Disappearances in Mexico have surged by 200% over the past decade, with over 130,000 people currently considered missing or disappeared, according to The Guardian. Simultaneously, global events continue to unfold, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Lebanon's efforts to disarm Hezbollah, a foiled terror plot targeting a Taylor Swift concert, and the tragic aftermath of protests in Iran.
In Mexico, the rise in disappearances is attributed to the expansion of drug cartels. One such case involves Ángel Montenegro, a 31-year-old construction worker who vanished in August 2022 after a night out with friends, as reported by The Guardian. Demonstrations demanding justice for the missing, such as the 43 students from Ayotzinapa, continue to take place, as seen in Mexico City on September 26, 2025, according to a photograph from Anadolu/Getty Images.
Meanwhile, in Lebanon, the government announced it would take at least four months to complete the second phase of its plan to dismantle Hezbollah's arsenals in the country's south, Al Jazeera reported. This announcement, made by Minister of Information Paul Morcos, comes amidst pressure from the United States and Israel.
The Russia-Ukraine war continues, with Ukrainian forces recapturing 201 sq km (78 sq miles) of territory from Russia between Wednesday and Sunday last week, according to an analysis of battlefield data from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) conducted by the AFP news agency, as reported by Al Jazeera. Ukrainian intelligence anticipates further Russian attacks.
In Iran, the family of a protester, Hooman, was forced to pay for the bullet that killed him during recent demonstrations, according to Sky News. His aunt, Nasrin, shared the painful details, stating, "They had to pay for the bullet that killed their son." The 37-year-old had joined protests against the regime in Lahijan.
Finally, in a separate incident, a man has been charged with terrorism-related offenses for plotting an attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in August 2024, Sky News reported. The singer cancelled her three Eras tour dates in the city shortly before the first concert was scheduled to begin.
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