At least 15 people, including 3 children, were killed in a Russian glide bomb attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia on Saturday. President Volodymyr Zelensky and emergency services confirmed the deaths. At least 16 people were injured, while several others remain missing under the rubble. Five glide bombs struck residential buildings in the southeastern city. Rescue teams are searching for survivors, with more than 80 workers involved in the operation. Zelensky said 13 other regions were also attacked overnight. He warned that Ukraine would respond to the strikes and urged Russia to end the war.  

US President Donald Trump has announced a deal to import Russian diesel, drawing criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky called the move a gift to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He warned that the deal could help prolong the war in Ukraine. Trump said Russia would release 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, followed by further supplies in the coming months. The US Treasury has temporarily suspended sanctions on Russian diesel exports until April 7. However, analysts doubt the deal will significantly lower fuel prices in the US. The announcement has also raised concerns among Ukraine’s allies.  

US President Donald Trump’s agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel has sparked criticism over Washington’s double standards towards India. After imposing steep tariffs on Indian goods and threatening additional levies against countries purchasing Russian energy, Trump has now approved Russian diesel supplies to the US to address soaring fuel prices. The deal comes amid energy market disruptions caused by the US-Iran conflict and ahead of America’s November midterm elections. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the agreement, arguing that Russian energy revenues could prolong the war. Critics say the move weakens US credibility on sanctions. (PC: India Today)

US President Donald Trump’s administration imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on October 9, 2026, just hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize for promoting international justice. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the measures aim to prevent the court from prosecuting American citizens. The sanctions could restrict financial transactions and services provided by US companies. The ICC condemned the move as an attack on international law and urged its 125 member states to defend its independence. The decision also risks worsening tensions between Washington and European allies. (PC: India Today)

US President Donald Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia to supply nearly five million tonnes of diesel to global markets, aiming to ease soaring fuel prices ahead of the November midterm elections. Russia is expected to deliver supplies in phases, while the US Treasury issued a temporary licence easing sanctions on certain Russian diesel shipments until April 7, 2027. The move reverses years of US pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticised the decision, warning that easing sanctions could help Russia finance its war. Analysts questioned its impact on fuel prices. (PC: AFP)

Larry, the official cat of 10 Downing Street and the UK government’s Chief Mouser, is recovering at home after undergoing a minor operation to remove a cyst. A Downing Street source confirmed that Larry is doing well and has already returned to roaming the building. The source offered a light-hearted update, saying Larry was “feline much better” but taking things “one paw at a time.” The statement also expressed gratitude to the veterinary team involved in his treatment. Larry, a familiar presence at the British prime minister’s official residence, is known for his role in catching mice and has become a popular fixture of Downing Street life. (PC: X)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office called Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay a “bigot” against Jews, accusing her of promoting false allegations against Israel over its military campaign in Gaza. In a statement posted on X on October 9, the office criticised the Nobel Committee’s decision to honour Pillay, alleging she helped legitimise what it described as a fabricated case against Israel. The statement also accused International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan of using Pillay’s findings to build the case, while referring to allegations of sexual misconduct against Khan. Pillay headed the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which concluded last year that Israel was committing “genocide” in Gaza.

The United States imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday, escalating President Donald Trump’s administration’s campaign against the Hague-based tribunal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a ban on transactions with the court, calling it a “rogue court” and warning that Washington would end its operations unless it addressed US concerns. The ICC condemned the sanctions as an attack on international law and the foundations of the global legal order, insisting it would continue its work independently. The move followed South African jurist Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize win. A former ICC Appeals Chamber judge, Pillay was honoured for advancing international criminal justice amid political attacks on legal institutions. (PC: Reuters)

US Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has criticised President Donald Trump’s administration for suspending major technology companies from the employment-based green card programme. She argued that the move restricts legal immigration and could weaken America’s ability to attract global talent. The suspension affects companies including Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Cognizant and Capgemini. The administration claims the programme is being misused to disadvantage American workers. However, Jayapal defended the PERM programme, which helps skilled foreign employees pursue permanent residency, warning that restricting legal immigration could harm innovation, businesses and families.

South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on October 9. The committee highlighted her early work defending Nelson Mandela and others who opposed apartheid, alongside her contributions to major international legal cases. Pillay has served as a judge at important international tribunals, building a career focused on justice and human rights. The award carries a prize of 12 million Swedish kronor, approximately $1.2 million. The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony will take place in Oslo on December 10. (PC: Reuters)