Washington: Top national security officials for US President Donald Trump, including his defence secretary, texted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic, the magazine reported in a story posted online on Monday.

The video is from a pro-Palestine gathering that was held in Karachi in 2023, where fake body bags were displayed as a symbolic tribute.

Massive protests have erupted across Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on corruption charges, widely seen as politically motivated. Demonstrators in Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir, and other cities have taken to the streets for six consecutive nights, demanding his release and condemning what they call democratic backsliding under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s rule.

Israel continues its military assault on Gaza while implementing measures to establish direct control over the region, raising concerns over forced displacement and long-term occupation. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has stated that Israel’s actions are part of a deliberate plan to make Gaza uninhabitable.

A disturbing incident at a restaurant in Hangzhou has sparked outrage after a two-year-old boy urinated into a glass meant for customers, with his mother defending the act.

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on exports from countries purchasing oil and gas from Venezuela, a move that could significantly impact India.

Deir al-Balah: The United Nations said Monday it will “reduce its footprint” in the Gaza Strip after an Israeli tank strike hit one of its compounds last week, killing one staffer and wounding five others.

Pope Francis has urged an immediate halt to Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and called for renewed dialogue to secure the release of hostages and establish a permanent ceasefire.