Two Hezbollah operatives were killed in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon as tensions rise along the border. The IDF targeted sites allegedly used for attacks against Israel. Meanwhile, the mother of a deceased hostage reacts with heartbreak and urgency, calling for renewed efforts to bring all captives home. The strikes highlight growing regional instability amid stalled cease-fire talks.

2 Hezbollah Operatives Killed In Israeli Strikes | Mother Of Deceased Hostage Reacts 

Two American cybersecurity professionals have been accused of turning their skills against the system — allegedly running a ransomware scheme for profit. Authorities reveal shocking details about how trusted defenders became cyber extortionists. Stay tuned for the full story and official statements.

US Cyber Experts Charged for Running Massive Ransomware Scheme

U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to a new low of 37%, according to a recent CNN/SSRS poll. A majority of Americans believe he went too far on immigration policies, which they say have damaged the U.S.'s global standing. Economic dissatisfaction and ongoing government shutdown concerns have further contributed to the decline in public support.

Trump’s Approval Rating Hits Record Low, Economy, Cost Of Living Top Voter Concerns 

Prince William kicked off his Brazil visit in Rio de Janeiro with a lively barefoot volleyball game on Copacabana Beach, joining local children and Olympian Carolina Solberg. His trip includes presenting the Earthshot Prize and delivering a speech at COP30 in the Amazon. The visit highlights his environmental commitments alongside engaging with communities and iconic Brazilian landmarks.

Prince William Visit Rio, Plays Volleyball on Copacabana Beach

Israel-India: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in New Delhi to discuss critical bilateral ties, regional security, and support for the Gaza Peace Plan. The talks underscore India-Israel strategic cooperation amid ongoing Middle East diplomacy efforts.

Israel-India: EAM S. Jaishankar Holds Key Talks with Israeli FM Gideon Sa’ar in New Delhi 

COP30: The world’s attention turns this week to the Brazilian city of Belem. At the edge of the amazon rainforest. Where world leaders are gathering for the united nations cop30 climate summit. This year’s conference is highly symbolic. Marking ten years since the Paris agreement and set in one of the planet’s most fragile ecosystems. But symbolism aside, tough questions are.


Amazon to Host World’s Biggest Climate Talks

US Tariff Row: The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on a significant appeal by the Trump administration challenging a lower court's decision that ruled against the broad use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. 


US Tariff Row: US Supreme Court to Hear Trump’s Appeal on Controversial Tariffs

Russian forces claim progress in Pokrovsk, a key transport and logistics hub in Ukraine's Donetsk region, amid intense fighting with Ukrainian defenders determined to hold the city. Ukrainian President Zelensky denies significant Russian gains. Simultaneously, in Washington, former President Trump rules out the use of Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine's defense, signaling a contentious aspect of U.S. support as the battle continues.

Russia-Ukraine: Battle for Pokrovsk Intensifies as Russian Forces Advance

U.S. Mayoral Race: US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning ahead of New York City’s mayoral election, threatening to withhold federal funds if left-wing candidate Zohran Mamdani wins. Trump labeled Mamdani a "communist" and criticized his leadership ability, backing former governor Andrew Cuomo as the better choice to lead the city. 

U.S. Mayoral Race: Trump Threatens to Cut Federal Funds if ‘Communist’ Mamdani Wins 

Bihar Elections: In the lead-up to the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, the spotlight is firmly on the state's influential bahubalis and crorepatis whose battle for political dominance is heating up. These powerful figures, wielding wealth and muscle, are playing a decisive role in shaping Bihar’s political landscape. 


Bihar Elections: "Bihar’s Bahubalis and Crorepatis in Power Showdown Ahead of 2025 Polls

Rome witnessed a partial collapse of its historic 13th-century Torre dei Conti tower near the Colosseum during ongoing renovation work, tragically resulting in the death of a worker and injuries to others. The accident occurred as restoration efforts were underway on the medieval landmark which has been closed to the public since 2006. Rescue operations faced challenges due to a second collapse during efforts to save trapped workers. 

"Rome’s Medieval Torre dei Conti Tower Partially Collapses During Renovation"

Truck-car collision in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki kills six, two injured

Typhoon Kalmaegi brings heavy flooding in the Philippines' Cebu Province

North Korea says former ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam dies


Senate Debates SNAP Funding Amid Federal Government Shutdown Concerns


U.S. and South Korea Discuss Nuclear Submarine, Defense Cooperation

Air India Crash: Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad, en route to London, with a large loss of life on board and on the ground. Vishwakumar was seated near an emergency exit and escaped moments before a catastrophic explosion after the Ahmedabad crash, describing a broken door and a narrow path to safety amid flames. He sustained burns but survived, while many others perished. 


Air India Crash: Lone Survivor Vishwakumar Recalls Horror of Boeing Crash

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

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