Indonesia forest fire destroys nearly 300 homes on Sumatra, forces 1,000 to flee
A forest fire on Indonesia’s Sumatra island destroyed nearly 300 homes and forced around 1,000 residents to evacuate. Peatland smouldering and strong winds fuelled the blaze as Indonesia battles widespread wildfires, hazardous haze and rising respiratory illnesses
13 October,2026 10:52 PM IST | Bangka | AFPIran targeting UK military sites, MI5 chief warns; AI could enable bioweapons
Ken McCallum, who leads the UK's domestic security service, said Tehran is seeking to intensify its attacks in Britain beyond the traditional targets of Iranians opposed to the country's Islamic authorities
13 October,2026 10:12 PM IST | London | APRiyadh airport attack: Indian Embassy issues advisory for nationals in Saudi
Of the Indian nationals injured in the incident, four remain in the intensive care unit (ICU), four are receiving treatment in regular hospital wards, and three have been discharged, according to the advisory
13 October,2026 09:33 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondentUAE arrests two Maldivian pilots in probe into alleged flydubai hijack attempt
Two Maldivian flydubai pilots have reportedly been arrested in the UAE as authorities investigate an alleged mid-air hijack attempt involving co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami. Indian Captain Smit Machchhar was injured while confronting the attacker, and India’s NIA has registered a case
13 October,2026 06:28 PM IST | Dubai | mid-day online correspondentPakistan: Train derails in Multan; 6 killed, 30 injured
At least six people were killed and dozens injured after the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan, Pakistan. Fourteen coaches went off the tracks, prompting rescue operations and suspension of rail traffic. The cause of the accident remains under investigation
13 October,2026 05:25 PM IST | Lahore | PTIFrance student protest: Greta Thunberg joins protest for improvement in schools
Greta Thunberg joined French students protesting poor school conditions, teacher shortages and overcrowded classes in Saint-Denis. The movement has spread nationwide, with thousands demanding education reforms and increased funding amid concerns over clashes, police conduct and student safety
13 October,2026 03:12 PM IST | Paris | AFPDrones hit two ships in Black Sea off Bulgaria, one vessel sinks
One crew member from the sunken vessel was rescued, he said, without providing details on the others aboard. Rescuers evacuated all 15 crew members from the other ship, the Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3, with five receiving treatment for minor injuries, Radev said
13 October,2026 12:40 PM IST | Sofia | APPanama hit by magnitude-6.3 earthquake as authorities continue post-quake relief
The epicentre was located 32 kilometres southwest of Soná, in the western province of Veraguas, at a depth of 10 kilometres. The earthquake struck at 6.20 pm local time on Monday (2320 GMT)
13 October,2026 11:16 AM IST | Panama City | mid-day online correspondentZohran Mamdani orders review of NYPD use-of-force policies amid calls for reform
The measures include increased funding for the Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD and steps to strengthen accountability when officers face misconduct allegations
13 October,2026 11:06 AM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondentNorth Korea test-fires tactical ballistic missile to improve weapons systems
According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korea’s missile administration conducted the test on October 12 to assess improvements to an important component of its weapons technology
13 October,2026 10:28 AM IST | Seoul | mid-day online correspondentIN PHOTOS: France student protests spread nationwide over poor school conditions
13 October,2026 10:27 PM IST | Lyon (France)Donald Trump says he may meet Kim Jong-un on Asia trip
Trump is scheduled to attend regional summits in the Philippines and China in November, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen
13 October,2026 10:10 AM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondentUS, UK discuss Iran and security in the Strait of Hormuz
The two officials also addressed the broader economic implications of international conflicts, including the need for stability in energy markets
13 October,2026 09:03 AM IST | Washington | IANSCalifornia storm leaves Long Beach homes on brink of collapse
Tropical Storm Rachel brought less rain than forecasters had predicted but the heavy surf -- driven by a confluence of factors including the abnormal storm system, high tide, the impact of El Nino and human-caused climate change -- was enough to severely damage some coastal properties
13 October,2026 09:01 AM IST | Los Angeles | AFPHouthis release chilling video: Saudi forces flee as Rokem drones pound targets
Yemen's Houthis have released dramatic footage purportedly showing Rokem suicide drone strikes against Saudi-backed forces, with explosions hitting vehicles and camps. The footage appears to show personnel fleeing as drones strike targets on the ground. The visuals come amid continuing tensions surrounding Yemen and wider regional security concerns. In a separate escalation, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree has warned employees, engineers, experts and civilians near Saudi oil giant Aramco's facilities to evacuate. Saree said the group considers Aramco facilities legitimate targets and urged workers to stay away from sites it has threatened.