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Major hotspots included Afghanistan’s Kunar and Helmand provinces, as well as Pakistan’s Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Chitral, and Angoor Adda regions. Afghan districts such as Aryub Zazi in Paktia and areas of Bahramcha also witnessed intense firefights.

Afghanistan confirms strikes on Pak military posts: 'Retaliatory ops against violation of sovereignty'

The ministry, in a statement, described its actions as “retaliatory operations against repeated violations of Afghan sovereignty.”

'Mafia-style killings' rock Gaza as Hamas wages brutal crackdown on Dughmush clan amid ceasefire turmoil

Witnesses and local sources allege that the crackdown has morphed into a campaign of collective punishment, with Hamas fighters executing men solely based on their surname

Why Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize stirred a controversy

Despite the accolades, Machado’s award has ignited controversy, particularly over her past support for Israel. Critics have circulated her earlier statements backing Israel and Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing her of aligning with actions perceived as harmful to Palestinians.

'A clear violation of UNSC resolutions': Pakistan expresses 'reservations' to J&K reference in India-Afghan joint statement

Muttaqi is on a week-long visit to India, from October 9 to 16. This is the first high-level delegation from Kabul to India since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021. Earlier on Saturday, the Afghan minister said that the "future of India-Afghanistan relations seems very bright."

Nobel duo Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo to lead Zurich research centre amid US funding cuts

The nobel economists' move comes at a time when academics in the U.S. have expressed growing concern over cuts to research funding and political hostility toward universities under President Donald Trump’s administration.

At least 18 Pakistani soldiers killed as clashes intensify along Afghanistan-Pakistan border

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned Afghanistan for the Saturday night gunfire, warning it would be given a “befitting reply like India,” a reference to a crisis earlier this year that saw the two nuclear-armed rivals step closer to war.

15 current and former Bangladesh army officers taken into custody over crimes against humanity

Bangladesh Army detains 15 officers linked to enforced disappearances and crimes against humanity during Sheikh Hasina's tenure, following ICT-issued arrest warrants.

Hamas rejects formal signing of Gaza peace deal, calls evacuation proposals 'absurd'

Hamas says it will not join the official Gaza peace deal signing in Egypt and deems proposals to remove its members from the Strip “absurd,” warning of difficult negotiations ahead.

Trump’s dealmaking diplomacy grows fragile as China fires back

Trump posted nearly 500-word Truth Social post around 11 a.m. in New York on Friday threatening a “massive increase” of tariffs on goods from China.

Over 500,000 return to Gaza city as ceasefire takes effect, hostage handover pending

Gaza residents return home under a US-brokered ceasefire, confronting widespread destruction while Hamas prepares to release remaining hostages.

Four killed in shooting during Heidelberg high school homecoming in Mississippi

At least four killed and 12 injured in a mass shooting during Leland High School’s homecoming in Mississippi.

Former US President Joe Biden begins radiation therapy for aggressive prostate cancer

Joe Biden, 82, is undergoing radiation and hormone therapy for metastatic prostate cancer detected in May, marking a new stage in his treatment.

Trump’s global tariff war explained: What the new rates mean for China, India and the world

A sweeping set of new tariffs is reshaping global trade, raising costs for consumers and businesses alike.

Hamas rejects disarmament under Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calls it ‘out of the question’

Hamas has rejected disarmament under Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it “out of the question,” as Israel begins transferring prisoners ahead of the planned hostage exchange.

Zelenskyy holds ‘productive’ call with Trump, says ‘if one war can be stopped, others can too’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Donald Trump to help mediate peace in Ukraine during a “positive and productive” call, praising the US president’s success in brokering the recent Middle East ceasefire.

'There is consensus': Trump announces release of Israeli hostages by Hamas on Monday

Trump announces Hamas to begin releasing Israeli hostages Monday under a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire, with mutual prisoner exchanges planned.

Eiffel Tower in Paris closed since Oct 2: Is the iconic landmark really set for demolition in 2026?

Eiffel Tower remains closed due to nationwide strikes, but claims of its 2026 demolition are false.

Drone and artillery strikes by RSF kill at least 60 in Al-Fashir amid Darfur siege

Paramilitary attacks on shelters, hospitals, and mosques in Al-Fashir have left dozens dead and worsened hunger and disease in the besieged city.

Ex-NATO Stoltenberg chief reveals former US President Biden called Zelenskyy 'a pain in the a**'

Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg revealed in his memoir that President Biden once called Ukrainian President Zelenskyy "a pain in the a**" and mistakenly referred to him as Putin during a NATO summit.

North Korea showcases 'most powerful' ICBM at parade attended by Russia and China leaders | Watch 

Kim Jong Un showcased the Hwasong-20 ICBM and other advanced weapons at a massive military parade, highlighting North Korea’s growing nuclear capabilities and strategic alignment with Russia and China.

Violent TLP protests in Lahore leave 11 dead: Who is Saad Rizvi and why Pakistan fears Tehreek-e-Labbaik?

At least 11 TLP members were killed in Lahore clashes with police as the party staged pro-Palestinian protests, prompting lockdowns and an internet shutdown in major cities.

