Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama sparked fresh debate on gender and leadership in the US, stating the country is still “not ready” to elect a woman president. Speaking at an event promoting her book "The Look," Obama highlighted persistent resistance among many men to female authority. 


Michelle Obama Says US “Not Ready” for a Woman President, Reignites Leadership Debate

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian forces have claimed to capture two villages, Rivnopillia and Mala Tokmachka, in the southern Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine. These strategic gains enhance Russia's position in southeastern Ukraine as they continue to fight Ukrainian forces, who are struggling with smaller troop numbers and ongoing attacks.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Captures Two Villages in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Region

Delhi Blast Probe: Investigators probing the November 10 explosion near Delhi's Red Fort suspect the use of Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP), a highly unstable and powerful explosive. The blast, which killed 13 people, involved a car-borne device believed to contain TATP mixed with other chemicals. TATP’s sensitivity to heat and friction means it can detonate without a traditional detonator. 

Delhi Blast Probe: Volatile TATP Explosive Suspected in Red Fort Attack 

Delhi Blast: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kashmir resident linked to the Delhi blast near the Red Fort, identifying him as an aide to the suicide bomber involved in the attack. The blast was confirmed to be a car-borne suicide attack. 


Delhi Blast: NIA Arrests Kashmir Resident, Aide to Delhi Blast Bomber 

China-Japan Tensions: China escalated its diplomatic and maritime tensions with Japan by sending a formation of coast guard ships to sail near the Japan-administered Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.


China-Japan Tensions: China Sends Coast Guard Ships Near Japan-Administered Senkaku Islands

US President Donald Trump has dismissed allegations linking him to newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails, stating, “I know nothing about it.” The comments come after House Democrats published communications in which Epstein allegedly claimed Trump was aware of interactions with underage girls at Epstein’s residence. 


Trump Denies Awareness of Epstein Emails: ‘I Know Nothing About It’

U.S.-Venezuela: On November 16, 2025, US President Donald Trump hinted that Washington may soon engage in talks with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. This comes as the US escalates pressure by designating Maduro's alleged cartel as a foreign terrorist organization and deploying advanced military forces near Venezuela. 


U.S.-Venezuela: Trump Says He Could Hold Talks with Venezuela’s Maduro Amid Rising Tensions

President Donald Trump has announced a significant rollback of tariffs on over 200 food and agricultural products including beef, coffee, tropical fruits, tea, and spices. This move, effective retroactively, is aimed at lowering grocery store prices amid growing public frustration over the high cost of living. 

Trump Moves to Cut Grocery Costs with Tariff Rollback on Food Imports


In Bihar, the political landscape is shifting rapidly after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a decisive win in the 2025 assembly elections. The results declared on November 14 confirmed a significant mandate for the NDA. With that, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the largest party in the state assembly for the first time.

Bihar Election: NDA Shifts Focus To Bihar Government Formation

Animated movies have come a long way from classic tales like #Pinocchio & #Bambi to modern CGI spectacles like #Frozen and #SpiderVerse. Let's see all the stories that resonate with people of every age.


A Look at How Animated Films Have Evolved From Simple Tales to Global Epics

At least nine people were killed and another 29 injured in a massive explosion that rocked the Nowgam police station in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar Friday night. The explosion, it is learnt, took place when a team from the forensic sciences laboratory was examining seized explosives stored in the police station compound.

Nowgam Blast Probe: CCTVs Being Analysed To Piece Together Events Leading To Blast 

Turkey is increasingly restricting the legal stay of Uyghurs and deporting some to third countries despite the risk of eventual return to China, in violation of the principle of non-refoulement, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report released on Wednesday.


Rights Body Slams Turkey Over Refugees Facing Residency Woes, Deportation Risks

Islamist groups in Bangladesh are mobilising for a massive rally in Dhaka on November 15. They are demanding that the Muhammad Yunus government declare the Ahmadiyya Muslim community "non-Muslim", following Pakistan's model of communal persecution. With clerics threatening that fire of revolt would engulf Bangladesh if their demand wasn't met, fear has gripped the tiny Ahmadiyya community.


Dhaka Islamist Protests: Push To Label Ahmadiyyas As Non-Muslims 

The BJP-led NDA alliance has achieved a massive victory in the Bihar elections, leaving the Grand Alliance, and especially Congress, with a crushing defeat. Despite efforts to connect with voters, Congress and its allies couldn’t gain traction, resulting in a landslide win for the NDA. This marks a significant political shift in Bihar, with implications for national politics moving forward.


Bihar Reposes Faith in Nitish Kumar, Landslide Win Reaffirms Nitish's Stature

Delhi Blast: Investigators in the Delhi blast case are intensifying their focus on a group dubbed the ‘Doctors of Terror,’ believed to be key operatives behind the attack. This group is suspected of orchestrating violent acts and recruiting militants for terror activities. 

Delhi Blast: New CCTV Shows Moments After Delhi Blast, Al-Falah University at Centre Of Probe

Several people were killed and injured when a bus hit a bus stop in central Stockholm on Friday, Swedish police said, adding that they had no information pointing to it being an attack.
There were six casualties in the incident, a spokesperson for Stockholm's rescue services said, without giving the numbers of those killed or those injured. The spokesperson said there were no passengers on the bus at the time.

