• 

  Benjamin Netanyahu's fate hangs in balance as Israel exit polls show no clear winner

  October 28, 2026 7:35 IST

  Exit polls released by broadcasters Channel 13, Channel 12 and public broadcaster Kan on Tuesday suggest that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition could secure around 50 seats in Israel’s 120-member Knesset, falling short of the 61 seats needed for a majority.

• 

  Saudi destroys two ballistic missiles fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels amid escalating tensions

  October 27, 2026 23:06 IST

  For weeks, the Houthis have largely encircled Taiz - the capital of Taiz province and Yemen's third-largest city - and cut off most supply routes from government-held areas, but government forces have fought back.

• 

  Several injured after car drives into crowd at popular Christmas market in northern Germany

  October 27, 2026 13:38 IST

  Police said four to five people were injured in the incident, some of them seriously, and taken to hospital. However, none of the injuries was life-threatening. A search is on for the suspect.

• 

  Netanyahu faces toughest political battle as voters decide Israel's future amid conflicts

  October 27, 2026 10:31 IST

  This year's elections are going to be the toughest political battle that Benjamin Netanyahu faces, as his administration continues facing allegations of corruption and questions over handling of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack and the Iran war.

• 

  Trump describes Lula's victory in Brazil as 'rigged' but says he gets along with him 'very well'

  October 27, 2026 8:36 IST

  Even though US President Donald Trump said he gets along with Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva 'very well', he described his victory in Sunday's election as 'rigged'.

• 

  From nuclear reactors to a 90-day survival plan: How US is preparing for potential global war

  October 26, 2026 16:04 IST

  The US is developing the FORTRESS initiative to keep military bases operational for at least 90 days without external support during a major conflict. Plans include portable nuclear reactors, battery storage, strategic reserves and civilian defence manufacturing.

• 

  No airport, no currency: What makes Liechtenstein, one of world's richest countries, unique?

  October 26, 2026 14:54 IST

  Liechtenstein is a small European nation that is unique on its own, as the country has no seaport, an airport, and a currency of its own. Despite all this, Liechtenstein is one of the wealthiest countries in the world and is extremely popular among the tourists.

• 

  Over 1300 arrested in crackdown on protesters in France, PM's key meet with student leaders today

  October 26, 2026 23:39 IST

  Several protesters suffered serious injuries, prompting investigations. Meanwhile, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is set to meet student leaders on Monday amid growing protests over school conditions, education reforms and criticism of the police response.

• 

  US-Ukraine-Russia trilateral talks to be held in November, Zelenskyy announces

  October 26, 2026 7:37 IST

  The first trilateral talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine will be held in November, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. However, he did not specify where the talks would be held.

• 

  'No US strike on Iran today': Trump now rules out fresh attack on Tehran in another U-turn

  October 26, 2026 7:05 IST

  Earlier on Sunday, the US president said he was still considering whether to reach an agreement with Iran or continue military operations, framing the decision as whether to “finish the job” or strike a deal.

• 

  Brazil's Lula da Silva closely defeats Trump ally Flavio Bolsonaro to win historic fourth term

  October 26, 2026 23:47 IST

  According to polling officials, Brazil's incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva received 51.75 per cent of the votes to defeat right-wing leader Flavio Bolsonaro in a closely contested presidential elections.

• 

  'America stepped into a quagmire': Iran warns US as Trump hints at fresh strikes

  October 25, 2026 23:13 IST

  Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's remarks come as US President Donald Trump said there is a possibility that an attack on Iran could happen soon.

• 

  'It's a possibility': Trump signals possible Sunday strikes on Iran as peace deal remains elusive

  October 25, 2026 8:17 IST

  Speaking to reporters in Florida, US President Donald Trump has hinted that Washington might resume its strikes against Iran this Sunday, indicating that the situation might escalate in the Middle East once again.

• 

  'Violated terms of service': Musk explains why Starlink services were restricted in Ukraine

  October 25, 2026 7:18 IST

  SpaceX founder Elon Musk has admitted that he was behind restricting Starlink services in Ukraine, and accused Kyiv violating the terms of service, claiming that Zelenskyy's government used it for offensive operations.

