China-Vietnam: Vietnam has stepped up island-building in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea during 2025 to counter China’s maritime claims, creating artificial land on multiple reefs and fortifying outposts. This effort aims to narrow the gap with China’s extensive island-building and to bolster Vietnam’s territorial posture in contested waters. 


Vietnam Expands Artificial Islands Across Spratlys Amid Rising Tensions with China 

Bangladesh: Bangladesh’s government, led by Yunus, has called on political parties to accept a reform plan designed to enhance governance and political procedures, amid discussions on transparency, accountability, and political collaboration.

Bangladesh: Political Parties Asked To Agree on Reform Plan

U.S.-Russia: Putin has publicly and repeatedly issued ambitious timelines for capturing key Ukrainian locations, including Pokrovsk, but defense analysts and reporting consistently characterize these as aspirational timelines rather than reliable forecasts. Trump indicated he is not currently planning to supply Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, though he left open the possibility of changing this.


U.S.-Russia: Putin Pushes Deeper into Pokrovsk, Trump Rules Out Tomahawks For Ukraine

Hegseth in S Korea: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is currently in South Korea, where he is participating in high-level security talks just as Seoul announces its largest planned defense budget increase in years for 2026. This budget move is widely seen as a response to former President Donald Trump's demands that allies- especially South Korea- pay significantly more for the cost of keeping U.S. troops stationed in their countries.

Hegseth in S Korea: Seoul Plans Biggest Defense Budget Rise Amid Trump's Demand

Israel-Hamas: Israel handed over the bodies of 45 Palestinians to Gaza in exchange for the remains of three Israeli soldiers recently returned by Hamas as part of a U.S.-mediated ceasefire arrangement aimed at de-escalating the two-year conflict. 

Israel-Hamas: Israel Hands Over 45 Palestinian Bodies

Iraq heads to the polls as millions of voters elect 239 representatives to the Council of Representatives - the body responsible for choosing the country’s next Prime Minister. This election marks a key moment for Iraq’s political future amid ongoing economic challenges, security concerns, and public demands for reform.

Iraq Elections: Voters To Elect 239 Representatives To Council That Chooses PM

New York Mayoral Election: U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a warning about potential economic fallout if Zohran Mamdani were to lead New York City as mayor.

New York Mayoral Election: Trump Warns of Economic Disaster Under Mamdani's Leadership

As November earnings season kicks off, resilient stocks have rallied, buoyed by investor optimism and strong sector fundamentals. Market watchers anticipate robust quarterly results from major companies, with the “Magnificent 7” tech giants expected to lead growth. Despite some sector-specific setbacks, overall earnings growth projections trend higher, supporting continued market momentum. 


Resilient Stocks Rally Ahead of Earnings Wave Amid Positive Market Sentiment 

OPEC+ has decided to increase oil output by 137,000 barrels per day in December 2025, continuing a steady pattern of modest monthly rises after similar increments in October and November. However, the group plans to pause further production hikes during the first quarter of 2026 due to seasonal demand weakness and uncertainties surrounding sanctions on Russian producers.


OPEC+ Agrees to Moderate Oil Production Increase, Plans Early 2026 Pause 

October 2025 witnessed mixed but overall resilient performance across global markets despite ongoing economic uncertainties, including inflation pressures and trade tensions. US equities marked solid gains led by strong tech stocks and early earnings reports, while European and Asian markets faced volatility linked to geopolitical concerns and slowing growth forecasts. 


Global Markets Show Resilience Amid Economic Uncertainty in October 2025  

ISRO: India has successfully launched its heaviest-ever communication satellite, CMS-03, using the LVM3 ‘Bahubali’ rocket from the Sriharikota spaceport. Weighing approximately 4,410 kilograms, the satellite is set to bolster the Indian Navy’s network capabilities and enhance communication across defense platforms. This milestone launch demonstrates ISRO’s growing expertise in deploying large payloads into geostationary orbit and strengthens India’s strategic capabilities in space technology. 

ISRO: India Shoots Off Heaviest Satellite with ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ Rocket 

UK Train Stabbing: A mass stabbing occurred on a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train traveling from Doncaster to London King's Cross on November 1, 2025. The attack began shortly after departing Peterborough station in Cambridgeshire when a 32-year-old British man armed with a large knife indiscriminately stabbed passengers.


UK Train Stabbing: Sole Suspect in Custody, Motive Still Unclear

Telangana Road Accident: A tragic road accident occurred in Telangana's Ranga Reddy district near Chevella on November 3, 2025, when a speeding tipper truck carrying gravel collided head-on with a Telangana Road Transport Corporation (RTC) bus. At least 20 people were killed and 18 injured as the impact caused gravel to fall on the bus and severely damaged the vehicle.


Breaking: Telangana Road Accident: 20 Killed, 18 Injured in Massive Truck-Bus Collision 

Afghanistan Earthquake: A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan near the city of Mazar-e Sharif in the early hours of November 3, 2025. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 28 kilometers. The tremor caused widespread panic, with residents fleeing their homes fearing collapse. At least seven people were reported dead and around 150 injured, with damage reported to local infrastructure including the historic Blue Mosque.

Afghanistan Earthquake: 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, At Least 7 Dead

U.S.-China: Trump said Xi Jinping knows the consequences of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan but did not confirm if the U.S. would defend the island. He added that Taiwan was not discussed during his recent meeting with Xi in South Korea, their first in six years.

