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Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City’s first South Asian and muslim mayor

Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City’s first South Asian and muslim mayor

Nov 05, 2025

Zohran Mamdani has made history by becoming the first South Asian and Muslim to be elected Mayor of New York City, marking a seismic shift in the city’s political landscape.

Shooter of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe pleads guilty as high-profile trial begins in Nara

Shooter of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe pleads guilty as high-profile trial begins in Nara

Oct 28, 2025

Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, on October 28, admitted to fatally shooting Abe during a campaign speech in the western city of Nara in July 2022.

Manish Gupta appointed as next ambassador of India to Ireland

Manish Gupta appointed as next ambassador of India to Ireland

Oct 24, 2025

Manish Gupta takes charge as India’s ambassador to Ireland, aiming to boost bilateral relations. This move highlights India’s focus on enhancing diplomatic engagement with Ireland

Bangladesh court to rule on ex-PM Hasina in torture, disappearance cases on November 13

Bangladesh court to rule on ex-PM Hasina in torture, disappearance cases on November 13

Oct 24, 2025

The Bangladesh court will rule on Sheikh Hasina's alleged involvement in torture and disappearances on November 13. The verdict is highly anticipated amid human rights debates

“Spoke with PM Modi, they’re cutting back on Russian oil”: Trump

“Spoke with PM Modi, they’re cutting back on Russian oil”: Trump

Oct 22, 2025

US President Donald Trump claimed that India is significantly reducing its purchases of Russian oil, following a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first woman Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first woman Prime Minister

Oct 21, 2025

Japan’s parliament elected Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first woman prime minister on October 21, marking a historic moment in Japanese politics.

Louvre Museum shuts after daring jewellery theft during opening hours

Louvre Museum shuts after daring jewellery theft during opening hours

Oct 19, 2025

The Louvre Museum faced a temporary closure after a jewellery theft during visiting hours. Authorities are investigating and enhancing security to prevent future incidents

Afghanistan withdraws from tri-nation T20 series after Pak airstrikes kill three cricketers

Afghanistan withdraws from tri-nation T20 series after Pak airstrikes kill three cricketers

Oct 18, 2025

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced its withdrawal from the upcoming tri-nation T20 series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka, following the deaths of three Afghan domestic players in airstrikes allegedly conducted by Pakistan’s military regime in the Paktika province.

"I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki" author passes away at 35

"I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki" author passes away at 35

Oct 17, 2025

The beloved author of 'I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki' has died at 35, leaving fans heartbroken. Her honest portrayal of mental health touched many across the world.

Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for leading Venezuela’s democratic struggle

Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for leading Venezuela’s democratic struggle

Oct 10, 2025

Maria Corina Machado has received the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her role in advancing democracy in Venezuela. Her leadership highlights the ongoing fight for human rights amid political turmoil

Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature

Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature

Oct 09, 2025

László Krasznahorkai has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the first Hungarian to do so. His works are celebrated for their intricate storytelling and profound themes

2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honours developers of metal–organic frameworks

2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honours developers of metal–organic frameworks

Oct 08, 2025

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarding it jointly to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for their groundbreaking development of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) — an innovative class of materials that has revolutionized the way chemists design and manipulate molecular structures.

Scientists John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M Martinis to be jointly awarded Physics Nobel 2025

Scientists John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M Martinis to be jointly awarded Physics Nobel 2025

Oct 07, 2025

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced that the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2025 will be jointly awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis for their revolutionary discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit.

US and Japanese scientists win 2025 Nobel Prize for immune tolerance research

US and Japanese scientists win 2025 Nobel Prize for immune tolerance research

Oct 06, 2025

Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering how the immune system prevents attacks on the body’s own tissues — a process known as peripheral immune tolerance.

North Korea flexes new weapons, sends warning to US, South Korea

North Korea flexes new weapons, sends warning to US, South Korea

Oct 06, 2025

Pyongyang is displaying its latest weapons for the third consecutive year at a military exhibition, state media reported, as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to strengthen the country’s military and technological capabilities in response to what he called “real and serious” threats from the United States.

Global conservation icon and renowned primatologist Jane Goodall passes away at 91

Global conservation icon and renowned primatologist Jane Goodall passes away at 91

Oct 02, 2025

Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist and pioneer in chimpanzee research, passed away at the age of 91 in Los Angeles, the Jane Goodall Institute confirmed late Wednesday. She died of natural causes while on a speaking tour in the United States.

Typhoon Bualoi strikes Central Vietnam; one dead, 4 missing

Typhoon Bualoi strikes Central Vietnam; one dead, 4 missing

Sep 29, 2025

Central Vietnam is reeling under the impact of Typhoon Bualoi, which has claimed one life, left four others missing, and forced the evacuation of over 28,000 residents across multiple provinces, according to Viet Nam News.

Nepal Cabinet imposes travel ban on former PM KP Sharma Oli and 4 others amid Gen-Z suppression probe

Nepal Cabinet imposes travel ban on former PM KP Sharma Oli and 4 others amid Gen-Z suppression probe

Sep 28, 2025

The interim government of Nepal has imposed a travel ban on former Prime Minister and UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, along with four senior officials, as investigations into the suppression of the Gen-Z movement gather pace.

Bangladesh army allegedly opens fire on tribal protestors in Chittagong Hill tracts, torch homes

Bangladesh army allegedly opens fire on tribal protestors in Chittagong Hill tracts, torch homes

Sep 28, 2025

At least four tribal people were killed and over 40 injured in indiscriminate firing allegedly by Bangladesh Army personnel early on Sunday, September 28 morning in Guimara area of Khagrachari district, Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), according to eyewitness reports and rights groups.

South Korea legalises tattooing by nonmedical professionals after 33 years

South Korea legalises tattooing by nonmedical professionals after 33 years

Sep 26, 2025

South Korea legalises tattooing by nonmedical professionals after 33 years, marking a shift in social attitudes. The new rules aim to improve safety and support the growth of the tattoo industry

Ukraine drone strike sparks fire at Russia’s largest oil terminal

Ukraine drone strike sparks fire at Russia’s largest oil terminal

Sep 14, 2025

Ukraine launched one of its most extensive drone offensives in recent months, striking Russia’s largest oil terminal on Saturday and igniting fires that engulfed two massive tankers. The assault temporarily halted crude loading operations at the Bashneft-owned facility, situated nearly 1,400 kilometers from the active front lines.