Virginia Times' October 12 briefing: Trump announces an 'effective immediately' energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine as Zelensky accuses Moscow of violating it, Houthi strikes shut Riyadh's airport, and rescuers race to stranded trekkers in Nepal's Gorkha district.

Ilhan Omar's office denied wrongdoing after federal agents searched her Washington home. House Democratic leaders, Tim Walz and Bernie Sanders criticized the action. The Justice Department acknowledged a court-authorized search tied to an ongoing criminal investigation.

The United States and 28 other governments backed Britain’s assessment of Iranian involvement in the RAF Fairford incident. The joint statement pledged action against overseas threats. Iran denies involvement, and seven men arrested in the investigation remain on bail without charges.

Amazon has launched Amazon Alexa Tablets, a three-model Android lineup with the Alexa+ assistant built in. Prices start at $229.99 for the Tablet 8 and $499.99 for the Tablet 12 Pro. The tablets ship Oct. 14 in the United States, Mexico and Canada, and Oct. 19 in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy and Spain.

British sprinter Amy Hunt criticized Sydney Sweeney’s Novig campaign after finishing fourth in the 200-meter final in Budapest. Gracie Kramer and Skye Nicolson also questioned the advertisement’s portrayal of women in sports.

Nana Patekar died at 75 after a cardiac arrest at his Goa home, according to a hospital doctor. Maharashtra announced state honors as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and fellow actors remembered his work in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

Countries and health organizations called for sustained pandemic preparedness funding, stronger national health systems and wider access to medical supplies at a U.N. General Assembly panel.

Nepal Police reported that 734 bodies had been recovered after the Aug. 26 flash flood. This opinion examines Home Minister Sudhan Gurung’s presence in affected areas, his engagement with rescuers and victims, and why that commitment must continue through the search, relief and rehabilitation.