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China closes Everest hiking route from Tibet after heavy snowfall and icy conditions

Authorities have closed the Zhufeng Peak hiking area on Mount Everest’s Tibetan side due to heavy snowfall and freezing conditions, with officials warning that worsening weather could endanger visitors.

Why was the Bangladesh national anthem sung at a Congress event in Assam?

A major controversy has erupted after an Assam Congress leader, Bidhu Bhushan Das, reportedly sang 'Amar Sonar Bangla', the national anthem of Bangladesh, at a party meeting in the state’s Sribhumi district. The BJP has slammed the Congress for being 'Bangladesh-obsessed' and demanded an inquiry into the matter

UK deports migrant sex offender day after he was released over technical error

A convicted sex offender mistakenly released from a UK prison has been re-arrested and deported to Ethiopia, prompting an official inquiry.

‘Elections without all parties can’t be credible’: Ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina on Awami League ban

In her first interview since her ouster, former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has questioned the credibility of upcoming elections as her Awami League has been banned. She said such moves will sow further division in the country.

Could failed Afghanistan-Pakistan peace reignite the conflict?

Efforts to end Afghanistan and Pakistan’s border conflict have failed once again. High-stakes talks in Istanbul mediated by Turkey and Qatar ended in deadlock, exposing deep mistrust and unresolved disputes over drone strikes, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, and cross-border violence

‘Tough as hell’: Trump hails ‘great-looking guy’ PM Modi as he repeats India-Pak ceasefire claim

Speaking at a luncheon for Apec CEOs, Trump shared his account of events from earlier this year, asserting that he prevented a “war” between the two nuclear-armed neighbours by applying trade pressure

French Senate backs bill defining rape as any non-consensual act

French senators are set to vote on a bill on Wednesday that would define any non-consensual act as rape. The bill was approved on Thursday by 155 votes to 31 by the Senate.

South Korea to give Trump its highest award, gift him a golden crown

In South Korea, US President Donald Trump —who has long hailed himself as a king and has pursued international awards like the Nobel— will get the country's highest award and a golden crown as a gift.

Ukraine launches third night of drone strikes on Moscow, Russia says

Ukraine launched drone attacks on Moscow and southern Russia for a third straight night, prompting temporary airport closures and reported strikes on industrial facilities

‘Active and in-depth’: India and China talk border peace, commit to continue dialogue

The Chinese Defence Ministry said that the latest round of talks was held on the Indian side on Saturday, where they agreed to continue their dialogue through military and diplomatic channels

Talks with Taliban for long-term truce have failed, they want needless war, says Pakistan

Pakistan has said that talks for a long-term truce with Afghanistan's Taliban have failed. It blamed the group for wanting a 'needless war' and accused India of controlling the Taliban.

Trump in Seoul: US and South Korea sign AI deal — to secure edge over China

Under the agreement, the two nations will collaborate to tighten export controls on artificial intelligence and ease regulatory hurdles for tech firms, aiming to simplify data storage and usage across borders

North Korea test-fires cruise missiles days after Trump wished to meet Kim Jong-un

North Korea successfully test-fired sea-to-surface cruise missiles as US President Donald Trump visited South Korea,

Can the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire survive Israel’s latest strikes on Hamas?

Israel's strikes in Gaza on Tuesday (October 28) killed at least 26 people, following what it called ceasefire violations by Hamas. The renewed violence, amid accusations over hostage remains and rising civilian casualties, threatens to unravel the fragile US-brokered truce

'Storm of the century’: Why Hurricane Melissa, heading towards Cuba after Jamaica, is so devastating

Hurricane Melissa, with wind speeds of nearly 300 kmph, peeled roofs off homes, swelled rivers and forced 77 per cent of Jamaicans to be without energy. And the worst is yet to come, as officials are still to make an assessment of the damage caused by what is now being called the ‘storm of the century’. The Category 4 storm is now making its way to Cuba, prompting large-scale evacuations

'Intense but very productive': Piyush Goyal concludes Brussels visit for India-EU FTA talks

Piyush Goyal concluded his two-day Brussels visit after productive meetings with EU officials, marking progress in advancing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement

62% drop in Indians detained at US borders, lowest in 4 years: Data

Indian nationals attempting illegal entry into the US fell by 62% in FY25, the sharpest drop in four years, amid tougher enforcement and rising awareness of migration risks

US tells Americans to leave Mali 'immediately' as militant blockade sparks fuel crisis

Earlier this week, Mali announced the closure of all schools and universities nationwide starting Sunday due to a severe fuel shortage. Education Minister Amadou Sy Savane told state television that classes would be suspended for two weeks

Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Cuba after pounding Jamaica

The scale of Melissa's damage in Jamaica wasn't yet clear, as a comprehensive assessment could take days and much of the island was still without power, with communications networks badly disrupted

Russia making key advances in Ukraine's strategic hub of Pokrovsk, says Zelenskyy

The crucial supply and transport hub in Pokrovsk serves as a lifeline for delivering supplies and reinforcements to the eastern front, and capturing it would bring Moscow closer to taking full control of the Donetsk region

Vance downplays Israeli strikes in Gaza, says ceasefire 'is holding'

Israeli planes launched strikes in Gaza on Tuesday after Israel accused the militant group Hamas of violating a ceasefire in the Palestinian territory

At least 64, including 4 police officers, killed in Rio’s largest-ever anti-drug raid

Hundreds of heavily armed Brazilian police raided slum areas of Rio in a drug raid Tuesday, touching off firefights likened to scenes from a war and leaving at least 64 people dead, Brazilian officials said

Israeli jets strike near Gaza’s Shifa Hospital after Netanyahu orders ‘powerful strikes’

Airstrikes come hours after Netanyahu accused Hamas of breaching the truce by returning wrong hostage remains, deepening tensions in the fragile US-brokered ceasefire

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as record-breaking Category 5 storm

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a category five hurricane, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory

Apple races past $4 trillion market value as new iPhone models revitalize sales

Apple has become the third Big Tech company to hit a $4 trillion market valuation, driven by strong demand for its new iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air. The milestone eased investor concerns over the company’s slow progress in artificial intelligence and reaffirmed confidence in its growth outlook.

Netanyahu orders ‘powerful strikes' on Gaza after ceasefire breaches, Hamas delays hostage body handover

“Following security consultations, Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the military to immediately carry out powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip," Prime Minister's Office said in a statement

Zelenskyy urges Trump to press Xi on cutting China’s support for Russia

"If President Trump manages to hold talks, make decisions, and reach an understanding with China to reduce imports of Russian energy, I think it will help all of us," Zelenskyy said at a press conference in Kyiv

Breaking News Live: Cyclone Montha makes landfall on Andhra coast, to lash for 3-4 hours

Breaking news today from India and across the world: Cyclone Montha is expected to make landfall near Kakinada around Tuesday midnight with winds up to 110 kmph, prompting Andhra Pradesh to deploy NDRF and SDRF teams and issue high alerts in coastal areas.

Russian attacks aim to 'wear us down, divide us,' but Europe 'is responding', says EU chief

Von der Leyen on Tuesday said that Europe is standing united against Russian aggression, backing Ukraine with continued financial and strategic support

7 key things about China's new plan for private sector growth and financial strength

Beijing has unveiled the Communist Party’s Central Committee proposal for China’s upcoming 15th five-year plan, outlining fresh commitments to support the private sector and accelerate the country’s rise as a global financial power