WORLD
Snap freeze explained: What a six-week shutdown means for 41 million Americans
How a six-week shutdown froze SNAP for 41 million Americans—and what families are doing to eat in the meantime.
WORLD
Why Trump’s Supreme Court tariffs brief may have backfired
A key filing quotes the president’s own boasts about tariffs, raising a legal risk his lawyers tried to avoid
WORLD
‘No progress, no plan’: Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of 'irresponsible' stance as peace talks collapse in Istanbul
The third round of Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks ended without progress as both sides traded blame over tackling cross-border terrorism, with Islamabad demanding a written pledge from Kabul against TTP attacks.
WORLD
‘Big lie’: US and Israel accuse Iran of plot to kill Israeli envoy in Mexico; Tehran denies allegation
The US and Israel have accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of planning to kill Israel’s envoy to Mexico, a claim Tehran dismissed as a “big lie,” while Mexican authorities said they had received no information on the alleged plot.
WORLD
Trump slams New York Times over 'fake news' on China talks, says Xi agreed to soybean deals and tariff payments
Donald Trump blasted The New York Times for “spinning” his meeting with Xi Jinping, insisting the talks were a win for both the US and China.
WORLD
Trump orders DOJ probe into meat packers over soaring beef prices
President Donald Trump has asked the Justice Department to investigate major meat-packing firms for alleged price fixing and collusion, accusing foreign-owned companies of driving up beef costs and threatening US food security.
WORLD
Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
"Emergency power outages will be canceled after the situation in the energy system stabilises," Kyiv's energy minister said.
WORLD
'Total disgrace': Trump says no US government official will attend G20 summit in South Africa
Earlier in September, Trump had said that Vice President JD Vance would attend the G20 summit instead of him.
WORLD
Dues pile up, Qatar’s Al-Thani Group decides to walk away from Pakistan’s China-backed CPEC project
The potential exit of the Al-Thani Group marks another setback for CPEC, which has already seen slowing progress and multiple project cancellations due to Pakistan’s inability to meet its financial obligations
WORLD
Rajnath Singh rejects Pakistan’s claims on Afghan conflict: ‘We don’t interfere, but won’t spare those who provoke us’
When asked about the long-standing dispute between Afghanistan and Pakistan over the Durand Line, Singh reiterated that the issue was a bilateral matter in which India would not interfere.
WORLD
India warns citizens against joining Russian army, says offers 'fraught with danger to life'
Jaiswal revealed that at least 44 Indian nationals are currently serving in the Russian army, which continues to be engaged in its conflict in Ukraine.
WORLD
Satellite images reveal China’s massive missile buildup since 2020: Why it concerns India, US and Taiwan?
Experts believe this surge in missile production marks one of the most significant developments in global defence capabilities in recent years.
WORLD
Missing for 19 days, Indian student’s body recovered from Russian dam: What we know so far
After days of uncertainty, Russian authorities recovered Ajit’s body from a dam in Ufa on November 7, 19 days after he went missing.
WORLD
'Clandestine and illegal': MEA hits out at Pakistan after Trump’s claim of resumed nuclear testing
Trump’s latest remarks on Pakistan’s alleged nuclear testing have reignited concerns about global security and the potential return of a Cold War-style arms race.
WORLD
Will Trump visit India in 2026? MEA's measured response on his 'PM Modi invited me' claim
Trump's remarks followed his statement a day earlier, in which the US President suggested he could travel to India in 2026 and mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited him.
WORLD
Tightening triangle against India: How Turkey’s Rs 95,000 crore Typhoon deal compares to New Delhi's Rafales | Explained
India's focus areas include the indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet programme, next-generation missile systems, and layered air defence networks capable of countering threats from both Pakistan and China.
WORLD
Bangladesh’s death penalty law for enforced disappearances: How it targets 'Aynaghar' and changes Hasina’s war crimes case
The decision, announced Thursday, is being seen as both a legal milestone and a politically charged move amid questions over the credibility of the ongoing prosecutions.
WORLD
Kazakhstan joins Abraham Accords: What drives Trump’s strategy and how Astana stands to gain | Explained
The addition of Kazakhstan fits neatly into Trump’s foreign policy narrative. The Abraham Accords were one of his key diplomatic successes during his first term.
WORLD
How Trump’s science cuts are boosting China’s rise as a research superpower
China is attracting a wave of US-trained scientists as Trump-era cuts, visa limits and political scrutiny reshape the global competition for talent.
TRENDS
Rats hunting bats? New videos reveal a surprising predator–prey shift
Cameras captured brown rats catching and eating bats at hibernation sites in Germany, prompting concerns about possible virus spill-over. This stands as a potential warning sign of how changing wildlife behaviour in human-dominated landscapes could increase zoonotic risk.
TRENDS
Scientists may have found the universe’s first stars
Astronomers find a distant, metal-free halo where the earliest, brightest stars may have formed originally.
TRENDS
Indian creator says New York no longer feels safe, leaves US over racism
An Indian content creator says she fled the United States after months of harassment and threats, citing a hostile climate she no longer felt equipped to face. Her story raises broader concerns about safety, racism and the immigrant experience in urban America.
TRENDS
Why we stopped sleeping twice a night
Artificial lighting and fixed workdays compressed our nights into one stretch. As cities brightened and clocks ruled, “first sleep” and “second sleep” faded from daily life.
INDIA
Trump says talks with PM Modi 'going good', plans to visit India amid ongoing trade deal negotiations
President Donald Trump on Friday said talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi "going good" and stated that he plans to visit India.
