Thursday 30 October 2025

Al-Fashir massacre

Massacres occur in Al-Fashir, North Darfur, Sudan, as Rapid Support Forces overwhelm the city and kill civilians for several days, targeting Zaghawa people.

Immigration to the United States

The United States government announces it will lower the number of refugees admitted to the country from 125,000 to 7,500 starting in 2026, while also prioritizing white South Africans.

2025 Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict

Following peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey, the governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to an extended ceasefire, while Pakistan continues to allege that Afghanistan is sheltering militant groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban.

China–United States relations

United States president Donald Trump meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Gyeongju, agreeing to lower tariffs on China in return for lower rare earth trade curbs.

2025 Japan Series

In baseball, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks defeats the Hanshin Tigers in five games to win its 12th Japan Series championship.

Politics

In the United Kingdom, King Charles III begins the formal process of revoking Prince Andrew's royal title due to his dealings with deceased convicted sex offender and human trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Politics

The Latvian Saeima votes 56–32 to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention treaty, which combats violence against women and domestic violence.

Culture

The Sagrada Família church in Barcelona, Spain, becomes the world's tallest church at 162.91 m (534.5 ft) after a part of its central tower was added during construction, surpassing the previously-tallest Ulm Minster in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Israeli–Lebanese conflict

Israeli troops enter the southern Lebanese city of Blida and storm the municipal hall, killing an employee while sleeping. In response, Lebanese president Joseph Aoun orders the military to confront any Israeli incursions.