Russian President Vladimir Putin has asserted that Western powers’ efforts to strategically defeat and divide Russia have completely failed. Speaking at a Council on Interethnic Relations meeting on Wednesday, Putin said that so-called international organizations and “pseudo-national centers” operating outside Russia are in fact tools of an ongoing information war against the country. These groups, he claimed, are promoting the idea of “decolonizing Russia” — an attempt to fragment the Russian Federation and push it toward so-called “strategic defeat.”

Putin accused these organizations of advancing the concept of a “post-Russia,” portraying the nation as divided and deprived of sovereignty. He warned that provocations aimed at sowing discord among Russian citizens must stop immediately, alleging that many such operations are orchestrated by foreign intelligence services.

According to Putin, Russia’s adversaries exploit various social and political issues — including migration and daily events — to inflame tensions, even using extremist groups that employ terrorist tactics. Despite centuries of Western attempts to destabilize Russia, he emphasized, all such efforts have failed. Putin also supported the proposal to designate 2026 as the “Year of Unity of Russia’s Peoples,” reaffirming the nation’s resilience and cohesion.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed his ministers and security officials to prepare proposals for possible nuclear weapons testing, warning the United States of a reciprocal response if it resumes nuclear tests. The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent order to lift the 1992 moratorium on nuclear testing and instruct the Pentagon to restart tests immediately.

During a Security Council meeting on November 5, Putin said that if the U.S. or any signatory of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty resumes testing, Russia will be compelled to respond in kind. He instructed the Foreign Ministry, Defense Ministry, intelligence agencies, and civilian institutions to collect information and develop coordinated plans prioritizing nuclear readiness.

Defense Minister Andrei Belousov stated that the U.S. move significantly heightens the military threat to Russia, emphasizing the need to maintain Russia’s nuclear deterrence. Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov also warned that delaying action could cost Russia its strategic advantage.

Analysts say the renewed nuclear testing rhetoric between Moscow and Washington—both major nuclear powers—marks a dangerous escalation, threatening to further undermine global arms control efforts already weakened by geopolitical tensions over the Ukraine war and sanctions.

The Trump administration has canceled 80,000 non-immigrant visas in the past nine months as part of its increasingly stringent immigration policy, according to a senior U.S. State Department official cited by Reuters. Following his inauguration on January 20, President Donald Trump took a firm stance against illegal immigration, fulfilling a campaign pledge to make America free of undocumented immigrants. A series of executive orders led to nationwide raids involving police, customs, and paramilitary forces, resulting in thousands of undocumented migrants being detained and deported.

However, many of the 80,000 people affected were not undocumented. Several held valid short-term visas but had them revoked due to various offenses. Around 16,000 visas were canceled for driving under the influence, 12,000 for assault or violent behavior, and 8,000 for theft-related charges. In August alone, 6,000 foreign students lost their visas due to overstaying, breaking laws, or allegedly supporting terrorism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in May that the visa revocations would continue as part of ensuring alignment with U.S. foreign policy priorities. The administration emphasized that individuals engaging in conduct contrary to U.S. laws or interests will face strict immigration consequences.

Zohra Mamdani, the Democratic candidate, has been elected as the 111th mayor of New York City, defeating Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent Andrew Cuomo. Making history, Mamdani becomes the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor—and the youngest in more than a century. Once a relatively unknown politician, Mamdani rose to prominence through his clear stance on livability issues and energetic grassroots campaigning. His platform emphasized housing affordability, rent stabilization, a $30 minimum wage, free public transport, and higher taxes on the wealthy. Despite being repeatedly branded “antisemitic,” Mamdani earned significant Jewish support, with organizations like Jews for Zohra, Jewish Voice for Peace, and Jews for Racial and Economic Justice actively campaigning for him. Supporters such as Jacob Bloomfield cited Mamdani’s commitment to universal access to housing, healthcare, education, and safety as reasons for their trust. Actor and comedian Matt Katai also endorsed him, praising his passion and sincerity. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Jewish voters supporting Mamdani, calling them “stupid” and threatening to cut federal funding for New York if Mamdani won. Analysts believe his victory under a far-right federal administration marks a new political era for America.

A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded shortly after takeoff from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday evening, killing at least three people and injuring 11 others. Governor Andy Beshear said the numbers are likely to rise as emergency teams continue search and rescue operations amid dangerous conditions. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft, built in 1991, was en route to Honolulu when flames erupted on its left wing around 5:15 p.m. Video footage showed the aircraft briefly lifting off before crashing and bursting into a massive fireball. Nearby structures sustained significant damage, including parts of a roof torn off near the runway. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg cited the large quantity of jet fuel onboard as a major hazard for responders. Authorities have issued a shelter-in-place order for areas north of the airport up to the Ohio River due to possible toxic fumes. Louisville’s UPS hub, one of the world’s largest package handling facilities, has temporarily suspended operations. Officials urge residents to stay indoors and keep emergency routes clear while investigations continue.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again targeted Representative Ilhan Omar, urging her to leave the United States in a post on his Truth Social platform. Sharing a video of Omar speaking at a public event, Trump wrote that she should “go back,” a remark critics say echoes his previous racially charged rhetoric. The video, whose recording date remains unclear, has been circulating on right-wing social media channels for weeks. Omar, who fled Somalia’s civil war as a child and later gained U.S. citizenship in 2000, represents Minnesota in Congress as a Democrat. Trump’s comments were amplified by his allies, reigniting debates over immigration, national identity, and political boundaries in campaign discourse. This is not the first time Trump has made such remarks — he previously suggested that Somalia’s president might “take back” Omar. In response, Omar said she is unfazed by such comments, describing them as “strange” and insisting that her citizenship cannot be questioned. She added that she is no longer the frightened refugee child she once was, but a grown American raising her children. The renewed exchange highlights the persistent racial and ideological divisions shaping American politics ahead of the 2024 election season.

