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More than 7,000 commercial truck drivers have been barred from operating in the US for failing English language tests under a Trump-era rule, with Indian-origin drivers, many from Punjab and Haryana, among those most affected.

Wealth 'inequality crisis' threatens democracy, experts warn G20

The "inequality emergency" is leaving billions hungry and could worsen under the United States' "law of the jungle" approach to trade under President Donald Trump.

Tens of thousands take shelter as Typhoon Kalmaegi slams into Philippines

Scientists warn that storms are becoming more powerful due to human-driven climate change.

US Fed's Lisa Cook warns inflation to stay 'elevated' next year

Cook also expects the ongoing government shutdown to weigh on economic activity this quarter, with possible spillover effects in the private sector.

UK train stabbing: Accused charged with 11 counts of attempted murder

Eleven people were injured in the mass stabbing on the London-bound train, including a member of the train crew hurt while trying to stop the attack, who was still in hospital on Monday, in a critical but stable condition.

Maldives becomes first country to ban smoking for those born after 2007

Though the Maldives is the first country to enact such a ban, similar proposals have been debated – and nearly imposed – in other parts of the world.

Lebanon says Israeli strikes on south kill two

Israel in recent days has threatened to expand its attacks against the Iranian-backed, Lebanese armed group.

'Cuomo capable, Mamdani is not': Trump says funding would be 'highly unlikely' for New York City if Zohran wins

Trump, who grew up in the New York borough of Queens, also effectively endorsed Cuomo, a Democrat, in the interview.

'Bear in mind...': Elon Musk backs Andrew Cuomo in New York mayor race, advises voters against Mamdani

Mjusk also said that a vote for Curtis Sliwa, the GOP candidate in the race, amounted to a vote for Mamdani.

Medieval tower partially collapses in Rome, trapping worker

A second partial collapse of the tower about one and a half hours later sent up further billowing clouds of dust.

Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman will visit Trump on November 18, says White House official

The visit comes as Trump pushes Saudi Arabia to join the list of nations that have joined the Abraham Accords.

Over 40 million Americans to get reduced food aid as US govt shutdown drags on

As each weeks goes by, more Americans are feeling the pain from government services being suspended.

'Ghulaam, Namak Haraam, Dalal': Taliban releases song calling out Pakistani Army

The song comes weeks after tensions escalated along between Pakistan and Afghanistan along the Durand Line.

Raghuram Rajan warns US HIRE Act poses bigger risk to India than H-1B visa fee hike

Rajan said the HIRE Act could extend tariffs beyond goods to include outsourced services, directly hitting India’s information technology and services exports.

Israel arrests former top army lawyer over abuse video leak

Former advocate general Tomer-Yerushalmi disappeared for several hours on Sunday after announcing her resignation, triggering media speculation of a possible suicide attempt, but she was later detained.

Avalanche tragedy in Nepal: 7 climbers killed, several missing in Himalayas Himalayas as extreme weather strikes again

Home to eight of the world’s ten highest peaks, including Mount Everest, Nepal attracts hundreds of climbers and trekkers every year. But avalanches remain one of the deadliest hazards on its slopes.

Canada’s student visa crackdown hits Indian applicants hard, rejection rate soars to 74%

Canadian immigration authorities maintain that the restrictions are part of an effort to curb fake admissions and misuse of student visas.

Why Trump plans to send US troops and CIA operatives into Mexico after a century | Explained

Maduro, who has been indicted in the US on drug trafficking charges, accused Washington of using the narcotics issue as a pretext for regime change and seizing Venezuelan oil.

US resumes H-1B and Green Card application processing: What Indian applicants should know | Explained

The resumption marks a crucial relief for industries such as technology, healthcare, and education, which rely heavily on skilled overseas professionals, especially those from India.

Pakistan bets on Chinese submarines to counter India’s naval dominance: Here's why they won't succeed | Explained

China’s influence extends beyond shipbuilding. Beijing is also investing heavily in Pakistan’s maritime infrastructure under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Pakistani journalist exposes Gaza ‘peace mission’: Asim Munir demanded $10,000 per soldier, Israel offered $100

According to Shirazi, the disagreement has effectively derailed what Pakistan had been portraying as a “peacekeeping deployment” to post-war Gaza.

Tanzania's President Hassan sworn in after deadly election violence

Opponents say the vote was rigged and that hundreds died, but the government has dismissed that toll as exaggerated.

Iran's Supreme Leader says cooperation with US not possible while it backs Israel

Khamenei's comments came as President Donald Trump's administration seeks to increase pressure on Iran.

Field Marshal forever? Sharif govt plans constitutional cover to secure Asim Munir’s extended rule

Officially, Munir’s term as army chief ends on November 28, 2025. Yet confusion persists over whether his new rank allows him to continue until 2027 or whether another formal extension will be required.

Are US drones using Pakistani airspace with Asim Munir's consent? Taliban’s claim rekindles old doubts

Instead of easing tensions, the discussions with the Taliban exposed Pakistan’s long-standing fault line: the military’s dominance over civilian leadership, especially in shaping foreign and security policy.

Powerful 6.3 quake kills at least 20 in Afghanistan, hundreds injured

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit at a depth of 28 km (17.4 miles) near Mazar-e Sharif, a city of around 523,000 famous for its shrines and historic sites.

