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European leaders are meeting in South Africa to discuss alternatives to a US plan that Ukraine and Europe fear favours Russia. As Kyiv rejects territorial concessions, EU leaders reaffirm support, while Ukraine continues drone strikes and Russia reports widespread air-defence activity

Prime Minister Modi briefly met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni at the G20 Summit in South Africa. Their warm exchange reflected the growing friendship between India and Italy, strengthened through recent meetings, personal messages, and mutual admiration shown in public statements.

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake in Bangladesh killed 10 people and injured over 200. Sheikh Hasina expressed deep sorrow and blamed the interim government for poor response. Buildings cracked, people panicked, and several students were hurt while trying to escape

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated Indian consulates in Yekaterinburg and Kazan, Russia, enhancing diplomatic presence, supporting trade, technology, education, and cultural ties. The consulates will benefit the Indian diaspora, students, and aim to strengthen India-Russia cooperation toward $100 billion trade by 2030

Pakistan’s judicial crisis escalates as Lahore High Court Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza resigns after the 27th Amendment establishes a Federal Constitutional Court and reduces Supreme Court powers. Resignations highlight fears of executive control, with ICJ condemning the amendment as a judicial attack

Donald Trump says he will sue the BBC for up to $5 billion, accusing it of misleadingly editing his January 6 speech in a 2024 documentary. The BBC apologised and admitted the edit created a false impression, but it refuses to pay compensation

Anti-war and anti-base groups from Okinawa held a seminar in Tokyo to oppose Japan’s growing military build-up. Leaders and citizens warned that Okinawa and nearby islands risk becoming frontlines in a conflict, urging the government to prevent further militarisation and protect civilians

Afghanistan is increasing trade through Iran and Central Asia as tensions with Pakistan close key borders. Chabahar port is helping Afghan traders avoid delays. The shutdown has caused major losses, especially for perishable goods and dried fruit exporters

A fire at a perfume depot in Türkiye’s Kocaeli province killed six people and injured one. The blaze, which started after reported explosions, was brought under control within an hour. Officials say the cause is still under investigation

Israel returned 15 Palestinian bodies to Gaza under a US-brokered ceasefire after receiving the remains of Israeli hostage Lior Rudaeff. Gaza hospitals face difficulties identifying bodies, while UN officials say aid deliveries to Gaza remain far below urgent needs

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the India-New Zealand free trade agreement will boost trade, investments, and jobs. Both countries aim to collaborate in sectors like defence, education, tourism, and aerospace, reflecting closer ties and shared focus on inclusive, sustainable development

The US government shutdown enters its second month, delaying SNAP food assistance and causing health insurance costs to rise. Federal workers remain unpaid, air travel faces delays, and partisan deadlock in Congress leaves millions of Americans struggling with basic needs.

Barack Obama will campaign in Virginia and New Jersey to support Democratic governor candidates Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill. The rallies come as early tests of voter sentiment under Donald Trump’s second presidency, with key races set for Tuesday

Nearly 40,000 Afghan refugees have left Quetta amid Pakistan’s ongoing deportation campaign. Authorities have closed refugee camps and tightened border controls. Many Afghans, living in Pakistan for decades, are returning home as winter approaches and tensions rise at the Chaman border

Flights at Berlin Brandenburg Airport were halted for nearly two hours after a drone was spotted late Friday evening. Police confirmed the sighting but couldn’t find the drone. The incident comes amid rising drone activity across European airspace

Ukraine’s intelligence agency said its forces hit a major fuel pipeline near Moscow that supplies Russia’s army. The Koltsevoy pipeline was badly damaged. Russia later launched fresh drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, killing one person and injuring several others

Pakistan’s Counter Terrorism Department arrested 18 suspected militants, mostly from the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, during intelligence-based operations across Punjab. Explosives, detonators, and extremist material were recovered. Police say the arrests foiled planned terror attacks on key buildings

The ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur will welcome East Timor as the 11th member and host US President Donald Trump’s first Asia trip in his second term. Leaders will discuss security, trade resilience, maritime disputes, and regional economic partnership

Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight killed four and injured 16, hitting Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk. Ukrainian air defences intercepted most strikes. Zelenskyy met European leaders in London, seeking long-range missiles and increased support ahead of winter

Two suspects, a man and woman from Sandwell, were arrested over the racially aggravated rape of a British Sikh woman in Oldbury. The case, which shocked the community, is being investigated alongside a separate assault in Halesowen