack kills one · 53 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Israel–Palestine ▲ EscalatingIsrael begins full West Bank lockdown and razes Hebron district after checkpoint attack · 45 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Sudan civil war ▲ EscalatingUN says drone strikes killed at least 306 people in Sudan in three weeks · 16 events · latest 23 Oct 2026
• Seismic activity ▲ EscalatingDozens of M5+ quakes hit northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, the largest M6.3 on Saturday · 112 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Disease outbreaks ▲ EscalatingEbola spreads to a fourth country as Kenya reports a second death · 27 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• US–Iran war ▲ EscalatingUS pulls diplomats from Saudi Arabia as Iran warns it will not back down · 48 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Accidents ● NewIllegal gold mine collapse in southwestern Colombia kills 14 · 9 events · latest 19 Oct 2026
• Floods ■ SteadySpain flood alert continues as Nepal landslide flooding kills at least five · 28 events · latest 19 Oct 2026
• Civil unrest ● NewAlbania's anti-government protests enter second week with almost 300 injured · 35 events · latest 20 Oct 2026
• Indonesia fires ■ SteadyMonths of Indonesian fires blanket Southeast Asia in haze; fires spread across New Guinea · 8 events · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Haiti gang violence ▲ EscalatingEl Salvador launches operation to free four UN force members held by Haitian gangs · 5 events · latest 21 Oct 2026
• Global trade ■ SteadyTrump walks back Bombardier ban threat as Canada trade talks stall · 15 events · latest 23 Oct 2026
• Climate extremes ■ SteadyStudy finds record 50,000 heat deaths in European cities this summer · 6 events · latest 23 Oct 2026
• Ethiopia–Eritrea ■ SteadyEthiopia installs new Tigray administration as fears of war with Eritrea persist · 4 events · latest 19 Oct 2026
• US shootings ● NewOregon school shooting survivor says she played dead after being badly injured · 4 events · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Turkey ▲ EscalatingSeven missing off Romania after two drone attacks on Black Sea ships · 4 events · latest 15 Oct 2026
• Brazil politics ■ SteadyLula and Flavio Bolsonaro about even in poll before Sunday's run-off · 14 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Vanuatu earthquake ● NewM7.2 earthquake strikes west of Sola, Vanuatu; tsunami information issued · 3 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Panama earthquake2 events · latest 9 Oct 2026
• Myanmar civil war3 events · latest 16 Oct 2026
• Global economy ▲ EscalatingGlobal debt put at $365 trillion as France now pays more than Italy to borrow · 12 events · latest 22 Oct 2026
• India protests ■ SteadyYouth-led protest movement draws scrutiny as two Cockroach movement leaders are freed · 7 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Canada politics ▼ EasingAlberta voters overwhelmingly reject starting a process toward independence · 7 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Ethiopia humanitarian crisis ▲ EscalatingGovernment-allied forces seize Mekelle as Tigray rebel commander vows to fight on · 5 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Kenya cult deaths ● NewKenyan court finds cult leader Paul Mackenzie guilty of murder over Shakahola deaths · 1 event · latest 19 Oct 2026
• Cyclone Champi1 event · latest 14 Oct 2026
• Serbia politics ■ SteadySerbia votes Sunday as student list challenges Vučić in a tight race · 6 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• US politics ▲ EscalatingTrump orders lawsuit to block certification of Alaska Senate race if Republican loses · 9 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• EU migration ● New12 migrants, including an infant, drown in two incidents off Greece · 3 events · latest 19 Oct 2026
