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Munich Airport was temporarily shut after multiple drone sightings, disrupting 32 flights and affecting nearly 3,000 passengers. While operations resumed Friday morning, the incident adds to growing EU concerns over mysterious drone overflights, with suspicion falling on Russian-linked activity

India secured another 1-2 finish in javelin at the 2025 Para Worlds, with Sandip Sargar winning gold and Sandeep Chaudhary taking silver in the F44 category. Inspired by Monday’s winners, Sargar overcame weather challenges to deliver a personal-best performance

Ukraine and the UN nuclear agency warned of rising safety risks at Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, running on emergency generators after losing external power for over a week. Officials stress restoring off-site power urgently to avoid potential nuclear catastrophe

An Indian-origin couple in London, Manpreet Jatana and Jaskiret Singh Uppal, face murder and related charges after allegedly starving their three-year-old daughter, Penelope Chandrie, to death in 2023. Prosecutors say prolonged malnutrition caused her fatal ketoacidosis. Trial proceedings continue

At least 26 people died in a boat accident on the Niger River in Kogi state, Nigeria. Most victims were traders heading to a market. Authorities pledged improved waterway safety as boat mishaps remain frequent during rainy season

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a cruise missile strike on Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden, leaving it ablaze and adrift. Two crew members were injured as the attack widened Houthi assaults on shipping linked to the Gaza war

The death toll from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu province has risen to at least 60, officials said Wednesday. Bogo City, San Remigio, and Medellin reported the highest casualties as Cebu declared a state of calamity to expedite relief.

US President Donald Trump claimed it would be a “big insult” to America if he is not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, asserting that his administration has helped end or resolve eight global conflicts, including a proposed Gaza peace plan.

The US entered a government shutdown after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to reach a funding deal by Wednesday’s deadline. Around 7,50,000 federal workers face furloughs, services risk disruption, and political deadlock deepens as Trump pursues a hardline agenda.

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Cebu province in the Philippines on Tuesday night, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens. Rescue operations are underway as authorities warn the death toll may rise amid widespread damage to infrastructure and power lines.

A gunman opened fire at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass, Texas, killing two and injuring five. Suspect Keryan Rashad Jones, 34, was arrested hours later. Authorities are investigating the motive, and the casino remains closed

Heavy rains from former Typhoon Bualoi have triggered deadly floods and landslides across Vietnam, raising the death toll to 19 with 13 missing. The prolonged downpour has isolated communities, flooded Hanoi, and highlights the worsening impact of climate change

After a successful 10th test, SpaceX will launch Starship’s 11th flight on October 13 from Texas. The test will trial a new Super Heavy landing burn configuration and deploy Starlink simulators, advancing the fully reusable rocket system’s development

A new US peace plan for Gaza, unveiled by President Trump and accepted by Israeli PM Netanyahu, proposes Israeli withdrawal, hostage-prisoner swaps, and an international force. Hamas is reviewing it. Critics say the plan may serve political aims more than peace

A sequel to *The Simpsons Movie* is officially in development at Disney’s 20th Century Studios, set to release on July 23, 2027. The long-awaited film replaces a Marvel project and continues the story of the iconic Springfield family

President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth will address top US military officials at a sudden, large-scale meeting in Virginia, sparking speculation over its purpose amid looming government shutdown threats and shifting defense strategies under the Trump administration

An IMF mission held a formal kick-off meeting with Pakistan’s economic team to review the $7 billion Extended Financing Facility and $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility. Revenue collection shortfalls and stalled refinery investments are among key discussion points.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a viable pathway to lasting peace and development for Palestinians, Israelis, and the wider region. Modi urged all stakeholders to unite behind the initiative to end conflict.

PM Modi welcomed Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, calling it a viable pathway to lasting peace. The plan, backed by Netanyahu, proposes a technocratic Gaza government, international oversight, and hostages’ release.

US President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point peace plan to end the Gaza war, backed by Israeli PM Netanyahu, proposing a technocratic government, amnesty for Hamas members, and international oversight.

The US faces its first government shutdown in seven years as talks between Trump and Democrats fail, with disputes over Medicaid cuts and funding deadlines leaving federal services at risk.

US President Donald Trump said Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir “100 per cent” support his Gaza peace plan, unveiled with Israeli PM Netanyahu. The proposal, welcomed by Arab and Muslim nations, calls for ceasefire, hostage release and Gaza’s reconstruction.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged the US to show “consideration” after new tariffs on heavy vehicles, stressing the importance of USMCA trade ties in shielding Mexico from harsh economic impacts.