President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces retook 26 villages and 745 square kilometers from January through August. The reported territorial gains and Russian casualty figures could not be independently verified.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces retook 26 villages and 745 square kilometers from January through August. The reported territorial gains and Russian casualty figures could not be independently verified.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel does not accept the Board of Peace’s 15-point Gaza roadmap and will not withdraw forces until Hamas is fully disarmed. The roadmap links verified weapons decommissioning to a phased Israeli withdrawal.

President Donald Trump says he is reviewing whether the federal government can intervene in New York City’s new tax on high-value second homes. The rollout faces a court challenge, and the first bills are due Jan. 1, 2027.

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.

Singer Durgesh Thapa and actress Priyanka Karki have pulled their controversial promotional song “Masterni” from YouTube and social media after complaints it insulted teachers. Both issued public apologies Friday evening, with Karki stressing the song was never part of the film and pledging more responsible content ahead.

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.

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.