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On October 26, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Hormuz routes and management will not return to pre-war conditions. He said regional countries should secure the region without foreign forces, while Iran remains ready to cooperate. His remarks signal Tehran wants talks on the changed waterway, while the United States maintains its blockade of Iranian ports.
Terminal 1 handles domestic flights and Terminal 2 international services as Riyadh’s airport resumed operations Sunday. After a two-week shutdown, the airport reopened following October strikes by Yemen’s Houthi group that killed 13 people. Saudi air defences intercepted a missile and drone Sunday, but Houthi warnings mean airlines and travellers face continued threats.
After two weeks out of service, the airport saw dozens of flights depart on Sunday, even as Saudi forces reported fresh missile and drone attacks. Terminals 1 and 2 are operating, but most international carriers still have flights suspended and a damaged terminal remains closed. The limited restart restores some travel while security threats persist.
Two anti-dam activists surrendered in Pasighat on Saturday as protests over the Siang dam project turned violent. Advocate Ebo Mili and youth leader Otul Jerang said their surrender was meant to urge calm; police have arrested 15 people and registered six cases. Two Rapid Action Force companies are being sent to Arunachal Pradesh.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said 18 people were arrested and 1,424 bank accounts frozen across three northeastern states. The October 23 raids uncovered ₹100 crore in suspected hawala transfers, attached ₹17.82 crore in property, and seized 500 detonators and ₹12 lakh. Investigators must now link suspects and funds to trafficking.
The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed a drone over Riyadh early Sunday. Saudi authorities reported debris after two missile interceptions, while Yemen’s Houthi movement denied targeting Mecca and Medina. The coalition did not identify the drone’s source or report damage; King Khalid International Airport planned to resume flights Sunday, October 25.
Government spokesman Mohammad Momani blamed extremist ideology for an attack that killed nine and wounded nearly 40. Three masked gunmen fired at a funeral at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Karak on Friday. No group claimed responsibility; authorities must identify the attackers, while King Abdullah II called for an “iron fist” response.
Musk said SpaceX capped Ukraine’s Starlink speeds for a week, accusing its military of using it for drone strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Starlink and Starshield had returned to pre-restriction speeds on Saturday. Ukraine’s defence ministry reported stable connections above 400 kph. The restored links support frontline logistics, communications and defence against Russian drones.
The order follows an attack that killed nine people and injured 40 at a church funeral in Karak. King Abdullah directed officials to review policies against extremist ideas and cut off their sources. Three attackers remain at large, and authorities have not said whether they belong to a known group. Security forces are pursuing them.
Police arrested Delhi-based uploader Ritesh Pandey, and a magistrate granted him bail on Saturday. Investigators say he uploaded the video after instructions from someone linked to a regional party’s social media team. The probe is tracing a pendrive, phone and digital trail. Pandey must cooperate as police seek the video’s source and others involved.
Police say the arrest raises the number of people held in the case to 11. Mumbai police accuse 22-year-old alleged supplier Pranjal Thakran of supplying a country-made pistol and aiding the shooters. Police plan to bring Thakran to Mumbai under a three-day transit remand for questioning, while investigators test recovered weapons against the Juhu casings.
Police used tear gas in Lyon as thousands marched in France on Saturday, while a smaller crowd gathered in Paris. The protests began over school staffing and have grown to include demands for higher wages, pensions and relief from rising living costs. Authorities deployed up to 70,000 officers nationwide after last weekend’s violence.
India chased 181 in Christchurch, winning by four wickets with one ball left and taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. Tilak Varma made 51 not out from 26 balls, while Nitish Kumar Reddy added an unbeaten 26. Their late partnership turned a match New Zealand had seemed close to winning.
Two SF-260 trainers went down at Fernando Air Base Friday, killing four pilots. The Philippine Air Force, the country’s military air service, reported no other casualties and has not confirmed reports of a low-altitude collision. It opened an investigation and grounded its remaining SF-260 fleet pending a safety review, with no return date announced.
Police are investigating after a Class 12 student was found burnt at a Krishna Nagar school on Saturday. Her family reportedly said she was 17, while other reports give her age as 18. A three-page note and a possible chemical substance have not been officially confirmed. Police are examining evidence to establish what happened.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un returned home Saturday after meeting Chinese senior political adviser Wang Huning. Kim crossed the newly opened New Yalu River Bridge this month, visiting a war memorial and car factory. The Chinese government and North Korea must now turn promises of closer ties into expanded trade through the crossing.
