International

The death toll from the bus accident in Madina, Saudi Arabia, has risen to 45, according to a BBC News Telugu report citing Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar. However, the exact number of Indian nationals among the deceased is still unclear. Earlier, the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office stated that many people from Hyderabad were traveling on the bus. They were reportedly in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, a religious pilgrimage. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the tragic accident. He stated that the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate General in Jeddah are providing…

At least two people have died and 21 are missing after a landslide in Indonesia, disaster management authorities reported on Friday. The landslide struck three villages in Cilacap district, Central Java, on Thursday, destroying numerous homes and causing significant damage. "As of Friday, joint rescue teams have saved 23 people alive, recovered the bodies of two victims, and continue searching for 21 missing individuals," said Abdul Muhari, spokesperson for the National Disaster Agency, in a statement. He added that search and rescue operations are ongoing to locate missing and affected people. Muhari noted that difficult terrain has hampered rescue and…

A massive accident occurred Thursday evening near the Navle Bridge on the outskirts of Pune, involving 20 to 25 vehicles. The crash was triggered when a truck’s brakes failed, causing it to first collide with a car. According to Dainik Bhaskar, the car was then pushed into a container in front, which caught fire, along with the truck. Five people in the car reportedly burned alive. A total of nine people, including the truck driver, lost their lives in the accident, and around 20 others were injured. Police reported that the incident took place near Bhorgaon on the Pune–Nashik Highway.…

Vote counting for the Bihar Assembly elections has begun. Indian media reports that the counting started at 8 AM. Ahead of the counting, tensions escalated between the ruling NDA alliance and the opposition bloc, with both sides leveling accusations against each other. This time, the JD(U) and BJP have been allotted an equal share of 101 seats each under their seat-sharing arrangement. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav expressed concerns over possible irregularities during the counting process and urged the Election Commission to ensure complete impartiality. According to The Indian Express, an FIR has been filed against RJD leader Sunil Kumar for…

Bangladeshi judges are set to deliver a long-awaited verdict on November 17 in the crimes against humanity case filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who remains in hiding. Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam informed reporters on Thursday that the court has scheduled the final ruling for that date. The 78-year-old Hasina faces accusations of ordering a deadly crackdown on student-led protests. She has reportedly refused to comply with court summons while residing in India. “Justice will prevail according to the law,” said Prosecutor Islam. “We have reached the final stage after a long journey, and the court will announce its…

As the U.S. federal government shutdown continues to strain the economy, airlines across the country canceled nearly 1,000 flights on Friday. Although most schedules remained largely normal, many passengers faced significant disruptions and discomfort. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered service reductions at major airports to ease the workload and stress on air traffic controllers who are currently working without pay. This led to long security lines and last-minute flight cancellations at major hubs such as Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and Charlotte. According to the FAA, about 4 percent of flights have been cut so far, with projections suggesting the figure…

Kim Yong-nam, North Korea’s longtime ceremonial head of state, has passed away at the age of 97. He served as the President of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly, a position that functioned as the country’s nominal head of state. Kim held the post from 1998 to April 2019 and represented North Korea in meetings with various foreign leaders. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un paid his respects to Kim Yong-nam’s body and expressed condolences. His funeral will be held on Thursday. Although Kim Yong-nam was not related to Kim Jong-un’s family, he remained loyal to the Kim family throughout…

A powerful earthquake struck northern Afghanistan near the major city of Mazar-e-Sharif around 1 a.m. local time on Monday. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake measured 6.3 magnitude and its epicenter was near Khulm city in Balkh Province, at a depth of about 28 kilometers. Afghan officials reported that at least four people have been confirmed dead in the initial assessment. “We have suffered major human and material losses. Many people have been injured, and so far, four deaths have been confirmed,” said Haji Zahed, spokesperson for the governor of Balkh Province. The Afghanistan National Disaster…

Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to maintain a ceasefire as part of efforts to restore peace between the two neighboring countries. According to a joint statement posted by Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on social media platform X on Friday, high-level delegations from both countries held a series of meetings in Istanbul from October 25 to 30, under the mediation of Turkey and Qatar. The statement said the meetings aimed to strengthen the ceasefire reached between Afghanistan and Pakistan during the Doha talks on October 18–19. As a result, both sides have agreed to continue the truce and discuss further…