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President Donald Trump lauded Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, during his Tokyo visit, calling Japan “an ally at the strongest level.” Both leaders signed new cooperation agreements as Trump pushed for investment and discussed regional trade and security ties.

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck western Türkiye’s Balikesir province on Monday night, injuring 22 people and causing previously damaged buildings to collapse in Sindirgi. Authorities reported no deaths but opened shelters as residents stayed outdoors fearing aftershocks.

US lawmakers from both parties have rallied to defend the India–US partnership through a series of bipartisan letters and resolutions, pressing the Trump administration for accountability over policies targeting Indian interests and urging cooperation amid ongoing trade and visa tensions.

Over 4,000 US flights were delayed Monday amid a prolonged government shutdown, with thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA staff working unpaid. The FAA warned of ongoing disruptions as airports face staff shortages and growing operational strain.

Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the Women's World Cup after injuring her knee and ankle during the match against Bangladesh. Shafali Verma, named as her replacement, could be drafted into the playing XI for India's semifinal clash with Australia

Indian cricket coach Gautam Gambhir praises Surya Kumar Yadav as a great leader and human being. Gambhir talks about the team's fearless approach, Yadav's leadership, and how the focus is on impact over individual performance, despite occasional failures

The ICC has announced the match officials for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals. Key appointments include Eloise Sheridan and Jacquline Williams as umpires for the England vs South Africa match, and Lauren Agenbag and Sue Redfern for Australia vs India

L Srinivas Reddy, a Hyderabad-based coach, led the Indian boys' kabaddi team to gold at the Youth Asian Games in Bahrain. The team remained unbeaten, with a thrilling 35-32 victory over Iran in the final, showcasing India’s kabaddi talent

China’s quest for soft power faces the CCP’s hurdle of tight control, while South Korea’s dramas connect across borders

Brazil’s President Lula said Donald Trump “guaranteed” a future trade deal during talks in Kuala Lumpur, expressing confidence that U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods will soon be resolved. Lula also sought to keep Bolsonaro’s conviction separate from negotiations and offered to mediate Venezuela tensions

Asian stocks surged as trade deal hopes lifted sentiment during President Trump’s Asia tour, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 topping 50,000 for the first time. Growing optimism over US-China negotiations, strong corporate earnings and easing inflation concerns boosted markets across the region

IndiGo has restarted direct daily flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou after more than five years, becoming the first Indian carrier to resume such services. The move aims to strengthen bilateral ties, boost trade and tourism, and expand China connectivity, with Delhi–Guangzhou flights starting November 10

IndiGo has resumed direct flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou, marking the return of air connectivity between India and China after over five years. The daily service, operated by an Airbus A320, will be followed by Delhi–Guangzhou flights starting November 10.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur and appreciated discussions on bilateral ties, regional and global issues. The meeting came amid ongoing trade negotiations, with both sides reaffirming their strong strategic partnership.

UK police are hunting a white male suspect after a 20-year-old woman, believed to be of Indian heritage, was raped in a racially aggravated attack in Walsall. CCTV footage has been released as police appeal for public help to identify the attacker.

Nine Indian sailors were among 14 crew members rescued by the Sri Lankan Navy after their merchant vessel, Integrity Star, suffered engine failure 100 nautical miles south of the island nation. The rescued crew was brought safely to Hambantota port.

M Venkat Ram Reddy from Kurnool clinched a bronze in the men’s 800m event at the fourth South Asian Senior Athletics Championship in Ranchi. This victory adds to India’s medal tally, with Reddy previously winning a 'golden double' in Junior Nationals

The Indian women’s football team is set to face Nepal in the final match of the Tri-Nation Women's International Friendlies. Head coach Crispin Chettri aims for better performance after a loss to Iran and to assess his squad's depth for the AFC Women's Asian Cup

India’s Shaina Manimuthu and Diksha Sudhakar won gold in their respective categories at the Badminton Asia Under-17 & Under-15 Championships 2025. India’s total medal haul included two golds, one silver, and two bronze, marking their best-ever performance

At a symposium in Beijing, Chinese scholars hailed the Bhagavad Gita as a “nectar of wisdom” and “miniature history of Indian civilisation.” They said its teachings on duty, detachment, and harmony remain deeply relevant to modern life and global challenges.

One week on, and the country is still wounded by the breach to its national heritage. Some say it will make celebrities of the very jewels it sought to erase, much as the Mona Lisa's turn-of-the-20th-century theft transformed the then little-known Renaissance portrait into the world's most famous artwork

The HTV-X is the successor to JAXA's unmanned H-II Transfer Vehicle, known as Kounotori, or stork in Japanese, which flew nine missions to the ISS between 2009 and 2020. The new freighter can carry a bigger payload and supply power during flight

At least seven people were injured in a shooting at Pennsylvania’s Lincoln University on Saturday night. Authorities are investigating and urged people to avoid the area. Governor Josh Shapiro expressed support and concern for the historically Black university community near Philadelphia

Tata Technologies CEO Warren Harris said the steep US H-1B visa fee hike will not affect the company immediately, due to its locally staffed global model. He expects future resourcing shifts, while aerospace growth offsets tariff-related automotive slowdowns, boosting quarterly performance