Hezbollah launched over 100 rockets on Haifa and its surrounding areas, marking the most intense attack on the northern Israeli city since 2006. Israel reported intercepting some of the missiles but confirmed significant damage. The attacks follow Israel's ground offensive in south-west Lebanon, launched on 30 September, targeting Hezbollah positions. Until now, Israeli forces had focused on the eastern side of the border. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes continued in Beirut, with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reporting the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander on Monday. The conflict escalates as both sides intensify their military actions.

In celebration of the Hindu Festival of Lights, Mattel has launched the first-ever Diwali Barbie. The doll, designed in collaboration with renowned Indian designer Anita Dongre, features traditional Indian attire, including a choli, floral vest, and lehenga. Adorned with gold bangles and earrings, Diwali Barbie represents the radiant lights of the festival. Dongre expressed her excitement about honoring Indian heritage through Barbie, blending modern and traditional elements. The release is part of Mattel's Festival of the World series, which includes dolls for global celebrations like Cinco de Mayo and Chinese New Year.

Tragedy struck on Dhaulagiri, Nepal, as five Russian mountaineers were found dead after going missing during their ascent. Rakesh Gurung from Nepal's tourism department reported that the climbers lost contact on October 6 while attempting to summit the 8,167-meter peak. The bodies were discovered by a helicopter rescue team at an altitude of 7,700 meters. One climber who abandoned the summit attempt was rescued and hospitalized in Kathmandu. The incident raises concerns over safety practices in Nepal's climbing industry, which attracts hundreds of international climbers each year, contributing significantly to the local economy.

Tower Bridge in London experienced severe traffic disruption after being left stuck open due to technical issues during a cruise ship lift at 6 a.m. The bridge's closure blocked the road between Tower Hill and Queen Elizabeth Street, causing significant congestion through central London, reaching Limehouse and Aldgate. Additionally, rail services faced delays due to a broken rail in the Finsbury Park area and other disruptions affecting several lines, including Thameslink and South Western Railway. Commuters are advised to expect delays throughout the day as authorities work to resolve these issues.

India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, will lead a delegation to Islamabad for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on October 15-16. Both India and Pakistan have ruled out bilateral talks during the visit, stating that the focus remains on multilateral cooperation. This will be the first visit by an Indian External Affairs Minister to Pakistan in nine years. Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch referred to Jaishankar's previous remarks that his visit was strictly for the SCO event and not to discuss India-Pakistan relations.

At a campaign event in Miami, Donald Trump stated, "The October 7 attack would never have happened if I was president." Speaking at Trump National Doral Golf Club to mark the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, Trump urged Americans to "never forget the nightmare of that day." He honored the victims and criticized current U.S. foreign policy, implying his administration would have prevented the attack. The October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas militants killed thousands, triggering a major conflict and ongoing violence in the region.

Karachi police have identified Shah Fahad as the suicide bomber responsible for the explosion near Jinnah International Airport on October 7, 2024. The blast claimed the lives of three foreign nationals and injured 17 others. Fahad registered the vehicle used in the attack on September 5, 2023. He arrived in Karachi twice, with his last stay recorded on October 4, 2024, before checking out on the day of the attack. Authorities have established a 3-kilometer security perimeter and arrested multiple suspects, while the investigation continues into the bomber's connections and leaked information about Chinese engineers.

The Israeli military claimed responsibility for the death of Suhail Hussein Husseini, Hezbollah’s logistics unit head, during airstrikes on a Beirut compound on October 7, 2024. The strike was executed based on intelligence from the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). There was no immediate response from Hezbollah. This comes days after Israeli forces targeted and killed three senior Hamas commanders in Gaza. The region has seen intense conflict since Hamas’ attack on Israel in 2023, which killed 1,200 people, sparking a war that has now claimed over 41,000 lives.

Israel held memorials to remember the victims of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack, which killed 1,200 people and saw 251 taken hostage. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to prevent future assaults. As the day unfolded, Israel intercepted over 130 Hezbollah rockets from Lebanon, while ballistic missiles were fired from Yemen. Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah, killing more than 1,400 and displacing 1.2 million in Lebanon. US and Israeli officials warned of further escalation as Hezbollah vowed continued resistance. Global leaders condemned the attacks, calling for de-escalation.

Ukraine delivered a double blow to Russia on President Vladimir Putin’s 72nd birthday by hacking Russian state TV and destroying Crimea’s largest oil terminal. A cyberattack on VGTRK, Russia’s main state broadcaster, disrupted TV and radio broadcasts, causing severe damage to the network. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces launched a kamikaze drone strike on the Feodosia Oil Terminal in Crimea, igniting massive fires and disrupting military oil supplies. Ukraine's Armed Forces confirmed the successful attack, continuing efforts to undermine Russia’s military capabilities. Despite the attacks, ultra-nationalist figures like Alexander Dugin publicly wished Putin a happy birthday.