Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits western Afghanistan: USGS

China to hold third Belt and Road forum October 17-18: state media

Israeli death toll rises above 1,000 in war with Hamas: army

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Lidia makes landfall in Mexico: NHC

Lidia becomes 'extremely dangerous' hurricane off Mexico: NHC

Hamas attacks 'savagery never seen since Holocaust': Israel PM

'Three terrorists' killed in exchange of fire in Ashkelon: Israel army

Blinken to visit Jordan on Mideast crisis trip: State Dept

Biden's remarks 'attempt to cover crimes' of Israel: Hamas

Niger military regime says French forces leaving 'in the direction of Chad'