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"Emergency power outages will be canceled after the situation in the energy system stabilises," Kyiv's energy minister said.

Israeli male hostage accuses Gaza captors of sexual abuse

Describing being stripped naked and tied up while in captivity, he also recounted actions by one of his captors, saying: "It was sexual violence, and its main purpose was humiliation. Its goal was to humiliate me, to crush my dignity."

James Watson, Nobel Prize winner and DNA pioneer, dies at 97

James Watson shared a 1962 Nobel Prize with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins for discovering that deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is a double helix.

Hungary's Orban wins Russian oil sanctions exemption from Trump

As Orban and Trump heaped praise on each other, the Hungarian nationalist said it would take a "miracle" for Ukraine to beat Moscow, underscoring the gulf between him and other European leaders on the war.

Israel receives remains of another hostage from Gaza

The handover took place under the terms of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal that took effect in October.

Four held after protesters set off flares during Israeli orchestra concert in Paris

The concert, which featured a programme of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky, had already been criticised by a French union for the performing arts, and pro-Palestinian activists had called for a boycott.

Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant against Netanyahu

Turkey, which has been one of the most vocal critics of the war in Gaza, last year joined South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

'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.

Got diabetes or obesity? It could now cost you a US visa

All these chronic illnesses are now being assessed as potential indicators that an individual might become a future financial burden on United States.

EU restricts visas for Russian nationals over Ukraine war

The 27-nation bloc is looking to ramp up pressure on Moscow and tighten controls, as air incursions and unexplained drone flights fuel worries the Kremlin is seeking to destabilise Europe.

Brazil court reaches majority to reject Bolsonaro appeal against jail term

Bolsonaro's lawyers argued there had been "profound injustices" and "contradictions" in his conviction, and sought to have his prison sentence reduced.

More than 1,200 flights cut across US in govt paralysis

Forty airports were slated for the cuts, including major hubs in Atlanta, Newark, Denver, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles.

From food aid to air travel chaos: Longest US government shutdown in history causes unprecedented disruptions

The Congressional logjam appeared set to stretch into its seventh week, with no signs yet emerging on Friday that congressional Democrats had budged from their demands to restart funding despite consistent pressure from Republicans.

4 killed in helicopter crash in Russia's southern Dagestan | Video

The helicopter crashed into a house and exploded into a huge fireball leaving four defence plant workers dead.

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

Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks: Islamabad presents 'evidence-based' demands to end cross-border terrorism

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban resumed the third round of talks in Istanbul on Thursday to tackle the issue of cross-border terrorism and avoid further escalation between the two sides.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Multiple explosions shake a mosque in an Indonesian high school and injure 54

Most of the victims suffered minor to severe injuries from glass shards. The cause of the blasts was not immediately known but they came from near the mosque’s loudspeaker, according to Jakarta Police Chief Asep Edi Suheri.

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.

Russia could launch ‘limited attack’ on NATO ‘any time’: Top German general

President Vladimir Putin denies aggressive intentions, saying Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine was defence against NATO's own expansionist ambitions against Russia

Fujian enters service: China’s most advanced aircraft carrier joins fleet with Xi Jinping presiding

The commissioning of the Fujian marks a key milestone in Xi's drive to modernise the Chinese military and project maritime power in the region

Why the US Supreme Court is testing Trump’s tariff power

The US administration has reversed course on its own revenue claims as justices weigh whether President Trump overstepped by using tariffs as a sweeping economic and national-security tool.

Which airports are affected as the FAA reduces US air traffic nationwide

The FAA will slow air traffic at 40 airports, starting with a 4 percent reduction on Friday and scaling up to 10 percent by November 14.

Flight cuts leave travellers scrambling as shutdown hits US airports

A day after the Trump administration announced flight reductions across some of the country’s busiest airports, airlines, airport authorities and travellers have been left scrambling for answers.

Japan’s PM Takaichi says nation’s economic policy has changed

Speaking in the lower house of parliament Friday, Takaichi said, “it’s fair to think that economic policy has changed.”

COP30: Climate summit in the Amazon will test if promises can pay for progress

The climate summit in Brazil will measure the success of global negotiations on turning climate finance pledges into delivery, even as UN reports warn emissions and finance gaps are widening amid geopolitical uncertainty

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.

Watch | Elon Musk dances with humanoid robot Optimus as Tesla shareholders approve $1 trillion pay deal

Moments after the vote at Tesla’s annual meeting in Austin, Texas, Elon Musk appeared on stage to roaring cheers and began dancing alongside Optimus, the company’s humanoid robot.

What all Elon Musk can buy for $1 trillion: Switzerland, coke for every person on earth & much more

Notably, Musk’s potential payout also dwarfs compensation across the world’s largest corporations

Moscow slams Pakistan newspaper for 'anti-Russian articles': 'It is bewildering'

The Embassy claimed the publication “invariably gives preference to ardent Russophobes and critics of Russian foreign policy and President Vladimir Putin.”

US Supreme Court lets Trump block transgender, nonbinary people from choosing passport sex markers

It halts a lower-court order requiring the government to keep letting people choose male, female or X on their passport to correspond with their gender identity on new or renewed passports.

Kazakhstan will join Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic move to boost Trump initiative

The action, announced on Thursday, is largely symbolic as Kazakhstan has had diplomatic relations with Israel since 1992 and is much farther geographically from Israel than the other Abraham Accord nations -- Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan and the UAE

Ukraine in ‘positive’ talks with US on Tomahawk missiles, ambassador says

Trump said on Sunday that, for now, he is not considering a deal that would allow Ukraine to obtain long-range Tomahawk missiles.

Brazil launches fund to reward nations that protect forests

Brazil is eventually seeking to create a $125 billion fund that would return a share of profits to developing countries for every hectare of forest they keep standing.

Flights halted after drone sighting near Gothenburg airport in Sweden

Stavas said it was not known to them whether the observation was of one or multiple drones.

Trump says 'game two plan' needed if Supreme Court rules against administration on tariffs

The US Supreme Court justices raised doubts on Wednesday over the legality of Trump's sweeping tariffs in a case with implications for the global economy that marks a major test of Trump's powers.

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

The Lebanese military said Israel was preventing the full implementation of a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah.

Trump calls Nancy Pelosi 'evil woman' after she announces retirement

Pelosi on Thursday announced she would step down from Congress at the next election.

UN Security Council removes sanctions on Syria's president and interior minister

Washington has been urging the 15-member Security Council for months to ease Syria sanctions.

5 killed in Afghanistan-Pakistan border fire despite ongoing peace talks, says official

Both the countries have attempted to pin the blame for the cross-border fire incident on each other.

Travelers brace for chaos as US government shutdown threatens holiday flights

News that the Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic at 40 airports beginning Friday set off a flurry of worry among those planning trips.

Novo Nordisk executive faints in Oval Office while standing behind Trump | Watch

The person, believed to be Novo Nordisk executive Gordon Findlay, was standing behind the president during the event when, suddenly, he passed out.