A total of 71 people were killed when a truck packed with passengers plunged into a river in the Sidama region in Ethiopia, said the regional police commission.

The accident occurred on Sunday when the truck was travelling from Bona to Bensa, resulting in the deaths of 68 men and three women. Those who survived the accident were being treated at nearby hospitals.

Despite a low per capita car ownership rate, deadly traffic accidents are relatively common in Ethiopia due to poor road conditions, reckless driving, a flawed driving license issuance system, and lax enforcement of safety regulations, news agency reported.

On September 26, a total of 28 people were killed and 19 others were injured in a traffic accident in southern Ethiopia, the local media reported.

Sudan rejected a report by an international organisation indicating the spread of famine in the country.

The Sudanese government described the report, recently issued by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a global hunger monitor, as based on inaccurate standards and speculative results.

"The report depended on outdated information, distant communications, and secondary sources, thereby raising concerns about its reliability," said a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"The Sudanese government reiterates its unwavering commitment and keenness to alleviate the suffering of its people, enhance food security, and address the root causes of the humanitarian crisis," the statement added.

In the report released earlier this week, the IPC said that famine is present in at least five areas of Sudan, including the Zamzam displacement camp in North Darfur and parts of the Western Nuba Mountains. The report also noted that 17 other areas in Sudan are at risk of famine.

South Korea's joint investigation team said on Monday that it has sought an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law, making him the first sitting President to face arrest.

The team said it sought the warrant on insurrection and abuse of power charges after Yoon ignored three summonses to appear for questioning.

The request was filed with the Seoul Western District Court at midnight on Sunday, according to the team comprised of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO), the police and the Defence ministry's investigation unit.

Three people were killed and seven others injured as a fire broke out at a hotel in the Thai capital Bangkok, the local fire department said on Monday.

The fire broke out at a six-floor hotel building near Bangkok's popular backpacker area of Khao San Road, at about 9:21 p.m. local time (1421 GMT) on Sunday.

The fire started from a room on the fifth floor, resulting in the immediate death of a woman tourist. Two male tourists later died from their injuries at different hospitals.

Among the seven injured, there were two Thai men and five foreigners, as reported by the local fire department.

Fighters in the Gaza Strip fired about five rockets at southern Israel, the Israeli military said.

The rockets on Sunday afternoon triggered air raid warning sirens in the city of Sderot and other communities near the Palestinian enclave. No injuries were reported.

In a statement, the military said that two of the rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome anti-rocket system, while the rest "likely fell in open areas."

This marked the second consecutive day of projectile fire from the besieged enclave as the Israeli onslaught continues. The two long-range rockets fired on Saturday from Gaza toward the Jerusalem area were also intercepted.

Israel has been striking Gaza since last October, cutting off most food, medicines, gas and aid to the territory that resulted in the deaths of at least 45,500 people, according to Gazan health authorities.

The share of Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), the flagship company of the Adani Group, jumped nearly 5 per cent in the morning trade on Monday.

At around 11:06 am, the share price of Adani Enterprises rose 4.97 per cent to Rs 2,529 per share on the BSE.

The stock's 52-weeks high price was Rs 3,743 per share and lowest price was Rs 2,030 per share.

The current market price of Adani Enterprises has crossed its two resistances. The current market price first crossed the resistance of 2,444.93, after which it was successful in crossing the resistance of 2,473.37.

Meanwhile, Adani Ports maintained its place in the top gainers of the Sensex. At around 10 am, the stock of Adani Ports was trading at Rs 1,239.75, up 0.74 per cent.

Two men have died after falling in separate incidents at waterholes in the northeastern Australian state of Queensland.

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) said in a statement that emergency services responded to reports an 18-year-old man had fallen about 15 metres down an embankment of a river in Maudsland, 55 km south of Brisbane, at 6:40 p.m. local time on Sunday.

Paramedics rendered medical assistance but the QPS said the man succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased at the scene, news agency reported.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on Monday that the 18-year-old was using a rope swing from a rock embankment when he fell.

Hours earlier, a 55-year-old man died after he slipped and fell 30 metres from a waterfall in the Behana Gorge, over 1,300 km northwest of Brisbane.

All the 179 people aboard a passenger jet that crashed while landing at an airport in southwest South Korea were confirmed dead except only two rescued, multiple media outlets said citing the fire authorities.

The fire authorities on Sunday were quoted as saying that the bodies of 179 victims were retrieved from the scene at 8:38 p.m. local time, with only two crew members being rescued.

It marked the worst air disaster in the country's modern history since 66 people were killed in a plane crash in 1993, news agency reported.

It was reported at about 9:03 a.m. local time that the airplane with 175 passengers, including 173 South Koreans and two Thais, together with six flight attendants on board crashed while attempting to land at the Muan International Airport, some 290 km southwest of the capital Seoul.

The death toll from a powerful explosion at a Syrian weapons depot near the Adra Industrial City in rural Damascus rose to 11, with most of the casualties believed to be civilians, a war monitor reported.

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and local media, search and rescue teams remain at the scene to recover bodies and clear debris.

The blast sent debris flying and caused extensive damage to the facility associated with the now-ousted Bashar al-Assad's government, news agency reported.

Initial reports indicated at least two people were killed, but the death toll continued to rise throughout the day.

A video posted online showed significant destruction and multiple fatalities.

World leaders have expressed condolences and solidarity with South Korea after the tragic airplane crash in Muan claimed more than 170 lives.

In a statement released by the White House, US President Joe Biden on Sunday expressed his grief over the accident and pledged support to South Korea.

"Jill and I are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life that occurred as a result of the Jeju Airlines accident in Muan, South Korea. As close allies, the American people share deep bonds of friendship with the South Korean people, and our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by this tragedy. The US stands ready to provide any necessary assistance," the White House statement said.

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru extended his sympathies to the bereaved families on behalf of the government and the people of Japan.