The second week of October 2026 brings an exciting lineup of new movies and shows to OTT platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, and more. From Carrie to Animals, here’s the complete list.

New OTT releases this week (October 5-11, 2026): Reporting Live, Animals, Carrie- 8 new titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more

India led US international student enrollment with 363,019 students (30.82 per cent), followed by China at 265,919 (22.58 per cent). South Korea, Canada, Vietnam, Nepal, Taiwan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, and Brazil rounded out the top 10, with Nepal showing the fastest growth at 48.7 per cent.

India or China: Which country is sending most students to US universities? Top 10 list revealed

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 10,000 runs in One Day Internationals.

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 10,000 ODI runs

October 2026 is packed with exciting OTT releases. From Ben Affleck's Animals and Keerthy Suresh's Akka to Doctor X: Mafia in White, here’s a curated list of twelve major titles arriving on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, and more.

OTT releases in October 2026: Animals, Akka, Doctor X: Mafia in White- 12 big titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more

As Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 heads into its grand finale, take a look at the memorable friendships that blossomed among contestants while facing Rohit Shetty’s daring stunts and challenges.

Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 finale: 8 friendships that blossomed on Rohit Shetty’s show over the years

Drone footage showed a cloud of smoke billowing over Dos Bocas refinery in southern Mexico on Thursday (April 9) after state oil firm Pemex said a fire broke out at a petroleum coke warehouse.

Drone Shows Smoke Billowing From Mexico's Dos Bocas Refinery

S Jaishankar is in Mauritius, holding key meetings with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister as part of India’s growing outreach in the Indian Ocean region. His visit coincides with the 9th Indian Ocean Conference, where regional cooperation and maritime security are in focus. The trip underlines India’s push to strengthen partnerships and expand its strategic footprint in the region.


EAM Dr S Jaishankar in Mauritius, Set to Inaugurate Indian Ocean Conference

Dr. S. Jaishankar met Navin Ramgoolam to strengthen the long-standing partnership between India and Mauritius. The discussions covered key areas including development cooperation, education, health, technology, maritime security, mobility, and people-to-people ties. Both sides also exchanged views on developments in West Asia, reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and strategic friendship.


Dr. S Jaishankar Meets Navin Ramgoolam, Strengthens Partnership Ties 

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have crossed the halfway point on their journey back to Earth after completing a historic crewed flyby around the Moon. The mission marks a major milestone in NASA’s deep-space exploration program and is a key step toward future human landings under the Artemis campaign.


NASA Artemis II Astronauts Halfway Back to Earth 

Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran is “weaker than ever” following recent strikes during the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The Israeli Prime Minister said the military campaign had significantly damaged Iran’s missile capabilities, infrastructure, and regional proxy networks, while strengthening Israel’s strategic position.


Israel-Iran War: Israeli PM Netanyahu Says Iran  Weaker Than Ever

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is set to lead the American delegation for high-stakes talks with Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, as efforts intensify to stabilise the fragile ceasefire following weeks of conflict. The negotiations are expected to focus on long-term de-escalation, sanctions concerns, maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, and preventing further regional escalation.


US-Iran War: JD Vance to Lead US-Iran Talks in Islamabad 

US‑Iran Ceasefire Depends on Strait of Hormuz Opening 

The proposed US‑Iran ceasefire is contingent on the Strait of Hormuz being fully reopened, US President Donald Trump has said. Washington agreed to a two‑week pause in hostilities on the condition that Iran ensures “complete, immediate and safe” maritime passage through the vital oil route, a move seen as a key test of the fragile truce.


Iran Agrees to Temporary Hormuz Passage Amid War Talks 

The White House has highlighted the achievements of Operation Epic Fury, showcasing key strike outcomes and military capabilities demonstrated during recent operations linked to the ongoing regional conflict. Officials described the operation as a significant show of strength, underlining the scale and effectiveness of US military coordination and precision strike capabilities.


