The FAA warned airlines about flying over Venezuela, citing military risks. This comes amid a massive U.S. military buildup in the region, including carriers and F-35s, and U.S. strikes on alleged drug vessels

PM Takaichi abandoned Japan\’s strategic ambiguity on Taiwan, leading to China\’s threats of self-defense at the UN. The crisis has \”severely damaged\” trade cooperation and resulted in the cancellation of Japanese cultural events in China

Following the dramatic ₹7.11 crore cash van heist in Bengaluru by men posing as RBI officials, police are aggressively pursuing the theory of insider involvement. Investigators have detained the van\’s four employees, citing inconsistent statements and questioning why the armed security guards so easily complied with the robbers\’ instructions, highlighting severe lapses in cash-in-transit security protocols.

Istanbul, or \’Catstanbul,\’ is a city of over 15 million people where an estimated 250,000 street cats wander freely through metro stations, mosques, and cafés. This article explores the unique symbiotic relationship between humans and felines—where cats are neither pets nor strays but \”quiet citizens\”—and their role in transforming the chaotic Turkish metropolis into a tranquil and compelling destination for tourists worldwide.

The 74th Miss Universe pageant concluded amidst an unprecedented organizational crisis, stemming from a leadership structure split between its Mexican owner, Raul Rocha, and Thai organiser, Nawat Itsaragrasil. Analysts warn that the public feud, judge resignations, and cultural clashes following the Thai CEO’s departure are severely damaging the brand’s relevance and confusing audiences globally, at a time when the pageant attempts to transition to a digital media model.

The Trump administration has dramatically revised its annual global human rights report, using it to advance its domestic agenda by declaring DEI policies, abortion subsidies, and restrictions on hate speech in foreign nations as human rights infringements. Critics, including Human Rights First, accuse the administration of \”weaponizing\” the document for political ends, shifting focus away from abuses against women, LGBTQI+ persons, and minorities previously documented by the State Department.

The latest floods, which have killed 43 people and caused major landslides, are the third disaster to batter central Vietnam in recent months, following Typhoons Kalmaegi and Bualoi. Experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of storms. The cumulative damage, already surpassing $2 billion this year, has led to a state of emergency, with roads and a key suspension bridge collapsing.

Kirill Dmitriev, the 50-year-old Russian financier and lead negotiator, is under fire for authoring a peace plan that largely repeats Russia\’s maximalist demands. Despite his childhood as a purported Kyiv pro-democracy protester, Dmitriev now spearheads Moscow\’s economic statecraft, drawing a sharp rebuke from US Treasury officials and condemnation from Ukraine, which has sanctioned him for alleged crimes.

The most senior US military delegation since January, led by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, met with President Zelenskyy to present the US \”vision\” for a peace plan. The move follows reports the US negotiated the framework with Moscow, which would require Ukraine to surrender territory. US officials claim Defence Minister Rustem Umerov agreed to key modifications, while Kyiv maintains it will only pursue a \”worthy peace.\”

A 5.7-magnitude quake near Dhaka\’s seismic centre is being called a wake-up call, given the city\’s extreme vulnerability. A RAJUK study warns that a major 6.9-magnitude quake along the active Madhupur fault could cause up to 1.39 million Dhaka buildings (64% of total) to collapse, far exceeding the minor damage from today’s tremor.