Nearly 1,500 Myanmar migrants, deported from Malaysia, have arrived in Yangon amid criticisms of the repatriation scheme’s safety. This group is part of a planned return of 5,000 nationals, despite concerns from the UN and human rights advocates regarding the voluntary nature of these returns and ongoing civil conflict in Myanmar.

A laboratory assistant’s reported death from pneumonic plague in Irkutsk has led to the lockdown of five hospitals as authorities manage the outbreak response.

A Russian missile struck Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, injuring two and damaging infrastructure, as Russia escalates attacks in the region.

Milorad Dodik, leader of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats, asserted at a Banja Luka rally that “Bosnia-Herzegovina is dead” ahead of the country’s elections on October 4. His comments reflect ongoing political divides in Bosnia, where tensions persist over the implementation of the Dayton peace agreement.

A Flydubai flight plummeted 17,000 feet after first officer Hamam al-Hammami allegedly attacked captain Smit Machchhar, causing chaos among passengers.

Israel prepares to mark October 7 as protests in Tel Aviv demand an inquiry into the events surrounding the deadly attack.