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Maharashtra anti-conversion: New law is changing how Indian Christians pray in the state
Churches in Mumbai are now requiring visitors to sign declarations stating they came to pray voluntarily, as Maharashtra’s new anti-conversion law takes effect, raising concerns among religious minorities about routine worship.
Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Falkland Islands oil exploration
Argentina’s president has issued a two-week ultimatum to Britain demanding the halt of oil exploration in the Sea Lion oilfield off the Falkland Islands, threatening international legal action if the demand is not met.
Rubio, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister hold talks on Yemen, Hormuz Strait
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister to discuss regional security, including shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz and the escalating conflict in Yemen involving Iranian-backed Houthis.
‘This is terrorism’: daytime Russian strike hits science academy in Kyiv
A Russian drone struck Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv on Monday, killing at least one person and wounding three others in a daytime attack on the civilian research institution.
Satellite images show Gaza in ruins three years into Israel’s genocidal war
Satellite imagery shows widespread destruction across Gaza nearly three years into conflict, with approximately 82 percent of structures damaged and two-thirds destroyed, according to UN assessments.
Israeli settlers attack Jalud village in occupied West Bank pogrom
Israeli settlers set fire to homes in a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, forcing a family out again hours after they returned under a court order, in what authorities describe as part of escalating violence across the territory.
‘A false problem’: Italy’s Muslims question Meloni’s burqa ban
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed banning burqas and niqabs in schools, but Muslim leaders and educators question the necessity of the measure, citing its rarity in practice.
Thousands of drivers strike in the Philippines over rising fuel prices
Thousands of Philippine transport workers staged a two-day strike demanding fuel price reductions amid rising costs, prompting government deployment of police and buses to assist stranded commuters.
Fighting in Ethiopia intensifies: What’s the latest?
Government forces and allied militias say they captured the strategic Tigray town of Alamata after days of fighting, as renewed conflict between Ethiopia’s federal government and rebel forces intensifies across multiple northern regions.
5 arrested near a U.K. air base used by U.S. on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in England on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act involving three suspicious vehicles traveling toward the U.S.-operated air base.
Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat?
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for conducting a full-scale military campaign in the West Bank using tactics deployed in Gaza, while also advocating for territorial annexation in the region.
Yemen’s health system could collapse in some areas, minister warns
Yemen’s health minister warns that some areas could lose all health services if funding declines continue, with 19.3 million people needing assistance but only 17 percent of required funds available.
Lime bike profits double as rider numbers surge in England
Lime’s UK profits more than doubled to £4.7m in 2025 as monthly users surged 31% to nearly 700,000, driven by expansion into new cities and fleet growth.
Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed as Islamabad, Kabul trade accusations
Afghanistan reported killing 28 fighters who allegedly crossed from Pakistan into Nuristan province, while Islamabad dismissed the claims as baseless and accused Kabul of harboring terrorists.
Mike Waltz: US offered to sell Iran uranium for civilian programme
A top US official said the Trump administration offered to sell Iran uranium for civilian use during negotiations to end conflict, but Iran declined the proposal.
South Korea, Ukraine relations sour over North Korean POW transfer
South Korea’s president expressed strong regret over Ukraine’s disclosure of transferring two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, claiming Ukraine violated a confidentiality agreement meant to protect the soldiers.
What is kratom, the ‘gas station heroin’ alarming officials in the US
Kratom, an herbal product with opioid-like effects sold over-the-counter in many US locations, has sparked official warnings following deaths of two university students, though experts cite lack of federal regulation as the primary safety concern.
EU unlocks humanitarian aid for crises worldwide
The European Union announced over 710 million euros in humanitarian aid for crisis-affected populations worldwide, with particular focus on Africa, displaced communities, and conflict zones.
Detained Tunisian flotilla activists: Worsening health amid family anguish
Four Tunisian activists detained since March over alleged financial irregularities in Gaza aid flotilla fundraising face deteriorating health conditions while in pretrial detention, causing severe distress to their families.
Northern Ireland protesters block Catholic area before Orange Order march
Northern Ireland’s High Court approved an Orange Order march through a Catholic area for the first time in 28 years, prompting protesters including political leaders to block the route.
Israel’s Netanyahu criticises opposition uniting against him for elections
Israeli opposition leaders coordinated strategy ahead of October 27 elections, meeting to align efforts against Prime Minister Netanyahu, who criticized their unity.
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