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Ten Newcastle Knights fans injured after car hits crowd in Australia
Ten Newcastle Knights supporters, including three children, were injured after a car struck a crowd in Wallsend, Newcastle, on October 3, 2026.
Taiwan receives first US-made F-16V fighter jets under $8 billion deal
Taiwan received its first two US-made F-16V fighter jets under an $8 billion deal for 66 aircraft as it strengthens air defence amid tensions with China and awaits another arms package.
Three killed, three injured after coming into contact with live wire in Bihar paddy field
Three people were killed and three injured after coming into contact with an exposed electric wire in a paddy field in Bairgania, Bihar, on Saturday morning.
Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says
A Russian air attack struck Kyiv’s Northern Bridge on October 3, damaging its road surface and trolleybus cables and suspending traffic, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Japanese doctor arrested over alleged dismemberment and dumping of wife’s body
Hyogo police arrested doctor Kenji Shimomura over the alleged dismemberment and disposal of his wife Mami’s body in the Kanzaki River in Amagasaki in 2025.
Oil prices rise as Trump rejects Iran truce proposal, markets turn cautious
Oil prices and bond yields rose after Donald Trump rejected an Iranian truce proposal, while Asian markets were mixed as investors assessed inflation risks and awaited key US economic data.
Trump gives Xi rare airport welcome as Chinese president begins US state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping began a three-day US state visit with a rare personal airport welcome from Donald Trump, as the two countries seek to manage trade and broader tensions.
US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump’s ‘annihilation’ threat
The United States and Iran held their first talks since June in New York after Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran if the two sides failed to reach a deal.
Guterres urges climate action, justice and finance for developing countries
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged stronger emissions cuts, climate justice and increased climate finance for developing countries at his final climate summit in New York.
Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in UN speech as US and Iranian officials hold talks
US President Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran at the UN while US and Iranian officials held mediated talks in New York over ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia in largest reported attack on Moscow
Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia, including 450 toward Moscow, killing two people, damaging an oil refinery and residential building, officials said.
Australia tightens temporary visa rules to curb migration and visa hopping
Australia has tightened temporary visa rules, targeting overstayers, student visa hopping and family migration while prioritising selected skilled workers and aiming to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000.
Nepali man Sandip Adhikari charged over death of three-year-old girl in Sydney
Nepali man Sandip Adhikari, 27, faces a negligent-driving charge after a three-year-old girl died after being struck by his vehicle in an Auburn driveway in western Sydney.
Eight Nepalis among 472 foreigners detained in Kuala Lumpur immigration raid
Malaysia detained 472 foreign nationals, including eight Nepalis, during a Kuala Lumpur immigration operation, citing immigration violations as authorities continue enforcement alongside the repatriation programme.
Saudi Arabia warns of firm response after Houthi attacks injure 13
Saudi Arabia warned Yemen’s Houthis it would respond firmly after missile and drone attacks on three Saudi cities injured 13 civilians, escalating conflict in Saudi Arabia.
Man arrested in India after wife and three daughters found murdered
Police arrested 45-year-old Rahul Jha in Sikar after he fled Jaipur following the deaths of his wife and three daughters; police said he confessed, while the motive remains under investigation.
Australian student visa refusals hit decade high, with Nepali applicants facing sharp rejection rate
Australia’s student visa refusal rate reached 24.2% in June 2026, while over 51% of Nepali applications were rejected in 2025–26 amid stricter scrutiny and Genuine Student requirements.
US strikes five Iranian oil tankers as Iran retaliates against US base in Jordan
The US destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after alleged Iranian attacks on US forces, while Iran retaliated with missile strikes, escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to $245 million cryptocurrency theft
Singaporean Malone Lam, 22, pleaded guilty in the US to a cryptocurrency theft and laundering conspiracy involving about $245 million in Bitcoin, facing up to 20 years in prison.
Three Nepali nationals arrested over killing of Laxmi Rajbanshi in Fukuoka
Three Nepali nationals were arrested in Fukuoka over the suspected killing of 25-year-old student Laxmi Rajbanshi, whose body was found in the Naka River on August 19.
AfD surges to first place in Saxony-Anhalt state election
Germany’s AfD led Saxony-Anhalt’s state election with 44% in exit polls, but lacked a majority, leaving government formation uncertain amid opposition from mainstream parties.