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A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, left several people injured, including children, according to police. Media reports citing law-enforcement sources said 3 children and 1 adult died, while officials had not clarified whether that figure included the suspected attacker found dead at the school.
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The United States is reportedly developing a new plan for possible strikes on Iranian electricity-generation facilities and nuclear sites. The reported option includes the non-nuclear GBU-43/B, also known as the Massive Ordnance Air Blast or MOAB, although the plan has not received government approval.
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The UAE-owned, Singapore-flagged container ship GFS Pride sank in the Strait of Hormuz after a reported impact involving a naval mine or an unidentified projectile. All 21 crew members were rescued safely, while iPhones and expensive perfume were seen floating among the lost cargo.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said stable and peaceful conditions along the India-China border are essential for normal bilateral ties. His remarks came as New Delhi and Beijing remain at odds over India's official identification of 28 strategic places and geographical features in Ladakh.
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A ballistic missile reportedly struck an administrative building at Saudi Aramco's complex in Dhahran, starting a fire and damaging the upper three floors. Saudi officials said no casualties were reported, while authorities also claimed to intercept missiles and drones over Riyadh and other areas amid escalating Houthi attacks.
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The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo has lung adenocarcinoma after doctors removed the lower part of his right lung during a 90-minute operation in Rome. The 71-year-old pontiff regained consciousness after surgery, while public events through 20 October have been cancelled and a hospital stay of about 1 week is expected.
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Herman Singh Kapoor, whose restaurants drew attention over a non-halal meat policy, is asking customers to book tables at Singh's Dining. He says unpaid rent has put the business at risk and that the landlord has warned of legal action, while his claims about manipulated Google reviews remain independently unverified.
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India's embassy in Riyadh has issued a fresh advisory for Indian citizens in Saudi Arabia amid flight disruptions. It has urged people to remain calm and alert, stay indoors during air attacks, follow instructions from local authorities and avoid sharing or reing videos and news about the ongoing developments.
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Qasim Khan has condemned Pakistan's emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a threat to democracy after the PTI-led provincial government was removed. The party alleges that oil, gas and mineral resources motivated the action, while the government says worsening law and order prompted the decision announced by President Asif Ali Zardari.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian drones targeted at least six energy facilities, including a gas facility and a petrol station, after Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Moscow said discussions were continuing, while rejecting Zelenskyy's proposal for a 60-day full ceasefire.
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A senior NATO military official says Russia suffered more than 50,000 casualties in Ukraine last month, including about 28,000 deaths. Ukrainian losses were put at about 5,000. The figures highlight the human cost of Russia's offensive efforts and the growing pressure on both sides to sustain the war.
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The European Union has imposed sanctions on nearly 1,600 Russian people and companies linked to Russia's arms industry, according to reporting by The Associated Press. Other reports identify connections to drone and missile parts, but the supplied material provides no further details about the measures or those targeted.
