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A viral video shows an Indian woman crying and pleading with US police after allegedly being caught shoplifting at a Target store, sparking outrage online and renewed debate over incidents tarnishing India’s image abroad.

Trump plays nice with Asian allies stung by repeated threats

The US president also sought to mend ties with Southeast Asian nations that have leaned closer toward Beijing as Trump took aim at their economic growth engines

FBI sting on dating app brings down US bank CEO who allegedly tried to meet ‘teen boy’ for sex

Tennessee’s Evolve Bank & Trust has fired its newly appointed CEO, Bob Hartheimer, after an FBI sting allegedly caught him attempting to meet someone he believed was a 15-year-old boy on a gay dating app.

UK train stabbing: How a heroic elderly man saved a girl and ended up severely wounded

An elderly passenger suffered severe injuries while protecting a young girl from armed attackers during a stabbing spree on a London-bound train, which left nine people critically hurt and two suspects in custody.

Russian oil tanker set ablaze amid Black Sea drone attacks

Russia reported 71 drones downed overnight in the Krasnodar region and around and over the Black Sea

Iran's president says Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities

US President Donald Trump has warned that he would order fresh attacks on Iran's nuclear sites should Tehran try to restart facilities that the United States bombed in June

Video shows immigration agent punching restrained man after car crash in Chicago suburb

Police in Evanston, Illinois, are collecting evidence after a U.S. Border Patrol agent was filmed repeatedly punching a man during a violent arrest following a car crash, prompting outrage from city officials and calls for accountability.

Obama calls New York mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, offers support and guidance

Former President Barack Obama spoke with New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, praising his campaign and offering to be a “sounding board” if he wins the upcoming election.

‘Guns-a-blazing’: Trump threatens US military action in Nigeria, vows to cut aid over Christian killings

US President Donald Trump warned Nigeria to stop the persecution of Christians or face an immediate halt in American aid and possible military intervention, urging the Nigerian government to “move fast.”

10 injured in stabbing attack on UK train, counter-terror police join probe

The London-bound high-speed train had been travelling between Doncaster and was headed to King's Cross station in the UK capital.

Hegseth says US, China to set up direct military communication

The purpose of the communication channels will be to “deconflict and deescalate any problems that arise,” Hegseth said in a post on X.

'Blood everywhere': Mass stabbing on London-bound train leaves nine critically injured, two suspects arrested

Passengers described scenes of “blood everywhere” and chaos as armed police halted a train in Cambridgeshire after a knife attack that left ten people hospitalised, nine with life-threatening injuries.

Trump’s Gaza peace plan faces new hurdle: Who will police the enclave after the war?

As the Trump administration pushes its postwar peace framework, the plan to deploy an international security force in Gaza is running into stiff resistance — from Hamas, Israel, and even potential Arab contributors.

Why South Korea can’t please both Trump and Xi anymore

President Lee Jae Myung rolled out the red carpet for both leaders this week, but South Korea’s effort to stay friendly with Washington and Beijing is looking harder than ever.

Companies end pandemic-era labour hoarding as layoffs rise across corporate America

With a $175 million workforce pivot across giants like Amazon, UPS, and Target, corporate America is shedding its post-pandemic reluctance to fire employees.

Why China is hoarding over 1 billion barrels of oil as US sanctions hit Russia

With a $175 million daily import bill and storage tanks now 60% full, Beijing is rapidly filling its reserves to shield itself from supply shocks as new US sanctions hit Russian crude.

Why investors are asking questions about Trump’s IRS chief and Fiserv’s collapse

The former Fiserv chief, now running key US financial agencies under Trump, sold over $500 million in stock months before the company lost nearly half its value.

Microplastics could enter bone marrow and cause fractures, experts caution

Researchers in Brazil warn that tiny plastic particles may interfere with bone-cell health and raise risks of fractures and bone disease.

86-year-old businessman drives Uber to fund girls’ education in India

The Fijian-Indian owns a company with a $175 million turnover, yet drives a cab to fund the education of underprivileged girls in India.

Why the US still has daylight saving time

The seasonal clock change continues to divide Americans over its health effects, safety concerns, and economic impact — yet it’s not going away anytime soon.

Cabin crew member’s gentle gesture of feeding an elderly passenger wins hearts aboard Saudia flight

A simple act of care from a flight attendant goes viral and sparks praise for compassionate air travel.

Valley fever cases surge 1,200% in California as climate shifts fuel deadly fungus spread

Once confined to dusty pockets of the San Joaquin Valley, the fungal infection is now surging across California — with experts blaming the state’s new weather extremes.

Deadly Mexico explosion leaves 23 dead, toxic fumes suspected; President Sheinbaum promises probe

At least 23 people, including children, were killed in a supermarket explosion in Mexico’s Sonora state. Officials suspect toxic gas; probe underway.

Harvard Medical School blast: FBI, Boston Police launch probe into ‘intentional’ explosion

Police said the blast occurred around 2:48 a.m. local time, shortly after a fire alarm was triggered.

Trump to host Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at White House on Nov 10: Report

West Palm Beach (US), Nov 2 (AP) President Donald Trump will host Ahmad al-Sharaa for talks, a first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House, an ..

Trump plays nice with Asian allies stung by repeated threats

The sometimes-truculent US president tilted toward charm, pageantry and protocol on his swing through Asia.

Ten injured in London-bound train stabbings; nine critical, two suspects held

The incident occurred aboard a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service travelling from Doncaster to London’s King’s Cross.

