US President Joe Biden on Sunday (Oct 13) surveyed the damage in Florida caused by Hurricane Milton, the second storm to batter the low-lying state in recent weeks as rising floodwaters, fuel shortages and power outages further impacted cleanup efforts.

Hurricane Milton: President Biden may announce over $600 million for recovery

For 17 straight days in December last year, America's finest security officials were left baffled as a swarm of mysterious and unidentified aircraft flew over Langley Air Force Base on Virginia’s shoreline.

White House and Pentagon puzzled after swarm of mystery drones hover over US military base for 17 days

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has told her Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu that attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon are unacceptable, her office said on Sunday.

'It is unacceptable': Italian PM Meloni tells Netanyahu after attack on UN peacekeepers

In a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie, SpaceX on Sunday (Oct 13) scripted history by catching the nearly 20-storey tall booster of its Starship rocket, minutes after launching it from the same platform.

SpaceX 'Mechazilla' catches Starship booster mid-air in historic achievement - WATCH

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Oct 13) told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to withdraw the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) soldiers from the combat areas in the southern region of the country.

Israel vs UN: Netanyahu tells Guterres to withdraw peacekeepers from south Lebanon

At least one person was killed and more than 20 injured after a locomotive crashed into the back of a Cairo-bound passenger train in southern Egypt on Sunday (Oct 13), according to local media reports.

Another train collision in Egypt kills one, leaves over 20 injured

A Congressional report has claimed that China's military may have received a boost from NASA-funded research to advance its military, space, submarine and surveillance programmes.

NASA-funded research helping China advance its space and military programmes: Report

Thousands of civilians are trapped in Gaza's Jabalia camp as Israeli forces intensify their assault, with Israel claiming the operation is aimed at stopping Hamas from regrouping.

Thousands trapped in Gaza's Jabalia Camp as Israeli forces intensify assault; those trying to flee 'get shot'

Thousands of civilians are trapped in Gaza's Jabalia Camp as Israeli forces intensify their assault, targeting Hamas, while Médecins Sans Frontières reports that people trying to flee are being shot.

Morning news brief: Thousands trapped in Gaza's Jabalia Camp; Baba Siddique's death, and more

Indian industrialist Ratan Tata has died at the age of 86. The philanthropist is going to be accorded a state funeral. Meanwhile, Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant in a speech to the nation's troops vowed that retaliation against Iran will be "lethal, precise and.

Morning news brief: India mourns Ratan Tata; Israel vows 'lethal' retaliation against Iran, and more

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday (Oct 10) said his party's alliance with the Congress will continue, a day after his party declared tickets for six of the 10 Uttar Pradesh assembly seats where bypolls are due later this year without holding consultations.

Samajwadi Party and Congress to fight UP bypolls together, says Akhilesh, a day after allotting tickets

Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday (Oct 9) warned that a retaliatory attack on Iran would be "lethal, precise and...surprising". During a speech to the country's troops, Galant vowed that Tehran will "pay a price".

Israeli defence minister vows retaliatory strike against Iran will be 'lethal, precise and surprising'. Watch!

The Kerala Assembly on Thursday (Oct 10) passed a resolution, opposing the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal in a significant pushback against the central government.

India: Kerala Assembly passes motion opposing BJP's 'One Nation, One Poll' proposal

Delhi Police on Thursday (Oct 10) seized 200 kilogrammes of cocaine worth Rs 2,000 crore ($238 million), days after a record-breaking $667 million drug bust. Delhi Police’s Special Cell recovered drugs from the Ramesh Nagar area in West Delhi.

India: 200 kg cocaine worth $238 million seized in Delhi, days after $667 million drug bust

A Tampa Bay, Florida resident has survived after braving Hurricane Milton alone on his 20-foot sailboat in the harbour. Nicknamed 'Lieutenant Dan' based on a Forrest Gump character, Joe Malinowski went viral on social media after he said he would not evacuate and instead ride out the life-threatening hurricane.

Meet Lieutenant Dan who refused to leave his boat during Hurricane Milton. What happened next will...

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 has been awarded to South Korean author Han Kang, “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life”.

Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 awarded to South Korean author Han Kang

Five Arab Israeli citizens linked to the banned terror outfit IS have been arrested for allegedly plotting a car bombing, according to the Israeli police and Shin Bet security service.

IS-linked 5 Arab Israelis arrested for plotting car-bombing in Tel Aviv mall

China has not ruled out using military force to bring Taiwan under its control. While it advocates for peaceful reunification, Beijing reserves the right to act if Taiwan declares independence or if foreign powers intervene. This stance stems from China's view of Taiwan as a breakaway province, despite Taiwan's self-governance since 1949, and remains a source of regional tension.

China Hasn't Ruled Out Using Force To Bring Taiwan Under Control

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has called for the scrapping of the electoral college system of electing the US presidents. The Minnesota governor added that the system should be replaced with the popular vote principle.

‘It needs to go’: Tim Walz calls for scrapping of electoral college system

Argentina's Foreign Minister Diana Mondino who is on a visit to New Delhi has said that her country is not interested in joining the BRICS grouping. She pointed to strong economic links with each member of the grouping but as a group, Argentina "politically doesn't want to be hitched to anyone, we are far more interested in Mercosur rather than becoming one of the members of BRICS".

In Delhi, Argentina's Foreign Minister Diana says not interested in BRICS membership

A Turkish Airlines pilot died after collapsing mid-flight, forcing the Turkish national carrier to make an emergency landing in New York, the airline said on Wednesday.

Pilot flying Turkish Airlines plane dies mid-flight, prompting emergency landing

Former United States President Donald Trump has opened up about his camaraderie with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing him as a "good friend" and the "nicest human being".

Trump reveals conversation with PM Modi when 'someone' threatened India

As Israel prepares for a retaliatory response against Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation with his US counterpart, President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Oct 9).

Top 10 world news: Biden, Netanyahu speak on phone; Florida braces for Hurricane Milton impact, and more

The US and its Gulf allies have reportedly initiated covert talks with Iran to establish a ceasefire in West Asia. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed that Hezbollah's leader-in-waiting, Hashem Safieddine, has been killed by Israeli forces, even though the IDF has not confirmed this.

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