On Oct. 24 local time the U.S. updated travel advisories for Gulf and other Middle East states, citing an increased threat of attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi forces. The advisory names Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Lebanon and Israel.

A magnitude-7.0 earthquake hit Baqing County, Nagqu, Tibet at 22:33 on Oct 22, depth 10 km. The quake affected 13,673 people; 12,489 have been evacuated (7,600 in Maru township, 4,889 in Gangqie township). By 17:00 on Oct 23, central, regional, municipal and county authorities had dispatched 60,518 relief items across 20 categories, including 4,758 tents and 2,000 prefabricated housing units. Main roads were reopened by midday and power to the affected area was fully restored at 20:38 on Oct 23 after repairs to the final low-voltage distribution zone.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered Israel to back Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands, instructing diplomats to shift Israel's official stance, join Buenos Aires in calling for direct talks on the islands' future, and acknowledge Argentina's historical ties to the territory. Netanyahu is close to Argentine President Javier Milei. The decision comes after UK foreign minister Ed Miliband last month moved to impose economic sanctions on West Bank settlements; Netanyahu changed his position against that backdrop.