Pentagon: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called for a rare and large-scale meeting of hundreds of top generals and admirals at Quantico, Virginia. The sudden order has generated uncertainty, with few details released about the agenda or objectives.


Pentagon: Hegseth Summons Hundreds of Senior Military Leaders to Rare Virginia Meeting |

Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has been approved by the Electoral Commission to run in the presidential election set for January, following an initial rejection of his candidacy a week earlier.

Pop-star turned politician Bobi Wine to contest Uganda's presidential poll

MiG-21 Farewell : The Indian Air Force’s iconic MiG-21 fighter jet, in service since 1963, is retiring after over six decades of defending India’s skies in key conflicts from the 1965 war to the 2019 Balakot airstrikes. Known for its speed, agility, and numerous upgrades, the MiG-21 flew thousands of missions across multiple wars, symbolizing enduring Indo-Russian military cooperation. 


MiG-21 Farewell : From 1965 War to Balakot, India’s Legendary Jet Retires 

Agni-Prime: India conducted a first-of-its-kind successful test of the next-generation Agni-Prime intermediate-range ballistic missile from a specially designed rail-based mobile launcher on September 24, 2025. Unlike earlier mobile missile launches limited to roads, the rail-based launcher can move across the vast rail network without restrictions, enabling rapid deployment, short reaction time, and enhanced survivability. 

Agni-Prime: India Launches Agni-Prime From Railway Tracks, Unleashes Rail Mobile Missile Power

US President Donald Trump met Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House, signaling a thaw in US-Pakistan relations. The meeting followed a recent trade deal focused on critical minerals and rare earth supplies from Pakistan to the US. This high-level engagement marks a shift toward closer cooperation between the two nations amid a complex history.

Pak-U.S. Reset? Trump's high-stakes meet with Sharif and Munir

The largest-ever contract worth Rs 66,500 crore for 97 Tejas Mark-1A fighters is now all set to be inked with Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), though the IAF is yet to get even the first such `improved’ jet of the 83 ordered earlier for Rs 46,898 crore in Feb 2021.

PM Modi seals the deal: ₹62,370 crore agreement with HALC for 97 Tejas fighter jets

At least 12 people died as heavy rain lashed the eastern Indian city of Kolkata and surrounding areas ahead of a major festival, flooding streets, disrupting transport and leaving residents stranded for hours, officials said on Wednesday.
Most of the rain, as much as 251.6 mm in 24 hours, fell during the early hours of Tuesday and was the heaviest witnessed in the city since 1988, as per India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Kolkata

Kolkata floods: IMD predicts more showers for the next 7 days

Typhoon Ragasa has made landfall in China's Guangdong province, forcing millions to evacuate. As the storm moves west, Guangxi is now on high alert.

Deadly typhoon Ragasa churns through China: High alert raised

U.S.: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order endorsing a deal to transfer majority ownership of TikTok's U.S. operations to American investors, including Oracle and Silver Lake, with ByteDance retaining a minority stake.


U.S.: Trump Signs Executive Order Bringing TikTok Under US Ownership

In the latest development of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Russia has reportedly launched a missile strike using its advanced Iskander system, targeting a militant camp in the town of Honcharivske, Ukraine. The attack is said to be part of a continued military offensive by Russian forces aimed at weakening Ukraine's defensive positions.


Russia destroys Ukraine's military site: Iskander ballistic missiles rain fire

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on two charges — making false statements and obstruction of justice — related to the alleged disclosure of sensitive information. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the charges, with Attorney General Pam Bondi declaring “no one is above the law.” Comey maintains his innocence, saying in a video statement, “Let’s have a trial.” Former President Trump, who fired Comey in 2017, celebrated the indictment on Truth Social.

James Comey indicted: Ex-FBI director charged, says "I'm innocent" 

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Washington. The two leaders held high-level talks on bilateral ties, regional security, and global challenges. The meeting comes at a time when U.S.-Turkey relations face growing strain over defence, trade, and geopolitical issues. 

Trump-Erdogan's second meet in one week: 'Turkey will stop buying Russian oil': Trump

Israel-Gaza:  In a decisive statement, U.S. President Donald Trump declared he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank, signaling a major stance on the contentious Middle East issue. Trump emphasized his direct conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and stressed the importance of halting unilateral annexation efforts to preserve peace prospects.


Israel-Gaza: Trump Says No to West Bank Annexation by Israel 

Libya Conspiracy: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy related to illegal campaign financing from Libya’s late leader Muammar Gaddafi. 

Libya Conspiracy: Former French President Sarkozy Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

The Israeli military said it was targeting sites linked to the Houthi militia. The airstrikes came a day after the Houthis launched a drone at the Israeli city of Eilat, wounding 20 people.

Israel strikes back at Yemen's Houthis after drone attack

Berlin: Teufelsberg, a man-made hill in western Berlin, was the site of a major U.S. listening station during the Cold War known as Field Station Berlin. Today, the derelict site stands abandoned yet iconic, covered in graffiti and serving as a haunting reminder of Cold War espionage, visited by former operatives and tourists alike for its historical significance and panoramic views of Berlin.


Berlin: Former Cold War Spies Return to Derelict Berlin Spy Station at Teufelsberg 

Israel-Gaza: In his first public comments on the issue, President Donald Trump firmly announced that he will not permit Israel to annex the West Bank. He emphasized this stance clearly, stating, “It’s not going to happen,” during a press briefing while signing unrelated executive orders. 


Israel-Gaza: Trump Vows to Block Israel’s West Bank Annexation, Says "Not Going to Happen” 

U.S.: President Trump calls himself the ‘President of Peace’, commending the bravery and sacrifice of U.S. forces on the global stage.


U.S.: Trump calls himself the 'President of Peace', Applauds U.S. Forces

Israel-Gaza: Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins an international flotilla delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, defying Israeli naval blockade despite drone attacks and communication jamming. Thunberg calls Israeli strikes “scare tactics” and emphasizes that the mission focuses on Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, not the activists themselves.


Israel-Gaza:"I'm Not Scared of Israel," Says Greta as Aid Flotilla Sails to Gaza Amid Attacks

Russia-Ukraine War: U.S. President Donald Trump has dramatically shifted his stance on the Ukraine conflict, declaring that Kyiv can reclaim all the territories lost to Russia.


Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Says Ukraine Can Reclaim Lost Territory | WION 



This week at Delhi’s international airport, a teen from Afghanistan was discovered inside the landing gear compartment of a flight from Kabul. He told officials he had climbed into the undercarriage out of curiosity. But what began as a child's impulse became a harrowing journey. Take a look at this report.

13-Year-Old Afghan Boy Found Inside Plane's Landing Gear

#Gravitas A Chinese journalist jailed for four years after documenting the early phases of the COVID-19 outbreak from Wuhan, the pandemic’s epicentre, has once again been sentenced to four more years in prison.

China Arrests Journo Who Exposed Covid-19 Truth, Again

#Gravitas Iranian state television released footage of what it claims are secret documents, exposing Israel’s most guarded military and nuclear programs, including the country's nuclear facilities.  

Iran Ready To Hit Israel Through Spies In IDF, Nuclear Command

An alarming drug-resistant bacteria is troubling US health officials. A new report from CDC scientists shows infections caused by a tough strain of bacteria which are driven by the NDM gene have surged nearly 70% in the last few years.

Experts Say Misuse Of Antibiotics To Blame For Spike

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