Today in the World – October 2, 2025
Today has been a mix of grief, remembrance, and resilience across the world.
In the Philippines , people are waking up to heartbreak after a powerful earthquake shook coastal towns, leaving at least 69 people dead and many more injured. Rescue workers are still digging through rubble, while families wait anxiously for news of loved ones. Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to ruins, reminding us how fragile life can be in the face of nature’s force.
Meanwhile, far away in Haiti, the United Nations has stepped in with a bold move — sending a new 5,550-member international force to try and bring relief to communities suffering under the grip of gang violence. For families there, who have been living in fear for years, this decision sparks a small but much-needed sense of hope.
The world also mourns the passing of Jane Goodall at the age of 91. More than just a scientist, she was a voice for animals, nature, and humanity itself. For decades, her research with chimpanzees reshaped how we understand our place in the natural world. Her death leaves behind a silence — but also a legacy that will inspire generations.
In Ukraine, concerns have risen again as the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant faces its longest power outage since the war began. It’s a stark reminder of the risks ordinary people endure every single day in conflict zones, living with the fear of disaster on top of war.
Europe, too, had a tense moment — Munich’s Oktoberfest, the world’s biggest beer festival, was suddenly interrupted after a bomb threat forced organizers to shut it down temporarily. Thankfully, no tragedy occurred, but the incident highlights the fragile balance between joy and fear in public spaces today.
On the seas, France has accused a Russian-linked tanker of operating illegally near its coast — another ripple in the ongoing geopolitical struggle over oil, energy, and security.
🇮🇳 Back Home in India
Here, the day carries a different meaning. It is Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday honoring Mahatma Gandhi’s birth — a reminder of truth, nonviolence, and the power of peaceful resistance. Across India, from schools to public gatherings, people reflected on his message, even as the busy modern world often forgets those lessons.
Coincidentally, today is also Dussehra, a festival symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Streets and homes across the country are lit with joy, effigies of Ravana are set ablaze, and communities come together in celebration. It’s a unique day where
remembrance of Gandhi’s truth meets the celebration of Rama’s triumph, giving India a rare blend of reflection and festivity.
Adding to the cheer, India got some exciting sports news: Goa has officially been chosen to host the FIDE World Cup 2025. Chess lovers across the country are thrilled as the event promises to bring the world’s brightest minds to Indian soil, with a massive prize pool of ₹17.5 crore.
Looking Ahead
Beyond today’s events, the world looks forward to the Draconid meteor shower expected around 8 October — a cosmic reminder that beauty still exists above us, even when the earth feels heavy with sorrow and struggle.
And for wrestling fans, WWE’s Crown Jewel 2025 is just days away, heading to Perth for the first time ever.
In short, October 2, 2025 has been a day of contrasts: tragedy and loss in some corners of the world, remembrance and celebration in others, and everywhere, a sense of moving forward despite the uncertainties.