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Netflix has “a very big market share, and when they have Warner Brothers, you know, that share goes up a lot,” the president said, adding that he will be personally involved in the decision-making process.

India’s Gold ETF inflows slow to $379 million in November, down 55% MoM

India's Gold ETFs attracted net inflows of $379 million in November, a sharp 55 percent drop from the previous month.

Moscow praises Trump’s national security strategy, calls it 'closely aligned' with its goals

The Kremlin has warmly endorsed Donald Trump’s new national security strategy, saying it reflects Russia’s own approach to global power and security.

Macron threatens tariffs if China doesn’t shrink EU trade gap

French President Emmanuel Macron warned China that the EU could introduce U.S-style tariffs if Beijing fails to curb its growing trade surplus with Europe.

After $102 million heist, a burst pipe soaks hundreds of rare books at the Paris Louvre Museum

A water leak damaged up to 400 rare books at the Louvre’s Egyptian antiquities library weeks after a Rs 847 crore jewel heist exposed major security lapses.

Chernobyl’s radiation shield no longer fully functional after strike: IAEA warns

The IAEA says the structure built to contain radiation at Chernobyl has lost major safety functions after a drone strike earlier this year.

Benjamin Netanyahu says he will not quit politics if he receives a pardon

Pardons in Israel have typically been granted only after legal proceedings have concluded and the accused has been convicted. There is no precedent for issuing a pardon mid-trial.

Hyderabad to name road near US Consulate as ‘Donald Trump avenue’

Hyderabad’s Telangana government will name a prominent road Donald Trump Avenue, honoring the US president, as part of a citywide plan celebrating global leaders and innovators.

China's online censorship faces growing public pushback

The Cyberspace Administration of China also summoned executives from major platforms such as Sina Weibo, Douyin, and Kuaishou, imposing fines and demanding tighter monitoring of trending topics to ensure what it called a "clean and bright cyberspace."

India looks to host Zelenskyy in early 2026 after Putin’s New Delhi visit: Report

India may soon welcome Zelenskyy as it positions itself as a supporter of peace and dialogue in the Ukraine crisis.

Netanyahu says second phase of Trump’s Gaza plan ‘close’ as leaders set meeting

Netanyahu said he will meet US President Donald Trump later this month to push forward the second phase of Washington’s Gaza peace plan aimed at ending Hamas rule.

Japan accuses Chinese jets of ‘dangerous’ radar targeting near Okinawa

Japan says Chinese fighter jets aimed radar at its aircraft in a “dangerous” encounter near Okinawa, a claim China strongly disputes.

Gunfire, a live TV takeover, a failed coup attempt: What happened in Benin and why is it the talk of the town?

Benin’s government says a group of mutinous soldiers briefly seized state TV before security forces regained control and ensured President Talon’s safety.

Trump administration to charge $5,000 for migrants caught entering illegally: Here’s what the new law means

The Trump administration has introduced a $5,000 apprehension fee, along with daily fines of up to $1,000, for undocumented immigrants aged 14 and above, applying nationwide regardless of location.Trump administration rolls out $5,000 penalty for all illegal entrants

Greece launches major search after migrant boat capsizes, killing at least 18

At least 18 migrants died and more remain missing after an inflatable boat capsized south of Crete, prompting a large Greek and Frontex-led rescue operation.

How a new US immigration bill could secure the future of 1 lakh Indian children facing ‘age-out’ risk | Explained 

A bipartisan bill in the US Senate proposes a clear pathway to permanent residency for young immigrants, including thousands of Indian children at risk of losing status when they turn 21.

Indian-origin Uber driver jailed for seven years in New Zealand for raping teenage passenger

Satwinder Singh, 37, was sentenced in Hamilton District Court to seven years and two months for the February 2023 rape and indecent assault of a teenage passenger during a diverted late-night ride.

China bets on snow: Blizzards spark tourism push and school breaks

China’s first snowfall blanketed cities in white as blizzards spread across regions, while a new “snow vacation” policy gave students winter breaks and boosted tourism bookings in northern provinces.

Netflix’s $83 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery signals a Hollywood power shift

A mega-deal that could reshape streaming, theatrical distribution and the balance of influence across the entertainment industry.

Why Germany is debating a ban on the far-right AfD party, and what its constitution allows

Can Germany legally ban the AfD? Inside a high-stakes fight over extremism, democracy and lessons from Nazism.

Why Trump’s tariffs may have reached their ‘high-water mark’, and what companies are asking for now

A growing wave of exemption requests is testing the limits of the administration’s trade strategy.

Battlefield momentum shifts as Trump team pushes Ukraine peace plan

Russia’s slow advance and Ukraine’s stretched forces are beginning to shape the tone and timing of negotiations.

Washington’s muted stance leaves Japan uneasy amid escalating China tensions

A diplomatic rift grows as Tokyo publicly seeks stronger US backing over its Taiwan-related remarks.

Deadly car bomb hits police station in Michoacan amid rising cartel violence

An explosion outside a Coahuayana police station killed three and injured six. Community police and local residents were targeted as Mexico increases federal troop deployments amid escalating cartel attacks.

