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The lower house of parliament approved the legislation with a more than two-thirds majority, with only four lawmakers voting against

At least 42 migrants feared dead after boat capsizes off Libya, says UN agency

At least 42 migrants are feared dead after a boat capsized off Libya’s coast. Seven survivors were rescued after six days adrift, the UN migration agency confirmed.

Trump urges Israeli President to pardon Netanyahu, calling trial 'political and unjustified'

US President Donald Trump urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling his corruption trial “political and unjustified.” Netanyahu denies wrongdoing as his long-running case continues.

Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus for straining ties with India, says 'will return to Bangladesh only if...'

Sheikh Hasina warned that if the ruling party is kept out of the electoral process, then any upcoming vote would lack legitimacy.

Trump vs BBC: Inside the US president’s defamation battle and legal obstacles he faces

US President Donald Trump plans to sue the BBC for $1 billion, alleging a Panorama documentary deceptively edited his speech. Legal experts say jurisdiction, intent, and defamation standards pose major hurdles.

Why Iran’s water crisis has brought its major cities to the brink of evacuation

Iran faces its worst water crisis in decades, with Tehran and Mashhad nearing severe shortages amid drought, mismanagement, and overuse of groundwater, forcing rationing, infrastructure strain, and potential evacuation warnings.

Delhi’s Red Fort blast and Beirut’s 2020 port tragedy: The deadly common factor behind both explosions | Explained

As the probe into the Red Fort car explosion widens, investigators are weighing a troubling possibility. One line of inquiry holds that the blast may not have been a carefully timed attack.

How Europe’s private drone industry seizes opportunity amid NATO’s defence buildup

Danish firms Weibel Scientific and MyDefence are ramping up anti-drone technology production for Ukraine and Europe as NATO faces increasing drone incursions and battlefield jamming tactics reshape modern warfare.

Are you listening to bots? Survey shows AI music is virtually undetectable

The study found that 73% of respondents supported disclosure when AI-generated tracks are recommended, 45% sought filtering options

US House to vote on deal to end longest government shutdown in history

Republicans currently hold a narrow 219-213 majority in the House

Indian techie sues US employer over forced labour, caste bias; calls H-1B visa exploitation a ‘Squid Game’

Vallabhaneni claims that his earnings were so inconsistent that he could not afford rent or basic medical care. The lapse in health insurance left him and his wife without treatment, even when he suffered a severe leg injury.

Taliban orders end to trade with Pakistan as tensions escalate after Islamabad blast

Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict: Baradar laid out a three-point plan instructing Afghan traders to minimise dependence on Pakistan and seek alternate routes and suppliers.

How three AI megadeals are rewriting Wall Street’s playbook

A fresh wave of AI infrastructure spending is forcing financiers to invent new ways to move colossal sums.

80,000 deaths, $170 billion in losses since 1995: Why India ranks 9th among most climate-impacted nations

Between 1995 and 2024, India experienced nearly 430 major climate disasters, including cyclones, floods, droughts, and heatwaves.

How the world’s biggest mining project became China’s global win

A $23 billion iron ore mine in Guinea marks Beijing’s new dominance in global resources.

Trump calls Chinese students ‘good business’ for US universities: Why US President has softened his tone on Beijing

At first glance, these remarks appear to be a complete departure from his earlier hardline stance on China and immigration. But analysts say the shift has more to do with economics than diplomacy.

Renowned Korean Japanese surgeon accused of defacing sacred sites in Japan

A celebrated endometriosis specialist faces extradition to Japan over oil “anointing” at sacred sites.

As US government shuts down, private aviation takes off

Private jet travel booms as the US shutdown triggers flight cuts and delays for commercial passengers.

US shutdown deal explained: How Democrats’ apparent defeat could still shape 2026

A short-term retreat could become a longer-term win by spotlighting Republicans on health subsidies, SNAP and affordability.

Khawaja Asif warns Afghanistan after Islamabad suicide blast kills 12, says Pakistan ‘in a state of war’

Speaking to reporters after the blast in the city’s G-11 sector, Asif directly accused the Afghan Taliban regime of allowing terror outfits to operate freely on its soil.

'Is it official? Have they accepted?' Pakistan's Khawaja Asif caught off-guard as journalist gives him update on Islamabad blast

When a journalist mentioned that the TTP had claimed responsibility for the Islamabad blast, he seemed surprised and replied: “Is it?”

All 20 Turkish military personnel killed in Georgia plane crash

C-130 military cargo planes are widely used by Turkiye's armed forces for transporting personnel and handling logistical operations.

OPINION | India needs to rethink its Central Asia strategy after the Ayni airbase exit

India’s exit from Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase underscores the need for renewed, sustained engagement with Central Asia, leveraging trade, investment and connectivity to balance regional powers and revive strategic influence

Trump justifies H-1B visas after slapping $100K fee: ‘US doesn’t have certain talents, we have to bring in people’

In an interview with Fox News aired Tuesday, Trump was asked whether H-1B visas would remain a priority

'New York City will turn into Mumbai': Billionaire Barry Sternlicht slams Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze plan

Sternlicht warned that Mamdani’s plan to freeze rents amid stagnant tenant incomes could spark widespread nonpayment and undermine trust in property ownership

Trump claims 'very big victory' as shutdown vote nears

The House of Representatives is set to vote on Wednesday on a spending bill to solve the six-week standoff, after eight Democrats broke ranks in the Senate on Monday to side with Trump's Republicans.

