The federal reserve has laid bare its internal divisions. Even after lowering its benchmark interest rate, many policymakers are sounding cautious, worried that cutting too soon could derail the fight against inflation.


Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divisions Over Interest Rate Policy

The White House has quietly revived diplomatic talks with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro even as covert operations and pressure tactics begin to take shape. Washington is preparing multiple options to target Maduro’s regime while balancing negotiation, sanctions strategy, and regional stability. This report breaks down the revival of talks and what the US may be planning next.


US Prepares New Options to Target Maduro as White House Revives Talks 

The United States government has approved a $92.8 million sale of missile and artillery systems to India, aiming to bolster India’s defense capabilities amid regional security challenges. The U.S. arms sale to India, valued at $92.8 million, includes advanced weaponry such as Javelin anti-tank missiles and Excalibur precision-guided artillery rounds. 

Breaking: US Approves $93 Million Arms Sale to India Including Javelin Missiles

At least 29 people, including women and patients, were killed in a brutal attack blamed on ADF rebels in eastern DR Congo. The assault targeted a referral health center in Byambwe and several nearby villages, with buildings and homes burned. Local authorities are calling the attack a crime against humanity as joint Congolese–Ugandan military operations intensify. This report breaks down what happened and why the violence is escalating.


Rebel Attack in DR Congo Kills Nearly 30, Including Patients at Health Center 

Tom Hanks celebrated the opening of his latest Broadway venture, This World of Tomorrow, a sci-fi romance play co-written by Hanks and James Glossman. Directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon and co-starring acclaimed actress Kelli O’Hara, the production blends nostalgia, technology, and romance in a unique theatrical experience. 

Tom Hanks Premieres Time-Travel Romance ‘This World of Tomorrow’

 NASA has released close-up images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, captured by multiple spacecraft and telescopes across the solar system. The comet, first discovered in July 2025 by the NASA-funded ATLAS telescope in Chile, passed within 19 million miles of Mars in early October, allowing spacecraft like MAVEN and the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to take detailed close-up images. Additional observations from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope, and heliophysics missions have helped scientists study the comet’s dust, gas composition, and tail. 

3I/ATLAS: NASA Releases Close-Up Pictures of Interstellar Comet

President Donald Trump is openly floating replacements for federal reserve chair Jerome Powell. And says he has already made up his mind about who he wants in the job. Trump made the remarks during an oval office meeting, sharply criticising Powell while hinting at 'surprising names' on his shortlist.

Trump Eyes New Leaders for Federal Reserve Chair and Board...Again

New research suggests the first kiss didn’t start with humans at all — but with ancient primates more than 21 million years ago. This deep-dive explains how kissing evolved as a survival behaviour, what DNA evidence reveals, and why early primates first locked lips for reasons far beyond romance. Discover how a primal instinct became one of humanity’s most iconic expressions of emotion.

When Was the First Kiss? New Evidence Says 21 Million Years Earlie

As the Epstein files gain attention and more details surface, Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has reportedly increased among key voter groups. The renewed focus on the Epstein case has sparked public debate, media scrutiny, and intensified political polarization.

Epstein Files Spark Surge in Trump’s Disapproval Ratings as Public Backlash Grow

NVIDIA reported a record third-quarter revenue of $57 billion, surpassing Wall Street estimates and lifting market sentiment. The company saw a 62% year-over-year sales growth driven by soaring demand for AI chips powering data centers and generative AI applications. NVIDIA forecasted strong revenue for the next quarter, calming recent investor jitters about an AI bubble.

NVIDIA Smashes Estimates, Boosts Stock on AI Chip Demand

President Trump announced a new U.S. push to help broker peace in Sudan’s devastating civil war after a direct request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Speaking at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, Trump said the U.S. will work with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and others to secure a humanitarian truce amid famine, mass displacement and accusations of genocide.

Trump's Promise To End Sudan War: U.S. To Help Settle War At Saudi's Request |

Bihar CM: Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time at a grand ceremony in Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan. The swearing-in is scheduled for November 20, 2025, following the National Democratic Alliance’s landslide victory securing 202 out of 243 assembly seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several other top NDA leaders are expected to attend. 

Bihar CM: Nitish Kumar To Take Oath as Bihar CM For 10th Time 

Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, is on a five-day official visit to India aiming to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties. The visit, which includes participation in the India International Trade Fair 2025, marks the first Afghan ministerial presence at the event since 2021.

Afghanistan’s Commerce Minister Visits India to Strengthen Trade and Investment Ties 

Tensions escalate as remarks by Japan’s prime minister trigger a sharp response from China amid growing friction over Taiwan. Beijing accuses Tokyo of crossing diplomatic red lines, while Japan stands firm on its stance. This report examines the latest flashpoint in Asia’s most sensitive geopolitical rivalry.


China-Japan Tensions Escalate As Takaichi's Remarks Labelled 'Provocative'

South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: A South Korean passenger ferry carrying 267 people ran aground near an uninhabited island off the southwestern coast, with all aboard safely rescued. The 26,546-ton vessel, traveling from Jeju Island to Mokpo, struck submerged rocks prompting a swift rescue involving coast guard vessels and aircraft. Though the ferry sustained damage at the bow, no flooding occurred, and there were no serious injuries reported. 