Trump’s former adviser John Bolton may face imminent federal charges over classified records: Report

Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton may face federal criminal charges as early as next week over alleged mishandling of classified records, sources say.

Seven policemen, six terrorists killed in suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan

A suicide attack on the Ratta Kulachi Police Training School in Dera Ismail Khan triggered a five-hour gun battle, killing seven police personnel and six terrorists, officials said.

At least 11 killed as TLP clashes with Punjab police in Lahore

The unrest has disrupted daily life across Punjab, with the Lahore-Islamabad-Peshawar motorway closed and internet services suspended in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and other major cities.

Trump slaps 100% tariff on all Chinese goods from Nov 1 after Beijing limits rare earth mineral shipments

The new tariff, Trump said, would be applied “over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying.”

How a 2,000-year-old Roman gravestone ended up in a New Orleans backyard

A backyard cleanup in New Orleans revealed a mystery that connects the modern city to ancient Rome.

How China’s giant power lines fuel its electric cars and high-speed trains

A nationwide ultrahigh-voltage grid is reshaping China’s energy system and accelerating its clean energy transition.

How the shutdown is hitting federal workers and services across the US

Thousands of workers are being laid off and hundreds of thousands furloughed as the government shutdown stretches beyond its first week.

Why Trump’s policies are pulling growth from the rest of the world

Foreign investment is flooding into the United States as Trump’s policies and AI-driven capex reshape global flows.

Trump in ‘excellent health,’ cardiac age 14 years younger than actual, says White House

Barbabella’s memo reaffirmed that Trump exhibits strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance, with all test results reported as “stable.”

Kim hosts China, Russia and Vietnam in rare show of global reach

The gathering showed how global power shifts are giving Kim new room to maneuver.

Far rights activist Laura Loomer calls for 'ban on Muslims holding political office in US'

Other conditions listed by Loomer include imposing a nationwide ban on halal animal sacrifice in the US, a federal ban on cousin marriage, condemning Qatar for allegedly financing Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, supporting a ban on the burqa and hijab, and making female genital mutilation a federal felony.

Trump clarifies meeting with Xi not cancelled; says 'will see what happens' on China tariffs

Earlier, Trump had commented there was “no reason to meet” with Xi following what he termed China’s “very hostile” actions.

UN Security Council members voice concern about US-Venezuela tensions

Russia's Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia told a meeting of the 15-member U.N. council that Venezuela had every reason to believe the United States was ready to move from threats to action against it.

Explained | Why Qatar's military training facility at US air force base in Idaho has sparked controversy

Right-wing influencer Laura Loomer -- a close Trump ally -- called the plan “an abomination.”

Old 'We are all Hamas' tweet by Qatar's defense minister sparks controversy after Trump's Idaho air base deal

The resurfacing of these remarks has fueled anger among right-wing circles in the U.S.

'A very nice thing to do': Trump reacts to Nobel Peace Prize announcement, praises Machado for dedicating award to him

“The person who actually got the Nobel Prize called me today and said, ‘I am accepting this in honour of you because you really deserved it,’” Trump said.

Explained | Why French PM faces immediate budget challenge after reappointed by President Macron

France’s President Emmanuel Macron has once again named Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister, only days after his resignation from the same post.

No women journalists at Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi's press conference in India

It is learnt that the decision on inviting journalists to the media interaction was taken by Taliban officials accompanying the foreign minister.

French President Emmanuel Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister

Accepting his reappointment “out of duty,” Lecornu wrote on X that he would “do everything possible to provide France with a budget by the end of the year and to address the daily life issues of our fellow citizens.”

Trump speaks to Nobel Peace Prize winner Venezuela Oppn leader María Corina Machado over phone: Report

Even though Trump has not publicly reacted to the peace prize announcement, he did share Machado’s post on social media.

Hamas, Palestinian factions dismiss any 'foreign guardianship' over Gaza, call governance 'purely internal matter'

According to the statement, governance in Gaza should remain in Palestinian hands, with the factions rejecting any external interference or imposed authority.

At least 19 missing, feared dead as deadly explosion rocks US military explosives plant

The explosion shook houses miles away, and rescuers had to keep their distance for hours due to burning debris and the risk of secondary blasts.

'Won’t be voting in 2026': Laura Loomer blasts Trump over Qatar military base in Idaho, calls it 'betrayal'

The controversy erupted when Hegseth announced that the Qatari Emiri Air Force would be permitted to operate at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.

Trump suggests cancelling Xi meeting, threatens more tariffs after China restricts key exports

The Republican president suggested that he was looking at a “massive increase” of import taxes on Chinese products in response to Xi's moves.

Melania Trump says 8 Ukrainian children reunited with families after direct talks with Russia's Putin

Melania Trump said that “for the past 3 months, both sides have participated in several back-channel meetings and calls, all in good faith.”

White House budget chief confirms ‘substantial’ federal layoffs as Trump administration uses shutdown for leverage

The announcement came as the Trump administration faces its tenth day without government funding.

Are more H-1B restrictions coming after $100,000 visa fee? Here’s what Trump’s new plan means for Indians

The combination of higher fees, stricter eligibility criteria, and increased oversight is likely to make the process significantly harder for both applicants and employers.