Storm Helene has unleashed devastating floods across North Carolina and Tennessee, claiming at least 63 lives. Asheville, North Carolina, is nearly cut off, with over 400 roads closed and supplies airlifted to residents. The storm, initially a hurricane, made landfall in Florida and moved north, leaving behind widespread destruction. In Tennessee, 58 patients and staff were rescued from a flooded hospital roof. President Joe Biden called the devastation "overwhelming" and has directed federal aid to storm survivors. Damage estimates range from $95 billion to $110 billion, marking Helene as one of the worst storms in modern history.

People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti canceled her election campaign in Jammu and Kashmir to express solidarity with Lebanon following the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike. In a post on X, Mufti stated she stands with the people of Palestine and Lebanon during this "hour of immense grief." The attack also resulted in the deaths of six others, including Nasrallah's daughter, Zainab. Protests erupted in Jammu and Kashmir against the killing, with calls for mourning and UN intervention to address the violence in the region.

Twelve pro-Iranian fighters were killed in airstrikes of unknown origin targeting military positions in Deir Ezzor and Boukamal, Syria, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The strikes, which also left many wounded, included five targeting areas near Deir Ezzor airport. While no group has claimed responsibility, Israel has conducted numerous strikes against Iranian-aligned forces in Syria, aiming to curb Iran's military influence. These developments come amid increased tensions following the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, raising fears of further regional escalation.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced an assessment to expand military operations after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in a Beirut airstrike. In response, Israel has mobilized three additional battalions and sent two brigades to northern Israel, signaling a potential ground invasion. The UN reports over 200,000 people displaced in Lebanon, with at least six casualties from recent strikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu labeled Nasrallah a "terrorist," warning of significant challenges ahead and threatening Iran against retaliation. The situation raises concerns of escalating regional conflict in the Middle East.

Junior doctors in West Bengal are considering resuming their strike after assaults on medics at Sagore Dutta Hospital near Kolkata. Three doctors and three nurses were attacked following a patient's death on Friday night. The doctors claim the state government has failed to fulfill safety promises made during earlier protests. They plan to observe the Supreme Court’s decision on their safety in the RG Kar case, with a possible "cease work" starting Monday evening. Junior doctors had partially resumed work on September 21 after protesting the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College.

SpaceX launched a mission on Saturday to return two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) since June. The astronauts were left on the ISS after a fault was discovered in Boeing's Starliner, which returned to Earth empty. The Dragon capsule, launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, is expected to dock with the ISS on Sunday. The mission, delayed by Hurricane Helene, will also deliver fresh supplies. NASA and Roscosmos continue their collaboration on ISS missions, with astronauts regularly flying on both Soyuz and Dragon spacecraft.

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon killed 33 people and injured 195, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The strikes followed the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israeli forces, which has intensified regional tensions. Iran has called for a UN Security Council meeting and warned against any attacks on its diplomatic missions. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the U.S. of backing the operation. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Nasrallah's death as a "historic turning point." Hezbollah vowed to continue resisting Israeli aggression, heightening fears of further escalation in the Israel-Lebanon conflict.

The IIFA 2024 awards, held in Abu Dhabi, celebrated the best of Indian cinema. Shah Rukh Khan won Best Actor for Jawan, while Rani Mukerji was awarded Best Actress for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, took home the Best Film award. Vidhu Vinod Chopra won Best Director for 12th Fail. Anil Kapoor and Shabana Azmi were recognized for their supporting roles in Animal and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, respectively. Bobby Deol won Best Negative Role for Animal. The night also honored Hema Malini for her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s death "will not go unavenged" following an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. Khamenei declared five days of mourning for Nasrallah, calling him "a martyr and a symbol of resistance." The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also lost General Abbas Nilforoushan in the attack. Israel stated Nasrallah was responsible for the deaths of thousands. The strike has raised concerns of escalating regional tensions as Hezbollah and Iranian-aligned groups threaten retaliation. Iran remains in close communication with Hezbollah and its allies to plan their next steps.

Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been handed a two-match ban by FIFA for "offensive behaviour" and violating fairplay principles. The ban follows his inappropriate act of holding a Copa America trophy replica to his groin after Argentina’s 1-0 World Cup qualifier victory over Chile on September 5. Martinez also faced sanctions for hitting a TV cameraman’s camera after a 2-1 defeat to Colombia on September 10. The Argentine Football Association expressed strong disagreement with FIFA’s ruling. Martinez will miss Argentina's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia in October. Argentina currently leads the South American table with 18 points.