Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 15 people were confirmed dead in Kyiv after an Aug. 19 Russian missile and drone strike. He reported damage to 30 residential buildings and said more than 600 responders and police officers were working across Kyiv, Brovary and Boryspil.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 15 people were confirmed dead in Kyiv after an Aug. 19 Russian missile and drone strike. He reported damage to 30 residential buildings and said more than 600 responders and police officers were working across Kyiv, Brovary and Boryspil.

Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office said the prime minister and the Board of Peace agreed to form two Gaza working groups. One will address disarmament and demilitarization before reconstruction; the other will focus on sanitation, clean water and public health.

A car hit a 12-inch gas line near Ox Road and Burke Center Parkway, prompting evacuations and closing both directions of the road. Crews secured the line shortly before 1:30 p.m., but Ox Road remained closed.

A Russian missile and drone barrage killed 14 people in the Kyiv area hours before President Trump departs for the NATO summit in Ankara. Tehran held the largest procession yet in Khamenei’s six-day funeral, and England beat co-host Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca to reach the World Cup quarterfinals.

Shakira announced a plan to build 10 new schools in earthquake-hit Chocó. The effort includes an initial $1.25 million commitment for damaged educational facilities and personal resources for a local technological university.

President Donald Trump announced what he called an unprecedented economic operation against Iran and threatened economic consequences for countries allowing institutions or businesses to assist Tehran. His post did not identify specific measures, agencies, legal authorities or a timeline.

The Trump administration finalized a rule ending federal Medicaid and CHIP payments for certain gender transition procedures for people younger than 18. The rule takes effect Oct. 13 and permits up to six months of funding while some patients taper hormone therapy.

Seven passengers from an Air India flight that hit turbulence between Phuket and Delhi were admitted to Fortis Hospital for evaluation, the hospital said Tuesday. Flight AI2379 landed safely at Delhi airport. Air India reported no serious injuries, while medical teams continue assessing patients who underwent scans and were moved to inpatient rooms.

Tihar, Nepal’s five-day festival of lights, blends diyos, rangoli, Lakshmi worship, and unique rituals honoring crows, dogs, and cows, culminating in Bhai Tika. It’s distinct from Diwali while sharing the spirit of light, gratitude, and family.

X restricted an account belonging to Istanbul’s detained mayor in Türkiye after receiving a court order. The company complied but said it is challenging the restriction.

Dad Gang says it started with three best friends, $250 each and a garage too small for a car. The apparel brand now says it reaches more than 1 million dads worldwide, built on quality hats and a mission to show fatherhood beyond the jokes.