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India urged comprehensive UN Security Council reforms, asserting that all permanent members must enjoy equal veto rights. Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni warned against creating second-class permanent members, calling for text-based negotiations, fair representation, defined timelines and responsible use of veto powers

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Liechtenstein Prince Alois during his state visit to India, discussing bilateral ties and opportunities under the India-EFTA TEPA. Both countries aim to expand cooperation in trade, investment, innovation, technology, manufacturing and financial services

With a week left before the US midterm elections, polls indicate a difficult road ahead for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party amid voter concerns over inflation, tariffs and the Iran conflict. Most poll analysts project Democrats regaining control of the House of Representatives, while the Senate remains highly competitive.

Strategic convergence has brought India and the US closer, but competing economic interests could expose the limits of their partnership

Lula’s victory marks a setback for Trump’s influence in Latin America, even as the leftist president faces the daunting task of leading a polarised nation grappling with a mounting debt crisis, soaring prices and growing fears over organised crime

Israel’s October 27 election centres on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, the October 7 security failures, military-service exemptions and ethnic divisions. Arab voter turnout and coalition negotiations could prove significant, while the two-state solution remains largely absent from campaigning.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing confidence in strengthening India-Brazil strategic ties. Lula secured 51.78 per cent of valid votes, defeating Flavio Bolsonaro and winning a fourth presidential term 

India-Israel ties are expected to remain strong regardless of Israel’s election outcome, analyst Alec Pollard said, citing defence and technology cooperation and Narendra Modi’s rapport with Benjamin Netanyahu. Key electoral issues include October 7 security failures, military exemptions and Israel’s international isolation

Sri Lanka repatriated 40 Iranian sailors rescued from a distressed vessel off its southern coast after providing medical care. The operation comes amid scrutiny of Iranian maritime activity following naval incidents and concerns over US secondary sanctions targeting services to sanctioned vessels 

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the presidential runoff with 51.78 per cent of valid votes, defeating Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula will serve from 2027 to 2030, facing a challenging Congress and mounting pressure to stabilise public debt 

At least 24 people were killed and 24 others injured when a bus collided with a truck on Kenya's main Nairobi-Mombasa highway on Sunday. The victims were returning from a church pastor's funeral when the crash occurred.

A delegation of 10 Young Officers from the Vietnam People’s Army visited India under the Young Officers Exchange Programme from October 17 to 23, strengthening professional exchanges and mutual understanding. The visit reaffirmed growing defence cooperation and bilateral ties between both nations

At least 12 people, including six children, were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University in Tallahassee during homecoming weekend. Police said a fight preceded the shooting following a football game. No arrests had been made, authorities said 

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged authorities to pursue compensation for damages caused by US-Israeli attacks, stressing judicial reforms and anti-corruption measures. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump raised the possibility of renewed military strikes, leaving Washington's next move uncertain 

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv was ready to freeze fighting along existing frontlines but rejected territorial concessions. He cited declining US military assistance and said trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States were planned for Abu Dhabi in November 

Yemen’s Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition exchanged missile, drone and airstrikes, causing casualties and escalating regional tensions. The Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi targets, while coalition strikes hit Yemen, prompting the US to update travel advisories over security threats 

  Protests over rising living costs, military expansion and increased arms spending erupted across Italian cities, including Rome, Bologna and Turin, with clashes between demonstrators and police. Authorities deployed additional forces as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned violence and called for public safety 

  The US is replenishing naval supplies amid preparations for possible renewed strikes against Iran, while Iraq and Pakistan restrict Iranian border trade. Donald Trump has left military action or a diplomatic deal open as US agencies warn of heightened regional threats 

Barack Obama attacked Donald Trump’s administration over the Iran war, tariffs, immigration policies and rising costs, urging voters to use the November 3 midterm elections to curb Republican power. He campaigned for Democratic candidates Amy Acton and Sherrod Brown in Ohio

More than 400,000 people protested across France over school funding shortages and the rising cost of living, with clashes breaking out in Paris and several other cities. Police used tear gas and water cannons, while dozens were arrested as the growing movement intensified pressure on President Emmanuel Macron's government.

US President Donald Trump defended the economic costs of military operations against Iran, calling higher energy prices a small price to pay to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He predicted the conflict would end soon but offered no specific timetable.

US President Donald Trump suggested Cuba could face renewed American pressure after the Iran campaign, describing a hypothetical naval presence near the island and a possible role for Marco Rubio. He announced no formal military operation or diplomatic initiative against Havana.

A multi-story building (over 10 floors) under construction collapsed on Friday in the bustling commercial district of Eastleigh in Nairobi, Kenya, leaving many individuals feared trapped under the rubble. Emergency response efforts by the Kenya Red Cross and local authorities were severely hampered as police had to deploy tear gas to disperse crowds.