• US economy ● NewNasdaq falls 2.6% as AI spending worries drag US stocks lower · 3 events · latest 23 Oct 2026
• US weather ● NewFast-moving fire burns at least four homes in San Juan Capistrano, California · 3 events · latest 16 Oct 2026
• Australia politics ■ SteadyMP Helen Haines loses both legs after alleged car attack in Wangaratta · 4 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Lebanon–Hezbollah ■ SteadyLebanon faces uncertainty as UN peacekeepers prepare to withdraw · 6 events · latest 20 Oct 2026
• UK storms ▲ EscalatingStorm Boelo brings amber warning to Scotland as thousands remain without power · 5 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Jordan attacks ● NewSeven killed as gunmen open fire at church funeral in Karak · 2 events · latest 23 Oct 2026
• Spain floods ● NewStorm Adam floods eastern Spain, at least five dead and 2,100 evacuated · 2 events · latest 23 Oct 2026
• Eastern DR Congo ● NewFormer president Kabila joins M23 rebellion, raising fears in DR Congo · 4 events · latest 18 Oct 2026
• Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquake2 events · latest 13 Oct 2026
• Italy fuel protests ▲ EscalatingTruckers' strike over diesel prices causes shortages and halts mozzarella output · 3 events · latest 22 Oct 2026
• China earthquake ● NewMagnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes 191 km ENE of Nagqu, China · 1 event · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Cyber attacks4 events · latest 17 Oct 2026
• Haiti gang war1 event · latest 14 Oct 2026
• Cyclone Simon1 event · latest 7 Oct 2026
• Cyclone Isaias1 event · latest 6 Oct 2026
• Israel politics9 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Space exploration15 events · latest 23 Oct 2026
• Typhoon Champi ▲ EscalatingTyphoon Champi shuts Taiwan; one dead, more than 1,200 evacuated · 2 events · latest 23 Oct 2026
• Russia–NATO flank5 events · latest 14 Oct 2026
• Venezuela ● NewVenezuela withdraws from ICC while investigating deadly police raids · 2 events · latest 16 Oct 2026
• Mexico chemical plant fire ● NewExplosive fire at chemical plant in León prompts mass evacuations · 1 event · latest 24 Oct 2026
• US–Cuba relations ▲ EscalatingRubio tells Cubans 'now is the time' to act after Trump hints at Cuba stopover · 3 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Venezuela politics3 events · latest 23 Oct 2026
• Kenya building collapse ● NewMulti-storey building collapses in Nairobi, many feared trapped · 1 event · latest 23 Oct 2026
• France terrorism ● NewFrench prosecutors treat Trappes shooting as suspected terror attack · 1 event · latest 23 Oct 2026
• Canada base fire ● NewFour soldiers killed in fire at Wainwright base, army says grenade exercise started it · 1 event · latest 23 Oct 2026
• Syria insurgency ● NewTwo Syrian security officers killed in raid on ISIL cell near Damascus · 1 event · latest 22 Oct 2026
• South Africa anti-migrant violence ● NewCrowd of about 50 beats foreign man to death in South Africa · 1 event · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Ethiopia–Eritrea tensions ● NewEthiopia takes border town of Zalambessa as fears of war with Eritrea grow · 1 event · latest 22 Oct 2026
• France floods ● NewAt least four dead in storm flooding in southern France · 1 event · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict ● NewAfghanistan–Pakistan 'open war' enters its ninth month with proxy groups drawn in · 1 event · latest 22 Oct 2026
• India politics ● NewIndia in political crisis after 130 million names removed from voter rolls · 1 event · latest 21 Oct 2026
• US–China tech tensions ▲ EscalatingChina drafts rules to tighten control over exports of top AI models · 3 events · latest 21 Oct 2026
• Somalia conflict ● NewUS air strikes surge in Somalia as civilians report deaths and displacement · 1 event · latest 20 Oct 2026
