WMO warns El Niño could become one of strongest

One of the strongest El Niño events on record is expected to intensify further and peak around December 2026, with the World Meteorological Organization forecasting a near-100 per cent probability that the phenomenon will persist through February 2027.

Hurricane Isaias slams US Gulf Coast with 169

Hurricane Isaias struck the US Gulf Coast near Destin, Florida, bringing winds of around 169 kilometres per hour, heavy rain and dangerous coastal conditions.

7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Panama, tsunami

According to the details shared, the epicentre was located 206 kilometres southwest of Panama City, Panama. 

Indian-origin South African jurist Navi Pillay

In its official announcement on Friday, the committee said Pillay had demonstrated exceptional courage and integrity in advancing a more comprehensive global legal order and had played a significant role in ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted.

Three Saudis killed in attacks on Riyadh airport,

The first attack targeted airport facilities and the second struck a Saudi Airlines aircraft, the authority said.

Akasa Air extends Riyadh flight cancellation till

The extension comes amid a security situation involving attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia earlier this week on October 6 and 7.