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Berkshire Hathaway chairman says decades of reforms meant to restrain executive pay have backfired, driving competition and excess among CEOs.

Red Fort blast: From US and UK to Canada, global condolences pour in after deadly Delhi explosion kills eight

The U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Egypt, Iran, and Bangladesh extended condolences and support after a powerful explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort killed eight people.

Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner meets Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza ceasefire

The talks came as Israel returned the remains of 15 Palestinians and reviewed its failures from the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, while questions linger over Gaza’s future governance.

US strikes on suspected drug boats in Pacific kill six amid growing scrutiny

The latest attacks bring the death toll to at least 76 as the Trump administration expands its controversial campaign against alleged narco-trafficking vessels in South American waters.

Who is David Szalay? The Canadian-Hungarian-British author who won the 2025 Booker Prize for his novel Flesh

Canadian-Hungarian-British author David Szalay has won the 2025 Booker Prize for Flesh, a spare yet powerful novel tracing a Hungarian man’s life through decades of silence, struggle, and self-discovery.

US shutdown drama nears its end? Senate clears bill to reopen government after six tense weeks of political gridlock

The U.S. Senate voted to reopen the government after a six-week shutdown as five Democrats sided with Republicans, angering progressives over health subsidy concessions.

Trump praises ‘very good’ compromise to end longest US government shutdown

US President Donald Trump on Monday praised a bipartisan deal to end the nation’s longest-ever government shutdown, saying he would “abide by the deal” and reopen the country “very quickly.”

OPINION | Fujian, China’s third aircraft carrier, changes Quad incentives for military ties

Over the past two decades, China’s naval shipbuilding has executed the fastest peacetime fleet expansion in history, transforming its navy from a coastal force into one rivalling the U.S. in the Western Pacific. It amplifies incentives among Quad members for deeper ties

Trump vows to do everything he can to help Syria after landmark talks with Sharaa

Speaking to reporters, Trump praised Sharaa as a "strong leader" and voiced confidence in him. "We’ll do everything we can to make Syria successful," he said.

Two dead after small plane crashes in Florida moments after takeoff

The crash occurred soon after takeoff, with Coral Springs police officers and firefighters responding at 10.19am, just five minutes later.

Canada loses measles elimination status after three decades

To be considered measles-free, a country must stop the spread of the virus and be free of locally transmitted cases of the same strain for 12 months or more.

Sergio Gor sworn-in as US Ambassador to India, Trump calls relations with New Delhi 'most important'

Trump said he was entrusting Gor to further strengthen strategic, economic, and security ties with New Delhi.

'At some point, we're going to bring tariffs down': Trump on India-US trade deal

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that they will "bring down the tariffs" imposed on New Delhi.

Trump threatens BBC with $1 billion lawsuit over speech edit in 2024 documentary

Trump's lawyers gave the British broadcaster a deadline of Friday to fully retract the documentary containing the edit, apologize and "appropriately compensate" the president "for the harm caused."

Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Trump for historic talks

Sharaa, whose rebel forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad late last year, is the first Syrian leader to visit the White House since the country's 1946 independence.

Hungary eyes US financial shield as EU funds remain frozen

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who faces an election next year, met his longtime ally U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday.

Trump threatens air traffic controllers over shutdown absences

The statements highlighted the mounting strains on the aviation industry as the record-long shutdown hits day 41, though a compromise bill advancing in Congress was raising hopes of an imminent resolution.

Visa, Mastercard offer $200 billion reprieve to retailers

As part of the agreement, the networks will reduce the average effective interchange rate

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.