U.S.-China: Trump's Taiwan Warning to Xi Jinping |

Women's World Cup: India claimed their first-ever ICC Women's ODI World Cup title by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the 2025 final at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Deepti Sharma was the star with a five-wicket haul, while Shafali Verma shone with the bat, scoring 87 runs. 


Women's World Cup: India Triumphs Over South Africa in Thrilling Women's World Cup Final

U.S.-Nigeria: The security situation in Nigeria remains highly volatile, with increasing violence primarily targeting Christian communities in the Middle Belt and northeastern regions. 


U.S.-Nigeria: Trump Says U.S. Troops ‘Could Be’ Deployed to Nigeria

Festival Horror: A tragic incident unfolded in Michoacán, Mexico, as a local mayor was shot dead during Day of the Dead celebrations. The mayor had reportedly spoken against drug cartels active in the region. What began as a cultural and spiritual festival turned into chaos as gunfire erupted among crowds.


Festival Horror: Michoacán Mayor Killed After Speaking Out Against Cartels During Festival

Khabarovsk Submarine Unveiled: Russia has launched its new Khabarovsk-class submarine, a strategic vessel designed to carry the Poseidon nuclear-capable ‘Doomsday’ underwater drone. The submarine marks a major boost to Moscow’s underwater deterrence capabilities, capable of deploying autonomous nuclear drones that can trigger radioactive tsunamis.


Khabarovsk Submarine Unveiled: Russia’s New Carrier of Poseidon Nuclear Drone 

Bihar Elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a grand roadshow in Patna on Sunday, drawing enthusiastic support from thousands along the more than 1.5 km route from Dinkar Golambar to Gandhi Maidan. The event featured vibrant cultural performances, heavy crowd participation, and Modi’s appeal for votes to NDA candidates in the upcoming assembly elections. Modi also visited the historic Takht Shri Hari Mandir Sahib Gurudwara and paid tribute to poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, emphasizing the campaign’s blend of culture and politics. 


Bihar Elections: PM Narendra Modi Hold Mega Roadshow in Patna 

Michoacán: A Mexican mayor who had openly condemned local drug cartels was shot dead during Day of the Dead celebrations in Michoacán. The attack took place amid public festivities, turning the cultural event into chaos and tragedy.


Michoacán: Mexican Mayor Killed During Day of the Dead Festivities 

Russia has officially launched its newest nuclear submarine, the Khabarovsk, designed to deploy advanced underwater weapons including the Poseidon nuclear-powered drone, often called the "doomsday missile" capable of intercontinental travel and unprecedented destructive power.


Russia Launches Khabarovsk Submarine, Carrier of Poseidon ‘Doomsday’ Drone

The UK is facing its worst flu epidemic in a decade, with flu cases rising sharply from 6.1% to 8.2%. The flu season has started unusually early this year, driven largely by increased infections among children and school-aged groups. Health officials, including the NHS and UK Health Security Agency, are urging people to get vaccinated as soon as possible to reduce hospitalizations and severe illness. 

UK Braces Itself For Worst Flu Epidemic, Cases Spike From 6.1% to 8.2% 

Data centers have emerged as crucial geopolitical assets in 2025 due to their role as the backbone of the global digital economy and emerging AI technologies. Once considered mere infrastructure, they now hold strategic importance comparable to power plants or ports. 


Data Centers Emerge as Strategic Geopolitical Assets in 2025

Gaza: A classified report by a U.S. government watchdog has found that Israeli military units may have committed "many hundreds" of potential human rights violations in Gaza. Due to the sheer volume of these allegations, the U.S. State Department estimates it will take multiple years to review all credible cases.


Gaza: US Watchdog Finds Backlog of Israeli Rights Violations in Gaza

Nigeria: President Bola Tinubu has replaced key military leaders in a sweeping security shake-up after reports emerged of a foiled coup plot involving high-ranking officers. 


Nigeria: Top Commanders Replaced After Reports of a Foiled Coup Plot 

Swiss Alps: When a massive landslide buried his Swiss village and destroyed his family’s three-generation hotel in May, Lukas Kalbermatten initially felt numb -but quickly shifted focus to rebuilding. 


Swiss Alps: Swiss Village Buried by Massive Landslide 

Mexico: Mexico’s iconic marigold, known as cempasuchil, vital for Day of the Dead celebrations, is under threat due to the climate crisis. Torrential rains, flooding, and prolonged droughts have severely damaged up to half of this year’s crop in major growing areas like Mexico City, Guerrero, and Oaxaca. Farmers face significant losses, struggling with root rot, pests, and rising costs.


Mexico: Climate Change Threatens Mexico’s Iconic Day of the Dead Marigolds

Air Pollution Crisis: Delhi’s air quality has reached alarming levels in October 2025, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) marking ‘poor’ and ‘very poor’ categories in multiple areas. This October ranks as one of the worst in the last five years, as thick smog and fog combined with stagnant weather conditions have trapped pollutants over the city.


Air Pollution Crisis: Delhi Chokes as AQI Hits 'Poor' Levels 

Tik Tok: China has officially approved the transfer agreement for TikTok, the popular short video app owned by China-based ByteDance, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This approval follows intense negotiations between the U.S. and China and comes after President Trump’s order in September that allows TikTok’s sale to a consortium of U.S. and global investors.


Tik Tok: China Approves TikTok Transfer Deal, Says U.S. Treasury Chief Scott Bessent 

Sardar Patel's 150th Anniversary: The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations were held at the world's tallest statue in Kevadia, Gujarat, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the event, which prominently showcased flag march, band contigents and much more. 

Sardar Patel's 150th Anniversary: PM Modi Leads Grand Parade Honoring The Iron Man of India 

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