As the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks approaches, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are on the highest state of alert. Indirect Israel-Hamas talks have begun in Egypt, centered on Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan. But with over 66,000 dead in Gaza and a hostage deal still unresolved, peace remains uncertain. We break down the stakes, the scars of war, and where the region stands after two years of relentless conflict.

Israeli PM Netanyahu Warns US on Iran's Nuclear Power

Plot to Bomb Moscow? Reports suggest Ukraine has struck — or is preparing to strike — deep inside Russian territory, and questions are mounting about whether US-provided missiles have enabled those operations. Join us for minute-by-minute coverage, expert reaction, and verified updates as this story develops.

Russia-Ukraine War: 'Preparing For More Sanctions,' Says Zelensky 

After months of diplomatic animosity, Lula and Trump spoke for 30 minutes in a "friendly tone" and Lula raised the possibility of an in-person meeting in Malaysia next month, the Brazilian presidency said in a statement.

Brazil's Lula Asks Trump To Remove Tariffs In "Friendly" Phone Call

A new trade clash is brewing — and it’s over pasta. Washington is imposing a 91 percent anti-dumping duty on Italian pasta — a move that Rome calls unfair and excessive. If these tariffs kick in by 2026, the price of italian pasta in the u.S. Could nearly double. Is this about fair trade or a fresh twist in transatlantic tensions?


Rome Takes On Washington Over Pasta Duty

The fate of President Trump's controversial tariffs now hangs in the balance as the U.S. Supreme court prepares to hear arguments in the month of November...Should the court rule the tariffs illegal... Businesses expect a massive bureaucratic nightmare and the possibility of up to 165 billion dollars in customs duties being refunded...This could be a long... Drawn out process that leaves many importers in financial limbo..

Ruling Could Spark Massive Refund Nightmare


India: Three states ban the cough syrup after children die, allegedly after consuming the product.


India: They Had A Cold, A Cough Syrup Killed Them |

Authorities are investigating a fire that engulfed the South Carolina home of a state circuit court judge and her husband, a former state senator.


Fire Burns Down US Judge, Senator Husband's Waterfront Home In South Carolina

Apple Inc. is under investigation in France over its handling of voice recordings collected through its Siri voice assistant. The probe focuses on Apple's practice of storing user recordings for up to two years, some of which may be reviewed by subcontractors.


Apple Under Investigation In France Over Siri Voice Recording

In a sharp remark amid rising regional tensions, India's Defence Minister took a direct jibe at Pakistan, saying, "No one knows the future of Pakistan." The comment comes amid ongoing instability in the neighboring country and highlights India's growing concerns over security and geopolitical developments in the region.

This bold statement reflects not only India’s strategic posture but also signals unease over Pakistan’s internal situation, including political turmoil, economic crisis, and military influence.

'No One Knows Future Of Pakistan': India's Defence Minister Takes A Jibe At Pakistan

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for their groundbreaking discoveries on peripheral immune tolerance. Their work led to the identification of regulatory T cells, which prevent immune cells from mistakenly attacking the body’s own tissues.

This discovery has transformed our understanding of the immune system and laid the foundation for new therapies in autoimmune diseases, allergies, and organ transplantation. Learn more about how these scientists changed the future of immunology.

2025 Nobel Laureates: Prize Awarded to Trio for Pioneering Work on Human Immune System

The first supermoon of 2025 is lighting up the night sky on October 6, just after sunset! Known as the Harvest Moon, this lunar event will appear bigger and brighter than usual as it reaches its closest point to Earth.

Visible across many parts of the world, including India, the supermoon will rise in the eastern sky and peak in the early hours of October 7. Want to catch the best view? Step away from city lights and look up shortly after sunset!

Supermoon 2025: Where & When to Watch the Biggest Moon of 2025!

Astronomers believe they may have found a brand new planetary neighbor in our own solar system — Planet Y. Though we haven’t directly seen it yet, its gravitational effects suggest something massive is lurking far beyond Neptune. Could this be the long-theorized Planet Nine — or something entirely new?

In this video, we break down what scientists have found, why they think Planet Y exists, and what it could mean for our understanding of the solar system. Don’t miss this cosmic mystery unfolding in real-time.

Astronomers Propose 'Planet Y' as a Hidden Planet 

Fiji is facing one of the world’s fastest-growing HIV epidemics. In just a decade, cases have surged from fewer than 500 in 2014 to nearly 6,000 by 2024 — a staggering elevenfold increase. What’s fueling this rise in a nation of under a million people? From stigma and testing gaps to policy shortfalls, we break down the causes, consequences, and what must happen next. Watch to understand this unfolding public health emergency.

