Morning Briefing: Oct. 27, 2024

By Alperen Aktas

ISTANBUL (AA) - Here’s a rundown of all the news you need to start your Sunday, including Tehran saying Israeli fighter jets used US-controlled airspace over Iraq to attack Iran as death toll rises to 4; 124 civilians killed in a Rapid Support Forces attack on the Sudanese state of Gezira and the US urging an end to Israel and Iran retaliatory strikes.

TOP STORIES

-Tehran says Israeli fighter jets used US-controlled airspace over Iraq to attack Iran as death toll rises to 4

The Iranian armed forces announced an increase in the death toll from two to four soldiers in an Israeli overnight airstrike, adding that Israeli fighter jets used US-controlled airspace over Iraq to launch long-range missiles at military sites.

Iran's General Staff of the Armed Forces noted that several long-range missiles with lightweight warheads were fired from about 100 kilometers (62 miles) outside Iran's borders.

The missiles were aimed at radar systems in the border provinces of Ilam and Khuzestan, as well as around the Iranian capital of Tehran

-124 civilians killed in Rapid Support Forces attack on Sudanese state of Gezira

At least 124 people were killed in attacks by paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the village of Alseriha in Gezira state of central Sudan, according to the Sudan Doctors Network.

“A force affiliated with the RSF committed a massacre against civilians in the village of Alseriha, resulting in the death of 124 people from the area following an armed attack that lasted for hours, while dozens were injured and hundreds were displaced from the village,” the NGO said in a statement.

The Network condemned the attack on Alseriha and villages in the east and west of Gezira as an “irrational escalation against civilians who have chosen to remain for over a year in difficult and tragic humanitarian conditions."

-US urges end to Israel, Iran retaliatory strikes

The US urged an end to retaliatory strikes between Tehran and Tel Aviv, according to a senior American official.

The official said the US is "fully prepared" to defend Israel if Iran responds to Israeli attacks against Iranian military facilities.

“This should be the end of this direct exchange of fire between Israel and Iran," the official told reporters. "Should Iran choose to respond, we're fully prepared to defend Israel and support Israel, and there will be consequences."

NEWS IN BRIEF

Hezbollah issued orders for the immediate evacuation of 25 settlements in northern Israel, warning residents that those areas are now “legitimate military targets.”

At least 19 people were killed and six seriously injured in Mexico when a passenger bus collided with a double-trailer truck, local authorities reported.

Hezbollah announced it launched attacks on military bases and settlements in northern and central Israel.

In the wake of Israel’s airstrikes against Iran, Spain urged restraint to prevent a further escalation in the Middle East.

The UN is "deeply alarmed" about recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran, urging an immediate end to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) destroyed 157 sites, including safe havens, weapons and ammunition depots in operations against the PKK/YPG terror group in northern Syria and Iraq, a security source said.

The World Health Organization warned of a "catastrophic" situation in northern Gaza, highlighting the severe effect of military operations on health care facilities, particularly a recent siege at Kamal Adwan Hospital.

Microsoft reportedly fired two employees for holding an “unauthorized” vigil for Palestinians killed in Gaza at the company’s campus in Redmond, Washington.

The “Zionist Israeli government,” aided by Western powers, is attempting to ignite a regional conflict, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, following Israel's overnight attack on Iran.

Iran condemned Israeli airstrikes on its military sites as a "violation of international law" and asserted its “right to self-defense.”

Armed assailants ambushed two police patrol units and exchanged fire with them in southeastern Iran's Sistan and Baluchistan province, killing at least 10 police officers.

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that Russian forces took control of another settlement in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.

The Gaza Health Ministry announced that the Israeli army detained medical staff and injured patients at the Kamal Adwan Hospital, which was stormed by forces amid an ongoing 22-day offensive.

Japan is heading to a snap general election to elect lawmakers to the House of Representatives -- the 465-seat lower house of parliament, known locally as the National Diet.

Namibia will hold presidential and parliamentary elections Nov. 27, the president announced.

The death toll from Typhoon Trami, also locally known as Tropical Storm Kristine, has climbed to 81 as thousands of people have been affected across the country, local media said.

Leonardo DiCaprio endorsed US Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

SPORTS

Manchester City edges Southampton with early Haaland goal

Manchester City clinched a narrow 1-0 victory against Southampton in week nine of the English Premier League, with Erling Haaland’s early goal proving decisive.

Haaland scored in the fifth minute at Etihad Stadium, capitalizing on a perfectly timed assist from Matheus Luiz Nunes. The early strike held up through the match, securing City the three points.

The victory keeps Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with 23 points. Liverpool, in second place, has a game in hand.

Panathinaikos win at Fenerbahce Beko in pulsating Turkish Airlines EuroLeague game