Find out the details behind the dramatic capture of Abu Zubaydah, one of the earliest and most high-value al-Qaeda suspects nabbed by US intelligence, as narrated by former CIA officer John Kiriakou. In March 2002, American and Pakistani forces raided multiple safe houses in Faisalabad, Pakistan, wounding and eventually apprehending Zubaydah after a fierce gunfight.
At least 60 people were killed in a massive police operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting the Comando Vermelho gang. The deadly crackdown comes just days before major international climate gatherings — including COP30, the C40 Summit, and the Earthshot Prize events — are set to take place in Brazil, sparking global concern.
Meet Priyanka Singhal, the founder building mission-critical technology for India’s armed forces. From her beginnings as a DRDO intern to leading Ammunic Systems, she shares her journey of creating indigenous, deep-tech solutions in a high-stakes industry. Discover how purpose — not just business plans — drives true innovation in India’s defence-tech ecosystem. This is Season 1 of Mic’d Up With India’s Defencepreneurs, presented by Asianet Newsable, featuring the startup leaders building Atmanirbhar Bharat.
In a major diplomatic moment, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi informed U.S. President Donald Trump that she has nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize. The announcement came during their Tokyo meeting, where Takaichi praised Trump’s 'historic' diplomatic achievements and called him the 'President of Peace.'
Devotees in Delhi offered ‘Usha Arghya’ to the rising sun at Kalindi Kunj ghat, marking the end of Chhath Puja. After the morning rituals, people returned home as the city’s air quality continued to remain poor.
Cyclone ‘Montha’ effects begin in Odisha’s Ganjam district with rough sea conditions, strong winds, and rainfall reported near Aryapalli. Authorities have urged fishermen to stay ashore and residents to remain alert as the cyclone nears the Andhra-Odisha coast.
Devotees across India marked the final day of Chhath Puja by offering ‘Usha Arghya’—morning prayers to the rising Sun. From Patna’s Deghi Vasudev Ghat to Delhi and Varanasi, devotees stood in rivers and ponds, seeking blessings for family well-being and prosperity.
The U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the 'Hurricane Hunters,' flew directly into Hurricane Melissa over the Caribbean Sea on October 27. The daring mission gathered crucial data for the National Hurricane Center to track the storm’s intensity and path.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta offered prayers during the Chhath Puja rituals at Hathi Ghat on the Yamuna riverbank near ITO. The CM joined devotees in traditional worship, marking the sacred festival with offerings to the setting sun and prayers for prosperity.
US President Donald Trump met Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo, calling it a 'new golden age' for the two nations. The leaders signed key pacts on security and critical minerals, strengthening the alliance amid growing tensions with China.
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