Ghatasthapana falls on Sunday, 11 October 2026. Hamro Patro lists 11:47 AM, while Drik Panchang gives separate Kathmandu windows. Consult local guidance if the preferred time is missed.
10 OctThree Saudi citizens, including an airline pilot, were killed in attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia aircraft, Saudi civil aviation authorities said on 9 October, according to the Associated Press. Yemen’s Houthi group claimed it carried out a missile attack. Saudi authorities had not publicly identified those responsible in their initial statement.
9 OctJapan criticized Russia’s request for the Netherlands to extradite International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and eight other officials, the Associated Press reported on 9 October. Russia issued warrants for the officials after the ICC’s actions related to the war in Ukraine. The extradition request does not mean the Netherlands will grant it.
9 OctHeavy rain caused flooding and mudslides in Santiago and nearby areas of Chile on 9 October, the Associated Press reported. Authorities said homes and roads were affected and residents were evacuated; early reports said at least six people were injured. Local officials declared an emergency as rescue and recovery work continued.
9 OctResearchers at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo trained two sea lions and two fur seals to respond to tones during hearing tests, Euronews reported on 9 October. The study found the animals were most sensitive to sounds around 3.2 kilohertz. Researchers hope the work will help assess how underwater noise affects marine mammals.
9 OctAn Interpol-coordinated operation across 17 countries in Europe and Central Asia seized 2,823 firearms, nearly 400 grenades and explosives, and more than 40,000 rounds of ammunition, Interpol said on 9 October. The two-week operation also led to 152 arrests. Investigations are continuing.
9 OctFrance’s education minister pledged 3,000 substitute teachers for the country’s most affected high schools after student protests over school conditions and staff shortages, CNA reported on 8 October. The teachers are expected to replace absent staff at 114 schools. The government said it would present a broader response plan later in October.
9 OctSouth Africa’s Department of Home Affairs said on 9 October that its director-general had withdrawn a directive on receiving asylum applications. The government said the directive was issued after a Constitutional Court judgment and that officials would develop a new operational approach. The statement did not say the withdrawal changed the underlying court ruling.
9 OctOil prices eased on 9 October after comments about possible US-Iran discussions, Reuters reported via Yahoo Finance. Energy markets remain sensitive to geopolitical developments and shipping risks. The price movement reflects trading at the time of the report and is not a forecast.
9 OctThe European Union and China have reached an interim understanding on Chinese electric vehicle exports, an EU envoy told the Associated Press on 9 October. The arrangement could allow price undertakings as an alternative to EU tariffs, while further technical work continues. The deal aims to manage a trade dispute rather than settle all EU–China trade differences.
9 OctThe European Union’s trade commissioner visited Beijing on 7 October for talks with Chinese officials as both sides sought to address trade tensions. The Associated Press reported that discussions included trade measures affecting European and Chinese businesses. The visit preceded a later announcement of an interim arrangement on electric vehicle trade.
9 OctGermany announced additional military assistance for Ukraine, the Associated Press reported on 4 October. The package forms part of Berlin’s continuing support as Ukraine defends against Russia’s full-scale invasion. Details and delivery schedules are subject to the German government’s announcement.
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