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Iraq’s parliamentary election will determine Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s fate and test Baghdad’s balancing act between the U.S. and Iran amid regional tensions and voter disillusionment.

Three deported in Canada’s crackdown on Punjabi business extortion

Canada targets foreign nationals linked to rising extortion and violence against Punjabi businesses in British Columbia.

Why we say “hello” when we pick up the phone

When the telephone was invented, the greeting we use today wasn’t always obvious — and “hello” wasn’t the first choice.

Mass walk-out after official calls Miss Mexico “dumb head”

A live-streamed clash in Thailand sparked a contestant walkout after a pageant executive insulted Miss Mexico, forcing an apology and emergency oversight changes.

Rama Duwaji: The Syrian-American artist who met Zohran Mamdani on a dating app

Their creative partnership began on Hinge and now shares the spotlight in New York politics.

Indian H-1B manager says tech bias is growing: ‘People say we bring caste’

An anonymous post by an Indian H-1B manager alleges rising anti-Indian sentiment in US tech, including claims that workers are stereotyped as importing “the caste system.”

How US media framed Zohran Mamdani’s New York City win

From wire desks to tabloids, coverage blended celebration of a barrier-breaking victory with scrutiny of Mamdani’s progressive agenda and his looming clash with national politics.

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.

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

China’s Fujian enters service: What the new carrier means for power in the western Pacific

China commissions the Fujian, its first domestically built carrier with electromagnetic catapults, underscoring a faster push to challenge US power in the western Pacific.

Use AI or lose your job: How bosses are forcing the next workplace reset

From Accenture to startups, bosses are telling staff to master generative AI—or be replaced by those who can.

US Supreme Court to weigh challenge to same-sex marriage

A decade after Obergefell, Kim Davis asks the justices to reconsider the right that reshaped American family life.

What the new US passport gender rules mean under the Trump administration

A late-night Supreme Court order let the Trump administration enforce a rule requiring U.S. passports to list sex assigned at birth. Here’s what that means for renewals, existing “X” markers, and the road ahead while lower courts weigh the policy.

How 26 billionaires spent $22 million to stop Mamdani from becoming New York mayor, and failed

A network of 26 billionaires poured $22 million into anti-Mamdani efforts but the message didn’t land. Grassroots organizing and small donations carried Mamdani to victory and tested the limits of big-money influence.

Why Arjuna Ranatunga lost so much weight

The photos from Colombo stopped cricket Twitter in its tracks: Arjuna Ranatunga looked dramatically different. What changed between the captain we remember and the man fans just saw?

Will Musk intervene in the Chinese astronauts’ crisis?

Three Chinese astronauts on Tiangong are facing an unexpected delay after their ride home hit trouble in orbit. As chatter grows about a SpaceX rescue, the real route back to Earth hinges on what China decides, and what its backup plans can actually do.

China’s Tianwen-1 captures rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

China’s Mars orbiter just snapped a rare look at interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS, and it comes as NASA sits on its own imagery. The chase to decode a fast, dim, possibly weird object is suddenly a Red Planet story, not an Earthbound one.

‘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.

Why US launched 175 investigations into H-1B visa abuse under ‘Project Firewall’ | Explained 

The US Department of Labor has opened at least 175 investigations into alleged H-1B visa abuse as part of Project Firewall, a Trump administration initiative aimed at ensuring American workers are prioritised and foreign hires are made only when genuinely necessary.

North Korea threatens 'offensive action', condemns US-South Korea security talks

South Korea's defence ministry on Saturday condemned the missile launch, while saying the North's criticism of the U.S.-South Korea meeting was regrettable.

Judge blocks Trump’s use of National Guard in Portland, Oregon, calls deployment illegal

A federal judge ruled that former President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Portland was unlawful, marking the first permanent block on his use of military force to quell protests in American cities.

‘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.

Republicans reject Democrats’ proposal to end shutdown as standoff hits 38th day

Senate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed a Democratic proposal to reopen the government and extend health care subsidies for a year, calling it a “nonstarter” as the shutdown stretched into its 38th day with no breakthrough in sight.

Five Indian nationals kidnapped by gunmen in Mali amid rising unrest

Five Indian workers were abducted near Kobri in western Mali, officials confirmed, as the conflict-hit nation continues to grapple with jihadist violence and worsening insecurity.

Trump endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for 2026 Ohio governor race, calls him ‘young, strong and smart’

US President Donald Trump has given his “complete and total endorsement” to Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio gubernatorial bid, praising the former presidential candidate as a “pro-business outsider” who “will never let you down.”

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.

US Court blocks Trump administration bid to limit food aid during shutdown

A federal appeals court has upheld an order requiring President Donald Trump’s administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for 42 million low-income Americans, rejecting a government attempt to scale back food aid amid the ongoing shutdown.

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.

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.

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.