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Iran offers reopening Strait of Hormuz if US lifts sanctions
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced ongoing talks with Qatari mediators to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the US meets Tehran's specified conditions.
UK 2026 budget introduces immigration changes to attract skilled workers
The UK Government's 2026 Budget introduces key changes to immigration policies, focusing on skilled migration to drive economic growth and productivity.
Russia says it downed 100+ Ukrainian drones in Nizhny Novgorod
Russia claims a Ukrainian drone attack damaged an industrial facility in the Nizhny Novgorod region, with over 100 drones intercepted, according to regional governor Gleb Nikitin.
North Korea tests cluster-bomb warhead covering 12 to 13 hectares
North Korea conducted a test of a cluster-bomb warhead for tactical ballistic missiles, aiming to deploy various variants to military units by year-end, according to state media.
Trump administration imposes visa restrictions on 15-plus migrant caravan organizers
The Trump administration has imposed visa restrictions on over 15 individuals accused of organizing migrant caravans towards the US, aiming to curb unauthorized immigration.
'One or two sites' left: Trump warns Iran
United States President Donald Trump has said that the country still has "one or two" targets to "take care of" in Iran.
Birmingham shooting outside Magic City Classic kills 1, injures several
A shooting outside the Magic City Classic in Birmingham, Alabama, resulted in one death and multiple injuries on Saturday night.
California considers Proposition 40 5% wealth tax for health care
Proposition 40, a proposed wealth tax on billionaires in California, is causing significant discord among Democrats, with key figures like Governor Gavin Newsom opposing it.
Israel's Arab parties consider backing Gadi Eisenkot to replace Netanyahu
Israel's Arab parties, Ra'am and Joint List, are reportedly set to back Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc, potentially ending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's tenure.
Stampede at TikToker Muhammad Ansar Jatt's Sialkot mehndi kills 1
A stampede at a mehndi ceremony organized by TikToker Muhammad Ansar Jatt in Sialkot resulted in one death and over 13 injuries, according to police and rescue officials.
Indian trekkers missing near Shey-Phoksundo Lake amid Cyclone Arnab
Six Indian tourists, including two women and four men, have gone missing during a trek to Shey-Phoksundo Lake in Nepal after heavy snowfall stranded them in the Himalayan region.
France deploys 70,000 police and military, bans central Paris demonstrations
France has deployed 70,000 police and military personnel to manage a third weekend of protests, with restrictions imposed in central Paris due to violence concerns.
Indian-origin candidates vie in US midterms on November 3, 2026
Indian-origin candidates are contesting various positions across the United States in the 2026 midterm elections, spanning roles from U.S. Congress to city leadership.
Trump and Netanyahu discuss Iran after White House military meeting
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reviewed potential military strategies against Iran, while diplomatic talks continued, according to reports.
Donald Trump welcomes Bolsonaro's 1-year humanitarian parole, calls election disgrace
US President Donald Trump stated that Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who fled Brazil after losing the presidential election, can remain in the United States indefinitely.
Mass protests in France over rising living costs, 70,000 police
Protests in France over rising living costs turned violent, resulting in 511 arrests, while Germany experienced clashes during youth-led demonstrations demanding better conditions.
Trump administration shares 'Thriller' migrant arrest videos and military footage
The Trump administration marked Halloween with controversial videos, featuring ICE arrests and detention of migrants, sparking criticism for their degrading and racist undertones.
Nepal PM Balendra Shah to visit India around November 22
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah is expected to visit India around November 22, marking his first bilateral foreign trip since assuming office in March.
Quad in Atlanta calls for free movement in global waterways
The Quad foreign ministers emphasized the necessity of open navigation in key waterways and expressed concerns over economic coercion through arbitrary export restrictions.
US invites Russia to G-20 to keep dialogue despite Ukraine
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended including Russia in the G20 meetings, emphasizing dialogue as essential to ending the Ukraine war despite criticism from European allies.
Archbishop Francisco Cerro comforts grieving families at Urda memorial mass
Residents and officials in Urda gathered for a memorial Mass on Saturday to honor the 69 victims of a recent high-speed train collision near Toledo, Spain.
Elon Musk leads $446m in $2.77bn 2026 US midterm donations
Billionaires are heavily influencing the 2026 US midterm elections, with top donors contributing $2.77 billion, highlighting concerns over money's role in politics.
Dr. Mark Fowler compares botched Christa Pike execution to Jesus
Dr. Mark Fowler, who oversaw Christa Pike's failed execution, insists she deserves death and controversially compares himself to Jesus amid criticism of his actions.
Atlanta G-20 ministers split over Ukraine as Rubio issues statement
Foreign ministers from the G20 ended talks without consensus, as divisions over Russia's war in Ukraine hindered progress on global security issues and economic cooperation.
Quad meets in Atlanta, Marco Rubio says not against anyone
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the Quad is not designed to oppose any nation, focusing instead on addressing specific behaviors and activities.
Nepal PM Balen Shah to seek flood aid, hydropower investment
Nepal will request Indian financial aid for flood reconstruction and investment in hydropower during Prime Minister Balen Shah's first official visit to India in late November.
Indian American voters shift away from Donald Trump, survey shows
Recent surveys indicate a decline in support for Donald Trump among Indian-American voters, with many favoring Democratic candidates ahead of the US midterm elections.
Thousands protest living costs in France as clashes erupt
Police clashed with masked rioters in Paris and other cities after largely peaceful protests over the cost of living and public services drew tens of thousands across France.
California mall shooting leaves 1 dead, 6 injured
A shooting incident at a Spirit Halloween store in Solano Town Center mall, Fairfield, California, left one dead and six others injured.
Jaishankar meets Canadian counterpart Anita Anand in US
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers's Summit in Atlanta, United States.