White House Showcases Operation Epic Fury Strike Achievements 

Astronauts aboard the Artemis II have made history by traveling farther from Earth than any humans before, surpassing the record set during Apollo 13 in 1970. The milestone comes as the crew journeys around the far side of the Moon in NASA’s Orion spacecraft, marking a major step forward in deep-space exploration and future lunar mission plans.


 Artemis II Astronauts Break Record Farthest Distance From Earth Ever

The port city of Odesa was struck overnight by a deadly drone attack carried out by Russian forces, killing civilians and damaging residential buildings and critical infrastructure. Emergency responders pulled survivors from the rubble after sirens sounded and buildings collapsed.


Russia-Ukraine War: Odesa Hit by Deadly Russian Drone Strike Overnight 

Sirens Over Tel Aviv as Iran War Escalates Further

Missiles were seen streaking across the skies over Tel Aviv early Monday as the US‑Israel war with Iran intensified, prompting air‑raid sirens and emergency alerts across central Israel. Iranian forces launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the region, with at least one person reported injured as air‑defence systems worked to intercept incoming threats.


Israel-Iran War: Missiles Over Tel Aviv as Iran War Escalates Further

The Artemis II crew—Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen—are making history as they race to set a new distance record from Earth while orbiting the Moon. During the mission, astronauts are also capturing unprecedented views of the Moon’s far side, testing life-support systems, suit operations, and mobility in microgravity to prepare for future deep-space exploration. 

Artemis II Astronauts Race to Set a New Distance Record From Earth and Behold the Moon's Far Side

Missiles streaked across the skies over Haifa early Monday, marking a sharp escalation in the Israel‑Iran war as Tehran fired ballistic missiles toward Israeli territory. Residential areas in Haifa were struck, killing at least two people and injuring others as rescue crews worked under rubble, with another two still missing following the attack. 


Israel-Iran War: Missiles Over Haifa as Iran-Israel War Escalates Further

Kuwait faced a wave of drone strikes targeting key power, water desalination, and oil facilities, causing significant damage and disruption. Air defenses intercepted multiple threats across the country, while a fire broke out at a major petroleum complex. Government buildings were also hit, forcing ministries to shift to remote work. No casualties were reported, but the attacks highlight rising tensions and growing risks to critical Gulf infrastructure.


Iran War: Aftermath of Strike on Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Headquarters

US President Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. With nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply affected, tensions have surged sharply. The US has warned of possible military action if Tehran fails to comply. Recent strikes near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear facility and attacks on key petrochemical hubs have further escalated the crisis, sending shockwaves through global energy markets.


US-Iran War: Trump Threatens Tuesday Strike on Iran Power Plants, Bridges

US President Donald Trump confirmed the rescue of a missing American airman after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down inside Iran. The high-risk mission involved dozens of aircraft and special operations forces operating deep in hostile territory. A firefight reportedly broke out during the extraction. Trump called the operation “miraculous,” revealing that two pilots were rescued in separate missions and reaffirming that no US warfighter will be left behind.


Netanyahu to Trump: We All ‘Salute You’ on Rescue of Downed US Airman

Iran claims several US aircraft were destroyed during a high-risk mission to rescue a downed American airman near Isfahan. According to Iranian forces, a C-130 transport plane and two Black Hawk helicopters were hit, while an Israeli drone was also reportedly downed. US reports suggest disabled aircraft may have been deliberately destroyed to avoid capture. The incident highlights the growing intensity and complexity of the ongoing US-Iran confrontation.


Iran Says Several Aircraft Destroyed During US Pilot Rescue Mission

A dramatic landing at Dublin Airport caught attention as a pilot skillfully brought an aircraft down at a sideways angle while battling strong crosswinds


Pilot Lands at Sideways Angle Amid Heavy Winds in Dublin

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New OTT releases this week (October 5-11, 2026): Reporting Live, Animals, Carrie- 8 new titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more

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OTT releases in October 2026: Animals, Akka, Doctor X: Mafia in White- 12 big titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more

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