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.  

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.  

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.  

Nepal has ordered thousands of people to evacuate after a flash flood swept away homes and bridges in Gorkha district on Sunday. The flood began when a landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, causing water and debris to surge downstream. Officials said around a dozen houses and two suspension bridges were destroyed. A highway bridge linking Gorkha and Dhading districts was also washed away. The Nepal Army rescued six people from Jagat village. Eighteen workers at a damaged hydropower camp escaped safely. Authorities warned people living along the river to move to safer areas.  

Yemen’s Saudi-backed government forces have claimed to recapture key areas near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait from Houthi rebels as fighting intensifies across the country. The military offensive reportedly regained control of Dhubab, Bab and Hadeid, with support from Saudi air power. However, the Houthis have disputed some government claims, and independent verification of territorial control remains limited. The strait connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and is a crucial route for international shipping. Meanwhile, clashes around Taiz and Houthi attacks on Saudi targets have heightened regional security concerns. (PC: EPA)

Elon Musk on October 11 renewed his criticism of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani over Starlink’s proposed entry into India’s satellite internet market. Musk accused Ambani’s online supporters of hypocrisy, arguing that they simultaneously claim Starlink cannot compete with Jio’s low prices and poses a serious competitive threat. He said Starlink’s entry would expand consumer choice and encourage affordable pricing. Musk also argued that competition might reduce Reliance’s profits without threatening its business. Meanwhile, India’s government rejected allegations of regulatory favouritism, stating that licensed satellite operators must meet security requirements before launching commercial services. (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump on October 10 called for Ukraine to elect a new president, criticising Volodymyr Zelensky for failing to secure a peace agreement with Russia. Trump also warned Kyiv against attacking Russian oil refineries, arguing that such strikes could worsen global diesel supplies and fuel prices. His remarks followed a proposed deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin for substantial diesel shipments to the US and international markets. Zelensky condemned the arrangement, accusing Washington of easing pressure on Moscow. He also linked deadly Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia to the decision, intensifying tensions between Washington and Kyiv. 

A Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killed at least 12 people and injured 309 on Saturday, October 10, 2026, according to Saudi authorities. The victims included Saudi nationals and citizens of Bangladesh, the United States, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the strike, the third attack on the airport within a week. Airport operations were temporarily suspended, and incoming flights were cancelled or diverted. US President Donald Trump condemned the attack and said Washington was considering possible military involvement alongside Saudi Arabia, raising fears of further regional escalation.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay has criticised US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling them “unheard of” and “unacceptable”. The former South African judge made the remarks during a video address at an event in Oslo on Saturday. Pillay received the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to promote peace and international law. US President Donald Trump criticised the award, while Washington announced sanctions targeting the court. The measures aim to restrict the ICC’s financial operations. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the decision was a serious blow to international criminal justice. Several countries, including the UK, France and Germany, also opposed the sanctions. (PC: BBC)