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7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Panama, damaging buildings, roads and bridges
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Panama on October 9, damaging buildings, roads and bridges, disrupting airport operations and triggering a powerful aftershock.
UK suspends Buckinghamshire New University’s licence to sponsor international students
The UK Home Office suspended Buckinghamshire New University’s student sponsor licence on September 30, affecting international students, including around 250 Nepali students.
Indian Police Detain YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Ahead of CJP Protest in Delhi
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained in Gurugram ahead of a CJP protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 10, amid internet restrictions and transport disruptions.
Trial begins for Naresh Bhatt accused of murdering wife Mamta Kafle Bhatt
Naresh Bhatt’s trial over the alleged murder of his wife Mamta Kafle Bhatt began in Virginia, with prosecutors presenting circumstantial evidence and the defense challenging its reliability.
Man arrested in Japan over alleged attempt to strangle 11-month-old daughter
Police in Aichi arrested 27-year-old Motoki Hasegawa over an alleged attempt to strangle his 11-month-old daughter with a towel at their home in Tokai City.
Flydubai pilot says he fought to save passengers after co-pilot attack
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar said he fought to open the cockpit door after being attacked by his co-pilot aboard a Flydubai flight, helping others intervene and save passengers.
US aid cuts linked to deaths of HIV-positive sex workers in Kenya
US aid cuts have disrupted HIV services for Kenyan sex workers, with at least 24 deaths reported and health organisations warning of rising infections after specialised clinics closed.
Australian man accuses Nepali elderly couple of stealing from Kmart
An Australian man accused a Nepali elderly couple of stealing from Kmart after seeing a security tag, while a witness and the couple’s daughter-in-law said the item was legitimately purchased.
Flydubai co-pilot allegedly tried to crash plane after stabbing captain
A flydubai co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to take control of Flight FZ1073 before passengers intervened and the aircraft made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
US death row inmate Christa Pike taken to hospital after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says
Death row inmate Christa Pike was taken to a hospital after surviving two lethal injection doses during an attempted execution in Tennessee on September 30, 2026.
Trump asked Xi whether China wanted to buy US weapons, ambassador says
US Ambassador David Perdue said Donald Trump asked Xi Jinping whether China wanted American weapons, while Washington said there is no plan to sell arms to Beijing.
South Korea demands Ukraine explanation and apology over North Korean POW disclosure
South Korea has demanded an explanation and apology from Ukraine after Kyiv publicly disclosed the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers to Seoul.
Oil prices rise as Trump rejects Iran truce proposal, markets turn cautious
Oil prices and bond yields rose after Donald Trump rejected an Iranian truce proposal, while Asian markets were mixed as investors assessed inflation risks and awaited key US economic data.
Trump gives Xi rare airport welcome as Chinese president begins US state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping began a three-day US state visit with a rare personal airport welcome from Donald Trump, as the two countries seek to manage trade and broader tensions.
US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump’s ‘annihilation’ threat
The United States and Iran held their first talks since June in New York after Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran if the two sides failed to reach a deal.
Guterres urges climate action, justice and finance for developing countries
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged stronger emissions cuts, climate justice and increased climate finance for developing countries at his final climate summit in New York.
Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in UN speech as US and Iranian officials hold talks
US President Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran at the UN while US and Iranian officials held mediated talks in New York over ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia in largest reported attack on Moscow
Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia, including 450 toward Moscow, killing two people, damaging an oil refinery and residential building, officials said.
Australia tightens temporary visa rules to curb migration and visa hopping
Australia has tightened temporary visa rules, targeting overstayers, student visa hopping and family migration while prioritising selected skilled workers and aiming to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000.
Nepali man Sandip Adhikari charged over death of three-year-old girl in Sydney
Nepali man Sandip Adhikari, 27, faces a negligent-driving charge after a three-year-old girl died after being struck by his vehicle in an Auburn driveway in western Sydney.
