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Tunisia Sees Largest Anti-Government Protest in Years as Anger Grows
Thousands of Tunisians have joined a major demonstration against President Kais Saied, bringing labour unions, opposition parties and civil society groups together. Economic hardship, political detentions and restrictions on democratic freedoms are driving renewed public resistance.
France's Cost-of-Living Protests Turn Violent Across Major Cities
France faces another wave of unrest as cost-of-living demonstrations turn violent in Paris, Marseille and other cities. What began as student protests over school conditions has grown into a wider movement over rising prices, public spending and police conduct.
Iran Says Supertanker Struck Naval Mine in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say an oil supertanker carrying more than two million barrels of crude struck a naval mine while crossing the Strait of Hormuz without authorisation. The vessel remains unidentified, and independent confirmation of the explosion is unavailable.
Trump Turns on Zelenskyy as Dispute Over Russian Oil Deepens
Relations between Trump and Zelenskyy have worsened over Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries, Washington's diesel agreement with Moscow and threats to US intelligence support. Kyiv is resisting American pressure while seeking greater military assistance from Europe.
Three Children Reportedly Killed in Saudi Airstrike on Yemen
Three children aged eight and ten were reportedly killed when an airstrike struck homes in Yemen's Dhamar province. Houthi authorities blamed Saudi Arabia and alleged the use of cluster munitions, claims that remain unverified as fighting intensifies.
India Commits ₹150 Crore to Build Indigenous Quantum Security Systems
India has committed ₹150 crore to QNu Labs for a ₹300 crore indigenous quantum-security project. The programme aims to develop secure communications, trusted navigation, hardware authentication and precision timing technologies for defence and critical infrastructure.
Russian Strikes Force Emergency Power Cuts Across Ukraine, Affecting Over One Million
Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure forced emergency power cuts affecting more than one million electricity consumers on October 16. Kyiv and several other regions experienced widespread disruption, with repair crews working to restore supplies ahead of winter.
Bulgaria Asks NATO for Fighter Jets and Anti-Drone Defences
Bulgaria has formally requested NATO fighter jets, missile defences and anti-drone systems following attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea. Sofia is seeking stronger military protection and closer cooperation with Romania and Türkiye as the conflict threatens regional maritime security.
A Civilisation We Inherited, A History We Barely Know
For centuries, India's history was shaped by colonial interpretations and political narratives. Today, our country is rediscovering the extraordinary depth of its civilisational heritage.
Civilian Deaths Mount in Tigray as Ethiopia–Eritrea Tensions Escalate
Ethiopian troops have advanced towards the Eritrean border as renewed fighting claims civilian lives across Tigray. Accusations between Addis Ababa and Asmara have intensified, threatening the fragile peace established in 2022 and complicating efforts to protect civilians.
Indonesia Stocks Plunge 11% in Worst Fall Since 1998
Indonesia's stock market plunged more than 11% after MSCI proposed removing the country from its emerging-market indexes over concerns about transparency and trading practices. The warning raises the prospect of billions in investment outflows and intensifies pressure on Jakarta's regulators.
Hurricane Trudy Strengthens to Category 3 off Mexico
Hurricane Trudy has intensified to Category 3 south of Mexico, bringing 195 km/h winds and raising the risk of flooding rain, dangerous surf and damaging winds along the Pacific coast.