Armed conflicts and attacks

Houthi sources confirm the death of general and chief of staff Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari from an Israeli airstrike in August. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/yemens-houthis-say-chief-staff-muhammad-al-ghamari-was-killed-2025-10-16/

Law and crime

The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh formally announces that it seeks the death penalty against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan over alleged crimes against humanity committed during last year's protests. Hasina has been in exile in India since her ousting, and Khan is also believed to be in India. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/bangladesh-yunus-hasina-trial-death-penalty-c50ee429eefcd964b6bc36b67c93d03b

Politics and elections

After former Malagasy president Andry Rajoelina fled the country after losing support of the Armed Forces following weeks of Gen Z-led protests, CAPSAT commander Michael Randrianirina forms the transitional goverment and is confirmed as the interim president. (DW)

• https://www.dw.com/en/madagascar-military-leader-to-become-transitional-president/a-74375773

Politics and elections

The African Union condemns the coup and suspends Madagascar's leadership. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/15/au-suspends-madagascar-as-military-leader-to-be-sworn-in-as-president

Disasters and accidents

At least 15 people are killed and eight others are injured when a truck overturns in Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. (Dawn)

• https://www.dawn.com/news/1949291/15-of-a-family-dead-8-injured-as-truck-overturns-in-swat-rescue-service