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Israel Defence Minister says 'mission not complete' on Iran

Concerning Iran, the mission is still not complete. Iran is trying to renew its efforts to obtain nuclear weapons alongside other grave efforts that place the State of Israel in real danger, says Mr. Katz

8 Nov 2026 6:30 pm
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant relying on generators again after losing external power supply

Zaporizhzhia, which produces no electricity but needs power supplied by two external links to keep nuclear fuel cool, lost its off-site electricity supply after the Ferosplavna power line disconnected, the IAEA said

8 Nov 2026 6:26 pm
Democratic wins in StateAG races give Trump a new headache

Incoming Democratic attorneys general could halt cooperation with federal immigration operations, fortify abortion access and file multistate challenges against the Trump administration's environmental and gun policies

8 Nov 2026 5:53 pm
U.S. launches task force to disrupt land transit routes into Iran

The restrictions would expand on a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports during the two countries' eight-month war, in which Tehran has also restricted passage through the critical Strait of Hormuz trade route, choking global energy supplies

8 Nov 2026 4:44 pm
Crew member missing as Indonesian water-bombing helicopter crashes

Dramatic video footage showed the firefighting helicopter being slowly dragged downward after filling its bucket from the Barito River, eventually plunging nose-first into the water.

8 Nov 2026 3:23 pm
Taiwan detains Communist Party leader over alleged Chinese sponsorship in election

Prosecutors also alleged that Mr. Lin sought to buy votes by repeatedly recruiting voters to travel to mainland China, where they received hospitality, the report said.

8 Nov 2026 3:22 pm
Riyadh financial district targeted in missile attack, Aramco tower damaged: witnesses

Multiple floors of the Aramco tower appeared to have sustained damage, said another witness, with glass shattered and damage to part of the tower's facade visible

8 Nov 2026 3:02 pm
Bangladesh Law Minister calls Hasina convicted criminal, says extradition request sent to India

Indian govt previously acknowledged receiving Bangladesh's extradition requests for Ms. Hasina but has not announced any decision on handing her over

8 Nov 2026 2:53 pm
Why are the U.S. midterm elections significant?

What do the results tell us about American voters attitudes towards President Donald Trump? What do they mean for Democrats and Republicans? What lies ahead for Democrats? Why are these results so important for the rest of the world?

8 Nov 2026 1:47 pm
Conservative activists storm Deepavali celebrations in Seattle

Videos of the storming of the Deepavali celebrations in Seattle went viral on social media.

8 Nov 2026 1:45 pm
Nithya Raman | The urban planner

Before entering U.S. politics, L.A.s first South Asian Mayor-elect worked among the urban poor in Chennai, where she used data to expose gaps in slum resettlement and public facilities

8 Nov 2026 12:49 pm
Jon Ossoff | Ambition without ambition

While headlines scream Ossoff looks more presidential after his Senate win, he remains focused on his State while attacking Donald Trump and his family

8 Nov 2026 12:48 pm
Kremlin hopes U.S. election shake-up won't shift Trump's negotiations on Ukraine

Mr. Peskov shrugged off a question from reporters on whether the new Congress would challenge Mr. Trump's stance on Russia and Ukraine. He called it an internal matter for the U.S.

8 Nov 2026 12:45 pm
New Zealanders wont know for weeks who won election as neither side secures clear victory

The tightest vote in years delivered a stinging rebuke to the major parties which have long dominated New Zealand politics, Christopher Luxons centre-right National party and centre-left Labour led by Chris Hipkins

8 Nov 2026 12:45 pm
Iran says two tankers caught fire in Hormuz after hitting mines

Since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, Tehran has severely restricted traffic through the strategic waterway, insisting vessels use routes authorised by the Islamic republic

8 Nov 2026 10:40 am
Two women, man found dead in Krakow mass-shooting suspects home, says Prime Minister

A Polish man with far-right views drove into a busy central square in Krakow on Saturday, November 7, and opened fire, killing six people and injuring 15 others before police shot and wounded him, authorities said

8 Nov 2026 10:28 am
Strong earthquake shakes central Japan, shattering store windows, injuring at least 22

The quake, which struck at 1:04 a.m., was located about 40 kilometres below the earths surface in Shizuoka Prefecture. Aichi and Shizuoka are neighbouring regions

8 Nov 2026 8:39 am
Trump offers UFC boss press secretary post, urges criminal probes of Democrats

Dana White had earlier shared a photo -- possibly AI-generated -- showing him behind the lectern in the White House press briefing room, captioned On to the next chapter.