• 

  France protests flare up again: Nearly 1,000 arrested as clashes erupt across country | 10 points

  October 25, 2026 7:58 IST

  France witnessed fresh protests over rising living costs and education funding on October 24, with nearly 1,000 arrests and clashes in major cities. Authorities deployed 70,000 security personnel as President Emmanuel Macron faced renewed pressure to restore order.

• 

  Houthis deny striking Mecca, Medina as Saudis report missile attacks; Riyadh airport to reopen today

  October 25, 2026 6:44 IST

  The Houthis have denied conducting strikes on Mecca and Medina, but said it has targeted three airports and other key facilities of the kingdom. Amid this, the Riyadh airport has said it would resume operations from Sunday.

• 

  Air India, Air India Express cancel flights to Riyadh and Dammam till Nov 7 amid regional tension

  October 24, 2026 23:48 IST

  Passengers holding confirmed bookings issued on or before 24 October 2026 may avail flexible rebooking options or opt for a full refund upon cancellation of their bookings, Air India said.

• 

  Police, protesters clash in Paris as agitation intensifies, 135 people arrested across France

  October 24, 2026 23:49 IST

  Paris saw the largest protest on Saturday, with the interior ministry estimating that 110,000 took part in a march on the city's southeastern edge that started peacefully but is ending with violence.

• 

  Philippines military planes crash midair in Batangas; 4 pilots killed

  October 24, 2026 13:46 IST

  The midair collision involved two SF-260 aircraft of the Philippines Air Force. They collided at the Fernando Air Base in the Batangas province of the country.

• 

  Three back-to-back earthquakes hit Vanuatu Islands near Australia; tsunami warning issued

  October 24, 2026 9:11 IST

  According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the Vanuatu Islands in South Pacific Ocean near Australia was hit by three back-to-back earthquakes on Saturday morning after which a tsunami warning was issued by authorities.

• 

  Israel launches 'limited counterterrorism' operation in West Bank: What's behind the escalation?

  October 24, 2026 8:12 IST

  In a statement issued early Saturday, the Israeli Defense Forces said the 'targeted and limited counterterrorism' operation was launched in West Bank's Hebron following the killing of two soldiers. As part of operation, they seized weapons and apprehended many suspected Hamas operatives.

• 

  Tibet jolted by 4.5 magnitude aftershock days after powerful quake that killed 16

  October 24, 2026 7:23 IST

  Tibet was struck by an aftershock measuring 4.5 magnitude on Richter Scale this morning. The aftershock did not cause any damages, but triggered panic among the locals.

• 

  'Will do another little Epic Fury': Trump warns Iran of fresh strikes, threatens Cuba too

  October 24, 2026 6:47 IST

  Addressing a rally for midterm elections in Florida, US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could relaunch strikes against Iran. He also threatened Cuba and said the US would deal with Havana once it is done with Iran.

• 

  Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, denies report on alleged undisclosed foreign bank accounts

  October 23, 2026 16:40 IST

  Taking to X, Kushner said “The allegations made by this author are completely insane and never happened. We denied every one of these claims on the record, yet the author failed to provide a single shred of evidence to substantiate any of them.”

• 

  'Problem was caused by you': In Berlin, Piyush Goyal lambasts Europe over carbon emissions

  October 23, 2026 12:43 IST

  Piyush Goyal said that Europe represented probably 3 or 4 per cent of the world's population, yet the contribution to those carbon emissions is humongous, while, India's per capita contribution to carbon emissions is probably less than 10 or 15 per cent.

• 

  Tibet earthquake: Videos capture panic as people rush for exits, goods tumble from shelves

  October 23, 2026 11:14 IST

  Videos circulating on social media show people rushing out of buildings and goods falling from shop shelves after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet. At least 16 people were killed and 46 injured, while hundreds of homes collapsed or were damaged.

• 

  16 killed, 46 injured as 7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet, rescue operations underway

  October 23, 2026 11:12 IST

  A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet, killing at least 16 people and injuring 46. More than 300 houses collapsed or were damaged as rescue teams were deployed to affected areas.

• 

  Earthquake of magnitude 7.0 hits Tibet weeks after deadly floods and landslides near Nepal border

  October 22, 2026 21:20 IST

  The China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) further confirmed that the earthquake struck at around 10.33 pm local time (1433 GMT) in a county in Nagqu, northern Tibet. The epicentre was located at a depth of 10 km, CENC data showed.