Israel votes on October 27 as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces Gadi Eisenkot and other political rivals. Security, military service, democratic reform and coalition negotiations are among the key issues shaping the election.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran will maintain its policies despite renewed US war threats. His remarks come amid continuing tensions over regional security, the Strait of Hormuz and the possibility of further military action.
Saudi authorities issued security alerts across several cities amid reported missile interceptions and renewed fighting in Yemen. India is coordinating arrangements to help stranded Umrah pilgrims return home.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the evolving situation in West Asia and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. Both leaders stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in restoring regional peace and stability.
The US State Department says the Trump administration has revoked more than 300,000 visas since January 2025. The policy has intensified the immigration crackdown and raised concerns among civil rights advocates.
France plans targeted curfews following violent weekend protests. Authorities reported thousands of arrests and hundreds of injured officers, while the government pledged support for affected businesses.
Japan's JAXA is preparing the MMX mission to explore Phobos, one of Mars’ moons, collect surface and subsurface samples, and return them to Earth in 2031. The mission aims to uncover clues about the origins of the Martian moons and the history of the Red Planet.
Tesla has showcased its redesigned Roadster featuring SpaceX-inspired thrusters, ambitious acceleration claims and premium variants. Production is targeted for 2028, following years of delays.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili in Abu Dhabi to discuss trade, tourism, connectivity, cultural ties and regional developments during his UAE visit.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor highlighted expanding India‑US cooperation in defence, technology and healthcare during a programme in Kolkata, noting growing investments, joint military exercises, and India’s trusted role in global medicine supply.
Yemen’s Houthis renewed warnings to avoid Saudi airports after a deadly strike on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed 12 and injured more than 300, prompting temporary suspension of operations and heightened security measures.