Gaza Strip: UN Relief Agency forced to close shelters and services as residents run out of safe evacuation options (VietnamPlus)***European Union opens humanitarian airlift to Lebanon, pledging support for crisis-affected population (VietnamPlus)***Lebanon: Escalating conflict with Israel forces 96 health centers to close amid 36 attacks on medical facilities (VietnamPlus)***Animal rights activists risk lives rescuing pets from Israeli airstrike areas in Lebanon. Animals Lebanon has saved 190 animals in three weeks amid ongoing conflict (ABC)***Ukraine: President Zelenskyy’s Office reports Russia is noticeably exhausted in ongoing conflict - but Ukraine still requires permission to strike Russia’s territory to fully turn the tide (RBC Ukraine)***Report: Russia loses one soldier for every 2.5 square meters gained on front, highlighting high-casualty “cannon fodder” tactics in Ukraine war (RBC Ukraine)***Numbers don’t lie, Putin’s army is decimated - 600,000 Russian casualties [deaths and injuries] and counting (Tagtik)***EU issues first-ever visas for Russian army deserters, who qualify based in part on their “strong, consistent anti-war stance” (BBC)***US: President Trump leads in 6 of 7 battleground states in recent polling, signaling potential shift in 2024 presidential race (FOX News)***Wall Street Journal poll: President Trump edges Harris in battleground states, with voters trusting President Trump more on key issues (New York Post)***Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick announces she’ll vote for first time, supporting President Trump in 2024 election during North Carolina [US] town hall (New York Post)***US election: Ex-Bernie Sanders adviser criticizes Obama for “lecturing” Black men who are not supporting Harris, calling it wrong and disrespectful (Fox News)***Obama admits Harris campaign lacks energy of his run, as Black male voters say they can’t trust Harris because she wrongfully locked up a “whole lot” of Black men as a prosecutor (New York Post)***US: Early voting down 45% from 2020, with mail ballot requests dropping significantly in crucial swing states, potentially challenging Democrats’ previous advantage (New York Post)***California [US]: Veterinarian exposes biosecurity risks as bird flu-infected cattle carcasses found dumped on roadside by cattle raising operation, while state outbreak affects 100 herds (Newsweek)***US: Undercooked bear meat sickened 10 at barbecue in Nov 2023; government reported trichinellosis outbreak linked to wild animal consumption (Fox News)***Tacoma [Washington state, US]: Health department closes Harvest Buffet due to suspected norovirus outbreak affecting multiple diners (The News Tribune)***US pandemic study reveals death rates for working-age and young Black people rose during pandemic, highlighting racial disparities (The Washington Post)***Pakistan eliminates trachoma [serious eye infection] and Brazil eradicates lymphatic filariasis [parasitic infection] as public health problems, marking significant achievements in disease control (Positive.News)***Climate change significantly boosted Hurricane Milton’s destructive rain and winds, scientists say (The Independent)***At least 8 killed and millions without power as Hurricane Milton subsides (Euronews)***Hurricane Helene causes US$6.46 billion in preliminary agricultural damages, devastating poultry operations and pecan orchards (Agriculture Dive)***Chiang Mai [Thailand]: Elephants wade through floodwaters to deliver supplies to stranded residents after Ping River overflows (VNExpress)***Thailand: Bangkok and central provinces brace for floods as major rivers likely to overflow October 13-24 (VIetnamPlus)***Bolivia: Indigenous communities face devastating wildfires again, with experts warning this year could be worst in history due to industrial slash-and-burn practices (One Green Planet)***Croatia: Marine biologist observes rapid Mediterranean Sea deterioration, highlighting dangerous effects of climate change on marine ecosystems (DW)***Pennsylvania [US] family charged with multiple wildlife violations including illegal hunting of male whitetail deer, facing potential prison time and hefty fines (One Green Planet)***Study reveals severe mental health toll on animal lab workers, as the paradox of “caring, then killing” and lack of support contribute to PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] and emotional distress (Sentient Media)***New report describes San Francisco Zoo [California, US] as “unsafe for visitors and animals,” with dilapidated and outdated enclosures (SFist)***Analysis: Rethink your next visit to the zoo, most of which fail to provide proper environments for animals with large territories, leading to severe animal welfare problems (The Queen’s Journal)***Self-realizing quote of the day: “The peace of God is with them whose mind and soul are in harmony, who are free from desire and wrath, who know their own soul.” – The Beloved Lord Krishna [vegetarian] (Bhagavad Gita)***For more relevant news from around our planet, please visit SupremeMasterTV.com/NWN