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At Least 28 Killed as School Roof Collapses in Pakistan’s Peshawar, Including 27 Students Under 13
At least 28 people have been killed after the roof of a school collapsed in Peshawar, in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The victims include 27 students and one teacher. Most of the students killed were under the age of 13. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, October 15, while classes were in session, according to local authorities. There are fears that more people may still be trapped beneath the rubble.
We May Have Gone Too Far in Targeting Iran’s Top Leaders During the War,” Says US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States may have gone too far in targeting Iran’s top leadership, raising questions about Washington’s ability to identify whom to engage in diplomatic negotiations with Tehran.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Reportedly Moving Between Bunker-Equipped Palaces Amid Fears of Houthi Missile Attacks
Concerns over security in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, are growing amid a series of missile attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group. Against this backdrop, Saudi Crown Prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly moving between heavily secured palaces equipped with bunkers, according to the American newspaper The Wall Street Journal. The report was subsequently cited by Israeli news outlet Ynet.
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Warns of ‘Tough Measures’ Following Iran-Backed Houthis’ Attack on Riyadh Airport
Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in the capital, Riyadh, has reportedly experienced major disruptions following attacks attributed to Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Against this backdrop, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman has warned of tough measures against the Houthis.
Israel Heads to October 27 Election as Netanyahu’s Far-Right Coalition Faces a Tough Test in Opinion Polls
Israel is set to hold its national parliamentary election on October 27, with opinion polls pointing to uncertainty over whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition can secure enough seats to form the next government. The opposition bloc is also projected to fall short of a parliamentary majority, raising the possibility that Arab political parties could play a decisive role in post-election negotiations.
At least 12 people have been killed and more than 300 injured in an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on an airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
At least 12 people have been killed and 309 injured in an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, according to Saudi authorities. The attack reportedly damaged airport facilities, forcing a temporary suspension of operations for security reasons.
Amid Anti-Government Protests in India, PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Projects Worth ₹13,000 Crore in Chennai Alongside Chief Minister Thalapathy Vijay
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several development projects worth approximately ₹13,000 crore in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. One of the key events during his visit was the inauguration of the Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Rail Phase II. He was accompanied by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay, and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
Is Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Internet Service a National Security Risk for India? Sovereignty and Regulatory Oversight at the Centre of Approval Debate
A debate over national security, data protection and government regulatory authority has emerged in India surrounding Starlink, the satellite-based internet service owned by technology entrepreneur Elon Musk. While Musk has raised concerns about the approval process for launching the service in the Indian market, the government’s position, as described in the source article, is that all licensed satellite communication providers must comply with the prescribed security requirements.
Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended from the Portugal national football team over alleged disciplinary misconduct.
Portuguese football superstar and national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) following a disciplinary investigation into his departure from the national team camp. The suspension is expected to remain in place until a final decision is reached.
Citing Wartime Conditions, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Schedules Parliamentary and Presidential Elections for 11September 2027 After a 15-Year Gap
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has postponed the country’s parliamentary and presidential elections, scheduling both for September 11, 2027, citing the ongoing war and security conditions. The decision means Palestinians will have to wait longer for elections, including a parliamentary vote that had been planned for later this year.
“You Will Kneel” — Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf Sends a Strong Message to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: “You Came to Destroy Iranian Civilization but Returned in Shame”
Foreign powers that attempted to destroy Iran’s ancient civilization ultimately faced defeat and humiliation, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said. Responding to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks on Western civilization and dominance, Ghalibaf issued a strongly worded warning directed at Washington. His statement invoked historical examples to deliver a pointed political message to the United States.
Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee Detained in New Delhi, India
West Bengal’s former chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee has been detained by Delhi Police in connection with a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The police action on October 10 was reported by several Indian media outlets.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Returns to Tehran After Attending CIS and Caspian Sea Summits
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has returned to Tehran after attending and delivering speeches at two major regional summits focused on strengthening regional cooperation, energy security and multilateral relations. According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, Pezeshkian departed the city of Turkmenbashi for Tehran on Friday evening after a two-day visit to Turkmenistan.
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif Tweets in Hopes of US President Donald Trump Winning the Nobel Peace Prize
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had expressed hope that US President Donald Trump would win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, praising his role in promoting peace in South Asia. Sharif shared the remarks in a post on the social media platform X on Friday, October 9.
India’s Growing Economic and Strategic Importance, Alongside Its Independent Foreign Policy, Creates New Challenges in Relations with the United States
India’s growing economic and strategic importance, combined with its independent foreign policy, is creating a new dynamic in its relationship with the United States. While Washington seeks to strengthen trade, technology and security cooperation with New Delhi, differences over India’s close ties with Russia, Russian oil imports and the terms of a bilateral trade agreement are making relations between the two countries increasingly complex.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Congratulates Vladimir Putin on His 74th Birthday, Praising His Leadership
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has extended warm birthday greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his 74th birthday, praising his leadership and wishing Russia “victory and glory.”
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Challenge Mecca Joint Defence Pact, Putting Pakistan to a Tough Test
Recent attacks on Saudi Arabia have raised fresh questions about the effectiveness of the Mecca Joint Defence Pact signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. At the same time, the developments are highlighting the strategic and security challenges Pakistan could face as it seeks a greater role in West Asia.
Two Pakistani citizens were killed in firing by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in the border area of Punjab province.
Two Pakistani citizens were killed and another was injured after the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) opened fire along the India-Pakistan international border. The incident took place on Friday, October 2, in the Kasur border area of Pakistan’s Punjab province. The incident has raised fresh concerns amid recent tensions between the two countries.
U.S. Midterm Elections Just One Month Away: Trump Faces Public Discontent as 65% Blame His Policies for High Prices — AP/NORC Survey
With just one month to go before the U.S. midterm elections, the latest AP-NORC survey has highlighted growing public dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump over the cost of living and the economy.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets U.S. President Donald Trump at Reception for World Leaders on UNGA Sidelines in New York
On the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at a reception hosted in New York for world leaders. According to information released by Pakistan’s Press Information Department (PID), the two leaders met during the reception hosted by President Trump.