Why top Microsoft investor voted against CEO Satya Nadella

Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund voted against Satya Nadella’s role as Microsoft chair and his pay package, but shareholders overwhelmingly approved his $96.5 million compensation.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Nepal

In a post on X, NCS noted that the earthquake occurred at 8:13 AM at a depth of 5 kilometres

China locks radar on Japanese jets near Okinawa; Tokyo lodges strong protest

Japan lodged a protest with China after a Chinese J-15 fighter jet locked its radar on Japanese F-15s near Okinawa. No airspace breach or damage occurred, but tensions between the nations rise.

SpaceX to offer insider shares at record-setting $800 billion valuation

SpaceX is also exploring a possible initial public offering as soon as late next year

Quad condemns Red Fort attack, pledges stronger counter-terrorism cooperation

The third Quad Counter Terrorism Working Group meeting in New Delhi saw India, Japan, Australia, and the US condemn terrorism, including the Red Fort attack, and strengthen counterterrorism cooperation for 2026.

IT staffing firm under fire for excluding US workers, hiring only H-1B visa holders

LanceSoft, an IT staffing firm, faced backlash after a job posting restricted applications to H-1B visa holders, excluding US citizens and green card holders, raising discrimination concerns, reported Washington Free Beacon.

Apple rocked by executive departures, with chip chief at risk of leaving next

In just the past week, Apple’s heads of artificial intelligence and interface design stepped down.

Hegseth defends Trump’s authority to strike drug cartel boats, compares campaign to war on terror

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defended deadly strikes on suspected drug cartel boats, asserting President Donald Trump’s authority to act militarily, dismissing legal concerns and likening the campaign to the war on terror.

Jerome Powell on track for Fed rate cut despite some dissent

The Fed delivered a second straight reduction in October driven by the summer’s sudden deterioration in the US labor market

Pakistan’s ‘flattery’ and ‘bribery’ derailed US–India relations: former Pentagon official

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin says Donald Trump’s policies have weakened US-India ties, pushing New Delhi closer to Russia, as Vladimir Putin pledges uninterrupted fuel supplies despite Western criticism.

Pakistani woman moves to Delhi High Court seeking permission to enter India to join her husband

A Pakistani woman has asked the Delhi High Court to restore her visa so she can rejoin her Indian husband after restrictions imposed following the Pahalgam attack.

Pak woman appeals to PM Modi, alleges India-based husband plotting second marriage

A Karachi-based Pakistani woman has sought PM Modi’s intervention after alleging that her India-based husband abandoned her and is planning a second marriage in Delhi.

Khaleda Zia’s medical board halts London travel plan over health concerns

Doctors say it is unsafe for the former Bangladesh prime minister to travel abroad at this stage.

Gunmen kill 11, including a three-year-old, in South Africa hostel shooting

Three gunmen opened fire at an illegal shebeen in Pretoria, leaving 11 dead and 14 injured, amid South Africa’s ongoing gang and alcohol-fuelled violence.

Ex-Pentagon adviser says ‘not Putin, but Trump deserves credit for uniting India-Russia’

Michael Rubin claims US “hypocrisy” and Trump’s actions have driven New Delhi and Moscow into a stronger strategic partnership.

Tharoor calls Putin dinner 'warm and engaging' as Congress questions guest list exclusion

Shashi Tharoor described the Rashtrapati Bhavan banquet for Vladimir Putin as a “warm and engaging” evening, even as Congress objected to the exclusion of its top leadership from the event.

Pak minister Khawaja Asif slams Imran Khan, says he would ‘don a dupatta to mimic leaders’

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused Imran Khan and PTI of promoting an anti-state narrative while defending ISPR’s criticism of the former prime minister.

US lawmaker warns of H-1B hiring while ‘hundreds of thousands’ of Americans lose tech jobs

Senator Ruben Gallego has urged tighter oversight of H-1B hiring, warning that tech giants continue recruiting foreign workers even as they cut American jobs.

Jaishankar on Sheikh Hasina’s India stay: ‘She can stay as long as she wants’

Jaishankar said Sheikh Hasina can decide her future in India, while stressing the need for a fair democratic process in Bangladesh.

Trump’s approval rating slips as economic anxiety intensifies

Americans across political lines express growing frustration with costs and the outlook for their household finances.

UK universities halt admissions from Pakistan, Bangladesh amid visa misuse crackdown

Several UK universities have suspended or restricted admissions from Pakistan and Bangladesh after rising visa refusals and asylum claims, as the Home Office tightens compliance rules to curb student visa misuse.

24-year-old Indian student Sahaja Reddy Udumala dies in Albany house fire

Sahaja Reddy Udumala, a Master’s student in New York, succumbed to severe burn injuries after a devastating house fire, prompting a fundraiser to support her family.

How Trump’s new national security strategy puts profit ahead of promoting democracy

A slimmed-down vision of US interests puts business deals, migration control and “restraint” at the centre of American power.

US Supreme Court to weigh Trump’s attempt to curb birthright citizenship

A long-simmering conservative challenge to the 14th amendment is headed to the justices, with millions of families watching.

How Netflix outplayed Hollywood’s power brokers to seize Warner Bros

A behind-the-scenes bidding war has transformed Netflix from outsider disruptor to the new centre of the entertainment universe — leaving David Ellison sidelined and old-guard Hollywood stunned.