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This come after the capture of then Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a nighttime raid on his residence in Caracas in early January by American forces.

The United States Supreme Court has delivered a landmark ruling on the Voting Rights Act, a decision that could reshape how elections are regulated across states and impact voter access and electoral oversight. The ruling has reignited debates over federal authority, state control, and voting protections in a deeply divided political climate. What changes does this ruling bring—and who benefits most?

Political tensions have intensified in West Bengal after the Trinamool Congress alleged possible EVM tampering following polling. TMC leaders staged a sit-in protest outside a strong room and deployed party workers to guard voting machines overnight. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged party members to remain vigilant until counting is completed. Election authorities have not confirmed any irregularities, but the allegations have sparked a fresh political confrontation in the state.

Political tensions have intensified in West Bengal after the Trinamool Congress alleged possible EVM tampering following polling. TMC leaders staged a sit-in protest outside a strong room and deployed party workers to guard voting machines overnight. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged party members to remain vigilant until counting is completed. Election authorities have not confirmed any irregularities, but the allegations have sparked a fresh political confrontation in the state.

At least 4 dead and 12 missing after a sudden storm capsized a tourist cruise boat in Jabalpur's Bargi Dam. SDRF rescue operations are underway on a war footing

Zohran Mamdani’s remark about the Koh-i-Noor has resurfaced the debates over the return of colonial-era artefacts. A number of gems in the Crown Jewels have contested histories linked to the empire.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged stronger policing and enhanced protection for communities following a shocking anti-Semitic attack that led to multiple arrests. The government is also preparing new measures aimed at tackling organised proxy violence and extremist threats. Tensions remained high as Starmer’s motorcade was reportedly heckled during a visit to the incident site, highlighting growing public anxiety over security and hate-driven violence.

A constitutional showdown is brewing in Washington. Democrats in the United States Congress are exploring legal action against Donald Trump if he continues military operations in Iran beyond the 60-day deadline without Congressional approval. The move is tied to the War Powers Resolution, which limits a president’s ability to engage in prolonged conflict without lawmakers’ consent. With the deadline approaching, lawmakers say this could be their strongest chance yet to challenge executive authority over war decisions.

US authorities have announced the return of 657 stolen artefacts worth millions to India. The pieces, linked to trafficking networks, include historically significant pieces like a sandstone figure of deity Ganesha.

The UK's counter-terror police had on Wednesday formally declared the Golders Green stabbings to be a terrorist incident. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said on Thursday that the national threat level has been increased to ‘severe,’ which means a terrorist attack is considered highly likely.

A major escalation in the fight against drug cartels. The United States has accused Mexican Governor Rubén Rocha Moya of having links to the powerful Sinaloa Cartel—and is now pushing for his extradition. According to U.S. authorities, Rocha Moya allegedly rose to power with the backing of the cartel, which Washington has designated as a terrorist organization. The move marks a dramatic new phase in the U.S.-Mexico drug war, raising tensions between the two countries and putting political leadership under direct scrutiny.

A surprising move at the intersection of Big Tech and defence. Google has pulled out of a $100 million Pentagon challenge aimed at developing voice-controlled autonomous drone swarms—despite advancing in the competition. The project, backed by the U.S. Department of Defense, is designed to build next-generation battlefield technology using AI-driven drone coordination. Reports suggest Google’s decision followed an internal ethics review, even though the company officially cited “resourcing” constraints.

Ukraine has reportedly struck a major oil facility in Russia’s Perm region twice within 24 hours, marking one of Kyiv’s deepest attacks inside Russian territory. The site is located around 1,500 km from the Ukraine border and is considered part of Russia’s critical energy infrastructure. Ukrainian officials described the operation as a strike on a legitimate military-linked target, highlighting Kyiv’s expanding long-range strike capabilities amid the ongoing war.

Reports suggest the United States is moving toward forming a new maritime coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran. The proposed “Maritime Freedom Construct,” reportedly backed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Pentagon, comes as Donald Trump reviews military options tied to the Iran crisis. Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf have issued defiant messages warning against continued American presence in the Gulf.

A rare environmental comeback story from the heart of West Asia. After years of devastating drought, water is finally flowing back into Iraq’s historic marshlands. The revival of Hawr al Huwayzah—part of the ancient wetlands between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers—is bringing new life to a region once on the brink of collapse. Wildlife is returning, vegetation is regrowing, and local communities are slowly reclaiming their traditional way of life. Can this fragile ecosystem sustain its recovery—and what does it mean for climate resilience in the region?

#Gravitas A shadowy group with unclear origins has claimed responsibility for the double stabbing in London, which the UK police declared a terror incident.

Nepal Airlines issues a formal apology after a controversial network map incorrectly depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan.

The war of words between Iran and the United States is intensifying as Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked Donald Trump’s claims that Iran’s oil infrastructure was close to “exploding” under US blockade pressure. Ghalibaf said no oil wells had been affected and warned that Washington’s strategy could instead send global oil prices soaring toward $140 per barrel. The escalating standoff around the Strait of Hormuz continues to fuel fears of a deeper global energy crisis.

The Gulf war has disrupted global oil supplies with key export routes under strain, producers are being forced to reroute crude through limited pipeline networks and alternative ports. But these options come with hard capacity limits, leaving a significant chunk of production stranded. As a result, a large volume of oil is being forced offline. In the next news in numbers report we breakdown the supply loss caused due to the war. Take a look.