Following Japan's general election, the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its partner Komeito fell short of the majority threshold, bringing political uncertainty to an economy that is already facing an array of challenges.

The LDP and Komeito got a total of 215 of the 465 seats in the powerful chamber of Parliament, below the 233 seats needed for the majority. The LDP alone won 191 seats, much less than the 247 seats it held before the election, news agency reported.

In contrast, the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party significantly increased its representation, rising from 98 seats before the election to 148 seats.

The result is largely in line with media forecasts as public outrage over the LDP's funding scandal persisted. The last time the coalition lost a majority was in 2009.

A Palestinian was killed by Israeli gunfire after allegedly attempting a ramming attack on soldiers near a military checkpoint north of Jerusalem.

The Jerusalem Governorate of the Palestinian Authority said on Sunday in a press statement that Sami Al-Amoudi, a young man residing in the Shu'fat refugee camp on the outskirts of Jerusalem, was killed as Israeli soldiers opened fire on him.

Earlier on Sunday, Israeli police announced that a vehicle driven by a Palestinian attempted to ram soldiers near the Palestinian village of Hizma, prompting soldiers to open fire on the attacker, news agency reported.

In a statement, police said that the attack caused no injuries and the "terrorist was immediately neutralised".

The title track from the upcoming Rohit Shetty directorial ‘Singham Again’ hit the airwaves on Saturday. The track, which capitalises on the signature melody has more grandeur this time around in the movie’s third instalment.

The visuals of the song showcases the team of Singham and his fellow supercops joining forces to fight off the antagonist played by Arjun Kapoor. The visuals promise a cinematic extravaganza upon the film’s release this Diwali.

The title track features the vocals of Santhosh Venky, with music composed by Ravi Basrur and lyrics by Swanand Kirkire. This powerful track, packed with intensity and drama, sets the stage for an epic action experience, exploring themes of justice, strength, and resilience.

The first song from the film, Jai Bajrangbali, has lifted audiences’ spirits, adding to the anticipation for the Diwali release. Now, the second song, the Singham Again title track, is out, encapsulating the legacy of Singham and the mighty force he represents. The song is available to stream on Saregama Music’s YouTube channel.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the Israel Security Agency, and the Israel Police said in a joint statement that they killed a Palestinian Hamas militant in the West Bank city of Tulkarm on Saturday.

The statement added that the killed militant, Islam Oda, "planned to carry out terror attacks and had armed additional terrorists to support the execution of terror attacks."

The Israeli army said that during the operation, Oda opened fire at Israeli security forces, who encircled him and returned fire,news agency reported.

Israeli security forces also located weaponry, including compounds used to produce improvised explosive devices, in his vehicle, read the statement

Pakistan’s financial capital of Karachi, a city that caters to over 60 per cent of the country’s revenue, has been hit with a severe water crisis, leaving many neighbourhoods desiccated. The current water crisis, one of the biggest problems of Karachi, has aggravated after damage to the water infrastructure triggered blockage in supplies to various locations.

While the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) claims that the supply will be restored soon, several areas of the city are left without any water supply, giving nightmares to the citizens who are already coping up with hot and dry weather.

As per the latest reports, many areas are still waiting for the water supply to be restored.

"It has been four days that we are waiting for the water supply to get restored. The weather is also so hot and dry that my family, and several people in the neighbourhood, are dehydrated. The situation is becoming very difficult now," said a resident of Gulshan Iqbal in Karachi.

J&K Police on Saturday attached the property of a known drug peddler in Kulgam district.

Police said that in a drug-related crime, the property of a known drug peddler, Imran Ahmad Ganie was attached in Kulgam district.

“The drug peddler, Imran Ahmad Ganie is presently lodged in Jammu’s Kot Balwal jail under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act. He is involved in multiple drug-related cases,” the police said.

Myanmar police seized 238,000 stimulant tablets and 220 grams of heroin in the eastern Shan state, according to the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) on Saturday.

Acting on a tip-off, a joint anti-narcotic task force intercepted a vehicle in the state's Yatsauk township on October 24 and confiscated the drugs.

The seized drugs had a street value of 122.3 million kyats (about $58,238). A suspect was also arrested,news agency reported.

At least 15 security personnel have been killed in attacks spread across Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province in the past 48 hours, sending the law enforcement agencies into a tizzy in a region plagued by unrest.

The deadliest attack occurred in province’s Dera Ismail (DI) Khan, where at least 10 Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel were killed and three got injured in a targeted attack at a security checkpoint in Darazinda town in the wee hours of Friday. According to Pakistan's Interior Ministry, six personnel hailed from South Waziristan while four belonged to Karak city.

"We pay our tribute to the martyrs of the FC (Frontier Corps). The sacrifices only strengthen the forces’ determination to eradicate terrorism," read a statement issued by the ministry.

Police swung into action and initiated extensive security measures after at least 10 hotels in Gujarat's Rajkot received bomb threats via email.

Authorities deployed bomb squads and dog squads to conduct thorough checks at all affected locations.

The hotels which received bomb threats included the Imperial Palace, Grand Regency, Sayaji Hotel, and Hotel Seasons, among others.

All the fishing vessels in Hainan, China's southernmost island province, have returned to port, and more than 50,000 people working on them have been evacuated to the land as Typhoon Trami strengthens, the provincial meteorological bureau said on Saturday.

Trami, designated as this year's 20th typhoon, has intensified to a force of 12 (approximately 119 km per hour). It is expected to rotate over the waters off the southern coast of Hainan and the Xisha Islands starting Sunday night.

The city of Sansha has elevated its warning level and activated the emergency response in light of the typhoon, news agency reported.