International
Elon Musk retains top spot on richest person list
Elon Musk, Chief Executive of Tesla, has retained his position as the world’s richest person, according to Forbes magazine’s list of the top ten wealthiest individuals for November.
Trump orders Pentagon to prepare for military operation in Nigeria
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to prepare for a possible military operation in Nigeria, a Muslim-majority African nation. Following Trump’s directive on Saturday, the US Defence Secretary said Washington is ready to take “appropriate action” if the Nigerian government fails to protect its Christian population.
Thousands missing amid genocide, atrocities in Sudan’s Al-Fashir
Civilians fleeing Sudan’s Al-Fashir city in Darfur have described harrowing experiences following attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Thousands remain missing amid widespread killings and persecution, as a severe humanitarian crisis unfolds.
Hundreds of tourists stranded due to adverse weather at Everest gateway in Nepal
Hundreds of tourists remain stranded at Lukla airport in Nepal’s Everest region as adverse weather suspends flights for the third consecutive day, reports The Hindu.
Fire in Mexico's Hermosillo kills 23
At least 23 people, including several children, were killed in a fire at a discount store in Hermosillo, Mexico.
Trump threatens military action in Nigeria
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (November 1) threatened military action against Nigeria, accusing its government of allowing the killing of Christians by Islamist groups, reports AFP.
Book reading: US ranks top, Bangladesh at 97th spot
Although there is a perception that people's interest in reading books has decreased in the digital age, a recent survey says otherwise. A 2024 survey conducted by CEO World Magazine among readers from 102 countries showed that people around the world still have a strong tendency to read books.
Poor governance led to ragime change in Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka: Ajit Doval
India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval said that governance plays a seminal role in nation-building and in securing a nation, enabling it to achieve its goals and fulfil the aspirations of the common man.
Mass execution, crimes against humanity reported in Sudan
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has said that more than 60,000 people have fled the town of El Fasher, which was seized by the Sudanese paramilitary RSF.
Fire engulfs top floor of Petronas Tower 3 in Kuala Lumpur
A devastating fire broke out on the top floor of Petronas Tower 3 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday morning (November 1).