US and British forces have reportedly launched airstrikes across Yemen, targeting key locations including Hodeidah Airport, Sanaa, and Dhamar City. According to Houthi Al Masirah TV, the attacks included four strikes in Sanaa, seven at Hodeidah Airport and nearby Al-Kathib area, and one south of Dhamar. Footage verified by Al Jazeera's fact-checking agency shows significant smoke plumes in Hodeidah, indicating the scale of the strikes. The situation remains fluid, with more updates expected as information comes in regarding the aftermath and impact of these military operations.

The crew of the oil tanker Cordelia Moon opened fire on a Houthi explosives-laden drone boat in the Red Sea, narrowly avoiding a major explosion. The attack occurred 110 miles northwest of Hodeidah, Yemen, and was followed by missile splashes near the vessel, as reported by a nearby ship captain. A second vessel, flagged in Liberia, was also hit by a missile, sustaining damage. The assaults are the Houthis' first on commercial ships in weeks, coinciding with their warning of escalated military action amid Israel’s continued offensives in Lebanon and Gaza.

Footage has emerged showing a Houthi drone vessel striking the Panama-flagged oil tanker Cordelia Moon in the Red Sea, about 70 miles from the Yemeni port of Hodeidah. A large explosion was seen on the vessel’s port side, but the crew reported no major injuries. The Houthis claimed responsibility, using a drone, missiles, and an unmanned boat. The attack marks the group's return to targeting commercial vessels after a brief hiatus. Another vessel under a Liberian flag was also hit by a missile the same day. Both crews remain safe.

Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by a Pune court to appear on October 23 in a defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, grandnephew of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The complaint, lodged in April 2023, accuses Gandhi of making defamatory remarks about the Hindutva ideologue during an event in London in March 2023. Satyaki claims Gandhi's comments were aimed at harming Savarkar’s reputation and causing mental distress to his family. This case follows another defamation case against Gandhi for similar remarks made in 2022.

A key road near Lebanon's Masnaa border crossing with Syria has been severely bombed by Israeli airstrikes, according to the UN's World Food Programme. Matthew Hollingworth, WFP's country director for Lebanon, told the BBC that this bombing will significantly affect the ability of people to flee the fighting, while also halting the entry of essential goods into Lebanon via the land route. The Masnaa crossing is a critical supply line, and its destruction adds pressure on Lebanon during the ongoing conflict with Israel.

Lebanon's Ambassador to India, Rabie Narsh, stated that Hezbollah is not a terrorist group but a resistance movement fighting Israeli occupation. In an interview with NDTV, Narsh emphasized that Lebanon’s armed forces haven’t been engaged as it would lead to full-scale war. He defended Hezbollah's actions, stating they represent Lebanon's people resisting occupation and fighting for freedom. Narsh also criticized Israel's expansionist policies, accusing the international community of failing to curb Israel's war crimes against Lebanon.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has claimed that a bugging device was discovered in his bathroom after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used it during a 2017 visit. The incident is detailed in Johnson’s new book Unleashed, where he notes that Israeli security teams found the device during a routine sweep. Netanyahu had used the bathroom in Johnson’s office, described as a private "secret annex." Israel has previously been accused of spying on friendly nations, but Netanyahu has denied such allegations, including past accusations from the US.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered his first public sermon in five years, declaring that Israel "won't last long." Speaking to tens of thousands in Tehran, Khamenei justified Iran's recent missile strikes on Israel as a "public service." He praised Hezbollah's former leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike, calling him a symbol of resistance. Khamenei backed Palestinian and Lebanese movements against Israel, calling on Muslims to support them. His remarks come amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel following missile attacks earlier this week.

US President Joe Biden has confirmed discussions with Israel about potential strikes on Iran's oil facilities. This comes after Iran fired over 180 missiles at Israel in response to the deaths of key leaders from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran's military. Biden did not specify if the US supports the strikes but has previously opposed targeting Iran's nuclear sites. The price of Brent crude oil rose sharply after Biden’s remarks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Iran would "pay a heavy price" for the missile attack, raising concerns of further escalation in the Middle East.

Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel shortly after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei delivered a rare Friday sermon. Khamenei called for resistance against Israel, saying it would not defeat Hezbollah or Hamas. The attacks follow intense Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, killing 37 people in the last 24 hours. One strike targeted Hezbollah's likely new leader, Hashem Safieddine, though his fate is unclear. Tensions between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran are escalating, with Israel preparing a possible retaliation against Iran. The conflict has displaced over a million people from southern Lebanon.