Several People Killed as Bus Crashes Into Stop in Stockholm

A “massive” Russian attack on Kyiv has killed at least six people with more than 30 others injured, according to the head of the Kyiv city military administration, Tymur Tkachenko.

More than 40 people had to be rescued as a result of the overnight assault into Friday, Ukraine’s emergency services added, with fires or damage to residential buildings reported in most of the Ukrainian capital’s 10 districts.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Launches Large-Scale Aerial Attack on Kyiv

Ukrainian intelligence reports that Russia plans to produce 120,000 GLIBE bombs, signaling a major escalation in military capabilities. The production surge has raised concerns about regional security and the potential for further escalation in the conflict.

Russia Sets New Targets To Produce 120,000 Glide Bombs, Ukraine Warns

NDA Wins Big in Bihar Polls as Congress Fails to Connect with Voters

Russia’s first AI humanoid robot, Aldol, collapsed seconds after its grand unveiling in Moscow, shattering on stage in front of stunned attendees. Marketed as a breakthrough in Russia’s AI and robotics ambitions, the robot instead exposed the nation’s growing technological struggles amid sanctions, supply shortages, and brain drain. Developers blamed poor lighting and calibration, but the viral footage tells another story. Here’s the full breakdown of what happened, why Aldol fell, and what this failure reveals about Russia’s robotics future.


Russia’s Humanoid Robot AIDOL Falls Flat in Moscow Debut 

The BJP-led NDA alliance has achieved a massive victory in the Bihar elections, leaving the Grand Alliance, and especially Congress, with a crushing defeat. Despite efforts to connect with voters, Congress and its allies couldn’t gain traction, resulting in a landslide win for the NDA. This marks a significant political shift in Bihar, with implications for national politics moving forward.

China’s Shenzhou-20 astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie have safely returned to Earth after a delay caused by orbital debris impacting their spacecraft. Originally scheduled to return on November 5, the crew came back aboard the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft. The damaged Shenzhou-20 will remain in orbit for further experiments. The astronauts landed in northern Inner Mongolia in good condition, marking another milestone for China’s Tiangong Space Station program.


China’s Shenzhou-20 Crew Returns to Earth Safely After Debris Delay 

China has issued a stark warning to Japan, threatening a “crushing defeat” if Tokyo uses force over Taiwan. The escalation follows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on potential military action. Beijing also advised Chinese citizens against visiting Japan. Diplomatic tensions have intensified, with Japan summoning the Chinese ambassador and China protesting Takaichi’s remarks. Analysts see this as the latest episode in ongoing China-Japan friction over Taiwan and historical disputes.

China Threatens Japan Over Taiwan: Citizens Told to Avoid Visiting

Dozens of Indigenous protesters forced their way into the COP30 climate summit venue on Tuesday and clashed with security guards at the entrance to demand climate action and forest protection.
Shouting angrily, protesters demanded access to the U.N. compound where thousands of delegates from countries around the world are attending this year's U.N. climate summit in the Amazon city of Belem, Brazil.


Protesters Force Their Way Into COP30 Summit Venue, Clash With Security

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Michelle Obama Says US “Not Ready” for a Woman President, Reignites Leadership Debate

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Captures Two Villages in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Region

Delhi Blast Probe: Volatile TATP Explosive Suspected in Red Fort Attack

Delhi Blast: NIA Arrests Kashmir Resident, Aide to Delhi Blast Bomber

China-Japan Tensions: China Sends Coast Guard Ships Near Japan-Administered Senkaku Islands

Trump Denies Awareness of Epstein Emails: ‘I Know Nothing About It’

U.S.-Venezuela: Trump Says He Could Hold Talks with Venezuela’s Maduro Amid Rising Tensions

Trump Moves to Cut Grocery Costs with Tariff Rollback on Food Imports

Bihar Election: NDA Shifts Focus To Bihar Government Formation

A Look at How Animated Films Have Evolved From Simple Tales to Global Epics

Nowgam Blast Probe: CCTVs Being Analysed To Piece Together Events Leading To Blast

Rights Body Slams Turkey Over Refugees Facing Residency Woes, Deportation Risks

Dhaka Islamist Protests: Push To Label Ahmadiyyas As Non-Muslims

Bihar Reposes Faith in Nitish Kumar, Landslide Win Reaffirms Nitish's Stature

Delhi Blast: New CCTV Shows Moments After Delhi Blast, Al-Falah University at Centre Of Probe

Several People Killed as Bus Crashes Into Stop in Stockholm

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Launches Large-Scale Aerial Attack on Kyiv

Russia Sets New Targets To Produce 120,000 Glide Bombs, Ukraine Warns

NDA Wins Big in Bihar Polls as Congress Fails to Connect with Voters

Russia’s Humanoid Robot AIDOL Falls Flat in Moscow Debut

NDA Wins Big in Bihar Polls as Congress Fails to Connect with Voters

China’s Shenzhou-20 Crew Returns to Earth Safely After Debris Delay

China Threatens Japan Over Taiwan: Citizens Told to Avoid Visiting

Protesters Force Their Way Into COP30 Summit Venue, Clash With Security