International
56 killed in Indian flood
Heavy rains, rising river levels and flash floods have worsened flooding and landslide conditions in several states in northern and eastern India. Flooding, landslides and waterlogging have disrupted normal life in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim, northern West Bengal, Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Uttar Pradesh has reported the highest number of deaths, with 56 people killed and 46 injured in the disasters over the past few days.
Severe flood hits Nepal again, 21 dead
At least 21 people have died in floods and landslides triggered by incessant heavy rainfall in Nepal. Five others are missing and five have been injured. Fresh flooding and landslides struck various parts of the country after heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from September 24 to 27.
More than 13,000 illegal immigrants arrested in Saudi Arabia in one week
Law enforcement agencies of Saudi Arabia have intensified the campaign against foreign citizens violating residential, labour and border laws of the country. 13,628 persons have been arrested in a special campaign of one week. The process of sending more than 12,000 of the foreigners among them back to their respective countries is ongoing.
Construction work closed for six weeks in Delhi to prevent air pollution
The Delhi government has announced imposing strict restrictions in New Delhi, the capital of India, to control the severe air pollution in the winter season. As part of this construction and building demolition work will remain completely closed throughout Delhi from December 10 next to January 20, 2027. Before that demolition work that creates dust and outdoor civil construction work will remain banned from November 1 to January 31.
Bangkok ravaged by floods, emergency declared
A state of emergency has been declared across the entire city of Bangkok as the flood situation in Thailand's capital worsens. Various roads in the city have been submerged after more than 300 millimetres (12 inches) of rainfall since Thursday, according to the BBC.
2 killed, 12 missing in Nepal's Himlung avalanche
At least two people have been killed in an avalanche on the 7,126-metre-high Himlung mountain in Nepal. Twelve others are missing. Rescue operations are continuing despite adverse weather.
Qatar extends LNG supply suspension to Bangladesh, Pakistan
Qatar will extend the suspension of liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments to Bangladesh and Pakistan for another month as disruptions to energy transport through the Strait of Hormuz continue.
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad's wife Hasmah dies
Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, has died. Mahathir's office confirmed the matter on Monday.
Oil prices rise after trump rejects Iran truce proposal
Oil prices and bond yields rose on Monday (September 28) after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal for a seven-day truce, reviving concerns over inflation and global energy supplies.
Mistake to consider peace as weakness, India prepared for operation against terrorism: Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister of India, has commented that it will be a mistake to view India’s desire for peace as weakness. He said India will remain prepared to carry out operation against terrorists if any neighbouring country continues to sponsor terrorism.