United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Wednesday that radical Islamic movements represent a growing and consequential threat not only to the United States but to global security as a whole. Describing these organisations as revolutionary in nature, Rubio said their objectives extend far beyond holding limited territory, and instead involve expanding their influence across regions and cultures. He noted that the ideological framework guiding these groups envisions a broad reach

A son of convicted Mexican drug trafficker Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in the United States, marking another significant development in the government’s long-running effort to dismantle key factions of the Sinaloa cartel. Joaquin Guzman Lopez entered his plea in a Chicago federal courtroom, months after his brother Ovidio Guzman Lopez agreed to a separate deal with prosecutors. The two siblings, known in Mexico as the “Chapitos,”

Amid heightened tensions in Latin America, the United States has issued a strong warning advising pilots, airlines, and operators to treat the airspace over and around Venezuela as closed. The statement was delivered by US President Donald Trump, who posted the alert during a period of intensified American counterdrug operations targeting trafficking networks operating near Venezuelan borders. His message underscored what officials describe as an increasingly unstable security climate, citing

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again become the centre of intense social media speculation after unverified rumours of his death went viral online. Khan, who has been in Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail since January 2025, was the subject of sensational claims shared by an X handle known as Afghan Times. The account alleged, without evidence, that Imran Khan had been murdered in custody and that his body had been moved out of jail. No official agency or government department

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was placed in custody on Saturday and transferred to federal police headquarters in Brasília, deepening tensions in a country still reckoning with the political turmoil that followed the 2022 election. The detention came two months after the Supreme Court convicted him of attempting to orchestrate a coup to overturn his loss, although authorities have indicated that the latest move is not aimed at enforcing that earlier sentence. The development has

A significant disruption occurred at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil on Thursday when a fire broke out inside the primary venue in Belém, forcing an immediate evacuation and halting the ongoing negotiations. The incident unfolded as delegates were preparing for a series of high-stakes discussions aimed at advancing global climate action and strengthening cooperation among countries to address the accelerating climate crisis. Authorities confirmed that the blaze ignited in a pavilion secti

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced on Thursday that he will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House to address what he calls the most pressing issue facing the city: affordability. Speaking at City Hall Park, Mamdani outlined his intentions ahead of the meeting and emphasized that New Yorkers expect their leaders to confront the rising cost of living that affects millions across the five boroughs. The meeting, scheduled for Friday, has drawn considerable attention

The Kerala High Court has issued a strong warning to the state government and the Travancore Devaswom Board, stating that a disaster at Sabarimala is inevitable if the current level of crowd mismanagement continues. The court criticised authorities for failing to anticipate and control the massive influx of devotees during the pilgrimage season. Within just 48 hours of its opening on November 17, the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple saw nearly two lakh devotees arrive, overwhelming police and Devasw

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a sharp warning that the country cannot rule out the possibility of an all-out war with India, stating that Islamabad remains on full alert as tensions rise across the region. Speaking to Samaa TV, Asif said his analysis suggested India could adopt hostile strategies, including border incursions or coordinated attacks, and stressed the need for complete preparedness. His remarks follow Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi’

Bangladesh witnessed massive unrest on Monday as clashes broke out across Dhaka and several other regions following the International Crimes Tribunal’s death penalty verdict against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The ruling, linked to charges of incitement, killings and failure to prevent atrocities during the student-led uprising of 2024, triggered violent confrontations between Awami League supporters, rival groups, and security forces. Two people lost their lives as highways were b

Bangladesh has issued one of its most severe political judgments in history, sentencing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the 2024 student protests. However, the ruling is complicated by the fact that Hasina is currently in India, where she has been living for over a year since fleeing Dhaka after her government collapsed. With the International Crimes Tribunal passing the harsh verdict in her absence, Bangladesh’s interim ad

Tensions between China and Japan escalated sharply this week after Beijing delivered a series of unusually forceful warnings against any potential Japanese involvement in the Taiwan Strait. China’s defence ministry declared that Japan would face what it called a crushing defeat at the hands of the People’s Liberation Army if Tokyo attempted to intervene militarily in a Taiwan conflict. The warning, issued on Friday, followed a similar statement from China’s foreign ministry a day earlie

Delhi woke up to another morning covered in thick smog, with air quality remaining in the ‘severe’ category for the third consecutive day. The Supreme Court expressed deep concern over the worsening air pollution and advised senior lawyers to attend hearings virtually, stressing that wearing masks alone would not provide sufficient protection against the toxic air. Justice PS Narsimha questioned why lawyers were appearing in person despite the availability of virtual hearing fac

The longest government shutdown in United States history has finally come to an end, but the deep wounds it has inflicted across the economy and federal systems will not heal anytime soon. Though President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to reopen the government after a record 43 days, the aftershocks continue to ripple through essential sectors. With another possible shutdown looming on January 30, the reprieve may be only temporary, leaving the nation bracing for renewed political and econo

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced significant flight reductions across 40 major U.S. airports, including Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway, beginning Friday. The move comes as the agency struggles to maintain safety standards during what has become the longest government shutdown in American history, now stretching into its 37th day. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned earlier this week that the continued shutdown could cause “mass chaos, cancellati

Hollywood actor and humanitarian Angelina Jolie has once again brought global attention to Ukraine by visiting the war-torn city of Kherson, a region still enduring the daily consequences of Russian attacks. Photographs circulating on social media this week showed the Academy Award-winning star wearing a bulletproof vest emblazoned with Ukrainian insignia as she visited hospitals and maternity wards in the embattled southern city. The visit, though not officially announced, has drawn widespre

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been officially declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing another term in office after a landslide victory that has sparked widespread unrest and international concern. The electoral commission announced on Saturday that the incumbent leader, representing the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, won 98% of the votes cast during Wednesday’s election, solidifying the party’s decades-long hold on Tanzanian politic

The city of Plano, Texas, has issued a firm evacuation order for residents of the apartment community known as Evana Grove, marking what officials describe as the worst apartment complex in the city. Over the past two years, the complex accumulated nearly 1,500 code violations and faced more than $250,000 in unpaid water bills, prompting city officials to declare the property unfit for habitation and demanding that all residents relocate by Tuesday, November 4. According to the city??

A tense 35-minute hostage crisis unfolded in Mumbai’s Powai area when Rohit Arya, a 38-year-old man, trapped 19 people—17 of them children—inside an audition room at RA Studio. The standoff began when Arya, armed with an air gun, chemicals, and a lighter, threatened to set the room ablaze if police intervened. Swift action by the Mumbai Police Quick Reaction Team (QRT) led to a heroic rescue that prevented a major tragedy. The team of eight commandos entered the audition room