Taiwan’s Central Emergency Operation Center counted 616 injuries by 5 p.m. Saturday as Champi moved away. One man died Thursday after storm-driven waves swept him away on a beach in Liuqiu Township. More than 340,000 households lost power during the storm; about 22,000 remained without electricity Saturday evening, and crews worked overnight to restore service.
Odisha has readied 302 response teams for a zero-casualty target set by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The Bay of Bengal system could approach the Andhra Pradesh–Odisha coast on October 28, though its track and strength remain uncertain. Schools in five southern Odisha districts will close on October 28 and 29.
A Friday memo warned Iranian plots against Americans had reached advanced stages, prompting cuts at four embassies. Intelligence chief Jay Clayton sent the warning to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Only Saudi Arabia has a mandatory departure order; staff at four other missions are not required to leave. The embassies remain open with fewer staff.
US immigration authorities hold wanted Haryana gangsters Himanshu Bhau and Neeraj Faridpuria in Nevada after October 22 arrests. Haryana Special Task Force officers coordinate with US counterparts to seek their return; an Indian team may travel to complete paperwork. Neither man has a deportation order; US immigration proceedings must conclude before return to India.
Two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinian attackers were killed in a shooting near Hebron on Friday. Israeli forces then demolished Palestinian-owned buildings and began a multi-day operation in the occupied West Bank. Closures and evacuations have disrupted residents’ movement. The military says its searches will target weapons and armed groups in the area.
Nine people are now dead and about 40 wounded after gunmen attacked mourners at a Jordanian church funeral. The shooting took place Friday at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Karak, where authorities say three gunmen opened fire. No group has claimed responsibility, and investigators are still searching for the attackers.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez says 70,000 officers will police France on Saturday as protests return after last week’s riots. The Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Picasso Museum and Grand Palais will close, while Art Basel Paris has cancelled its weekend program. The measures come as students, union members and Yellow Vest activists plan demonstrations over living costs.
Brent crude rose to $117.18 a barrel, its highest price since late April, as traders weighed fresh supply risks. Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and an oil spill off the UAE added to concerns already fueled by tensions involving Iran. Higher prices could raise fuel costs, while markets watch whether oil shipments face further disruption.
IT services firm Infosys expects FY27 growth of 1% to 2%, down from its earlier 1.5% to 3% forecast. September-quarter revenue topped estimates, but pricing pressure and softer demand weighed on its outlook. Its board approved a ₹26 interim dividend. Shareholders must hold shares by November 3, and payment is due November 11.
The 230-for-six finish came with two balls left, beating India’s previous best men’s T20I chase by 21 runs. Sanju Samson’s 67 gave India a fast start, but New Zealand’s spinners briefly turned the match before Naman Dhir struck an unbeaten 42 from 15 balls. The teams meet again Saturday in Christchurch.
The ITBP is deploying Shaurya commandos along the 3,488-kilometre Line of Actual Control with China. The new teams have shown their skills during face-offs in Arunachal Pradesh, according to force chief Shatrujeet Kapur. The force is also adding drone teams and special combat training. The deployments aim to strengthen readiness along the frontier.
Defence electronics maker Tonbo Imaging opened at ₹1,162 on the BSE, 66% above its ₹700 IPO price. Shares also began trading at ₹1,160 on the NSE, after investors bid for the issue 135.9 times over. Tonbo receives no IPO proceeds, and investors can now buy and sell its shares on both exchanges.
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin set a 10-year framework for at least 850 F-35 jets, with Congress still to approve it. Lockheed plans to invest at least $7 billion and keep annual production at 156 aircraft. Congress must approve funding and multiyear authority before the companies can set final prices and delivery schedules.
The quake killed 16 people and injured 76; China’s government allocated 80 million yuan for relief and recovery. More than 12,000 residents evacuated Baqen County after a magnitude 7.0 tremor struck Thursday night. Cold, high-altitude conditions complicate rescue and shelter efforts, so rescuers are delivering tents, beds, quilts and temporary housing.