Singapore’s Little India has lit up for Deepavali, launching nearly two months of festivities celebrating the area’s rich cultural heritage.

CCNA2026-10-03 12:58

Japan’s Olympic chief has acknowledged criticism of alleged mismanagement at this year’s Asian Games and said a review will be carried out. Complaints have included flooding, transport problems, food quality and temporary container accommodation used instead of a dedicated athletes’ village.

CCNA2026-10-03 12:46

The UAE says FlyDubai’s co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe on a flight bound for Tel Aviv, calling it a “terrorist” act. The co-pilot, Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, had been barred from flying by Oman over concerns about extremist views. The incident plunged the already battered regional travel industry into crisis.

Eeuronews2026-10-03 12:45

A fire broke out at an oil facility in Saudi Arabia’s capital, sending thick black smoke into the sky, an eyewitness said anonymously out of concern for their safety. AP-obtained video showed smoke rising over Riyadh on Saturday.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-03 12:39

The G7’s industrialised nations have agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil from reserves in the coming weeks in an effort to stabilise global energy prices. The decision follows US President Donald Trump’s threat to restrict diesel exports to Europe unless it releases more of its reserves.

CCNA2026-10-03 12:38

CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines the numbers behind Ken Paxton’s negative net popularity, calling him the least popular Texas Senate candidate this century. He also looks at JD Vance’s 2028 prospects as he pulls ahead of Rubio, Trump’s worst net approval on inflation for any president, and whether Trump would win a hypothetical 2026 election.

CCNN2026-10-03 12:30

The UAE says the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 attacked the captain with an axe in the cockpit and tried to take control of the aircraft, describing it as an attempted terrorist act. Investigators are examining the co-pilot’s motive and possible links to others. The flight travelled from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Sep 30.

CCNA2026-10-03 12:17

Officials said Saturday that the co-pilot accused of attacking the captain with an axe and trying to take control of an Israel-bound flight was an Omani national. He had previously been barred from flying for his country’s airline over concerns about extremist views.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-03 12:17

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says AI’s economic gains may be larger than current data indicate, comparing the moment with the early internet era, when improvements in computing were hard to capture in official statistics. He also says reducing the federal workforce could produce budget savings and remains optimistic about growth despite a rising debt burden.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-03 12:00

Heavy fighting is escalating across multiple fronts in Taiz, southwestern Yemen, where government forces are battling Houthi fighters. Airstrikes and artillery fire are affecting civilians, with casualties reported and families fleeing their homes, Al Jazeera’s Maha Ali reports.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-03 11:58

Fox News host Sean Hannity conducts an exclusive interview with Vice President JD Vance on the upcoming midterm elections and what he says could happen if Democrats win.

FFox News2026-10-03 11:45

Rights groups and Ukraine’s government warn of a humanitarian crisis in Oleshky in southern Ukraine. Kyiv says residents have been cut off from essential supplies, including food and medicine, for months while the city remains under Russian control.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-03 11:35

A second bridge in Kyiv has been affected in two days as Russia targets crossings over the Dnipro. Traffic on the Northern Bridge is blocked, a day after jet-powered drones forced the Southern Bridge to close, disrupting two of the eight crossings linking the city’s two halves.

Eeuronews2026-10-03 11:31

Latvians voted Saturday in a parliamentary election as pro-Ukraine Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs sought a full term. The NATO eastern-flank nation is facing growing concern about possible Russian aggression and hybrid attacks.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-03 11:30

Alice Cooper speaks with Anthony Mason about how the unforgettable character he created has evolved, a subject explored in his new memoir, “Devil on My Shoulder.”

CCBS News2026-10-03 11:05

Richard Toh fell in love with windsurfing at 43 and, at 86, still goes to Singapore’s east coast almost every day to wait for the wind and head out. A former instructor and two-time Asian Windsurfing Tour champion in the over-55 category, he now uses smaller sails and avoids storms but has never seriously considered stopping.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-10-03 11:04

The Pentagon is convening a select group of NATO allies while Britain, France and the Baltic states are excluded. Policy chief Elbridge Colby has met with Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Finland, describing them as allies that are raising defense spending, have sufficient military scale and are ready to make practical decisions. Another meeting is planned in Poland.

DDW News2026-10-03 11:03

Each year, American veterans return to South Korea to revisit the country they fought for. CNN’s Brad Lendon joins the program to discuss the Korean War’s legacy, why no formal peace treaty was signed, one veteran’s wartime experience and how Koreans view the conflict.

CCNN2026-10-03 11:00

Sofia’s Whisper of Light festival transforms the Bulgarian capital’s Botanical Gardens into an unusual floral experience, with fireflies moving through an enchanted forest, lasers reaching into the sky, mysterious paths, a sea of flowers and a cosmic garden.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-03 10:55

Bloomberg This Weekend examines mounting pressure on Iran as Donald Trump increases the US military presence. The program also covers the UAE investigation that labeled a FlyDubai cockpit axe attack a terrorist act, along with other news, politics, lifestyle and culture stories.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-03 10:47

Fox News reports that the FlyDubai co-pilot accused of attacking the pilot during flight has been identified as 29-year-old Omani national Hamam al-Hammami.

FFox News2026-10-03 10:45

Visitors are flocking to a tiny cafe in northern Serbia to mingle with its hosts: a small herd of fluffy alpacas.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-03 10:40

Boulder, Colorado, is suing oil and gas companies to help cover damage from disasters linked to climate change. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case, a decision that could affect similar lawsuits across the country.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-03 10:32

At least 150,000 people have fled their homes in Yemen as renewed violence has killed hundreds, according to a United Nations official in the country.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-03 10:20