DR Congo: Ebola Passes 8,000 Cases; US, Canada Entry Limits Remain
October 1, 2026 — The Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo now has more than 8,000 confirmed cases. That is up about a third since the start of...
United States: Shutdown Averted to Dec. 11; Measles, Dengue Alerts
October 1, 2026 — The new federal fiscal year started without a shutdown, so airport security, air traffic control and border processing continue as normal. At the same time, US health officials...
Mexico: Hurricane Rachel Passes Baja; Los Cabos Opens Shelters
October 1, 2026 — Hurricane Rachel is moving northwest across the Pacific south of Baja California Sur, and forecasters say it could strengthen further. Los Cabos has opened shelters and cancelled school...
Italy: Train and Ferry Strike Oct. 2; Malpensa ATC Strike Nov. 22
October 1, 2026 — A national strike across several sectors will disrupt Italian trains and ferries on Friday, October 2. Italy's official strike calendar also gained new dates this week, including a...
Thailand: Floods Hit 44 Provinces; Bangkok Declared a Disaster Zone
October 1, 2026 — Severe flooding has hit much of Thailand. Bangkok has been declared a disaster zone, and on September 30 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) struggled to operate because many of its...
