International News
Russia Launches Major Overnight Strikes on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale overnight drone and missile attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas on Wednesday, targeting energy and communications infrastructure. Ukrainian officials said the strikes killed four people, including a 14-year-old child, while several others were injured. Ukraine reported that its air force intercepted 155 drones and five missiles from attack. Electricity supplies were disrupted in parts of Kyiv, although power company DTEK said it had restored service to about 8,000 households. Debris was also reported near a Western embassy in central Kyiv.
China’s manufacturing sector expanded in September after two consecutive months of contraction, according to official data released on September 30. The official manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.1, up from 49.8 in August, crossing the 50-point level that separates expansion from contraction. A separate private survey also showed manufacturing activity reaching a five-month high. Reuters reported that stronger industrial production and demand linked to the global artificial-intelligence boom contributed to the improvement, although weak consumer spending and the prolonged property downturn continue to weigh on the broader economy
Heavy flooding and storms have affected parts of India, Nepal and Thailand, causing deaths, evacuations and widespread disruption. In India’s Uttar Pradesh, 56 people were reported killed after rainfall far exceeded normal levels. Nepal reported 14 deaths and six people missing, while authorities warned of possible flash floods in several districts. In Thailand, flooding has affected 41 provinces since September 16, with thousands of residents evacuated from areas of Bangkok. Authorities are continuing rescue, relief, and emergency-response operations as heavy rainfall persists.
