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Pete Hegseth faces fresh scrutiny after sensitive Yemen strike details were shared on Signal
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces renewed scrutiny after officials shared Yemen strike details on Signal, accidentally including a journalist in the group chat, prompting a watchdog probe, backlash and White House backing
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Ilhan Omar hits back after Trump calls her and Somali immigrants 'garbage' and claims they 'contribute nothing'
Trump said, “These aren't people that work. These aren't people that say, ‘Let’s go, c’mon. Let’s make this place great.’ These are people that do nothing but complain.”
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Trump moves to scrap Biden-era fuel rules, launches rollback of CAFE standards
The decision marks a major policy shift for the auto sector, with officials describing it as an attempt to reverse regulations they say have “decimated the American auto industry.”
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New pictures from Jeffrey Epstein's private island surface
While sharing the pictures, the committee's top Democrat said in a statement, "These new images are a disturbing look into the world of Jeffrey Epstein and his island."
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‘Pressure is the only language’: How EU wants to tap frozen Russian funds for Ukraine and why Belgium is pushing back
Von der Leyen said the EU’s contribution would be part of a broader international effort. She explained that the goal is to help Ukraine defend itself and negotiate peace from a position of strength.
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Asim Munir a ‘radicalised Islamist’ pushing for full-scale war with India: Imran Khan’s sister in bombshell charge on Pak Army chief
Aleema made the remarks during an interview with Sky News, marking one of the sharpest public attacks yet on Munir from within Pakistan’s political class.
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Poop suitcase, food testing lab and body doubles: How Putin's guards shield him during foreign visits | Explained
Putin travels under strict secrecy protocols designed to shield personal information. Reports say he occasionally uses body doubles at public events or in situations where security risks are high.
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India is bringing back Sunali Khatun after months in Bangladesh: Why a pregnant woman was deported and why Supreme Court intervened
Khatun’s return will now take place under the supervision of the Union government, closing one chapter in a troubling deportation saga that raised serious questions about identification, citizenship verification and procedural lapses.
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Snipers, drones and AI: Inside the five-layered security shield for Putin in India and what he will discuss with PM Modi
Putin will be in India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4 and 5, and both countries are treating his safety as a priority.
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ICC warrant on Putin: Why India is not legally bound to detain him during his visit | Explained
Vladimir Putin’s arrival in India has brought back a key question: does New Delhi have any legal obligation to arrest the Russian president while he is on Indian soil?
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'For peace in Bangladesh, India must break into pieces': Ex-general drops bombshell as Dhaka opens doors to Pak and China
Moneycontrol has reported that Pakistan’s terror networks, including operatives linked to Hafiz Saeed, are trying to build a second front against India by expanding their activities inside Bangladesh.
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Who are the women standing vigil for Imran Khan at Adiala Jail? Meet his four sisters
For almost a month, Imran Khan remained unreachable in Adiala Jail, which led to growing fears about his safety. His sisters, along with senior leaders of the PTI, began gathering outside the jail each day.
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UK baronet’s advert for a 'male heir' sparks outrage and raises legal, ethical questions
A 79-year-old aristocrat’s appeal for a young woman willing to bear him a son has set off public debate about inheritance, consent and the commodification of parenthood
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BLF’s first female suicide bomber signals new phase in Baloch insurgency
The deployment of a woman bomber in a strike on a Pakistan security facility marks a symbolic escalation, reflecting mounting desperation among Baloch militants and raising fresh alarm across South-West Asia.
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Trump plans to expand travel ban to 30 new countries: Why the list is expanding and what triggered it | Explained
Trump already signed a proclamation in June that fully restricted entry from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya and Somalia, and imposed partial restrictions on seven others.
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Pakistani couples cross into India seeking refuge and a life together
Recent cases of Pakistani couples slipping across the India border for love highlight how young people are testing hard political lines, forcing officials to balance security rules with the messy, very human realities of relationships, migration and fear and hope.
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Charlie Kirk tops Wikipedia’s 2025 traffic charts, ahead of Trump
Data from Wikipedia’s 2025 traffic report shows conservative activist Charlie Kirk unexpectedly topping the site’s most-read list, drawing more page views than Donald Trump and sparking questions about algorithms, influence networks and how online curiosity now tracks political power globally.
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Japanese PM’s "work, work, work…" pledge becomes 2025’s defining catchphrase
A five-word vow from Tokyo that has ignited a debate about overwork and ambition in modern Japan.
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Chinese food and drink chains test America’s appetite for new flavours
A wave of Chinese fast-food and beverage brands is entering the US, chasing growth abroad as competition and falling margins squeeze their home market.
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Netanyahu’s pardon gamble mirrors Trump-style fight with the legal system
A high-stakes clemency request lets the Israeli prime minister challenge his corruption trial, reset the political conversation and borrow tactics familiar from Donald Trump’s battles with prosecutors.
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Why Asia’s 2025 monsoon floods have been so deadly
Unusually intense storms, warmer oceans and fragile infrastructure have combined to create a catastrophic season.
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Climate denial surges a decade after Paris Agreement as disinformation reshapes global politics
A decade after the Paris Agreement, fossil-fuel lobbying, online disinformation and shifting politics are eroding hard-won climate consensus and slowing real action on global warming.
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Can Trump’s new child accounts really change America’s family math?
Supporters say the policy signals cultural backing for parenthood, even if the money arrives too late to change decisions about having children.
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Brazilian Prez Lula and US Prez Trump discuss trade, sanctions in phone call
Trump last month removed the 40 per cent tariffs on several Brazilian food products, which also included cocoa and fruits, that he had announced in July to punish Brazil over the prosecution of Bolsonaro, a Trump ally.