• Mali conflict ● NewHRW says Mali's military and armed groups are committing grave abuses against civilians · 1 event · latest 19 Oct 2026
• Cameroon Anglophone conflict1 event · latest 17 Oct 2026
• Maritime accidents1 event · latest 17 Oct 2026
• Super El Niño3 events · latest 16 Oct 2026
• Russia earthquake1 event · latest 16 Oct 2026
• Georgia1 event · latest 15 Oct 2026
• India1 event · latest 15 Oct 2026
• Australia1 event · latest 15 Oct 2026
• Romania1 event · latest 15 Oct 2026
• Korean peninsula1 event · latest 15 Oct 2026
• Afghanistan–Pakistan1 event · latest 14 Oct 2026
• Mauritius unrest1 event · latest 14 Oct 2026
• Storm Rachel1 event · latest 13 Oct 2026
• Pakistan political crisis1 event · latest 13 Oct 2026
• Somalia1 event · latest 30 Sep 2026
• Israel–Syria2 events · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Russia–Europe espionage2 events · latest 23 Oct 2026
• Libya politics2 events · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Global cyber threats2 events · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Climate change ■ SteadyLongyearbyen told not to drink tap water after heavy metal contamination · 2 events · latest 19 Oct 2026
• Aviation security ● NewIsrael-origin Austrian Airlines flight diverts to Sofia after bomb threat · 2 events · latest 18 Oct 2026
• Syria unrest2 events · latest 17 Oct 2026
• Wildfires2 events · latest 15 Oct 2026
• UK energy policy4 events · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Argentina politics3 events · latest 23 Oct 2026
• Canada–US relations3 events · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Poland politics2 events · latest 23 Oct 2026
• US–ICC tensions2 events · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Pakistan politics2 events · latest 18 Oct 2026
• US–Canada relations1 event · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Eastern Mediterranean dispute1 event · latest 24 Oct 2026
• ICC–US sanctions1 event · latest 24 Oct 2026
• US–Mexico relations1 event · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Bolivia protests1 event · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Germany Eagle's Nest fire1 event · latest 24 Oct 2026
• Ecuador politics1 event · latest 23 Oct 2026
• US floods1 event · latest 23 Oct 2026
• UK anti-migrant attacks1 event · latest 23 Oct 2026
• India health policy1 event · latest 23 Oct 2026
• Global energy1 event · latest 23 Oct 2026
• Tunisia protests1 event · latest 23 Oct 2026
• UK wildfires1 event · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Albania protests1 event · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Malaysia school attack1 event · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Korean Peninsula tensions1 event · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Colombia politics1 event · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Cyclone Josephine1 event · latest 21 Oct 2026
• EU politics1 event · latest 21 Oct 2026
• Cyclone Vance1 event · latest 21 Oct 2026
• Greece protests1 event · latest 21 Oct 2026
• China regional influence1 event · latest 21 Oct 2026
• Portugal housing protests1 event · latest 20 Oct 2026
• Nigeria protests1 event · latest 20 Oct 2026
• Sahel politics1 event · latest 20 Oct 2026
• Turkey media crackdown1 event · latest 20 Oct 2026
• Iran–Germany tensions1 event · latest 19 Oct 2026
• US–Cuba1 event · latest 19 Oct 2026
• Rwanda politics1 event · latest 19 Oct 2026
• Colombia protests1 event · latest 19 Oct 2026
• Falklands dispute1 event · latest 18 Oct 2026
• Egypt politics1 event · latest 17 Oct 2026
• Tunisia unrest1 event · latest 17 Oct 2026
• Hurricane Trudy1 event · latest 17 Oct 2026
• Cameroon politics1 event · latest 17 Oct 2026
• Cyclone Wati ● NewCyclone Wati brings hurricane-strength winds to the Cook Islands · 1 event · latest 16 Oct 2026
• Saudi Arabia human rights1 event · latest 16 Oct 2026
