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Researchers released an updated liver transplant allocation algorithm in 2023 designed to correct a long-standing disparity that left women waiting longer for donor organs, but early research suggests the new system has not yet fully closed the gap.
Vox
India's headline inflation rose to 5.54% in September, marking a 22-month high and exceeding economist expectations of 5.40%. The increase marks the 11th consecutive month of rising inflation in the world's fastest-growing economy.
CNBC · Economic Times
Nepal is experiencing recurring flash flood disasters, prompting questions about underlying causes and potential impacts on neighboring India. Experts point to geographical and climatic factors contributing to the country's vulnerability.
Economic Times
A 45-year-old man killed eight people—including his own grandchildren and relatives—in Erie, Pennsylvania on Friday before taking his own life. The shooter's identity has not been released by authorities.
ABC News
The Justice Department has charged 64 foreign nationals across 17 states with unlawful voting and election-related offenses in the past five weeks, with Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Texas accounting for the largest concentrations of cases.
Fox News
A new wave of ethnic clashes in Manipur's hill districts has killed nine people over two days, with violence spreading across Kamjong, Kangpokpi, and Ukhrul districts. The deaths mark an intensification of ongoing tensions between Naga and Kuki communities.
Deccanchronicle · The Hindu · Business Standard · Times of India
Saudi Arabia's Industrial Production Index declined 23.5% in August 2026 compared to a year earlier, driven primarily by sharp drops in mining and quarrying output, according to the General Authority for Statistics.
Argaam
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is moving to block a recently announced agreement between President Trump and Russian President Putin that would allow importation of Russian diesel, raising concerns about global energy prices and funding for Russia's military.
Thestockmarketwatch · Economic Times · New York Post · Khaama · RTÉ · Rediff
European Union and Chinese trade officials reached a preliminary agreement Friday to halve Chinese hybrid car exports to Europe and lower tariffs on some EU goods, marking a de-escalation after months of rising trade tensions.
CNBC
The Pentagon updated its official casualty database on Friday to include two additional noncombat deaths from operations against Iran, raising the troop death toll to 21. The revision came after The Washington Post reported last month that the Pentagon's public figures understated actual losses.
Yahoo News · Mediaite
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has appointed Judy Shelton, whose 2019 Federal Reserve nomination was blocked by bipartisan Senate opposition, as a counselor focused on currency policy and Chinese financial conditions.
CNBC · The Hindu
Germany said it would continue pushing for new European Union sanctions against Russia even after the United States announced a temporary easing of restrictions on Russian diesel exports following talks between President Trump and Russian leader Putin.
Feeds.Thelocal · India Today · France 24 · En.Mercopress · Hurriyet Daily News · Rferl
A powerful El Niño event is forecast to peak in December with sea surface temperatures rising about 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit above average, potentially affecting U.S. power demand and infrastructure this winter, though impacts will vary significantly by region.
Gizmodo
A Delhi court on Saturday convicted former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain of abetment to rioting in connection with the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, while acquitting 12 co-accused of all charges.
Business Standard
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree on Friday postponing legislative elections to September 11, 2027, extending a two-decade absence of voting. The move comes amid political tensions and opposition from multiple Palestinian factions.
CBS News · Lenews
A top U.S. diplomat in the Middle East advocated for a firm tied to his business partner to participate in a $15 billion oil pipeline project, activities that ethics experts say may violate federal conflict-of-interest rules.
Al Monitor
Jawaharlal Nehru University has dismissed a professor from its Centre for the Study of Social Systems after an internal committee concluded an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations. The decision took effect immediately on Friday, October 9, 2026.
The Hindu · Times of India
Three Saudi nationals, including an airline pilot, were killed in attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh claimed by Iran-backed Houthi militants. The Saudi-led coalition said it would respond firmly to the attacks.
CNBC · Deccanchronicle · Times of India · Winnipeg Free Press · Economic Times · Koat
A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., has begun hearing evidence about whether former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson made false statements to Congress in her testimony about the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Fox News · New York Post
Russian airstrikes on two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine killed 30 people and wounded 18 on Thursday, according to local authorities. The attack occurred near the frontline in the Donetsk region.
The Hindu · France 24 · New York Post · Winnipeg Free Press · Economic Times
Washington, D.C.'s public schools achieved significant integration during the 2000s and 2010s not by targeting segregation directly, but by focusing on overall school quality and student achievement, according to reporting on the city's reform era.
Vox · Ryanholiday · Foodtechconnect
Gitea has released version 28.0.0 to address 20 vulnerabilities, including authentication bypass and code execution flaws. The update comes as part of a broader wave of critical security patches across multiple software platforms.
Gbhackers · Itsecuritynews
An Omani pilot who attempted to hijack a Flydubai flight last week told investigators he had originally planned to crash the Boeing 737 MAX into Ben Gurion International Airport, according to reports citing Israeli officials. The incident has exposed security gaps in how foreign crew members are vetted for flights to Israel.
The Jerusalem Post · Airlinegeeks · Ynet.Co
The U.S. trade deficit jumped to $105.6 billion in August, a 13.8% increase from July, driven by surging imports of AI-related goods and industrial supplies amid new tariffs. The figure marks the widest monthly deficit since early 2025.
Yahoo News · Economic Times · CNBC
India's Reserve Bank raised its benchmark lending rate for the first time since February 2023, citing rising inflation and geopolitical risks. The 25 basis point increase to 5.5% is expected to raise borrowing costs for consumers and businesses across the country.
BBC · RTÉ
Immigration attorneys report that detained travelers at San Francisco International Airport are being restricted from contacting their lawyers, hampering legal efforts to secure their release. The practice affects primarily green card holders with prior legal issues who are held in an airport holding area.
Missionlocal · China Money Network
The United States has withdrawn all B-1 and B-52 bombers from RAF Fairford in England following a September 27 security incident that British authorities have linked to Iran. Seven people have been arrested in connection with a suspected plot against the base, which has been used for strikes on Iranian targets.
ABC Australia · Newser · Economic Times · Ksl · Times of India · India Today
British police arrested a 22-year-old man in London on Tuesday on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts linked to Iran, marking the seventh arrest in connection with a security incident at RAF Fairford. Authorities have linked the suspected plot to Iran, though Iran has denied involvement.
ABC News · Yahoo News
Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins distanced herself from President Donald Trump during her first debate with Democrat Troy Jackson, arguing she has voted against Trump's agenda more frequently than other senators and asserting her political independence.
Winnipeg Free Press · Nymag
Scientists at University College London have discovered a previously undocumented network of tiny channels in the brain that may help flush out toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease. The findings, based on mouse studies and human tissue samples, could shed light on how the brain removes harmful protein accumulations.
ScienceAlert