Fiji’s HIV Cases Surge Elevenfold in 10 Years | What’s Behind the Alarming Rise?

Israel and Hamas have begun indirect negotiations in Egypt to discuss the Gaza peace proposal backed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The talks, also involving Qatari and Egyptian mediators, follow Hamas’ partial acceptance of a 20-point plan, which includes the release of Israeli hostages.

Despite ongoing diplomacy, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continue, with over 24 Palestinians reportedly killed in 24 hours, as per civil defence and health ministry sources. The UN warns of worsening conditions in Gaza hospitals, with UNICEF calling the situation “dire,” especially for children.

Israel & Hamas Begin Indirect Talks in Egypt Over Trump Peace Plan

At least 30 people were injured after a Russian strike hit a passenger train in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region, causing casualties among passengers, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday.

Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Strikes Major Russian Oil Terminal, Largest Explosive Factory

Japan may be on the brink of a historic first. Sanae Takaichi’s election as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party makes her the frontrunner to become Japan’s first female prime minister.
Markets reacted immediately. The Nikkei 225 jumped nearly 4%, while the yen tumbled, reflecting expectations of a more growth-oriented economic approach. Investors are betting on looser monetary policy, higher defence spending, and expansionary fiscal measures under a Takaichi administration.
Financial stocks lagged as rate hike hopes dimmed, and government bonds moved cautiously, mirroring the mix of optimism and uncertainty surrounding Japan’s political and economic direction.

Japan’s Likely First Female PM Sparks ‘Takaichi Trade’ in Markets 

Russia launched a massive wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure on October 3, 2025. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed gas and power facilities were struck across multiple regions, including Kharkiv, Poltava, and Donetsk. With winter approaching, Ukraine braces for another brutal season as Moscow escalates its energy war. In this video, we break down the key locations hit, Ukraine’s response, and what this means for civilians and the battlefield.

Zelensky Accuses Moscow Of 'Energy Sabotage' Ahead Of Winters

Rescue efforts are under way in the remote Tibetan slopes of Mount Everest where a snowstorm has trapped nearly 1,000 people in campsites on the eastern side of the mountain, according to Chinese state media.

Hundreds Stranded on Slopes as Blizzard Strikes Mount Everest in Tibet

#Gravitas The 2025 Nobel Prize season has begun, and it starts with a breakthrough in medicine. This year’s Nobel Prize in medicine goes to three scientists for their research on peripheral immune tolerance.  The trio’s discovery explains how the immune system regulates itself.  


Immune System Breakthrough Wins 2025 Nobel Medicine Prize

A striking new alliance has emerged in Russia, blurring the lines between culture and power. Pop star Shaman, known for his patriotic anthems praising the military, has joined forces with Ekaterina Mizulina, Moscow’s top internet censor.
State media is celebrating them as the faces of a new nationalist movement, and together they’ve unveiled a political party called “We.” The initiative seems aligned with the Kremlin’s broader vision of fusing culture with politics.
Critics, however, see something darker—an unsettling mix of celebrity influence, propaganda, and authoritarian control tightening its grip over Russian society.


Putin’s New Power Duo? Russia’s Pop Star and Censor-in-Chief Launch Political Party

All eyes are now on the outcome of the indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Egypt. The fate of the hostages could ultimately determine whether this two-year war finally ends or explodes into something even deadlier.

No Hostages, No Peace: Hamas Demands Stall Trump’s Gaza Plan

From a deadly fire in a Jaipur hospital ICU, to a poisoning tragedy involving contaminated cough syrups that claimed the lives of innocent children. These two incidents reveal how lives are lost both inside and outside medical care. Watch this video to find out more.

Families Demand Answers as Two Incidents Shatter Trust in Healthcare

A devastating landslide disaster has struck Darjeeling which is one of the most picturesque regions of India. Torrential rainfall has triggered one of the worst landslides in over a decade as at least 28 people lost their lives.

Darjeeling Floods: Darjeeling Hit by One of the Worst Landslides in a Decade

France has been thrown into fresh political chaos after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned barely hours after unveiling his cabinet. His government lasted just 14 hours, marking the briefest tenure in modern French history.
Opposition leaders are demanding that President Emmanuel Macron either step down or call snap elections. Markets reacted nervously—stocks slipped, the euro weakened, and investor confidence wavered. Lecornu cited parliamentary deadlock and fierce opposition as reasons for his abrupt exit. With national debt climbing and the legislature bitterly divided, France’s latest crisis underscores just how fragile governance has become in Europe’s second-largest economy.

Macron’s Fifth Prime Minister in Two Years Resigns After Just 14 Hours in Office

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