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India strongly condemned the October 10 attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and injured 309, expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia. New Delhi called attacks on civilians and infrastructure unacceptable and urged an immediate cessation of hostilities

  Indian-American candidates are seeking historic breakthroughs in the November 3 US elections, with Nithya Raman contesting Los Angeles mayor, Pooja Sethi and Jyot Singh pursuing state legislative seats, and Saritha Komatireddy challenging New York Attorney General Letitia James 

Flooding in Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River swept away dozens of houses, bridges and infrastructure in Gorkha district, including a hydropower project camp. No casualties were reported initially, while authorities warned residents to evacuate as water levels exceeded the danger mark

US President Donald Trump said Washington could end its military campaign against Iran soon but requires guarantees that Tehran will never acquire nuclear weapons. He claimed US strikes had weakened Iran’s military capabilities and predicted a sharp fall in global oil prices

Panama declared a state of emergency to coordinate relief operations following a magnitude-7.5 earthquake on October 9 that damaged homes, schools, hospitals and roads. India expressed solidarity with Panama, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar offering support and condolences

Nine people, including two children, died in a shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, with the suspected gunman found dead from an apparent self-inflicted wound. Separately, an 18-year-old Minnesota man faces firearm charges over an alleged Islamic State-inspired Mall of America attack plot

South Korean banks are planning to increase cybersecurity spending and personnel following AI-assisted hacking attacks that exposed customer data. Shinhan, Hana and KB Kookmin banks are strengthening security measures as authorities investigate breaches and expand the probe into cyberattacks

Iran’s IRGC navy claimed a supertanker exploded after hitting naval mines while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route. President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s willingness to negotiate with the United States despite repeated attacks 

A suspected attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309, Saudi authorities said, amid escalating Saudi-Houthi strikes. Retaliatory attacks have targeted airports and strategic areas in Yemen, intensifying fighting despite a UN-brokered truce in 2022

Three Indian nationals rescued from the attacked commercial vessel MV Royad Mammadov in the Black Sea have departed Romania for India after receiving assistance from the Indian Embassy. India also condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea and thanked Romanian authorities for their support.

The battle between Elon Musk’s satellite network and Mukesh Ambani’s telecom empire is not about digital democracy, but who controls its infrastructure, captures its wealth, and decides whether it serves society or private capital

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised Donald Trump’s reported diesel supply agreement with Russia, warning that the revenue could sustain Moscow’s war effort. His remarks came as Ukrainian officials held talks with US envoys on a possible ceasefire.

Elon Musk has intensified his criticism of Mukesh Ambani amid delays in Starlink's India launch, sharing reports about Reliance-linked firms and BJP campaigns and donations. The dispute continues as the government works on satellite spectrum pricing and regulatory requirements.

Two senior Democratic lawmakers have urged FBI Director Kash Patel to cancel a reported Russia visit, citing espionage and national security risks. They have sought a closed-door congressional briefing on the trip, FBI cooperation with foreign agencies and counterintelligence safeguards.

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris is weighing a possible 2028 presidential bid, but husband Doug Emhoff reportedly has reservations. Meanwhile, Democratic donors and party figures have questioned her prospects as she campaigns for candidates ahead of November’s midterm elections.

India has warned Pakistan that nuclear threats will not deter its response to terrorism. Speaking at the UN, Anmol Sher Bedi defended Operation Sindoor, criticised Pakistan's alleged use of terrorism to trigger crises and raised concerns over nuclear proliferation.

US President Donald Trump thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for a diesel supply deal, defended the agreement amid criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and claimed oil prices were falling. Trump also discussed Iran, a reported Riyadh airport attack and the Fort Hood shooter.

P V Sindhu suffered a three-game defeat to Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon in the Arctic Open Super 500 quarterfinals in Vantaa. Intanon won 21-11, 19-21, 21-18, while Indian men’s doubles pair Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthi Roy also exited

A 21-year-old North Carolina man, identified as a leader of the international extremist network 764, pleaded guilty in a US federal court to conspiring to sexually exploit children. Prosecutors said the group used encrypted platforms to recruit members, manipulate minors, and distribute abusive material across multiple countries.

India has objected to US Vice-President JD Vance’s description of foreign workers as “foreign indentured servants”. The row follows the Trump administration’s suspension of several technology companies from the PERM green-card programme, amid allegations of misuse by the companies involved.

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel’s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism after fighting off an attacking co-pilot aboard a Flydubai aircraft. President Isaac Herzog praised his courage, saying the award would be presented after Machchhar recovers from his injuries.

President Donald Trump honoured Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and other technology leaders, while Vice President JD Vance announced Microsoft's suspension from a green-card sponsorship programme over alleged visa abuse. The move highlights tensions between immigration restrictions and America's technology ambitions

A 34-member Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force delegation visited India to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and military ties. The delegation interacted with the Indian Army and DRDO, visited defence research institutions, and explored India's military capabilities and emerging technologies