Sony is launching two limited edition PlayStation 5 bundles to celebrate the release of Ghost of Yōtei on October 2. The Gold Limited Edition features a design inspired by kintsugi, showcasing Mount Yōtei with gold accents, while the Black Limited Edition, available exclusively through PlayStation Direct, is inspired by Sumi-e ink painting. Both bundles include a PS5 Slim console, a matching DualSense controller, and a digital copy of the game, along with exclusive in-game content for pre-orders. Existing PS5 owners can also purchase themed console covers and controllers in the same designs.

A viral video by a Polish travel vlogger shows heaps of garbage and sewage behind the Taj Mahal, sparking debates about India's cleanliness and tourist sites. The footage features tourists reacting to the unhygienic conditions, with mixed online reactions. While some praised the vloggers for highlighting environmental issues, others criticized them for negatively portraying India. The creators clarified their intention was not to shame the country but to raise awareness. They expressed their love for India and planned to showcase its beauty in future videos.

Canada's colleges are experiencing a significant employment crisis due to a sharp decline in Indian student enrolment, leading to approximately 10,000 layoffs among faculty and support staff. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) highlights the heavy reliance on international tuition fees, particularly from Indian students, which has been impacted by a federal cap on study permits. This has resulted in financial instability, program cancellations, and calls for increased government investment in post-secondary education to stabilize funding and protect jobs.

Billionaire hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman criticized New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani after controversial comments made by his father, Mahmood Mamdani, about suicide bombers. Mahmood's 2004 book argues that suicide bombers should be viewed as soldiers within the context of modern political violence, rather than as barbaric figures. He emphasizes the need to understand the historical relationship between state and non-state violence, suggesting that the desperation of youth in occupied regions leads to such acts. This perspective has sparked significant debate on the interpretation of terrorism.