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: 6 friendships that blossomed on Rohit Shetty’s show over the years

Loved Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3: The Conclusion? From gripping investigations to unexpected twists, check out these crime thrillers that will keep you hooked.

Enjoyed Drishyam 3? 5 movies like Ajay Devgn’s crime thriller to watch next

As the Iran war continues, its impact on fuel prices and national security is becoming an important issue for US voters, while recent polls show low approval of Donald Trump's handling of the conflict ahead of the 2026 midterms.

US midterms: Iran war, fuel prices and economy take centre stage

On Gandhi Jayanti 2026, revisit Mahatma Gandhi’s life and legacy through the movies listed below, which highlight his freedom struggle, principles of non-violence, and lasting impact on India.

Gandhi Jayanti 2026: 5 movies based on the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held an eight-hour "very successful" meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York, laying the groundwork for Thursday's high-stakes Trump-Xi summit in Washington. The talks covered AI, tariffs and critical minerals, with both sides discussing a new "US-China AI Dialogue" and a notification mechanism for national-security-level AI incidents. Key issues carried over from May's Beijing meeting, including tariff cuts, China's critical mineral supply commitments and Chinese purchases of US soybeans and Boeing jets.


Bessent says US And China hold economic and trade talks ahead of the Trump-Xi summit

US Treasury Chief says discussed AI dialogue with China

A deadly fire broke out at a textile factory in Foshan city in China's Guangdong province, killing eight people. Emergency teams responded to the blaze as rescue and firefighting operations were launched at the facility. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and assessing the extent of the damage. Further details on the incident are awaited.


China factory fire: Foshan textile factory fire kills 8 in China's Guangdong

Smoke rises from a Russian oil refinery after drone strikes reportedly hit the facility. The attack comes amid continued Russia-Ukraine hostilities, with energy infrastructure remaining a key target. The extent of the damage and any casualties or disruption to refinery operations are yet to be confirmed. 


Russia-Ukraine war: Smoke rises from the oil refinery in Moscow 

The air chiefs of India and Japan flew a sortie together in an Indian Tejas Light Combat Aircraft during Exercise Veer Guardian in Jodhpur. The joint flight highlights growing air force cooperation between the two countries as their forces train together in India.

 Exercise Veer Guardian 2026: IAF chief AP Singh, Japan air chief Takehiro Morita fly Tejas aircraft

Moscow and the surrounding region were hit by hundreds of drones overnight, killing two people and injuring six. Russian officials said 186 drones were downed over Moscow and another 249 in the surrounding region, while the Moscow oil refinery was damaged and two airports suspended operations.


Russia-Ukraine War: Firefighters Battle Blaze at Shopping Centre After Russian Strike in Dnipro

A wildfire is raging on San Marcos Hill near Colombia’s tourist town of Villa de Leyva. Authorities say the blaze has destroyed around 40 hectares of forest as flames spread across the hillside.

Wildfire rages near Colombia’s Villa De Leyva

The Indian and US contingents conducted live firing of the M777 Ultra Light Howitzer during Exercise Yudh Abhyas at MFFR. Gun crews engaged designated targets using direct fire, demonstrating precision and battle readiness, while US troops later interacted with the M777 battery to exchange operational knowledge and best practices.

Indian army demonstrates M777 artillery techniques during Yudh Abhyas

Moscow and the surrounding region were hit by hundreds of drones overnight, killing two people and injuring six. Russian officials said 186 drones were downed over Moscow and another 249 in the surrounding region, while the Moscow oil refinery was damaged and two airports suspended operations.

Russia-Ukraine war: Two killed in 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region

A drone attack damaged a facility at the Moscow oil refinery, triggering fires and sending smoke into the sky, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. No casualties were reported as Russia’s parliamentary election entered its final day.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian drone attack sparks fires at Moscow oil refinery 

For the first time since this conflict escalated, Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted Riyadh itself, firing a ballistic missile that Saudi air defenses intercepted at dawn. A massive fire broke out at a fuel storage depot near King Khalid International Airport, triggering flight cancellations and rare air raid alerts across the capital. The Houthis claim they hit "sensitive sites" and oil facilities in Yanbu using cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and drones. The US State Department has urged Americans in the region to brace for further disruptions.


flames and large plume of black smoke seen rising near Riyadh airport

The U.S. Department of State and regional diplomatic missions have issued an emergency security alert instructing Americans across the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance amid complex security conditions and potential rapid escalation. Citing ongoing hostility from Iranian-backed Houthis targeting civilian infrastructure and airports in Saudi Arabia, officials warned travelers to prepare for sudden airspace closures, flight cancellations, and travel disruptions. U.S. citizens outside the region are urged to reconsider travel to or through the Middle East, while American assets and diplomatic facilities globally remain on elevated threat watch.   

US issues urgent security warning across the Middle East amid escalation

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement have escalated sharply after the Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on sensitive sites in Riyadh and facilities linked to energy giant Aramco in Yanbu. Flames and thick black smoke were seen near Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, while Saudi authorities reported intercepting a ballistic missile aimed at the capital. The latest exchange marks a major escalation in the conflict and raises fresh concerns over regional stability and global energy security.


Yemen’s Houthis say they carried out two military operations against Saudi Arabia

Israeli warplanes carried out two airstrikes on Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon, Lebanese state-run media reported. A third strike reportedly came as medical teams headed to the site, while no casualties were immediately reported.

Israeli warplanes hit Nabatiyeh Al-Fawqa in Lebanon

Moscow’s electronic voting system was hit by a strong cyberattack during Russia’s parliamentary election, according to the head of the country’s Central Election Commission. Officials said the attack targeted the voting infrastructure as Russians cast ballots in the three-day election.

Russia: Massive cyberattack hits electronic voting in Moscow during state elections

Fireworks lit up the sky over Nagoya as the 2026 Asian Games officially commenced in Japan. The opening ceremony marked the start of the continental sporting event, bringing athletes from across Asia together in Nagoya and Aichi.

Asian games 2026: Fireworks light up sky over Nagoya as Asian Games open

When floods cut off communities, help can still find a way in. 

How drones and satellites are transforming Nepal's flood response 

Firefighters rescued an injured person from the rubble of an apartment block in Ukraine’s Sumy after a Russian glide bomb strike killed two people and injured seven, three seriously. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack “absolutely inhuman” and warned residents could still be trapped under the rubble.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian glide bomb hits apartment in Ukraine's Sumy, rescue underway 

The death toll from an explosion and gun attack at a police headquarters in northern Pakistan has risen to at least 31, including 16 police personnel. More than 100 people have been injured, with fighting reportedly still ongoing.

Deadly Pak blast: Kohat attack death toll rises to 31, over 100 injured

India has dispatched another 11 tonnes of relief material to Nepal, including medicines, tents, hygiene kits, sleeping bags and other essential supplies. The latest aid package is part of India’s continued support for Nepal’s recovery.

Nepal floods: India dispatches 11 tonnes of relief material to Nepal

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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

Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 finale: 6 friendships that blossomed on Rohit Shetty’s show over the years

Enjoyed Drishyam 3? 5 movies like Ajay Devgn’s crime thriller to watch next

US midterms: Iran war, fuel prices and economy take centre stage

Gandhi Jayanti 2026: 5 movies based on the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi