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Warren Buffett gives $1.3 billion to four charities in latest letter

The 95-year-old investor will convert 1,800 of Berkshire’s Class A shares into 2.7 million Class B shares, the firm said in a statement Monday

Protests erupt as Pakistan passes 27th Amendment empowering Asim Munir: Oppn tears up bill, PTI Senator resigns

The amendment, passed amid raucous protests, grants unprecedented powers and lifelong immunity to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, effectively placing him above constitutional accountability.

Pakistan’s terror playbook expands East: How Hafiz Saeed is turning Bangladesh into ‘second front’ against India

The reactivation of old networks, visits by Pakistani military leaders, and growing religious radicalism in Bangladesh suggest that Islamabad is once again trying to build a “second front” against India, with Dhaka’s silence only deepening suspicions in New Delhi.

BBC faces crisis over Trump documentary edit; chair admits ‘error of judgement’ after top executives resign

The fallout from the Panorama controversy led to two high-profile resignations over the weekend. Both Tim Davie and Deborah Turness stepped down from their roles.

Syria foils two Islamic State plots to assassinate President Sharaa ahead of US visit: Report

President al-Sharaa is scheduled to visit Washington next week for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, marking the first time a Syrian head of state will officially visit the White House.

Bidens, Clintons, Soroses ‘aided Yunus’ to oust Sheikh Hasina, claims ex-Bangladesh minister

Hasina herself has claimed that Yunus “sold the nation to the US” and cited pressure to hand over strategic territory such as St Martin’s Island to the United States as part of the plot.

TTP seizes ground in Bannu, other areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as Pakistan’s control crumbles

Analysts told CNN-News18 that since the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan in 2021, the TTP has steadily rebuilt its networks, exploiting weak governance and security vacuums.

US shutdown nears end after 40 days: What the deal means for Trump, what it covers and what could still go wrong

US government shutdown: The proposed deal does not guarantee the extension of ACA subsidies, a key Democratic demand since the shutdown began.

Pakistani warship docks in Chittagong after 54 years: Why India must watch Bay of Bengal closely | Explained

For Islamabad, the visit of PNS Saif and the broader outreach form part of a strategy to gain new relevance in South Asia’s maritime sphere.

Asim Munir’s Pakistan: Military and ISI get more money, more power. India has reasons to worry | Explained

India must prepare for a Pakistan that will continue to prioritise conflict and control over stability and reform. The 27th Amendment makes dialogue less likely and military adventurism more possible.

'Fedora man' of Louvre Heist fame: Meet 15-year-old Pedro who went viral overnight

A 15-year-old French teen, Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux, unintentionally became an internet sensation after an AP photo of him at the Louvre on the day of the crown jewels heist drew millions of views

Trade blocked, border bleeds: How Pakistan’s missteps have turned Durand Line into a security nightmare | Explained

As Pakistan continues to close crossings, delay transit routes, and issue threats, it risks losing both economic leverage and diplomatic credibility in a region increasingly turning away from its influence.

Who was Rajyalakshmi Yarlagadda? 23-year-old Andhra Pradesh student dies in US, family launches fundraiser

23-year-old Rajyalakshmi Yarlagadda from Andhra Pradesh was found dead in her US apartment, prompting her family to launch a fundraiser for repatriation and expenses.

How Asim Munir's god-like elevation in Pakistan surpasses even Zia-ul-Haq's highly controversial 8th amendment

Under the 27th amendment, Munir is poised to assume a new and vastly powerful role as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).

Australia bans social media for teens under 16: How platforms will verify user age and enforce the law

PM Anthony Albanese announced that minors under 16 will be prohibited from using platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to protect their mental health and development.

FBI chief Kash Patel secretly visited Beijing to discuss fentanyl and law enforcement cooperation: Report

Patel’s unannounced Beijing trip follows a U.S.-China summit where Trump and Xi reached a “consensus” on curbing fentanyl flows and easing trade tensions.

Ecuador prison riot kills at least 27 inmates, four others dead in morning clashes

A deadly riot at Machala prison left at least 27 inmates dead and dozens injured, highlighting ongoing gang violence in Ecuador’s overcrowded prison system.

Chinese worker fired after taking sick leave for foot pain but logging 16,000 steps

A workplace dispute in China has ignited fresh debate over digital surveillance and trust at work after a company dismissed an employee who had called in sick with foot pain, only to later find his phone’s step counter showed 16,000 steps that day. The firm cited dishonesty and policy violation; critics argue step data alone can be misleading and context was ignored.

Bangladesh protests: Why a former Hasina aide is blaming the US and the Clintons

A former minister in Sheikh Hasina’s government has alleged that Bangladesh’s 2024 student-led protests were not organic but the product of a carefully planned foreign operation.

How two managers approved the same leave, and what it reveals about Indian vs Japanese work culture

A Reddit post, now widely circulated, ignites discussion on culture and empathy in the workplace and has sparked a nuanced debate about how tone, trust and cultural norms shape our day-to-day experience of work.

Key to success: Insta360 gifts gold keyboard keys worth nearly Rs 40 lakh to employees

The China-based camera maker’s unusual Programmer’s Day reward has gone viral, with staff joking they will “finish the whole keyboard” if the tradition continues.

Lawyer storms stage to serve subpoena to Sam Altman during live talk

A packed San Francisco audience gathered for what was meant to be an easy, free-flowing conversation on tech and leadership, until an unexpected interruption jolted the room, briefly derailing the evening and leaving everyone wondering what had just unfolded.

What America’s longest-tenured workers reveal about how jobs really changed

A handful of corporate lifers trace the quiet revolutions in speed, tech and purpose at work.

How a childhood virus may raise dementia risk

A new study shows shingles reactivation could harm the brain, and vaccinatioappears to lower long-term risk.

How Silicon Valley is inching toward engineered babies: The tech, the risks and the legal grey zones

A look at the Silicon Valley startups pushing embryo editing, the billionaires funding them, and the scientific and ethical fight surrounding their work.

Trump’s $2,000 “tariff dividend”: What it is, who might get it, and the US Supreme Court fight

A closer look at what the president proposed, why he is pushing it now, and the legal fight over his tariff powers.

A US civil rights museum doubles down on a messy past amid federal push for a rosier narrative

Atlanta’s National Center for Civil and Human Rights reopens with an expanded, unflinching look at America’s racial story.

Chart of the Day | Is OFS exodus a warning sign?

In the first eleven months of 2025, OFS accounted for nearly 65 percent of all IPO proceeds by value

Why the January 6 Trump speech edit forced BBC bosses to resign | Explained

The resignations follow criticism over a Panorama documentary that allegedly misrepresented Donald Trump’s January 6 speech, sparking international backlash and questions over BBC editorial standards.

Bodies of missing Indian father-daughter tourists found buried in snow in Nepal’s Manang district

Nepal’s security forces recovered the bodies of two Indian tourists, a father and daughter missing since October 20, from Manang district after weeks of search amid heavy snowfall.

Pakistan’s secret ISI unit ‘S1’ linked to decades of terror attacks against India: Report

The unit reportedly operates under the direct control of a Colonel-rank Pakistan Army officer, aided by two senior officials known by their code names Gazi 1 and Gazi 2.

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong slams Philippines; two dead, over a million evacuated

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong made landfall in the Philippines’ Luzon island on Sunday, killing two people and forcing over a million to evacuate amid powerful winds and torrential rain.

Russian helicopter breaks apart, catches fire mid-air before crashing in Dagestan; five killed | Watch

A Russian Ka-226 helicopter carrying senior defence officials crashed in Dagestan after catching fire mid-air, killing at least five people, including top executives from a military-linked aviation firm.

Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif scraps PM immunity clause amid protest over military-backed 27th Amendment

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the withdrawal of a proposed amendment granting immunity to the premier, saying an elected leader must remain “fully accountable before the law and the people.”

Trump vows $2,000 ‘tariff dividend’ for Americans, says US economy ‘richest and most respected’

President Donald Trump announced plans to distribute at least $2,000 to Americans from tariff revenues, claiming his trade policies have made the US wealthier and stronger despite rising inflation concerns.

Trump booed by fans during first presidential appearance at NFL game in decades | Watch

US President Donald Trump was met with loud boos at Washington’s Northwest Stadium during the Commanders–Lions game, marking his first regular-season NFL appearance and the first by a sitting president since 1978.

COP30: Global climate finance faces moment of reckoning as UN summit opens in Belem

As COP30 opens in Belem, the world confronts a widening gulf between soaring pledges and stalled delivery amid growing climate disasters and receding political urgency

Texas shooting: Gunman kills three at San Antonio business, then takes his own life

A 21-year-old man fatally shot three colleagues at a landscape supply company in San Antonio before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.

Trump says deal to end record 40-day US government shutdown ‘very close to ending’

President Donald Trump signalled optimism that the 40-day government shutdown may soon end, as Senate leaders said a bipartisan deal to reopen the government is “coming together.”

Senate leaders close to agreement to reopen US government after 40 days

After 40 days of deadlock, Senate Democrats and Republicans appear close to a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government, with a short-term funding bill expected to reach President Trump for approval soon.

Kremlin dismisses claims Putin ordered nuclear test following Trump comments

The Kremlin reiterated that President Vladimir Putin has not ordered any nuclear tests and that Russia remains committed to its moratorium, but warned it would be forced to act if the United States restarts testing after a three-decade pause.

BBC leaders announce exit in spat with Trump over edited speech

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump called the individuals resigning from BBC “dishonest people” and accused of them of trying to influence a US presidential election.

Bessent says Trump’s $2,000 ‘dividend’ may come via tax cuts

Trump has been stepping up his defense of his tariffs regime since the Supreme Court on November, 5 heard arguments for a suit to get them thrown out

FAA cuts 10% of domestic flights amid federal shutdown, raising concerns for holiday air cargo

The FAA’s 10% reduction in domestic flights, combined with the MD-11 grounding and ongoing federal shutdown, could strain U.S. holiday air cargo, though trucks and contingency plans may mitigate delays.

Hamas returns body of Israeli soldier held since 2014, bringing closure to Goldin family

Israel has received the remains of soldier Hadar Goldin, held in Gaza since 2014. The handover ends an 11-year ordeal for his family and marks progress in the ongoing truce.

Hunger, flight chaos, health-care woes fail to end US shutdown

Republicans say they will only negotiate over an extension to the Affordable Care Act subsidies once Democrats vote to re-open the government

Britain sends troops and equipment to Belgium after mysterious drone incursions near airports

Britain is deploying personnel and equipment to Belgium after multiple drone incursions forced airport closures, with officials investigating possible espionage links amid rising European security concerns.

'Richest and most respected': Trump defends trade policy, calls critics 'fools'

Donald Trump defended his tariff policies, calling critics “fools” and claiming tariffs made the US richer. He promised a $2,000 dividend for Americans while vowing to reduce national debt.

Trump’s crypto bet: The secret banks behind his family’s digital fortune

The Trump family has partnered with boutique firms Dominari Holdings and Yorkville Advisors to finance its expanding crypto ventures, leveraging close ties and rising digital asset markets.