8 Nov 2026 6:59 am
Paraguay's ousted President charged with crimes linked to collapse of major bank

In a farewell message released shortly before he was ousted on Friday (November 6), Mr. Pea expressed hope his departure would spare Paraguay further harm

8 Nov 2026 6:52 am
U.S. military says it disabled cargo vessel in Gulf of Oman

The St. Kitts-flagged cargo vessel tried to depart regional waters after visiting an Iranian port, and a U.S. plane fired precision munitions at its stern after U.S. forces directed the crew to abandon targeted spaces, Central Command said

8 Nov 2026 4:33 am
Israeli President picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form government

Mr. Eisenkot, a former military chief, has declined to join forces with Arab parties, with whose support he would have a majority of seats in parliament

8 Nov 2026 1:53 am
Towhid Hridoy hits record-breaking double century for Bangladesh in second Test against West Indies

Hridoy became the fourth Bangladeshi batter to hit a double century after Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal and also passed Mushfiqurs 219 to become the highest individual scorer for the country

8 Nov 2026 1:30 am
Senthilkumar loses in quarters of London Open squash

World No 42 Senthilkumar, the second seed, went down 11-13, 6-11, 7-11 in the mens quarterfinals

8 Nov 2026 1:19 am
Hardik Pandya misses Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as injury setback delays return ahead of T20 WC

Hardik Pandya was initially included in India As one-day squad for the October series against Australia A but had to withdraw after suffering a fresh shin injury

8 Nov 2026 1:13 am
Water released from Shenbagathoppu dam due to rain

Tiruvannamalai Collector Vandhana Garg has warned residents in Cheyyar, Arani, Vandavasi, and Polur towns alongKamandalam Naganathi river against crossing the waterbody as the waterflow in the river is on the rise

8 Nov 2026 1:00 am
RPF steps up Deepavali vigil, apprehends five with firecrackers at Chennai Central, Egmore

Nine persons fined for railway track trespassing during awareness drive at Chennai Beach

8 Nov 2026 12:59 am
Renovated bus terminus in Ranipet town opened for public use

Work to restore the terminus was started in 2022

8 Nov 2026 12:57 am
Two youths arrested for possessing narcotics in Vellore

The police said the duo were on their way to the railway station to go to Chennai, where they planned to sell the drugs

8 Nov 2026 12:54 am
Youth arrested for attempting to attack SI near Redhills police station

A case was registered against Dinesh under various sections, including obstructing a public servant from discharging his duty and possessing a weapon

8 Nov 2026 12:54 am
T.N. may be heading towards a water crisis, unless northeast monsoon comes to the rescue

As of now, the aggregate storage in the major 15 irrigation reservoirs is about a third of the combined capacity of the reservoirs. In the corresponding periodlast year, the combined storage was around 92%

8 Nov 2026 12:52 am
Jaiswal smashes second ton of the A tour, hits top form ahead of Test series

Jaiswal (102 off 138), whose form became a matter of concern after the first red ball game of the tour, has regained his sublime touch ahead of the two Test series beginning on November 19

8 Nov 2026 12:51 am
ATMED, Anna University sign MoU to boost medical device industry-academia collaboration

The collaboration will also promote joint workshops, seminars, faculty-industry interactions, student innovations, and opportunities to access Anna Universitys technical infrastructure

8 Nov 2026 12:44 am
Two college students die as motorcycle rams flyover wall

The duo were travelling on a high-end motorcycle along the ChennaiBengaluru National Highway towards Vellore

8 Nov 2026 12:43 am
GCC distributes 30,000 specialised bags to collect firecracker waste

GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran has requested residents not to dump firecracker waste on roads,streets, stormwater drains or in public places, and instead hand it over to the Corporations conservancy workers visiting their respective areas

8 Nov 2026 12:35 am
Political leaders demand probe into irregularities in book procurement at Periyar Arivulagam

Palaniswami demands that a commission of inquiry be set up under the chairmanship of a former HC judge to probe the allegations. CPI(M) State secretary P. Shanmugam asserts that a regular police inquiry will not bring out the truth

8 Nov 2026 12:28 am
Madras HC refuses to reject Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhis election petition

Justice K. Kumaresh Babu dismisses an application filed by Thiruverumbur TVK MLA Vijayakumar alias Navalpattu Viji to reject the election petition

7 Nov 2026 11:50 pm
Former Zilla Parishad Chairperson loses Munchingiputtu ZPTC seat to CPI(M)

YSRCP leads in five ZPTC segments of Pedabayalu, Paderu, Ananthagiri, Chintapalli and Dumbriguda, while TDP is ahead in Koyyuru and Araku Valley

7 Nov 2026 11:47 pm