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Why Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was cut off from rest of the country: All you need to know

PTI workers blocked major highways across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for five days, disrupting travel and business while demanding improved medical care for jailed party founder Imran Khan.

Who is Carter Camacho? Teen armed with shotgun and tactical vest arrested near US Capitol with extra ammunition

Carter Camacho, an 18-year-old, was arrested near the US Capitol carrying a loaded shotgun, tactical vest, and extra ammunition.

‘Mohsin Naqvi is threatening us’: Imran Khan’s sisters allege ‘Asim Munir regime’ wants him dead

Imran Khan’s sisters allege a “lethal conspiracy” by the Pakistani government and military, claiming Mohsin Naqvi and Asim Munir want the former PM killed in custody.

Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked appearance by Democratic candidate

CBS’s parent, Paramount Skydance Corp., has come under criticism from the media and free speech advocates since technology heir David Ellison took control of the company last year

US sends F-22s, F-35s, F-16s in 50-jet Middle East deployment amid Iran talks

Independent flight-tracking data and military aviation monitors recorded multiple F-22, F-35 and F-16 fighter jets heading toward the region along with several aerial refuelling tankers, indicating preparations for sustained operations

Macron surprises Mumbai with late-night CST visit after morning jog on Marine Drive | Watch

French President Emmanuel Macron surprises Mumbaikers with a morning jog on Marine Drive and a late-night stroll through Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, highlighting India-France cooperation in defence and technology.

Tiger Global, Adage Capital trimmed stakes in AI heavyweights in Q4

Tiger Global trimmed its stake in Microsoft to 5.47 million shares during the fourth quarter from 6.5 million shares as of September 30, 2025

'Choice between bogs and Muslims?' US Congressman Randy Fine under fire for X post

‘Undue pressure’: Zelenskyy slams Trump for pushing Ukraine in Russia peace talks

Ukrainian President Zelensky says Trump is pressuring Kyiv to make concessions in peace talks, warning that Ukrainians will never accept surrendering more territory.

Iran upbeat after US talks but Vance says 'red lines' not met

In Washington, Vance also appeared to indicate that the United States preferred diplomacy but painted a more mixed picture

5 injured as massive explosion rocks Abundant Life Fellowship Church in New York

Authorities said emergency crews were sent to the church at around 10:23 am (local time) after reports of a strong gas smell inside the building

Climate change turbocharged Spain's Valencia floods: study

The area affected by extreme rainfall was 55 percent larger than what it would have been before industrialisation, according to the paper

Germany's IG Metall preparing union-busting case against Tesla

In March 2025, the union accused Tesla of withholding sick employees' pay and of pressuring them to come to work

Taliban frees three Pakistani soldiers in Saudi-mediated move

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement the soldiers, detained on October 12 during fighting along the border, were handed over to a Saudi delegation in Kabul

US says 11 dead in strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats

The United States began targeting alleged smuggling boats in early September, killing more than 140 people and destroying dozens of vessels since then.

US fuel blockade forces stoppage at key Cuban mine

Noa is one of Cuba's largest industrial projects and an important source of revenue for the government.

International Criminal Court judge urges European Union to block US sanctions

Nicolas Guillou was among several ICC judges blacklisted by Washington in August after an arrest warrant was issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza

Total of 2,000 Ukrainian children now returned from Russian occupation: Zelensky

Russia does not hide the fact that it took children under its control, but says it did so for their own safety, moving them away from the frontline and is willing to return them in cases where relatives come forward and can be verified.

Nigeria probes China’s Temu over personal data misuse

According to the NDPC, Temu handles the personal data of around 12.7 million people in Nigeria out of its 70 million daily active users worldwide

US open to metals tariff enforcement adjustments, Greer says

Greer said the underlying metals tariffs would remain, calling them “very successful” in boosting the domestic industry. “Clearly, those are going the right direction. They’re going to stay in place,” he said.

Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, dies at 84; Trump pays tribute to 'force of nature'

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, 84, has died. A Baptist minister and presidential candidate, he championed racial justice, international diplomacy, and social equality, leaving a lasting legacy through activism and advocacy.

“He’s a murderer, I have a video”: Pak cricketer Imad Wasim’s second marriage triggers explosive allegations from ex-wife

As accusations and counter-statements fly, the episode has become one of the most bitter and public personal disputes involving a Pakistani cricketer in recent years.

Russia ‘optimistic’ about preferential trade deal with India, eyes access to 2.2 billion market

India has been in discussions with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union on a preferential trade framework that would lower tariffs and ease market access for goods and services.

Bangladesh: India’s foreign secretary Vikram Misri meets opposition leader Shafiqur Rahman amid cabinet swearing-in

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Bangladesh Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in, reaffirming “people-centric” bilateral ties and underscoring cooperation across party lines.

'Ukraine better come to the table fast': Trump urges as trilateral talks begin in Geneva amid ongoing strikes

Russian and Ukrainian delegations met in Geneva for US-mediated talks amid ongoing strikes, focusing on security, humanitarian issues, and disputed territories, though expectations for a breakthrough remained low.

Mohsin Naqvi crossed an unwritten red line: Will invoking Asim Munir cost the PCB chief his job?

Naqvi’s dual role as Interior Minister and PCB chairman has long been criticised as a conflict of interest. His latest miscalculation may finally tip the balance against him.

'We have no links': Hillary Clinton denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein, calls for full release of files

Hillary Clinton denies any improper links to Jeffrey Epstein, calls for full release of files, criticises delays, and prepares to testify publicly before a congressional probe.

From US to Europe, Epstein files spark global reputational fallout: The leaders who have stepped down

None of the individuals named in the recent disclosures have been charged in connection with Epstein’s crimes. However, as more documents emerge, the reputational consequences are proving severe.

Om Birla meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, delivers PM Modi’s congratulatory letter

The long road home: Tarique Rahman takes Bangladesh’s top job after two decades in the wilderness

Tarique left Bangladesh in 2008 after being released from detention under a military-backed caretaker administration, saying he required medical treatment. What followed was a 17-year period of self-exile in London.

Iran says second round of US talks ‘constructive’, no date yet for next meeting

Iran says second round of talks with the US was constructive, with agreement on guiding principles but no date set.

Who is Kenisha Paliwal? Meet the Cornell University-educated bride at the grand Haldiram family wedding in Nagpur

Kenisha holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labour Relations from Cornell University, along with a Master of Science in Technology Management from Columbia University.

‘No one is entitled to a visa’: Marco Rubio warns of revocations over US national security

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said visas are not a right and can be revoked over national security concerns, as Washington tightens immigration rules and expands screening requirements.

Iran fires live missiles in Strait of Hormuz as US nuclear talks begin in Geneva | Top updates

Earlier in the day, Fars News, an outlet affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, reported that parts of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz would be closed for several hours as part of a military exercise.

How did a €10m ticket fraud go undetected for a decade at the Louvre Museum?

French authorities have uncovered a decade-long €10 million ticket fraud at the Louvre Museum, arresting nine suspects including staff, as investigators probe organised corruption and wider cultural site scams.

Epstein files take darker turn with claims of toxic ‘Trumpet plants’: What is ‘Devil’s Breath’ and why its mention is disturbing

While the reference may sound innocuous at first glance, investigators and observers have flagged it because Angel’s Trumpet plants are known to produce scopolamine, a powerful and controversial drug.

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