Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will undergo surgery after doctors found a small nodule on his lung. The 71-year-old pontiff shared the news during his weekly Sunday prayer in St Peter’s Square in Rome. He said doctors found the nodule early and believe surgery is the right step. The Pope agreed to the procedure and thanked people for their prayers and support. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the operation is planned for early next week. The Pope is expected to need about a week to recover. The surgery will take place at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.  

Cockroach Janta Party co-convener Saurav Das criticised the Indian government after his release from preventive arrest during anti-CEC protests. He called the October 10 police action against journalists an “emergency moment” for the media. Das alleged that police detained party leaders without formal notices, seized their phones and denied them access to lawyers. He also claimed their phones may have been hacked or cloned. Das accused the government of creating fear to protect Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He further alleged that groups had been brought to Delhi to create chaos during the protests. The claims were not independently verified.  

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have warned airlines, travellers and airport workers to stay away from Saudi airports after a strike on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and injured over 300. The attack on Saturday was the third targeting the airport in a week. The Houthis said Saudi airports and airspace were at risk of further attacks. They also warned Saudi Arabia against continued military action in Yemen. Saudi authorities temporarily suspended airport operations to assess the damage and safety risks. Meanwhile, schools across Saudi Arabia shifted to remote learning until October 15.  

India has criticised the UN Human Rights Office over its comments on recent events in New Delhi. The government called its concerns “unwarranted” and accused the body of interfering in India’s internal affairs. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Constitution guarantees the right to peaceful protest. He added that protests must follow the law and maintain public order. Jaiswal also accused the UN body of applying “double standards” by ignoring other incidents of alleged police action. He said such selectivity damages its credibility and contributes to a “loss of faith in multilateralism”.  

At least 109 migrants, including 15 children, have died after a boat capsized off Djibouti while travelling to Yemen. More than 116 people remain missing, while over 80 survived, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Sunday. The boat was carrying around 350 people, mostly Ethiopian migrants. It overturned near Guhere, north of the port town of Obock, during the night of October 8-9. The disaster was reported based on accounts from survivors. The cause of the incident remains unclear. Rescue and recovery efforts continue as authorities assess the tragedy.  

US President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to get a new president after Volodymyr Zelensky criticised a diesel deal with Russia. Trump accused Zelensky of creating problems and urged him to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries. Zelensky warned that the deal would give Moscow more money to continue the war. Under the agreement, Russia will supply millions of tonnes of diesel to global markets, including the US. The deal temporarily suspends sanctions on Russian diesel exports. European Union officials also criticised the move, saying it could help fund Russia’s war. Ukraine remains under martial law, which suspends elections.  

US Congresswoman Haley Stevens has called for stronger ties between the US and India. She described India as a democratic partner and said both countries should work more closely. “India is not funding our detractors, for the most part,” Stevens said, while comparing India’s approach with China’s ties to US rivals. She made the remarks after a bipartisan US delegation visited India and met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The comments come as Washington considers new tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India has said it will protect its economic interests and follow an independent foreign policy.  

Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has criticised people praising actor Nana Patekar after his death. “Those who are constantly singing praises of Nana Patekar need to acknowledge he had molested and it was NOT a one-time behaviour,” she wrote on X. Chinmayi backed singer Sona Mohapatra, who shared a comment from an assistant director claiming to have witnessed alleged sexual misconduct on film sets. Actor Tanushree Dutta had accused Nana of sexual harassment during the 2009 film 'Horn ‘Ok’ Pleassss'. Nana denied the allegations. The case was closed in 2019 due to a lack of sufficient evidence. Criminal proceedings were dismissed in 2025.  

Indian Air Force Chief AP Singh joked about the US talking of selling F-35 fighter jets to India while keeping Indian officials away from the aircraft. Speaking alongside US Pacific Air Forces chief General Kevin Schneider in Jodhpur, Singh said, “Your people don't even let us go near the aircraft.” He later clarified that his remark was a joke. Six US F-35 jets took part in the Tarang Shakti-2026 air exercise for the first time in India. Indian personnel could fly near the jets but were not allowed into their cockpits. Singh also discussed Russia’s Su-57 fighter jet offer.  

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee alleged that he was “kidnapped” after being released from police detention late Saturday. He was detained from his home in Gurugram ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In a video posted on X, Rathee questioned the police action and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of weakening democracy. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and other leaders were also detained, along with nearly 500 protesters. Police had denied permission for the protest, citing a lack of notice and concerns over rule compliance. Security was tightened across Delhi.