• Iraq politics1 event · latest 16 Oct 2026
• Somalia politics1 event · latest 15 Oct 2026
• Space4 events · latest 15 Oct 2026
• Storms1 event · latest 15 Oct 2026
• Vatican1 event · latest 14 Oct 2026
• Greenland1 event · latest 14 Oct 2026
• Hurricane Simon1 event · latest 14 Oct 2026
• Cyclone Trudy1 event · latest 13 Oct 2026
• Palestinian politics1 event · latest 13 Oct 2026
• Syria1 event · latest 12 Oct 2026
• Colombia1 event · latest 12 Oct 2026
• Cyclone Twentyeight1 event · latest 12 Oct 2026
• Cyclone Koguma1 event · latest 5 Oct 2026
• Israel–Lebanon1 event · latest 30 Sep 2026
• Cyclone Rachel1 event · latest 27 Sep 2026
• Canada–Turkey relations3 events · latest 23 Oct 2026
• EU security policy3 events · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Science3 events · latest 15 Oct 2026
• Global diplomacy2 events · latest 22 Oct 2026
• UK politics2 events · latest 20 Oct 2026
• Ukraine politics2 events · latest 17 Oct 2026
• China–North Korea relations1 event · latest 24 Oct 2026
• UK economy1 event · latest 24 Oct 2026
• US–India relations1 event · latest 23 Oct 2026
• Medical research1 event · latest 23 Oct 2026
• China–Tibet1 event · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Bulgaria politics1 event · latest 22 Oct 2026
• Ireland politics1 event · latest 22 Oct 2026
• US–Russia relations1 event · latest 21 Oct 2026
• North Atlantic cyclone1 event · latest 21 Oct 2026
• Gambia politics1 event · latest 20 Oct 2026
• North Korea politics1 event · latest 20 Oct 2026
• Myanmar politics1 event · latest 20 Oct 2026
• Spain politics1 event · latest 19 Oct 2026
• Somali piracy1 event · latest 19 Oct 2026
• Czech politics1 event · latest 18 Oct 2026
• EU–Canada relations1 event · latest 16 Oct 2026
• Morocco politics1 event · latest 15 Oct 2026
• China1 event · latest 15 Oct 2026
• Greece1 event · latest 14 Oct 2026
• Archaeology1 event · latest 14 Oct 2026
• Russia–Japan1 event · latest 14 Oct 2026
• UK weather1 event · latest 13 Oct 2026
• Space weather1 event · latest 10 Oct 2026

Latest events

• US accuses Canada of trying to sway midterm elections; Carney says claims have 'no merit' 24 Oct 2026 · Diplomacy · impact 2 · ≈ Ottawa, Canada
• Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro about even in poll ahead of presidential run-off 24 Oct 2026 · Politics · impact 2 · Brasília, Brazil
• M5.8 earthquake · Bouvet Island region 24 Oct 2026 · Earthquake · impact 2 · Bouvet Island region
• Israel begins full lockdown and military operations across West Bank 24 Oct 2026 · Ground fighting · impact 3 · ≈ West Bank, Palestine
• Ukraine says Starlink restored; Ukraine, Russia and US negotiators to meet in Abu Dhabi next month 24 Oct 2026 · Diplomacy · impact 2 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Turkey-Libya maritime boundary deal angers Greece and draws in EU 24 Oct 2026 · Diplomacy · impact 2 · ≈ Eastern Mediterranean
• Brazil's runoff looms as 21% of adults abstained in first round 24 Oct 2026 · Politics · impact 1 · ≈ Brasília, Brazil
• Netanyahu floats using crypto to bypass sanctions 24 Oct 2026 · Economy · impact 1 · ≈ Jerusalem, Israel
• Armed Israeli settlers try to break into Palestinian man's home in Umm Safa 24 Oct 2026 · Unrest · impact 2 · Umm Safa, Palestine
• Iran says it won't let US warships approach as Trump weighs new attacks 24 Oct 2026 · Diplomacy · impact 2 · ≈ Tehran, Iran
• France protests: 135 arrested as marches held under tight security 24 Oct 2026 · Unrest · impact 3 · ≈ Paris, France
• US intelligence memo warns Iranian plots against Americans in Middle East at advanced stages 24 Oct 2026 · Diplomacy · impact 2 · ≈ Tehran, Iran
• Israeli troops raze Hebron neighbourhood, evicting about 1,500 people after checkpoint attack 24 Oct 2026 · Ground fighting · impact 3 · Hebron, Palestine
