INTERNATIONAL

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hurricane Melissa, a record-shattering Category 5 storm, slammed into Jamaica on Tuesday, unleashing catastrophic winds, torrential rains, and life-threatening storm surges that have caused widespread destruction across the island nation. Officials described it as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in recorded history — and the most powerful storm ever to hit…

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have announced a major battlefield success, claiming on Sunday, October 26, 2025, that they have seized the headquarters of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)’s Sixth Infantry Division in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. The development, if confirmed, marks a potentially decisive moment in the ongoing Sudanese civil…

Overview French police have made significant progress in their investigation into the spectacular jewel heist at Paris’s Louvre Museum, arresting two suspects believed to be involved in the theft of priceless French Crown Jewels. The daring robbery, valued at nearly €88 million (around $102 million), took place on October 19, 2025, and has been described…

Overview A victims’ advocacy group in Italy has alleged that nearly 4,400 people have been abused by Catholic priests since 2020 — a figure that far exceeds official numbers released by the Italian Catholic Church. The report was published by Rete L’Abuso, an independent association that documents sexual abuse within the Church. Its findings have…

Afghanistan’s bold move to harness its rivers threatens to deepen regional rifts In a move with far-reaching geopolitical implications, Afghanistan’s Taliban administration has announced plans to accelerate the construction of multiple dams on the Kunar River — a vital transboundary waterway that flows into Pakistan. The directive, reportedly issued by Supreme Leader Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada,…

New Delhi, October 24, 2025:In a landmark move to address its worsening air pollution crisis, the Delhi government has announced that the city is ready to implement artificial rainfall through cloud seeding, following a successful trial flight and equipment test conducted on Thursday. The initiative, developed in partnership with IIT-Kanpur, marks the first time that…

ABUJA/MAIDUGURI, October 23, 2025: Nigerian military forces under Operation Hadin Kai have killed more than 50 terrorists in a series of coordinated operations following simultaneous attacks on army positions across the volatile Borno and Yobe States, the epicenters of the country’s prolonged insurgency. According to a statement issued on Thursday by Sani Uba, Spokesman for…

Kabul Border Region, October 23, 2025:In a provocative and unprecedented move, a senior commander of the banned militant group Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Commander Qasim, has publicly challenged Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, to face him directly on the battlefield. The challenge was issued through a recently released video, which has…

KATHMANDU, October 2025: A chilling revelation has emerged from an in-depth investigation by The Kathmandu Post, exposing how Discord — a social media platform widely used by gamers — allegedly became the secret command center for Nepal’s “Gen Z” anti-corruption protests in September. The report details shocking online exchanges calling for the procurement of weapons…