LEH, (International Desk):Indian authorities have imposed a curfew in Ladakh following violent protests demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards for the region. The curfew was enforced after clashes erupted in Leh on Wednesday, leaving at least four people dead and more than 80 injured, including police personnel. Security forces used batons and tear gas to disperse…
Denmark’s Aalborg airport in the country’s north has been closed after unauthorised drones were seen in its airspace, according to local authorities. Three other smaller airports in the southern region – Esbjerg, Sønderborg and Skrydstrup – also reported drone activity, but were not closed. The incident comes after Copenhagen airport was forced to close earlier…
Ruth Comerford and Anthony ZurcherNorth America correspondent Reuters US President Donald Trump has said Kyiv can “win all of Ukraine back in its original form”, marking a major shift in his position on the war with Russia. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he said Ukraine could get back “the original borders from…
Ian YoungsCulture reporter Getty Images In his comeback appearance on US television, Jimmy Kimmel struck a tone of sorrow for his controversial comments following Charlie Kirk’s death – without saying sorry – and went on to make clear he would refuse to be cowed by his critics, chiefly Donald Trump. Referencing last week’s remarks that…
At least six of the 11 West Africans deported to Ghana as part of the US crackdown on immigration have been transferred to Togo, their lawyers have said. The group was in the process of suing Ghana’s government to prevent their further deportation, amid concerns over their safety. “We can confirm that six were sent…
Laura BickerChina correspondent, Zhuhai Watch: BBC correspondent reports from southern China hit by ‘king of storms’ The sound of rush hour in Zhuhai on China’s southern coast has been replaced by howling winds and sheets of rain. Branches from falling trees and what looked like pieces of metal from the edge of a building flew…
A Silk Way Airlines flight en route from Baku to Chennai was forced to make an emergency landing at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport due to a technical fault, aviation authorities confirmed. The aircraft, flying near the Arabian Sea within Indian airspace, experienced a sudden technical malfunction mid-flight. The pilot immediately contacted Karachi Air Traffic Control…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended USA Cricket’s membership with immediate effect, citing “consistent breaches” of responsibilities as an ICC member. According to Cricbuzz, the suspension follows USA Cricket’s failure to establish an effective governance structure, secure recognition from the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) as a national governing body, and actions deemed…
Watch: I didn’t intend to ‘make light’ of Charlie Kirk’s murder, says Jimmy Kimmel Jimmy Kimmel has criticised “anti-American” threats to free speech during an emotional return to late-night US television – following a brief suspension after his comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Through tears, the comedian said during Tuesday’s comeback…
New York, (International Desk):Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, with discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties and pursuing diplomatic measures to promote regional peace and prosperity. Both leaders underscored the importance of constructive engagement to address ongoing challenges, while also emphasizing…
