India and Pakistan have agreed to extend the validity of the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor agreement for a further period of five years. The agreement facilitates the visit of pilgrims from India to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan. India said that it has once again urged Pakistan to not levy the $20 (over ₹1,600) service charge on the pilgrims.

A picture showing the damage from the drone attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home has surfaced online. Hezbollah spokesperson Mohammed Afif said the armed group "declares its full, complete and exclusive responsibility for the Caesarea operation targeting...Netanyahu". Netanyahu had released a video after the attack, saying, "Nothing will deter me."

A police officer on Monday was acquitted of shooting dead Chris Kaba, a 24-year-old man in London, in September 2022. A day after the cop was found not guilty by the jurors, a video surfaced showing Kaba, a criminal & core member of a London gang, firing at his rival inside a nightclub, days before he himself was killed.

China has released its first national guidelines to address a growing obesity crisis, as 65.3% of the population is projected to be overweight or obese by 2030. The guidelines emphasize clinical nutrition, exercise, and behavioral interventions. This effort is part of a broader health campaign aimed at mitigating the negative health impacts of the nation's rapid modernization.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Kazan on Tuesday to attend the 16th BRICS Summit being held under the Chairmanship of Russia. The summit's theme, 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security', highlights the importance of collaboration among Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) nations.

PM Narendra Modi was offered chak-chak and korovai as he landed in Russia for BRICS Summit. Chak-chak, a sweet dish originating from the regions of Tatarstan and Bashkortostan, is made of fried pieces of wheat dough and it can be round or cubical. Korovai is a loaf of bread decorated with floral patterns and is most often served at weddings.

Elon Musk toured Pennsylvania supporting Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, addressing crowds on AI, regulations, and election fraud claims. Musk awarded two $1 million checks to Trump supporters and discussed conspiracy theories, drawing both praise and criticism in key battleground states.

India has sent 2.31 lakh eggs to Bangladesh amid soaring prices in the country. Bangladesh government has approved the phased import of 4.5 crore eggs to stabilise prices, according to reports. By November, an additional 90 lakh eggs will reportedly be imported from India. Egg prices have reportedly soared to 200 taka (₹140) per dozen in Dhaka.

PM Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of BRICS Summit in Kazan. "India stands ready to play whatever role is required for peace," PM Modi told Putin. "We believe disputes should only be resolved peacefully. We fully support efforts to restore peace and stability as soon as possible," he added.

Pamela Helmstadter, 72, survived four days lost in the Maine woods after straying from a trail with her husband, who tragically died during their ordeal. Her loyal dog, Lucy, stayed by her side, keeping her warm through freezing nights. Authorities found Pamela suffering from severe hypothermia, crediting Lucy's devotion with helping to save her life.

Authorities in Dusseldorf, Germany, uncovered a drug trafficking ring at a local pizzeria, where ordering 'pizza number 40' secretly included cocaine. The investigation led to the arrest of multiple suspects, the seizure of drugs and cash, and the discovery of two cannabis plantations. The operation was dismantled after months of surveillance and police raids.

As per live rankings by IQAir on Tuesday, Pakistan's Lahore is the world's most polluted city followed by Delhi, Senegal's Dakar, Democratic Republic of the Congo's Kinshasa and Bangladesh's Dhaka. Other cities in the top 10 are Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar, Vietnam's Hanoi, Indonesia's Jakarta, Kolkata and Romania's Bucharest. Mumbai is ranked 21st on the list on Tuesday.

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has been arrested on sex trafficking and prostitution charges in Florida, alongside two associates. The charges follow a lengthy investigation and earlier allegations from male models claiming exploitation. Jeffries, who led the retailer until 2014, faces further legal battles after the shocking revelations surfaced last year.

Hezbollah has claimed "complete and exclusive responsibility" for a drone attack last week targeting the private residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea. Netanyahu and his wife were not present at the residence at the time. Netanyahu had termed the attack a "grave mistake" and said "anyone who tries to harm Israel’s citizens will pay a heavy price."

ACLU attorney Chase Strangio will make history this December as the first openly transgender lawyer to argue before the US Supreme Court. Strangio will challenge Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, a case with broad implications for transgender rights. The court's decision could set a legal precedent affecting similar laws across the US.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi in Kazan on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit on Tuesday. Pezeshkian said the interaction "was good". This was the first meeting between PM Modi and Pezeshkian, who became President in July after winning snap elections. BRICS summit is being held till October 24.

Israeli security officials have foiled an Iranian plot to assassinate an Israeli scientist and mayor, authorities said. The seven suspects, some of whom are Israeli nationals, are all residents of Beit Safafa, an Arab neighbourhood of Jerusalem. The main suspect, a 23-year-old man, recruited others to complete the assigned tasks. Notably, the identities of the targets were not publicly disclosed.

Appearing on the podcast of WWE star The Undertaker, Donald Trump spoke about getting a call from The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) after assassination attempt on him. "I never thought he liked me, and I felt bad because...he's a terrific guy," Trump said. Johnson reportedly found it "incredible" when Trump raised his fist in the air following shooting at his rally.

The European Union has proposed setting up foreign return centres to curb illegal migration. The centres will host migrants before they are deported to their countries of origin. Italy has already sent first group of illegal migrants to Albania. Notably, the UK, which isn't a part of EU, had proposed a similar plan earlier of sending illegal migrants to Rwanda.

A students' body, which spearheaded the protests against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's government in Bangladesh staged demonstrations in Dhaka on Tuesday demanding the removal of President Mohammed Shahabuddin. In a recent interview, Shahabuddin claimed he didn't have documentary evidence of Hasina resigning as prime minister before she fled the country. Hasina had fled to India amid mass protests.

In a bid to enhance passenger safety, Japan has launched blade-proof umbrellas on its trains. The move comes after a significant number of knife attacks occurred on public transport and aims to help people defend themselves till the train staff is able to intervene. Around 1,200 of these umbrellas will be introduced across 600 trains operating in the Kansai region.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the prospect of peace talks with Russia "depends" on the outcome of the upcoming US presidential elections. Zelensky said he had held "good" meetings with both Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate. The Ukrainian leader has called for an immediate invite to join NATO as part of his "victory plan".

Pakistan's Punjab province on Tuesday said it has planned artificial rains to mitigate impact of smog after Lahore was declared as the world's most polluted city. Lahore recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 394. Notably, this would be the second time that Lahore would carry out cloud seeding for artificial rain, having done it previously in December 2023.

Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of late founder of modern Singapore Lee Kuan Yew, said on Tuesday he is now a political refugee in the UK. Lee said UK has determined he faces "a well-founded risk of persecution, and cannot safely return to Singapore". Lee has been estranged from his elder brother and ex-PM Lee Hsien Loong for years.

A 26-year-old Indian man is facing deportation in UAE after being convicted in a cybercrime and digital trading scam case. A local court has convicted him of using the Telegram app to dupe an Arab national of Dh 19,920 (over ₹4.5 lakh). The man is now appealing his conviction before the court to avoid his deportation.