South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: All 267 Rescued with No Serious Injuries 

Russia-Ukraine: A Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's western city of Ternopil killed at least 26 people, including three children, and injured dozens more. The overnight strike targeted two nine-story apartment buildings, causing extensive damage and fires. 

Russia-Ukraine: Russian Attack on Ukraine's Ternopil Kills 26 

A massive fire swept through the Saganoseki district of Oita city in southwestern Japan, destroying approximately 170 buildings and killing one person. The blaze, which began amid strong winds, forced over 175 residents to evacuate to emergency shelters. Thick smoke and flames also spread to nearby forested slopes and a nearby uninhabited island.

Japan’s Biggest Fire in Nearly 50 Years Ravages 170 Buildings, Kills One

The UK has issued a warning to Vladimir Putin after the Russian spy ship was detected near British waters. The Royal Navy shadowed the vessel for two days as Defence Secretary John Healey accused Moscow of growing aggression and attempts to map critical undersea infrastructure. 

Russia Pushes UK To The Brink: Spy Ship Enters British Waters

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on the Labour Party to unite as it grapples with declining popularity and internal divisions. Speaking at the party’s annual conference in Liverpool, Starmer emphasized the significance of overcoming current challenges and focusing on key issues like improving living standards and tackling the rise of populist rival Reform UK. 

UK PM Starmer Urges Labour to Unite Amid Declining Popularity

President Trump announced a new U.S. push to help broker peace in Sudan’s devastating civil war after a direct request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Speaking at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, Trump said the U.S. will work with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and others to secure a humanitarian truce amid famine, mass displacement and accusations of genocide

Trump Vows To End Sudan War: U.S. To Help Settle War At Saudi's Request

Poland launches Operation Horizon, a powerful new internal security plan that mobilizes up to 10,000 soldiers to protect critical infrastructure as sabotage threats surge across the country. Polish officials link recent railway attacks and other attempts to Russian intelligence operations, prompting rapid coordination between the military, police, ABW, border guards, and counterintelligence. This report breaks down the operation, political decisions behind it, and how it reshapes Europe’s security landscape.

Poland Mobilizes 10,000 Troops: Operation Launched to Counter Russian Sabotage Threats

3I/ATLAS: NASA has released close-up images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, captured by multiple spacecraft and telescopes across the solar system. The comet, first discovered in July 2025 by the NASA-funded ATLAS telescope in Chile, passed within 19 million miles of Mars in early October, allowing spacecraft like MAVEN and the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to take detailed close-up images. Additional observations from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope, and heliophysics missions have helped scientists study the comet’s dust, gas composition, and tail. 

U.S.-China :A US government report has accused China of orchestrating a widespread disinformation campaign following the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict. Using fake social media accounts and AI-generated images of fabricated aircraft debris, China sought to undermine sales of French Rafale jets while promoting its own J-35 fighter aircraft. 

U.S.-China: US Flags China’s Disinformation Campaign After India-Pakistan Conflict

Israel-Gaza: An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed at least 27 Palestinians, including women and children, according to local health officials. The attack targeted residential areas, intensifying the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has condemned the strikes as a "dangerous escalation." 

Israel-Gaza: Israeli Airstrike Kills 27 in Gaza, Hamas Calls Airstrikes 'Dangerous Escalation' 

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Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divisions Over Interest Rate Policy

US Prepares New Options to Target Maduro as White House Revives Talks

Breaking: US Approves $93 Million Arms Sale to India Including Javelin Missiles

Rebel Attack in DR Congo Kills Nearly 30, Including Patients at Health Center

Tom Hanks Premieres Time-Travel Romance ‘This World of Tomorrow’

3I/ATLAS: NASA Releases Close-Up Pictures of Interstellar Comet

Trump Eyes New Leaders for Federal Reserve Chair and Board...Again

When Was the First Kiss? New Evidence Says 21 Million Years Earlie

Epstein Files Spark Surge in Trump’s Disapproval Ratings as Public Backlash Grow

NVIDIA Smashes Estimates, Boosts Stock on AI Chip Demand

Trump's Promise To End Sudan War: U.S. To Help Settle War At Saudi's Request |

Bihar CM: Nitish Kumar To Take Oath as Bihar CM For 10th Time

Afghanistan’s Commerce Minister Visits India to Strengthen Trade and Investment Ties

China-Japan Tensions Escalate As Takaichi's Remarks Labelled 'Provocative'

South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: All 267 Rescued with No Serious Injuries

Russia-Ukraine: Russian Attack on Ukraine's Ternopil Kills 26

Japan’s Biggest Fire in Nearly 50 Years Ravages 170 Buildings, Kills One

Russia Pushes UK To The Brink: Spy Ship Enters British Waters

UK PM Starmer Urges Labour to Unite Amid Declining Popularity

Trump Vows To End Sudan War: U.S. To Help Settle War At Saudi's Request

Poland Mobilizes 10,000 Troops: Operation Launched to Counter Russian Sabotage Threats

3I/ATLAS: NASA Releases Close-Up Pictures of Interstellar Comet

U.S.-China: US Flags China’s Disinformation Campaign After India-Pakistan Conflict

Israel-Gaza: Israeli Airstrike Kills 27 in Gaza, Hamas Calls Airstrikes 'Dangerous Escalation'