CIA orchestrated Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, Army chief Waker was ‘on their payroll’: Ex–Bangladesh minister

Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, one of Hasina’s closest aides, made the sensational remarks during a conversation at a Delhi hotel in June.

China dismisses Trump’s claims of hidden nuclear tests, says strategy is ‘purely defensive’

The statement came amid rising global unease over renewed talk of nuclear testing, after President Trump announced that the United States would prepare to resume its own nuclear weapons testing for the first time in more than three decades.

New York City to vote on November 4: Will Zohran Mamdani make history as NYC’s first Muslim mayor?

Zohran Mamdani holds a slim lead over Andrew Cuomo in New York’s high-stakes mayoral race, with Obama’s endorsement energising his campaign as Trump takes fresh swipes ahead of Election Day.

China rejects Trump’s claim of secret nuclear tests, says it follows ‘no first use’ policy

China dismissed US President Donald Trump’s allegations of covert nuclear testing, reaffirming its commitment to peaceful development and a defensive nuclear strategy.

A year on, leader of Spain's Valencia region resigns over deadly floods

"I can't go on anymore," Mazon told reporters after a speech in which he fiercely criticised the national government's response to the crisis.

Trump says Putin and Xi are ‘tough, smart leaders’ who must be taken seriously

Trump praises Putin and Xi as “tough, smart leaders” in CBS interview, blames Biden for Ukraine war and defends his trade ties with China.

Erika Kirk on JD Vance hug controversy: ‘Cameras analysing my every smile, my every tear’

Amid viral controversy over her hug with JD Vance, Erika Kirk urged full transparency in the trial of her husband’s accused killer, saying there’s “nothing to hide” and the world should see what “true evil” looks like.

Donald Trump's big claim: 'Pakistan secretly testing nuclear weapons'

"We're going to test because they test and others test. And certainly North Korea's been testing. Pakistan's been testing," he added, opposing the interview's remark that only North Korea is actively testing nuclear weapons.

Why voters disapprove of Trump but the 2026 midterms are still a toss-up

A new Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll finds broad disapproval of President Trump’s job performance, yet the 2026 House race remains essentially even.

Why unproven autism “cures” lure families—and what experts actually support

A Michigan mother spent tens of thousands on risky, unproven treatments as conflicting claims and politics deepened the confusion.

APEC sidelines: Xi gifts Xiaomi phones, cracks ‘backdoor’ joke

A light ‘backdoor’ quip turns Xi’s smartphone gift to Lee Jae Myung into a pointed moment about tech trust, security politics, and China–Korea balancing.

3i/atlas: What today’s ‘Manhattan-size’ interstellar visitor really means

A quick explainer on how close it gets, who can see it, and why scientists care.

US Supreme Court has expanded presidential powers under Trump: How far will it go?

The US justices will hear a tariff case this week that could define the outer limits of the presidency in Trump’s second term.

How the US economy has defied doomsday predictions on tariffs

Despite sweeping Trump-era levies, inflation remains moderate and growth steady as companies absorb costs and shift supply chains.

Two Indian-Americans become world’s youngest self-made billionaires at 22

A San Francisco AI startup, now valued at $10 billion, has propelled three high-school friends—including two Indian-American co-founders—into billionaire status, shattering records.

The Arab world’s last militant leader remains elusive, Abdulmalik al-Houthi’s rise, reach and resolve

Israel, the US and regional powers have hunted Houthi commanders, yet the Yemen-based leader survives, expands influence and keeps the Red Sea on edge

Punjabi trucking community in the US reels as English test disqualifies thousands

A surge in enforcement of English-proficiency rules has sidelined thousands of truckers, disproportionately affecting Indian-origin drivers amid mounting safety and labour-shortage concerns.

Pakistan’s first Chinese submarine to set sail in 2026: Should India be concerned?

Pakistan’s first Chinese-designed Hangor-class submarine will join its fleet next year, a $5 billion project that strengthens ties with Beijing even as India ramps up surveillance and indigenous defence capabilities in the Indian Ocean.

Mexican mayor Carlos Manzo shot dead during Day of the Dead event

Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo, a vocal critic of organized crime, was gunned down during public celebrations in Michoacán as authorities arrest two suspects in the attack.

When fossils travel: What it took to move a 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus

A swift double-move gave “Apex” better science, better context, and a proper home among the fossils.

Trump calls King Charles’ move to strip Prince Andrew of Royal titles ‘tragic’

US President Donald Trump expressed sympathy for Britain’s royal family after King Charles III stripped Prince Andrew of his final title and residence over renewed scrutiny of his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Chart of the Day: While India restricts, US embraces 0DTE trading

While India's aggressive regulatory crackdown on options trading drives participants away and volumes down, US markets are witnessing explosive growth in ultra-short-duration 0DTE options, with retail traders now dominating a market segment that has grown 700% in five years.

How Iraq’s November election could redefine Iran’s regional reach

Iraq’s November elections will test Iran’s ability to maintain influence after regional setbacks. With Moqtada Sadr’s boycott and waning voter enthusiasm, both Tehran and Washington are vying to shape Baghdad’s political future.