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Israel's election has left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu short of a parliamentary majority, with his bloc winning 53 seats. Allegations of electoral fraud and foreign interference have triggered investigations, while election officials and police have rejected claims of systematic violations.

The Indian American population in the US rose to about 5.41 million in 2025, up from 5.09 million a year earlier, according to Census Bureau estimates. India remained the second-largest country of birth among US immigrants, after Mexico

A vessel sailing outbound through the Strait of Hormuz caught fire about 25 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, according to UKMTO. The incident comes amid reports of attacks on commercial shipping, raising concerns over maritime safety in the region

A high-speed train collision in Spain killed 68 people, raising serious concerns about railway safety after a second deadly accident this year. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez promised an investigation and safety reforms as authorities cited a signalling system failure and dispatching errors

The UK announced £10 billion in additional economic and military support for Ukraine, including emergency winter funding. The commitment raises Britain’s total assistance to £35 billion, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham pursues regional reforms and an independent foreign policy

Intercommunal violence in Ethiopia’s border town of Moyale has displaced thousands, with Kenyan authorities estimating up to 50,000 arrivals. The UN warned of urgent food, water, shelter and healthcare needs as humanitarian agencies mobilise emergency assistance amid continuing insecurity

India voted at the UN General Assembly to end the US embargo on Cuba, citing its impact on healthcare, food production and essential services. The resolution received 130 votes in favour, while tensions between American and Cuban diplomats disrupted proceedings 

A United Airlines flight bound for Newark returned to Las Vegas after a passenger allegedly texted a threat to hijack and crash the aircraft. Dante Milne, 25, was arrested and charged with making a terrorism-related threat, but denied intending harm

 North Korea fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, prompting South Korea, the US and Japan to strengthen surveillance. The launches followed border tensions and Kim Jong Un’s visit to China to reinforce bilateral cooperation 

A 21-year-old man in Montana's capital, Helena, has been charged with felony malicious intimidation or harassment after allegedly shoving a man of Indian descent and telling him to "go back to his country." The accused was arrested following the incident, which witnesses described as an attack.

US President Donald Trump campaigned for Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy at a rally in Chillicothe, urging voters to elect him governor. Ramaswamy promised major property-tax relief and action against sanctuary cities, aligning his campaign with Trump's "America First" agenda.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has alleged that the election was "stolen" by Arab-led parties, claiming voter fraud, bribery, intimidation and the use of illegal software. The accusations came after Arab-led parties Ra'am and the Joint List were projected to win a combined 19 seats.

India has urged its nationals who were travelling on the trains involved in a deadly railway accident near Urda, Spain, to contact the Indian Embassy in Madrid for assistance. The embassy issued emergency helpline details after the high-speed train crash that killed at least 68 people and injured dozens.

Japan has deployed personnel to India to explore training opportunities for its long-range surface-to-ship missiles and attack drones. The move aims to strengthen India-Japan defence cooperation, enhance military exchanges and address operational challenges amid growing Indo-Pacific security concerns

Israeli election results showed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud bloc leading with 41.9 per cent of ballot boxes counted, securing 57 projected seats against 47 for the opposition camp. However, neither side had reached the 61-seat majority required

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said there is no evidence Iran has repaired nuclear facilities damaged in US-Israeli strikes. He urged Tehran to restore inspectors’ access, as the UN Security Council debated Iran’s uranium stockpile and nuclear nonproliferation obligations

Lockheed Martin plans to establish a PAC-3 missile maintenance facility in Poland to strengthen NATO’s air defence network. The centre will provide repairs, refurbishment and technical support, improve missile availability, shorten maintenance turnaround times and expand transatlantic defence industry cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Cebu to review progress under the renewed 10-year India-US Defence Framework. Both sides discussed military technology, information sharing, co-production and strengthening strategic cooperation for Indo-Pacific security

The UAE has honoured Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and flydubai crew members for their response to a cockpit incident on September 30. Machchhar, who was seriously injured, has also been promised a civilian bravery award by Israel.

Police in Naperville, near Chicago, have increased patrols at religious sites and offered free security assessments following an alleged plot against a Hindu temple in neighbouring Aurora. Community leaders and officials called for vigilance and continued interfaith dialogue.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s reelection has raised hopes for stronger Amazon rainforest protection and climate action. However, environmentalists warn that a right-leaning Congress could weaken conservation efforts, Indigenous rights and environmental regulations despite renewed international funding commitments

A localised ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine took effect to facilitate a humanitarian aid mission to occupied Oleshky, led by US First Lady Melania Trump. Up to 2,000 people remain stranded amid shortages of food, medicine and security threats

Bipartisan US lawmakers warned banks, port authorities and fuel distributors of potential legal action over Russian diesel imports. Citing federal law and national security concerns, they urged companies to avoid facilitating shipments that could finance Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine

Thousands of volunteer election observers monitored Israeli polling stations amid a closely contested election. Benjamin Netanyahu faced a strong challenge from rival Gadi Eisenkot, with voters focused on October 7 security failures, military service exemptions, judicial reforms and national security