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Separatists won Quebec’s provincial election with 30% of the vote, boosted by federalist splits, testing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s unity message despite lacking a majority.
France saw its biggest day of school protests as students, teachers, and parents marched nationwide, demanding action on teacher shortages and crumbling classrooms.
France test‑fired its new M51.3 nuclear‑capable missile from submarine Le Vigilant, with President Macron present, marking a milestone in defence modernization and deterrence strategy.
U.S. arrested California woman Wanying Zhang for spying on Taiwan President’s son at China’s behest, charging her with espionage and acting as an unregistered foreign agent.
UN chief Antonio Guterres met Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar in Islamabad, discussing Kashmir, regional security, climate resilience, and global cooperation during his three‑day visit.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye agreed on rapid deployment of forces in Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Defence Alliance, reinforcing collective defence amid regional tensions.
Israel placed its military on high alert ahead of October 7 anniversary, warning Hamas against attacks in Gaza and vowing heavy retaliation if forces are harmed.
Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev confirmed two ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea EEZ, with one vessel sinking and crew fate still uncertain.
Germany arrested ex‑BND chief August Hanning on suspicion of treason and espionage, accused of passing state secrets to a foreign service, sparking security concerns.
India and Switzerland signed new agreements on defence, nuclear energy, visas, and innovation, strengthening bilateral ties through mobility deals, research partnerships, and youth exchange programmes.
West Asian crude exports rose above pre‑war levels in late September, hitting 22.5m bpd, despite escalating tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
A U.S. Marine was arrested in Okinawa for allegedly killing a local woman, sparking outrage in Japan and renewing tensions over America’s military presence.
Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad resigned without explanation; Hamid Bovard of NIOC takes charge as acting minister amid war‑driven economic strain and oil industry challenges.
U.S. Air Force redeployed bombers from RAF Fairford after a suspected terror plot, citing security concerns at the UK base used for Iran operations.
Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez called snap elections for November 29 after parliament rejected housing relief measures, sparking protests and highlighting his minority government’s fragile position.
Britain’s Green Party voted to classify Zionism as racism, sparking criticism from Jewish groups and Israel, while urging Labour to halt arms trade with Israel.
Flavio Bolsonaro outperformed polls with 47.45% votes, setting up a runoff against President Lula da Silva on October 25 in Brazil’s closely watched presidential election.
Up to 500 schools in France shut as student protests escalate over teacher shortages, poor facilities, and long school days, sparking nationwide education crisis.
India’s envoy Dinesh Trivedi said Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India to Bangladesh is possible only through a structured legal process, stressing diplomacy and legality.
UAE Prosecutor General labelled the Flydubai cockpit assault as an attempted terrorist attack, after co‑pilot Hammam al‑Hammami attacked Captain Smit Machchhar mid‑air.