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Did Israel detain Tucker Carlson? What the US commentator claims and what really happened at Ben Gurion Airport

Carlson said he travelled to Tel Aviv to conduct an interview with Huckabee and that problems began when he and his team attempted to leave Israel.

US says 11 dead in strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats

The United States began targeting alleged smuggling boats in early September, killing more than 140 people and destroying dozens of vessels since then.

UK govt says all English local elections to go ahead, in new U-turn

Starmer's under-fire government has been beset by missteps, resignations and firings, and policy U-turns since sweeping to power 19 months ago with a huge parliamentary majority

Avalanche derails Swiss passenger train with 80 on board, casualties feared: What we know so far

Police described the derailment as “probably with injuries” and said emergency response efforts were ongoing as more information became available.

Yemen, oil and power: How 'iron brothers' Saudi Arabia and UAE turned into rivals | Explained

Yemen became the most visible battleground, but the rupture runs far deeper, reshaping alliances, military planning, and the future balance of power in the Gulf.

LIVE: Trump's Climbdown, India-EU FTA, And The Need To Engage With Pakistan With Shyam Saran

Shyam Saran, Former Foreign Secretary of India decodes the new global order and the need for India to pursue a neighbourhood first policy in spirit and push back against Trump's bullying tactics

'Doomsday Clock' moves 85 seconds closer to midnight: Why humanity is nearer to catastrophe than ever before

The clock is a symbolic measure of how near the world is to catastrophe, based on threats such as nuclear war, climate change, emerging technologies and disinformation.

Trump Warns Iran at UN: 'All Options on the Table' as Protests Rage

BREAKING: The U.S. has issued a stark warning at the United Nations as protests continue across Iran. Ambassador Mike Waltz says President Trump stands with the Iranian people and that “all options are on the table” to stop the violence—raising global tensions and fears of escalation.

WEF warns of ‘poly-crises’ in 2026: Here's what India and the world should brace for this year

The report paints a picture of a turbulent 2026, where economic rivalry, security threats and long-term environmental dangers collide, leaving countries like India to balance growth with resilience in an increasingly fractured world.

‘Bangladesh threatening India’: Nawaz Sharif aide warns of Operation Sindoor-style action against Dhaka under Modi's 'aggressive policy'

Najam Sethi's comments come amid growing strain in India–Bangladesh ties following the ouster of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in exile in India.

UAE drops UK universities from scholarship list, JD Vance terms move ‘absolutely insane headline’

The move is aimed at shielding future diplomats, security officials, and elite students from exposure to what the UAE views as Islamist narratives during their formative academic years.

‘Keep a beer ready’: Pilot's lighthearted cockpit moment came before plane crashed into mountain killing 104

The aircraft had taken off from Valencia bound for Ibiza, carrying 98 passengers and six crew members. Most were believed to be holidaymakers returning home after the festive season.

Kim Jong Un orders expansion of missile production in 2026 to 'bolster up war deterrent'

During a visit to munitions factories with senior officials, the state-run Korean Central News Agency said Kim directed authorities to prepare for a heavy production schedule in the coming year.

China sanctions 20 US defence firms over $11.1 billion Taiwan arms deal: The flashpoint and what comes next

The proposed arms sales, which still require approval by the US Congress, come amid rising concerns in Taipei over a possible military move by China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory.

News Live: Normalcy returning to Assam's West Karbi Anglong; protestors to meet CM Himanta

"The situation is normal now. However, prohibitory orders, night curfew and suspension of mobile internet services in the affected areas continue to be in force," the official said.

Waltons stay world’s richest family: Who they are and how they built a $513 billion fortune

Walmart, founded in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas, has grown into the world’s largest retailer by revenue, clocking $681 billion in annual sales.

Philippines visit, extremist preachers and Islamic State influence: How Bondi Beach father-son duo was radicalised

Bondi beach shooting: Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said investigators believe the attack was ideologically motivated and linked to Islamic State.

News live: US has set radically new terms of engagement by dealing with countries on one-on-one basis, says EAM Jaishankar

The meeting began at 11 am on Sunday. The Winter Session of Parliament will begin on December 1 and will continue till December 19.

PM Modi unveils 77-feet tall statue of Lord Ram in Goa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the historic Sri Krishna Math in Karnataka's Udupi on Friday.

‘Dead’ woman comes back to life inside coffin just before cremation in Thailand temple | WATCH

Staff first became concerned after hearing faint knocking sounds from within the coffin. Pairat Soodthoop, the temple’s general manager, said they were confused and alarmed by the noise.

No running water, no toilet, no school: Family chose off-grid living; Italy now separates them from their children

The children, an eight-year-old girl and six-year-old twin boys, were homeschooled and raised among farm animals, vegetable gardens and the surrounding forest.

Indian woman held back at Shanghai Airport for 18 hours: Authorities say 'Arunachal is part of China', passport declared 'invalid'

The episode highlights China’s repeated attempts to question India’s sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh, which is an “integral and inalienable" part of India.