• US reports 178 more measles cases, total 4,588 amid at least 43 outbreaks 24 Oct 2026 · Disease outbreak · impact 2 · ≈ Washington, United States of America
• Thousands march in Orléans against National Rally congress 24 Oct 2026 · Unrest · impact 2 · Orléans, France
• Students across Europe protest as Serbia prepares for Sunday election 24 Oct 2026 · Politics · impact 2 · Belgrade, Serbia
• Trump orders lawsuit to block certification of Alaska Senate race if Republican loses 24 Oct 2026 · Politics · impact 2 · Washington, United States of America
• France braces for new nationwide protests with 70,000 police deployed 24 Oct 2026 · Unrest · impact 3 · Paris, France
• ICC deputy prosecutor says court progressing despite new US sanctions 24 Oct 2026 · Diplomacy · impact 2 · The Hague, Netherlands
• Alberta holds referendum on whether to remain in Canada 24 Oct 2026 · Politics · impact 2 · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
• Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield connection 'stable' again 24 Oct 2026 · Hybrid & cyber · impact 2 · ≈ Kyiv, Ukraine
• Kim Jong-un crosses newly opened bridge into China in first trip abroad in over a year 24 Oct 2026 · Diplomacy · impact 1 · Dandong, Liaoning, China
• Ethiopian PM's advisor says Tigrayan forces and others hinder stability 24 Oct 2026 · Diplomacy · impact 2 · ≈ Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• M5.0 earthquake · 219 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu 24 Oct 2026 · Earthquake · impact 1 · 219 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
• Looting in Marseille leaves damage on Paris Street as merchants fear more unrest 24 Oct 2026 · Unrest · impact 2 · Marseille, France
• US pressures Mexico for a security win and a possible path for US forces in Mexico 24 Oct 2026 · Diplomacy · impact 2 · ≈ Mexico City
• Bolivian teachers strike over wages and education reform 24 Oct 2026 · Unrest · impact 2 · ≈ La Paz, Bolivia
• M5.9 earthquake · 196 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu 24 Oct 2026 · Earthquake · impact 2 · 196 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
• M5.3 earthquake · 223 km ENE of Nagqu, China 24 Oct 2026 · Earthquake · impact 1 · 223 km ENE of Nagqu, China
• M5.1 earthquake · 209 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu 24 Oct 2026 · Earthquake · impact 1 · 209 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
• M5.1 earthquake · 218 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu 24 Oct 2026 · Earthquake · impact 1 · 218 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
• Massive chemical plant fire triggers mass evacuations in Leon, Mexico 24 Oct 2026 · Accident · impact 3 · León, Guanajuato, Mexico
• Analysts warn US and Israel preparing third round of direct conflict with Iran 24 Oct 2026 · Diplomacy · impact 2 · ≈ Tehran, Iran
• Nearly 50 commercial vessels attacked in Black Sea in October, halting much traffic 24 Oct 2026 · Maritime · impact 3 · ≈ Black Sea
• Displaced West Bank Palestinians face hunger after WFP halves food aid 24 Oct 2026 · Humanitarian · impact 2 · ≈ West Bank, Palestine
• Italy braces for cost-of-living protests in eight cities under heavy security 24 Oct 2026 · Unrest · impact 2 · Rome, Italy
• M5.0 earthquake · 219 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu 24 Oct 2026 · Earthquake · impact 1 · 219 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
• M5.5 earthquake · 55 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu 24 Oct 2026 · Earthquake · impact 2 · 55 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
• Blaze engulfs Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest' retreat in Bavaria; suspect detained 24 Oct 2026 · Accident · impact 2 · Obersalzberg, Berchtesgaden, Germany
• M5.3 earthquake · 174 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu 24 Oct 2026 · Earthquake · impact 1 · 174 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu