Election Commission announces phase 2 of SIR in 12 states

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui held talks in Moscow on Monday (October 27, 2025). The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova published a video showing the start of the meeting. 

After the talks with her counterpart, Choe Son Hui is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kremlin spokesman Dmitriy Peskov said. 

Russia's Lavrov Welcomes His North Korean Counterpart Choe Son Hui in Moscow

Pakistan and Afghanistan hold crucial talks in Türkiye aimed at easing border tensions and improving regional security. 
Meanwhile, Pakistan alleges an infiltration bid amid the ongoing discussions.
What will this mean for regional peace and bilateral ties?

Pak-Afghan Talks: Pakistan Claims Infiltration During Türkiye Peace Talks | Tensions Rise | WION

The American missile destroyer USS Gravely arrives in Port of Spain, the capital of the Caribbean archipelago Trinidad and Tobago.

US Warship Docks in Trinidad and Tobago, Caracas Announces Arrest Of Alleged CIA-Linked 'Mercenaries'

Sudan faces rising tensions as a rebel group claims to have captured a key city. The pro-army faction has denied the claim, calling it RSF misinformation.

Sudan Conflict: RSF Accused of Spreading False Claims | Sudan Conflict Escalates | WION

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday (October 27) he had undergone an MRI examination, without saying why.

"It was perfect," he told reporters on board Air Force One en route to Tokyo.

Trump also said that Russian President Vladimir Putin should end the war in Ukraine instead of testing a nuclear-powered missile, and that the United States had a nuclear submarine positioned off Russia's coast.


Trump Says He Underwent "Perfect" MRI at Walter Reed

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US-China: Ted Cruz Calls China US’s Top Security Threat | WION

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US Gun Shop’s $1B Arms Deal Under Scrutiny | Ordered to Repay €20M | WION 

Direct flights between India and China resume today, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. This move is expected to boost trade, tourism, and connectivity between the two nations. 

India-China Direct Flights Resume Today, Indigo Launches Direct Kolkata-Guangzhou Flight Service

Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane as it nears Jamaica, signaling a major escalation in the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. 

Jamaican authorities have issued urgent warnings and evacuation alerts as the National Hurricane Center forecasts further strengthening — potentially turning Melissa into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit Jamaica in recent history.

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Slams Toward Jamaica | Most Powerful Storm of 2025 

Oops she did it again…she got into the papers for something other than her music. Pop star Britney Spears was reportedly seen driving erratically on the road after a night out with a friend in California’s Thousand Oaks.

Britney Spears Makes Headlines...Again? 

Trump greeted by Japan's emperor Naruhito on arrival at Imperial Palace in Tokyo

After the United States, the European Union has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, directly targeting the country’s oil industry to curb Moscow’s war funding in Ukraine.

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump announced similar measures against Russian oil firms. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the EU move as a “major step forward,” calling it crucial in cutting off resources for Russia’s invasion.

EU's Russian Gas Imports Under The Lens | U.S. Turns Up The Heat

A 20-year-old woman of Indian heritage was allegedly raped in the United Kingdom’s (UK) West Midlands. As per the West Midlands Police, the attacks on the woman were carried out because of her racial identity.

Indian Woman Raped in 'Racially Aggravated' Attack in UK, Suspect Caught on CCTV

Microsoft faces legal action in Australia over allegations of misleading pricing for its AI365 services. The case highlights growing scrutiny on tech giants and AI product transparency.

Australia: Microsoft Sued in Australia Over Misleading AI365 Pricing | Legal Update | WION 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert as Cyclone Montha is likely to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 28. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rough sea conditions are expected across coastal regions. Authorities urge residents to stay alert and follow safety advisories as disaster response teams prepare for impact.

Andhra Pradesh Braces For Cyclone Montha, 7 Districts on Red Alert

U.S. President Donald Trump is in Japan, meeting the nation’s new Prime Minister and Emperor: his second audience with the Japanese monarch in six years.

What does this rare diplomatic reunion signal for U.S.-Japan relations, Asia-Pacific security, and global power shifts?

 U.S. Prez Trump To Meet Japan's New PM | Second Visit With Emperor In Six Years 

Israel appears to be cultivating divisions within Gaza — fostering new anti-Hamas factions and rival power centers. Is this part of a larger strategy to weaken Hamas and reshape Gaza’s future?

In this episode of The Yellow Line, we explore how Israel’s covert operations, intelligence strategies, and local collaborations could be laying the groundwork for a potential civil conflict inside Gaza.

Plan For 'New Gaza': Israel Providing Arms, Logistical Support?

Cameroon braces for unrest as election results loom. Opposition parties accuse the government of rigging, raising tensions nationwide.

Cameroon Election: Tensions Rise in Cameroon Ahead of Election Results | Rigging Allegations | WION 

Sri Lanka is shaken by a brazen courtroom murder involving Ishara Sewwandi, one of the country’s most-wanted women. This shocking case has captured national attention and raised questions about security in the judicial system.

Ishara Sewwandi: Sri Lanka’s Most-Wanted Woman | Courtroom Murder Shock | Prime Crime | WION

A key member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Lakhwinder Singh alias Lakha, was among the over 50 Indians deported recently from the US to India. Lakha, who had been living illegally in the U.S. since 2022, operated under instructions from Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother Anmol Bishnoi to coordinate criminal activities remotely. 


U.S. Deports 54 Indians, Haryana Youths and Bishnoi Gang Associate Among Them 

Now, let's look at Wion's monthly global markets and economic health check to see what happened in April...Bitcoin and gold led the rally in April, while crude and the dollar fell. Gold was the biggest beneficiary in April, hitting multiple record highs to breach $3,500 for the first time, before pulling back slightly.

WION's Monthly Global Markets And Economic Health Check

Russia successfully tested the world's first nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik, which President Vladimir Putin hailed as a weapon “no one else possesses.

Burevestnik: Russia's Cruise Missile | Putin: 'No One Else Possesses It'

Direct flights between India and China resume today, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. This move is expected to boost trade, tourism, and connectivity between the two nations. 


India-China Direct Flights Resume Today | Bilateral Milestone Achieved | WION 

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