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  Swiss President Guy Parmelin received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his three-day India visit. He will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, focusing on trade, investment, technology, innovation, mobility and strengthening bilateral ties 

An Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a flydubai flight allegedly planned to crash the aircraft at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, reports said. The plot was foiled after the injured Indian captain and passengers restrained him, enabling a safe landing 

  Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia leaders issued the El Alamein Joint Declaration, reaffirming state sovereignty, rejecting interference and unilateral actions, and asserting Red Sea littoral states’ role in governance. They also stressed international law and cooperation over transboundary Nile water rights

  Iran is reviewing US views on Tehran’s seven-day proposal to cease hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said. The proposal was conveyed through mediators, while Tehran is also preparing for other possible scenarios amid continued tensions 

Yemen’s Houthi group accused Saudi Arabia of conducting 106 air and missile strikes across Houthi-held areas, while the internationally recognised government launched a campaign to retake territory. Houthis also advanced into At Turbah in Taiz province following government forces’ withdrawal

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face each other in a presidential runoff on October 25 after neither secured a first-round majority. The contest pits Lula’s left-wing agenda against Bolsonaro’s conservative, Trump-aligned platform

The US Air Force has withdrawn B-52 and B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in England following a terror plot investigation linked by British authorities to Iran. The move comes as President Donald Trump weighs further strikes amid escalating tensions and military deployments

India and Canada will begin the fifth round of CEPA negotiations in Ottawa from October 5-9, aiming to conclude a trade deal by year-end. The talks seek to expand bilateral trade, strengthen cooperation in energy, critical minerals, aerospace and AI, and support Canada’s trade diversification

Former White House official Brett McGurk warned the Iran conflict could persist through President Donald Trump’s term, citing economic pressure, military exchanges and fragile ceasefires. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Washington is pursuing diplomatic and military options while managing energy and political risks

Yemen's Houthi group has claimed responsibility for fresh ballistic missile and drone attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Riyadh and Khurais, alleging the strikes caused major fires. The attacks mark a further escalation in cross-border hostilities.

Captain Smit Machchhar’s courage saved 174 passengers, but the cockpit attack exposes serious gaps in crew screening and aviation security protocols

Pakistan fast bowler Kainat Imtiaz has retired from international cricket after a 13-year career, the PCB confirmed. She represented Pakistan in 19 ODIs and 21 T20Is, won Asian Games gold medals, and has now begun a career as a match referee

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw an intermediate-range strategic missile launch and called for stronger offensive capabilities, describing the drill as a deterrent. The launch heightened tensions with South Korea and Japan amid disputes over a recent DMZ landmine blast

Loud explosions rocked Houthi-held Sanaa as Houthi media reported renewed Saudi airstrikes on Yemen’s capital. Residents described powerful blasts shaking buildings, while casualties remained unknown. The strikes followed Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting an Aramco facility in Riyadh

Passengers on a flydubai flight reportedly restrained an axe-wielding co-pilot accused of attacking the pilot, after crew members allegedly urged them to release him. Israeli passengers refused, suspecting crew intentions, and kept the attacker restrained until authorities could take custody

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The US urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to exercise maximum restraint amid rising cross-border tensions, warning another conflict could trigger a humanitarian crisis. Washington called for respect for sovereignty, dialogue and cooperation under the 2018 peace framework to prevent regional escalation

Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar recounted how his co-pilot attacked him during a flight to Israel, leaving him seriously injured. Despite blurred vision and the aircraft plunging, Machchhar reopened the cockpit door, enabling passengers to regain control and avert disaster

Two unidentified FlyDubai pilots traveling as deadheading crew helped stabilize a flight after the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain, preventing disaster. Passenger Daniel Schlichter described their quick response, cockpit takeover and eventual safe landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Iran’s IRGC Navy has targeted at least seven oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz within five days, escalating tensions after restrictions on US and Israeli-linked vessels. Donald Trump said the Iran war would end quickly, predicting sharply lower oil prices 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited FlyDubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a flame at Israel’s next Independence Day ceremony, praising the Indian pilot as a hero for his courage in foiling a mid-air attack

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran has adopted new measures to manage economic pressure, claiming US-led efforts have failed, while Donald Trump said Iran faces severe military and economic strain, predicting the conflict will end quickly and oil prices fall

A Russian strike damaged Kyiv's Northern Bridge, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a third day. Moscow said the bridge supports Ukrainian military logistics. The latest attack came amid intensified aerial strikes and reported airspace incursions involving neighbouring Moldova

North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the East Sea on Saturday, South Korea’s military said. The launch came amid heightened tensions over a landmine blast in the DMZ that injured three South Korean soldiers, two of them seriously.