Train derails in Buenos Aires, emergency teams rush to rescue injured

Service on the commuter line was suspended for several hours but resumed shortly with delays.

Pakistani Taliban claim suicide bombing in Islamabad, warns of more attacks

The group threatened to carry out more attacks until Islamic law is implemented in the country.

Macron warns any planned West Bank annexation a 'red line'

Macron spoke as Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas visited Paris one month into a fragile truce between Hamas and Israel

Ukraine, China mineral dominance on agenda as G7 meets

The diplomats are meeting after US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on Moscow's two largest oil companies in October, slamming Russian President Vladimir Putin over his refusal to end the conflict.

'Looking forward': New US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor thanks Trump for opportunity

Gor, 38, was administered the oath of office by US Vice President J D Vance at a ceremony in the Oval Office on Monday.

Trump announces plan to rename Veterans Day as ‘Victory Day’ in Arlington cemetery speech

Trump also celebrated Congress inching closer to ending the 42-day government shutdown, which has snarled air travel, caused 1.4 million federal workers to go without pay and put in limbo food-stamp payments for nearly 42 million people.

Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels present new obstacle to Gaza ceasefire progress

Another challenge has emerged recently, involving scores of Hamas fighters believed to be in tunnels beneath the southern city of Rafah behind the so-called "Yellow Line", which marks the area under Israeli control.

California Governor Newsom blasts Trump for 'dumb' US climate policy at COP30

Newsom assured an audience at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil that his state would continue to prioritise green technology.

BBC crisis: What caused it and what happens next as Trump threatens to sue?

Below are details on how the crisis came about, how the BBC is funded and governed, and how a new director general will be selected.

BBC must fight, says outgoing chief as Trump threatens to sue over documentary row

On Monday, the BBC apologised for giving the impression that Trump had directly urged "violent action" just before the assault on the US Capitol by his supporters in 2021 in a documentary that aired in October last year.

China's 'cryptoqueen' jailed in UK over $6.6 billion Bitcoin scam

Police said the investigation into Zhimin Qian, 47, led to officers recovering devices holding 61,000 Bitcoin in the largest cryptocurrency seizure in the U.K.

US stock rally falters as Nvidia sinks on stake sale

Following its best session since May, the cohort of big tech weighed on equities

Is Vladimir Putin sick? Why Russian President's hand is once again the focus of global attention

Putin’s hand has drawn attention before, but this latest appearance has reignited speculation that he may be dealing with an undisclosed illness.

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul

The Istanbul prosecutor asked a higher court to consider shutting down mayor Imamoglu's main opposition Republican People's Party

Trump asks US Supreme Court to review $5 million civil case over Jean Carroll verdict

Carroll alleged that Trump raped her in the department store and then smeared her reputation when he said she was “not his type” and accused her of fabricating the story to sell her book.

Russian crypto tycoon and wife found dismembered in Dubai desert, trail leads to revenge and fraud: Here's what happened

Authorities now describe the killings as a revenge-driven, financially motivated crime, orchestrated by individuals connected to the shadowy world of cryptocurrency investment.

Messaging app turns terror tool: How Telegram helped Jaish-linked terror module plan the Red Fort blast | Explained

As per reports, investigators say Dr. Umar Mohammad and his associates used encrypted Telegram groups to plan the Red Fort attack and communicate with handlers abroad.

Turkish military cargo plane with 20 on board crashes in Georgia near Azerbaijan border | Video

In a statement, the ministry confirmed that search and rescue operations were underway in coordination with Georgian authorities.

Pakistan plays victim again: Shehbaz points finger at India after Islamabad explosion as Jaish links emerge in Red Fort blast

This comes a day after a massive blast in a car near Delhi’s Red Fort left 10 people dead and investigators are already connecting the blast to Pakistan-linked networks.

Red Fort blast: Jaish-e-Mohammed’s women’s wing, led by Sadiya Azhar, emerges as key player

Delhi Red Fort Blast: Indian investigators have reportedly identified two possible links connecting the Red Fort car bomb to the Jaish network in Pakistan.

US shutdown nears end after 40 days of paralysis: What’s still holding it back and what happens next | Explained

The White House has also pledged to reverse the firings of federal employees and provide back pay for the hundreds of thousands affected during the shutdown that began on October 1.

Israel condemns Red Fort blast: 'Stand with India in its fight against terror'

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has conveyed solidarity with India after the deadly Red Fort blast in New Delhi, offering condolences to the victims’ families and reaffirming Israel’s commitment to stand with India against terrorism.

Nikki Haley’s son Nalin says end H-1B visas, stop immigration: ‘Americans deserve jobs first’

Nalin’s stance sharply contrasts with that of his mother, Nikki Haley, who has repeatedly defended legal and merit-based immigration as essential to the American story.

Malaysian PM denounces Delhi Red Fort blast, says 'deserves the strongest condemnation'

The explosion occurred at around 6:52 pm near Lal Qila Metro Station Gate No. 1, when a Hyundai i20 car with a Haryana registration number suddenly exploded while idling in traffic.