Trump unveils Lincoln Bathroom renovation, accidentally reveals window facing construction site

US President Donald Trump revealed a marble-and-gold makeover of the Lincoln Bathroom, calling it a “restoration of historical accuracy,” even as critics slammed the move as tone-deaf during the ongoing government shutdown.

‘Rejected in less than a minute’: US denies business visa to Indian IT professional despite ₹1 crore income

A senior tech lead from India was denied a US B1/B2 visa within a minute at the New Delhi Embassy, despite his stable job, high income, and plans to attend a major tech conference in Atlanta.

JD Vance dressed as his own meme for Halloween, and the internet noticed | Watch

The US vice president turned a months-old “say thank you” meme into a Halloween self-own, and a viral moment.

Six ChatGPT settings worth changing for better privacy and smarter replies

A few quick tweaks in your ChatGPT settings can make the AI more focused, useful — and a little safer to use.

Trump balances candy on a kid’s head, again

A playful déjà vu: Trump balanced a candy bar on a trick-or-treater’s head again, reviving his 2019 viral moment for Halloween 2025.

38-year-old woman charged in $102 million Louvre jewel heist; one suspect released without charge

French authorities have charged a 38-year-old woman in the audacious Louvre jewellery heist, as one of five suspects arrested this week was released without charge, AFP reported.

Epstein’s $1 billion money trail: Unsealed JPMorgan files expose Wall Street and Russian links

Weeks after Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 jail death, JPMorgan Chase alerted U.S. regulators to more than $1 billion in questionable transactions tied to the disgraced financier and several prominent business figures, newly unsealed court filings show.

Pakistan issues naval warning for live firing near India’s Trishul military drill in Sir Creek region

Pakistan has announced live firing exercises in the Arabian Sea, coinciding with India’s massive tri-services exercise Trishul near the Sir Creek border, as both sides engage in calibrated military signalling amid heightened regional vigilance.

13-year-old accused of killing grandmother shot dead by North Carolina deputy

A 13-year-old boy suspected of killing his grandmother was shot dead by a North Carolina deputy after he allegedly charged at the officer with a piece of lumber during a chase, authorities said.

Pete Hegseth vows tech support for ASEAN to counter China’s ‘destabilising actions’

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Beijing of threatening regional sovereignty in the South China Sea and pledged to bolster Southeast Asian nations with technology to jointly counter Chinese aggression.

India slams Pakistan at UN, demands end to ‘grave’ rights violations in Pok

At the UN General Assembly, India called out Pakistan for “grave” human rights abuses in areas of Kashmir under its illegal occupation, urging Islamabad to end repression and respect the rights of the local population.

Tanzania’s first female president Samia Suluhu Hassan wins re-election with 98% amid deadly protests

President Samia Suluhu Hassan secured a new five-year term with nearly 98% of votes in Tanzania’s election, which was marred by violent protests over the disqualification of major opposition candidates and allegations of repression.

Who is Bankim Brahmbhatt? Indian-origin man accused in BlackRock’s ‘breathtaking’ $500 million scandal

US-based entrepreneur Bankim Brahmbhatt, CEO of Bankai Group, has been accused of orchestrating a “breathtaking” $500 million loan fraud that allegedly involved falsified accounts and fake receivables to secure loans from BlackRock-backed HPS Investment Partners, according to The Wall Street Journal.

How AI is turning online death threats into terrifyingly realistic attacks

Generative tools can now clone faces, voices and settings to simulate violence — turning harassment into something deeply personal and harder to stop.

‘He was offended’: Carney says he apologised to Trump over ‘fake’ anti-tariff Reagan ad 

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he apologised to US President Donald Trump for an anti-tariff advertisement featuring Ronald Reagan, as Trump responded by halting trade talks and imposing new tariffs on Canadian goods.

How the British monarchy survives by sacrificing its own

From Prince Andrew’s fall to Edward VIII’s abdication, history shows that when family loyalty clashes with survival, the crown always wins.

How Tuesday’s US elections will reveal Trump’s true political strength

Even as President Trump stays overseas, Tuesday’s governor races in New Jersey and Virginia — and local contests from New York to California — are shaping up as a quiet referendum on his influence.

How Trump’s ‘nuclear option’ demand derailed the GOP’s shutdown plan

The president’s late-night call to end the Senate filibuster put Republicans on the defensive and gave Democrats new ammunition as the blame game over the shutdown deepens.

Darfur’s nightmare returns: Why El Fasher’s fall signals a deeper, deadlier war

Two decades after the first genocide claims, Sudan’s Darfur is back in crisis as the Rapid Support Forces tighten control and atrocities surge.

US delegates discuss cooperation in minerals, mining sector with Pak officials

According to an official statement, the US delegation “discussed avenues of cooperation in the minerals and mining sector, strengthening supply-chain security, and encouraging responsible and sustainable investment in Pakistan’s critical minerals landscape”

Ukraine denounces attacks on power substations vital to nuclear plants

Russia has carried out ”targeted strikes on such substations”, a ministry statement issued late on Friday said.

Top Israeli military lawyer resigns over probe into leak of detainee abuse video

Around 1,700 Gaza detainees were freed this month as part of the Gaza ceasefire in exchange for 20 Israeli hostages, some of whom have reported torture and abuse during their captivity.

You'll find out soon: Trump dodges question on underground nuclear tests

Trump on Thursday said he had instructed the US military to resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year hiatus -- a decision widely seen as a signal to nuclear rivals China and Russia