Pakistan emergency and Nepal flood lead major world developments on Sunday

Pakistan imposed emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as Nepal battled a destructive flash flood alongside other major global developments. The day underscored mounting political, humanitarian and security strains across regions.Stock photo used for illustrationNewdelhi,Oct 11, 2026 17:10 ISTSeveral major developments were reported from around the world on Sunday, including Pakistan's declaration of an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and a flash flood in Nepal's Gorkha district that swept away houses and bridges.World leaders also condemned the attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, Indian-Americans stepped up their role in the US midterm elections, three rescued Indian nationals left Romania for India, Republican lawmakers in the US prepared to move a Bill over Russia sanctions, and at least 109 migrants died after a boat capsized off Djibouti.In Pakistan, the president declared an emergency in the north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province over the worsening law and order situation. The move brought to an end the provincial government led by the party of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.In Nepal, authorities rescued nearly 50 people after a flash flood in the Budhi Gandaki River. Officials also asked villagers to move to safer places after the flood swept away more than a dozen houses and bridges and damaged two hydropower projects in Gorkha district. Leaders and senior officials from across the world condemned the deadly attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The attack killed 12 people and injured more than 300.In the United States, Indian-Americans were reported to be seeking a greater share of power in the November 3 midterm elections, not only by contesting for public office but also by backing candidates seen as favourable to their interests. In Romania, the Embassy of India in Bucharest said three Indian nationals rescued from the Turkish-owned cargo vessel MV Royad Mammadov had departed for India. The vessel was attacked in the Black Sea on Monday.Also in Washington, Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick said he would introduce a bipartisan Bill to block President Donald Trump's move to lift sanctions on Russian diesel after talks with President Vladimir Putin.In east Africa, at least 109 migrants, including 15 children, died after a boat carrying 305 people capsized off the coast of Djibouti, the International Organisation for Migration said.The developments reported on Sunday covered a political change in Pakistan, flood damage in Nepal, international reaction to the Riyadh airport attack, election activity in the US, the return of three Indians from Romania, a sanctions move in Washington and a deadly boat accident off Djibouti.With PTI Inputs- Ends