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
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 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.
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 launched drone attacks on Moscow and southern Russia for a third straight night, prompting temporary airport closures and reported strikes on industrial facilities
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
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.
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 successfully test-fired sea-to-surface cruise missiles as US President Donald Trump visited South Korea,
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
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
Piyush Goyal concluded his two-day Brussels visit after productive meetings with EU officials, marking progress in advancing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement
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
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
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
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
Israeli planes launched strikes in Gaza on Tuesday after Israel accused the militant group Hamas of violating a ceasefire in the Palestinian territory
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
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 made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a category five hurricane, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory
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.
“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
"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 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.
Von der Leyen on Tuesday said that Europe is standing united against Russian aggression, backing Ukraine with continued financial and strategic support
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
The US has killed 14 people in strikes on four suspected drug boats in the eastern Pacific, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday. One survivor was rescued by Mexican authorities.
US firms struck $80 billion in deals in a single day, marking a strong M&A rebound as confidence returns to Wall Street. Among them, a landmark $80 billion nuclear partnership with Westinghouse signals Trump’s push for energy dominance and AI-driven industrial growth.
With frequent reports of mass killings from Sudan's Darfur following RSF's victory, fears have mounted that the region's non-Arab communities could be on the brink of ethnic cleansing. Previously, RSF and its allies killed around 300,000 non-Arabs in Darfur in a genocidal campaign during 2003-05.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine will need Europe's support for two to three years. He said that funds would be spent on recovery if the war ends. In case the war does not end, he said those funds would be spent on weapons.