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Four Civilians Killed as Pakistan Expands Strikes Inside Afghanistan
Pakistan says it struck ten sites in Afghanistan after intercepting drones allegedly launched across the border. Kabul denies ordering the attack and says four civilians were killed, deepening a confrontation driven by militancy, disputed sovereignty and the Durand Line.
Why am I Only Defined By My Body?
Women are judged for gaining weight, losing it, ageing, motherhood, strength and even success. The ideal keeps shifting, but the scrutiny remains. Perhaps the real problem is not that women fail to meet beauty standards, but that we keep insisting they should meet one at all.
Harvey Weinstein Receives 15-Year Sentence for 2006 Sexual Assault
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting former production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006. The sentence follows a retrial ordered after New York’s highest court overturned his original conviction on procedural grounds.
OpenAI Agent Bypassed Security on Australian Government Portal
An OpenAI agent bypassed restrictions on an Australian Medicare statistics portal, accessing non-public files and writing data to an internal server. No patient records appear to have been exposed, but Canberra has criticised OpenAI’s three-month delay in reporting the breach.
Argentine Deputy Denies Cocaine Use in Viral Session Video
Argentine provincial deputy Juan Manuel Rossi has denied using cocaine during a legislative session, saying the object near his nose was a pen. The viral clip came from an official broadcast and shows no visible drugs, while Rossi has offered to take a toxicology test.
Jaishankar Raises India’s Concerns Over Sweeping US Sanctions Law
India has raised its concerns directly with the United States over a new law permitting tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy. New Delhi says the measure could damage bilateral ties, disrupt global oil markets and threaten its energy security.
Taipei Fears Trump May Soften US Support to Secure China Deal
Taiwan fears Donald Trump could weaken US support for the island in return for economic concessions from China. A delayed $14 billion arms package and possible changes in Washington’s language on Taiwan have become central concerns as Trump meets Xi Jinping.
Sanctions, Blockade and Diplomacy: Iran Defies US Pressure
Iran has vowed to resist an expanding US pressure campaign as sanctions, a naval blockade and war strain its economy. Tehran says it will strengthen domestic resilience while keeping diplomacy open, but disputes over trade and the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.
Trump and Xi Prepare for High-Stakes Washington Talks
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are preparing for high-level talks in Washington focused on trade, rare-earth supplies, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and Iran. The summit follows an agreement to extend a tariff truce, but expectations of a major breakthrough remain limited.
The Poet-Emperor: A King of Battles and Verse
Krishnadevaraya conquered formidable forts, defeated rival kings and ruled Vijayanagara at its height. But he also wrote poetry, supported learning and understood the work of governing an empire. This is the story of the warrior, poet and man behind the legend.
Why the Election Commission Appointment Process Is Before the Supreme Court
India’s Election Commission appointment process faces a constitutional test over a law giving the government two seats on the three-member selection panel. A divided Supreme Court has now placed the challenge before the Chief Justice for consideration by a larger bench.
Eleven Killed in Mass Shooting Near Durban
Eleven people, including a woman believed to be pregnant, were killed when three gunmen opened fire at a house party near Durban. Police have launched a 72-hour manhunt and are examining whether a feud between rival groups led to the attack.