Morning news brief: Vance vs Walz debate; Iran-Israel tensions updates, and more

The first US vice-presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz centred around key issues like abortion and immigration, but was overshadowed by Donald Trump.

Meanwhile, Israel's anti-missile defence systems, including David's Sling and Iron Dome, have come into focus following Iran's missile attack.

In India, a helicopter crash in Pune, Maharashtra, claimed three lives, according to local police.

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US vice presidential contenders JD Vance and Tim Walz clashed on Tuesday (Oct 1) in the first and potentially the last televised debate before the November elections. The two candidates clashed over a variety of issues, including abortion and immigration, even as the discussions repeatedly circled back to Vance's running mate, Donald Trump.

Iran launched more than 200 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday and the attack once again put the spotlight on Tel Aviv's defence systems that protect it against a range of missiles, ranging from ballistic missiles capable of flying above the atmosphere to low-flying cruise missiles and rockets.

In India, a helicopter crash in the Bavdhan area of Pune, Maharashtra, has reportedly resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The incident occurred on Wednesday (Oct 2) morning at approximately 6:45 am, said the Pimpri Chinchwad police.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump blamed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for the escalating tensions in the Middle East. At a campaign rally in Wisconsin, he slammed the two for presenting a weak leadership on the world stage.

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