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October 14: Kyiv Power Plant Strike and Bank of America Penalties
In Saudi Arabia
Saudi authorities say they intercepted Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh and Dhahran. They also report that falling debris injured people.
In banking
The U.S. Treasury has imposed three penalties totaling more than $1.21 billion on Bank of America for sanctions and other violations. The Treasury says the bank failed to adequately flag transactions linked to potential Chinese money laundering networks.
At the United Nations
Fifteen countries have won seats on the UN Human Rights Council in an uncontested vote. Rights groups say the lack of competition undermines accountability and allows countries with poor human rights records to secure seats.
In Ukraine
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv for a second consecutive day. President Volodymyr Zelensky says one hit the city's CHP-4 power plant, and he criticised Western allies for failing to provide advance warning. The strike came despite President Trump's claim that an energy ceasefire was in effect.
In India
Voters are protesting changes to electoral rolls, putting pressure on Narendra Modi's government. In West Bengal, Shahida Fakir was left off the final revised voter list in April despite presenting her Indian birth certificate, family land records dating to 1962, and evidence that both her parents had been registered voters for decades.
On the U.S. power grid
The Energy Department has authorized PJM Interconnection to use additional generation to reduce blackout risks during unusual October heat and scheduled maintenance. PJM serves more than 60 million people across parts or all of 13 states and Washington, D.C. The order runs through October 16 and permits certain generators to exceed normal restrictions if needed. PJM says it does not expect everyday customers to be affected, but warns that demand is growing faster than new generating capacity.
In Jamaica
Jamaica has accepted its first U.S. deportation flight carrying people from countries other than Jamaica. Opposition leaders are questioning why the agreement with the Trump White House has not been made public.
In Colombia
Colombia's peace tribunal has charged former FARC rebels with crimes against Indigenous communities. The accusations include torture, murder and displacement.
In Pacific weather
Tropical Storm Trudy formed on Tuesday and is forecast to strengthen rapidly into a major hurricane over the next few days.
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