The Election Commission of India has dismissed the claim made by Congress's Rashid Alvi that EVMs could be manipulated just like the pagers in Lebanon. The EC stated that EVMs are more robust than Hezbollah's pagers and cannot be hacked.

The U.S. has warned Israel of consequences if it does not allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza within 30 days. U.S. and United Nations officials have expressed concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza as Israel restricts aid delivery.

Representatives of French soccer star Kylian Mbappé have dismissed reports of a rape investigation in Sweden as false and irresponsible.

Canada's stock market ends lower as oil prices drop, offsetting cooler-than-expected inflation data.

U.S. stocks close lower on weak sales forecast, oil prices fall due to easing supply worries and weak demand.

The Biden-Harris administration has warned Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or risk losing security assistance, according to a leaked letter. The letter expressed concern over the deteriorating conditions in Gaza and criticized recent actions by the Israeli government. Israel has defended its humanitarian response, stating that it has allowed aid trucks into Gaza. The U.S. has provided billions of dollars in security aid to Israel since a terrorist attack in 2023.

The All That Glitters Diwali Ball, a glamorous event celebrating the Hindu festival of lights, took place in New York City, featuring prominent South Asian musicians, politicians, fashion designers, and business executives.

A sword from the Revolutionary War will be displayed at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. The sword was carried by Jeremiah Keeler and gifted by Marquis de Lafayette.

IDF reservists are expanding their ground operation in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah fighters for capture using similar tactics as in Gaza.

Israel's government has launched a competition among defense companies to develop technologies to intercept aerial drones launched by Iran or Hezbollah.

The Biden administration has received assurances from Israel that it will not target Iranian nuclear or oil sites in retaliation for Iran's recent missile attacks. The US has deployed a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and soldiers to Israel to help bolster its air defenses and address security concerns.

An IDF reservist crossed into Lebanon armed with a gun and a camera, capturing photos of holy books in homes.