King Charles III was heckled by Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe during a speech at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia. Thorpe shouted, “You’re not my king,” and accused the monarch of committing genocide against Indigenous people. She demanded, “Give us our land back,” and emphasized the need for a treaty. Despite the interruption, Charles continued speaking with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Thorpe, known for her strong opposition to the monarchy, stated, “There’s thousands of massacre sites in this country from invasion, and someone needs to answer for that.” The visit comes as Australia debates its ties to the British crown.

Tens of thousands of homes lost power after Storm Ashley hit the UK and Ireland over the weekend. A yellow weather warning for wind was in place for parts of Scotland until Monday morning. Flood warnings were issued across England, Scotland, and Wales, with areas like Cornwall and the River Severn at risk. Strong winds caused road closures and flight cancellations, including in Dublin and Belfast. Power outages affected up to 53,000 homes. Storm Ashley is expected to weaken, but more heavy rain and winds are likely later this week.

Egypt has officially been declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) after nearly 100 years of efforts to stop the disease. WHO praised the Egyptian government and its people for ending malaria, a disease that has existed since ancient times. Egypt is the third country in the WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region to achieve this status, following the UAE and Morocco. Certification requires no malaria transmission for at least three years. WHO has urged Egypt to remain vigilant to maintain its malaria-free status, with ongoing prevention efforts to avoid re-establishing the disease.

Leaked WhatsApp messages suggest Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman played a crucial role in the £305m takeover of Newcastle United in 2021. Former minority co-owner Amanda Staveley’s messages reveal efforts to keep Bin Salman involved as frustrations grew during the deal. The takeover, led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), was approved after the Premier League received assurances that the Saudi state would not control the club. Despite these claims, the new leaks have raised concerns. Staveley, who stepped down in July, maintains that the PIF operates independently from the Saudi government. The Premier League has not commented.

Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav sparked controversy on Monday by using a cuss word for Chief Justice DY Chandrachud. This came after Yadav was asked to respond to the Chief Justice’s comment about praying for a solution in the Ayodhya case. Yadav initially denied making the remark but later backtracked after backlash. "Nobody asked me anything about the CJI," he told ANI. Party leader Akhilesh Yadav distanced himself from the incident, stating, "We all respect the CJI." Justice Chandrachud had earlier spoken about seeking divine help during the Ayodhya verdict deliberations.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that Indian and Chinese soldiers will resume patrolling as they did before the 2020 border clashes. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit, Jaishankar said, "We have reached an agreement on patrolling, and we have gone back to the 2020 position." This breakthrough follows years of negotiations and tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Jaishankar credited "patient and persevering diplomacy" for the progress and highlighted that restoring peace along the border is crucial for improving other bilateral ties between India and China.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha vowed to avenge the terror attack in Ganderbal that killed seven people, including a local doctor and six laborers. "I've asked the J&K Police and security forces to exact a price that will be remembered by the terrorists," Sinha said. The attack targeted an under-construction tunnel. Sinha added that India will not forget the attack and warned Pakistan of its role in fostering terrorism. Farooq Abdullah, National Conference President, also condemned the violence, saying, "Kashmir Pakistan nahi banega."

Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has issued a warning against flying on Air India from November 1 to 19, claiming a possible attack during this period, which marks the 40th anniversary of the anti-Sikh riots. Pannun, founder of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), made similar threats last year. His warning coincides with a series of hoax bomb threats targeting Indian airlines. Pannun, designated a terrorist by India’s Ministry of Home Affairs, has a history of issuing threats against government officials and institutions, further escalating tensions amid ongoing diplomatic disputes between India and Canada.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Saudi Arabia as a "comfortable" venue for negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict. Speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, Putin emphasized his strong personal ties with Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. He blamed Ukraine for hindering peace efforts, citing a decree by Ukraine's President that prohibits talks with Russia. While several nations, including China and Brazil, have pushed for peace, Putin stressed Ukraine’s refusal to engage in dialogue remains a significant obstacle. Saudi Arabia has also been involved in peace efforts on both the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine fronts.

The Beirut suburb of Dahieh is reeling after Israeli airstrikes, targeting Hezbollah leaders, killed Hassan Nasrallah. The densely populated Shia-majority area has been severely damaged, with over 65 airstrikes destroying buildings and displacing thousands of residents. "The missiles come down from the sky, and suddenly everything you have is gone," said Mehdi Moussawi, a local resident. Israeli forces claim the strikes target Hezbollah's bunkers, but civilians are paying a heavy price. Despite destruction, many displaced families vow to return. "We will rebuild," said one resident, expressing the resilience shared among many in the devastated suburb.