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Most important events and topics in the news today - Monday, October 12, 2026:

1. Middle East - Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release

•Israel is awaiting the release of remaining hostages held in Gaza as part of a deal where fighting will cease, Israel will partially withdraw from Gaza and Hamas will free all remaining hostages in exchange for hundreds of prisoners held by Israel. On Monday, reports described the exchange of the last 20 living Israeli hostages for nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees.

2. US Weather - Nor'easter on East Coast

•A powerful nor'easter is bringing heavy rains and dangerous East Coast flood threat.

•The storm is moving slowly, which could cause long periods of coastal flooding, beach erosion and travel disruptions. Conditions were forecast to get worse Sunday, October 12 night into Monday.

3. Saudi Arabia - Deadly Attack on Riyadh Airport

•Saudi authorities reported a deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with operations disrupted and a large number of people injured.

•A missile slammed into a passenger terminal on Saturday, October 10, 2026, leaving 12 people dead and 309 others injured, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed. The attack was attributed to Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis and has raised regional alarm amid escalating hostilities.

4. Nobel Peace Prize Fallout

•The Norwegian Nobel Committee officially announced on October 9, 2026, that the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, an 85-year-old South African jurist recognized for her decades of work in international law and human rights.

•US President Donald Trump criticised Norway following the decision, describing the outcome as "disgraceful and embarrassing" and saying he had never heard of Pillay.

5. Russia-Ukraine - Claimed "Energy Ceasefire" and Diesel Deal

•US President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an "energy ceasefire" taking effect immediately. At the time of Reuters' report, Kyiv and Moscow had not publicly confirmed the arrangement.

•Separately, Reuters reported that a Trump-Putin call covered Russian diesel supplies to the US and a temporary easing of certain US restrictions affecting Russian fuel.

6. US Domestic - Government Shutdown and Administration

•The US government partial shutdown that began on October 1, 2026 has been running for eight days, heading into its third week with no signs of progress. Funding for the Essential Air Service program was set to lapse on October 12.

•The Trump administration reverses layoffs for some CDC staff is also leading nightly news broadcasts.

7. India - Protests and Court Scrutiny in Delhi

•Detentions linked to the CJP-led protest movement in Delhi have triggered debate about public order and protest rights.

•Coverage has included judicial scrutiny of restrictions affecting public movement and protest access.

•Delhi Metro announced closure of entry and exit at six metro stations from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026 ahead of an INDIA Bloc March to Supreme Court.

8. Pakistan - Emergency Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

•Pakistan's federal government announced emergency measures and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a province governed by Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) citing security concerns.

9. Other Topics Trending Today

•India telecom: Clash over satellite internet between Elon Musk and Mukesh Ambani

•India aviation: IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai diverted to Hyderabad after power bank fire report

•Sports: MLB Postseason - Dodgers and Brewers face off in 2026 NLCS Game 1 and India beat West Indies by 14 runs in third T20I to lead 2-1

•US Media: Justice Department reportedly examining whether major television networks' coordinated decision to suspend White House pool coverage could raise antitrust questions

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Backs: “Conditions were forecast to get worse Sunday, October 12 night into Monday. 3. Saudi Arabia - Deadly Attack on Riyadh Airport. Saudi authorities reported a deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with operations disrupted and a large number of people injured.”