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal under police protection amid judicial crisis
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal was put under police protection as tensions flared over the suspension of Bogdan Święczkowski, President of the Constitutional Tribunal of Poland.
'We have time': Trump on stalled Iran talks
United States President Donald Trump has said that Washington is in no hurry to end its seven-month-long conflict with Iran.
'Calculated strategy': Jaishankar slams energy trade disruptions at G20 meet
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has condemned the disruption of global oil supplies through sanctions and chokepoints.
Tanker with 27 Indian crew targeted in limpet mine attack
Two oil tankers, including one with 27 Indian seafarers, were targeted in projectile attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tanker carrying 27 Indians hit by limpet mines in Hormuz
A Panama-flagged tanker, MT Louise 1, was hit by limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, causing a fire in its engine room.
Iran war is going to get wrapped up soon: Trump
United States President Donald Trump said on Friday he believed the war with Iran will end soon.
'Indians lick cow urine from...floors': Israeli rabbi's remarks spark outrage
Rabbi Yosef (Yossi) Mizrachi, an Israeli-American rabbi, has sparked outrage after a video of him mocking Hindu cow worship went viral.
10 US aircraft land in Israel amid Iran war preparations
Ten United States Air Force (USAF) transport aircraft have landed at Israeli Air Force (IAF) bases in southern Israel.
'Gruffalo' illustrator could sue AI firms over 'theft of copyright'
Axel Scheffler, the renowned illustrator of the beloved children's book The Gruffalo, is contemplating legal action against artificial intelligence (AI) companies.
Record number of officials expelled from China's Communist Party
China's Communist Party has expelled a record number of officials during its recent fifth plenum.
Trump cancels rallies in tight Senate race states
United States President Donald Trump has canceled his planned rallies in Iowa and Kansas just days before the November 3 midterm elections.
Russia's oil refinery hit by suspected drone attack
A fire broke out at the Novokuybyshevsk Oil Refinery in Russia's Samara Oblast on October 30, following a suspected drone attack.
Mushroom killer to be jailed for life after losing appeal
Erin Patterson, the Australian woman who killed three people with a meal of toxic mushrooms, has failed in her bid to overturn her conviction.
Jaishankar to attend G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta
On Friday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will attend the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting in Atlanta, United States, chaired by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to news agency PTI.
Leo could become first Pope to vote in US election
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, has made a historic request for a mail-in ballot for the upcoming United States midterm elections.
Ukraine halts long-range strikes on Russian oil refineries: Report
Ukraine has suspended its long-range strikes on Russian oil refineries, The Wall Street Journal has reported.
Mahatma Gandhi's grandson's 30-acre Virginia land forcefully occupied returned
A court in Virginia has ordered the removal of an encroachment on a 30-acre land owned by the late Kanu Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, and his wife, Shiva Gandhi.
US general fired for leaking classified info about Iran war
United States Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia has been fired from his position as the head of strategy, plans, and policy for the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Bhutan issues glacial lake outburst flood alert; India orders evacuations
A potential glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) has been reported from Chintaphu Lake in Bhutan's Gasa district.
Israel elections: Netanyahu bloc wins 53 seats, opposition 48
Israel's recent elections have resulted in a hung parliament, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition securing a majority.
Qatari, Turkish funding behind massive Arab turnout in Israeli election?
Israel's internal security service, the Shin Bet, is investigating allegations of foreign interference in its elections after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged electoral fraud.
Why Call of Duty is facing backlash in South Korea
The South Korean families who lost their loved ones in the deadly 2022 Seoul crowd crush are demanding the removal of a scene from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Ex-Air force officer who allegedly recorded Hasina fleeing found dead
The body of former Bangladesh Air Force officer KM Tahsif Souri, who was allegedly linked to a video showing former PM Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country on August 5, 2024, was recovered from Dhaka's Turag River on Wednesday.
Iran claims it shot down another US drone
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed to have shot down an American MQ-1 drone east of the Strait of Hormuz.
13 killed in Russian drone attack on Ukraine train station
A Russian drone strike on the Dnipro railway station in Ukraine has left at least 13 people dead.
Non-profit group leaks data of 40,000 US Homeland Security employees
Data identifying over 41,000 employees and contractors of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was leaked on Wednesday, the third major government data leak in the past month.
North Korea test fires 10 short-range ballistic missiles
North Korea has fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, South Korea's military reported on Thursday.
US warns Gulf allies of possible Iran attack after midterms
The United States has reportedly warned several Gulf Arab nations to brace for a "short, intense military campaign" against Iran after the November 3 midterm elections.
Protest in Spain after 68 killed in train crash
Hundreds of protesters clashed with police outside Spain's Transport Ministry after a high-speed train crash killed at least 68 people on Wednesday.
90% of votes counted: How are Netanyahu, opposition blocs performing
Almost 90% of votes have been counted but neither the bloc led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor the opposition bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot is close to the 61-seat majority in the 120-member Knesset.
Luxury cruise stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey, a luxury cruise ship on a years-long global voyage, has suspended operations due to skyrocketing fuel costs, leaving passengers stranded in Cambodia.
Crypto moguls pour $56 million into US midterms
Cryptocurrency moguls are making their mark on US politics, spending millions to influence the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
'Human error' likely behind Spain train crash that killed 50
Nearly 50 people have been reportedly killed in Spain's Toledo province after a high-speed train crashed into the rear of another train that had stopped, causing two carriages to derail.
Belgrade: Knife-wielding minor shouting 'Allahu Akbar' attacks Israeli embassy guard
A knife-wielding assailant attacked a police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, early Wednesday.
Spain train crash: 68 killed after 2 high-speed trains collide
At least 68 people have died and 80 others have been injured after two high-speed trains collided in Spain's Toledo province on Wednesday morning, according to the BBC.