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27 students, mostly teenage boys, declared missing

Closure expected until Sunday morning

No law enforcement officers were seriously injured in the incident: Department of Homeland Security

All of Ukraine was under threat of Russian missile attacks following hours of air raid alerts

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) of Israel, on behalf of the Mossad (Israel's international intelligence agency), reported that on October 1, a terrorist cell was exposed in Germany that was suspected of being linked to the Hamas organisation and was planning to carry out attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets.

The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the criminal attacks that have recently taken place in the United Kingdom, targeting a mosque in Peacehaven, near the city of Brighton on the country's southern coast, which was deliberately set on fire, as well as a Jewish synagogue in Manchester, resulting in casualties and injuries.

Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Reconstruction Administration will support the restoration of lands/fields damaged in the 'Iron Swords' war.

The Jerusalem District of the Israel Police continues its preparations as part of operational readiness for the holiday period, including the weekdays of Sukkot and in particular in preparation for the Birkat HaKohanim (blessing of the priests) events expected to take place on Thursday (October 9) and Sunday (October 12), at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

The death toll in Nepal now stands at 52 following days of heavy rainfall triggering floods, landslides, lightning and road accidents all across the nation. At least 7 have remained unaccounted in the rain-induced disaster, which so far has left 29 people injured, the Armed Police Force announced on Sunday evening.

Israel on Sunday called on the United Nations to step up its efforts to collect and distribute undelivered humanitarian aid sitting on the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom border crossing. The crossing will be closed on Monday and Tuesday due to the start of the week-long Sukkot holiday, said Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT).

A spectator died and eight people were injured during an accident at the 'Aladzha Monastery' mountain climbing car race, which is taking place in Varna, the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in Varna announced.

In a swift and coordinated response to severe flooding in Bhutan, the Indian Army on Sunday successfully carried out a high-risk rescue operation, airlifting stranded civilians to safety from the Phuentsholing area, according to a press release by the Indian Army.

Despite challenging weather conditions, a coordinated rescue effort between Bhutanese authorities and the Indian Army ensured all affected individuals were brought to safety. When a Druk Air helicopter was unable to take off due to inclement weather in Paro. Bhutan sought urgent support from India.

BRICS Sherpa, Dammu Ravi, reflected on India's evolving role within the bloc and underlined the importance of building consensus on shared priorities ahead of the 2026 Summit.

A mosque in Peacehaven, a quiet coastal town near Brighton, was deliberately set on fire on Saturday night in what police are treating as a hate crime. Two people were inside the building when the attack took place, but they managed to escape unharmed.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday underlined the increasing influence of US-China relations on the global political landscape and warned of a growing trend of competition and risk in international affairs.

At the 4th Kautilya Economic Conclave, EAM S Jaishankar said, 'Today, the nature of weaponry, the nature of war has fundamentally changed. We have seen that in multiple conflicts, starting with Azerbaijan-Armenia, Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Iran; so, contactless war, often with standoff weapons, but which can have a very impactful, sometimes even a decisive outcome. These are today the characteristics of the landscape of these turbulent times. The sentiment that characterises the turbulent times is a growth in the opposition to globalisation in many parts of the world.'

'The loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rains in Nepal is distressing. We stand with the people and Government of Nepal in this difficult time. As a friendly neighbour and first responder, India remains committed to providing any assistance that may be required,' PM Modi wrote on X.

INS Sahyadri, India's ndigenously built Guided Missile Stealth Frigate made a port call at Kemaman from October 2-5 as a part of the Eastern Fleet's Operational Deployment to the South China Sea and Indo-pacific. It's visit provided an opporunity for enhanced interaction between India and Malaysia. The Commanding Officer called on First Admiral Abd Halim bin Kamarudin, Deputy Commander Naval Region 1, Headquarters, Kuantan Naval Base the Indian Navy Spokesperson shared on Sunday.

'The Hamas massacre was not only an attack on Israel; it was a turning point for Jews everywhere,' said Sacha Roytman Dratwa, CEO of the U.S.-based CAM. 'Two years later, the wounds have not healed -- and the hatred has not faded. What followed was the largest surge in antisemitism in modern history -- and that surge has not slowed. It has deepened, spread, and been excused.'

Circularity measures could be particularly effective in reducing emissions in the steel sector (by 64 to 81 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year) and the plastics sector (75 to 84 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per year).

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) released updated forecasts for global cereal production in 2025, with total output now pegged at 2 971 million tonnes, up 3.8% from last year's level and marking the largest annual growth since 2013.

The decision was made during a meeting at the Sharjah Department of Culture, chaired by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qaseer, Director of Cultural Affairs and Festival Director, alongside members of the Higher Committee.

Early Sunday morning, a 50-year-old man from the northern Israeli village of Deir al-Assad was shot and killed while sitting in his car, Israeli police reported. The victim, whose name has not been released, was taken to the Galilee Medical Center in critical condition but was pronounced dead upon arrival.

The People's Assembly has 210 seats, of which 140 are voted on by electoral colleges throughout the country, with the number of seats for each district distributed by population. The remaining 70 deputies will be appointed directly by al-Sharaa.