Mamta Kafle Bhatt's mother and a close friend testified Thursday, Oct. 8, as officers described their investigation into her disappearance. Naresh Bhatt has pleaded not guilty to murder and two other charges.

Today's briefing: Hurricane Isaias nears landfall on the Alabama-Florida Panhandle, South African jurist Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, the Trump administration opens a visa-fraud probe of nine universities, and Arlington County sues to block the president's triumphal arch — plus five more stories.

President Donald Trump said Russia agreed to supply diesel to U.S. and global markets after talks with Vladimir Putin. He outlined deliveries beginning with more than 300,000 tons and predicted lower prices. His post did not identify buyers, prices or transport arrangements.

President Donald Trump said Russia agreed to supply diesel to U.S. and global markets after talks with Vladimir Putin. He outlined deliveries beginning with more than 300,000 tons and predicted lower prices. His post did not identify buyers, prices or transport arrangements.

The United States suspended Microsoft, Adobe and six outsourcing firms from the PERM permanent-residency program, citing investigations into alleged immigration abuses. India criticized Vice President JD Vance’s remarks and said the action does not, by itself, affect existing H-1B visas or visa holders’ status.

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.