The United States is facing unprecedented travel chaos as the government shutdown reaches its 35th day — the longest in the nation’s history. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported severe staffing shortages, with up to 80% absenteeism among air traffic controllers in New York and half of major control centers operating with limited personnel. The ongoing crisis, caused by unpaid federal employees, has led to over 16,700 delayed flights and 2,282 cancellations from Friday to Sunday, with thousands more affected since Monday.

According to the FAA, around 13,000 air traffic controllers are continuing to work without pay since October 1, but increasing absenteeism is forcing authorities to reduce air traffic volume to maintain safety. Major airports such as Chicago O’Hare, Dallas Fort Worth, Denver, and Newark have experienced major disruptions. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that delays will persist as safety remains the top priority, adding that some controllers have taken secondary jobs to survive.

Currently, approximately 670,000 civilian federal employees are on forced leave, while another 730,000 are working without pay, underscoring the widespread impact of the shutdown on essential national operations.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed the possibility of seeking a third term in the 2028 presidential election. In an interview aired Sunday on CBS News’ 60 Minutes, host Norah O’Donnell asked Trump whether he had considered running again. Trump replied that he was “not thinking about it at all,” though he acknowledged that “many people” want him to. When asked about potential successors such as Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump praised both, saying he likes them and several others in his team. He added that the Republican Party now has an “outstanding bench” of future leaders. Under the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, a president can serve a maximum of two terms, preventing Trump from legally running again. His remarks underscore the growing focus on the next generation of Republican leadership.

In an interview aired on CBS News’ 60 Minutes, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s time in power is nearing its end. When host Norah O’Donnell asked if Maduro’s presidency was almost over, Trump replied, “Yes, I think so,” though he dismissed the idea of a full-scale war against Venezuela. He declined to comment directly on the possibility of a ground invasion, stating only that no immediate decision had been made.

Trump also denied recent media reports that Washington was planning military strikes on Venezuelan installations, labeling them speculative. Meanwhile, U.S. accusations against Maduro have intensified, with claims that he leads a criminal network known as the Cartel de los Soles, designated a global terrorist organization by Washington in July.

Human rights organizations and legal experts have questioned the legality of recent U.S. attacks in the Caribbean and the Pacific, which reportedly killed over 64 people. The UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, condemned the actions and called for an independent investigation. Maduro, in turn, rejected U.S. allegations as false and indecent, accusing Washington of preparing for a new “endless war.”

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stated that under Donald Trump’s leadership, the United States officially ended its long-standing policy of changing foreign governments. Speaking before the “Manama Dialogue” security summit in Bahrain, organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Gabbard emphasized that Washington’s interventionist “regime change” strategy had trapped the country in decades of costly and counterproductive conflicts.

She argued that efforts to impose American-style governance on other nations and interfere in foreign disputes produced more adversaries than allies, costing trillions of dollars, countless lives, and creating new security threats. Gabbard said President Trump took decisive steps to end this cycle and redirect US foreign policy toward restraint and pragmatism.

Her remarks echoed Trump’s own vision, particularly his Middle East policies and his efforts to withdraw troops from Afghanistan—a process completed under the Biden administration in 2021. However, Gabbard avoided commenting on Trump’s controversial Latin American operations.

According to Gabbard, Trump’s stance marks a “historic correction” in US diplomacy, ending decades of intervention that defined post-9/11 global politics.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has launched a fierce attack on Donald Trump, saying his leadership has driven the United States “into darkness.” Speaking at a Democratic campaign rally in Virginia for candidates Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, Obama described Trump’s administration as “a symbol of lawlessness and lack of reason.” He condemned Trump’s trade policies and deployment of the National Guard in American cities, calling them “disorderly and misguided.”

Obama also criticized Republican lawmakers for failing to restrain Trump despite knowing he was crossing the line. Comparing the Trump White House to a never-ending Halloween, he said, “It’s all tricks and no treats.” He mocked Trump for focusing on the Rose Garden and building a $30 million ballroom instead of addressing real issues. Obama urged Americans to protect “truth, empathy, and democracy,” warning that democracy fades when citizens stop caring.

In a major step toward strengthening bilateral relations, the United States and India have signed a historic 10-year defense framework agreement ahead of their pending trade deal. The agreement, inked between India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a meeting in Malaysia, aims to enhance military collaboration, information exchange, and defense technology partnership between the two nations.

Following the signing, Hegseth wrote on X that the deal would take defense cooperation to new heights, laying the foundation for regional stability and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. The leaders also discussed the delay in the delivery of GE Aerospace’s F404 engines, which has hindered the production of India’s Tejas Light Combat Aircraft. Rajnath Singh urged a swift conclusion to the proposed agreement between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and GE Aerospace for joint production of F414 engines in India — a move expected to boost indigenous defense capabilities and reduce import dependency.

Officials noted that the agreement reflects growing alignment between Washington and New Delhi amid concerns over China’s assertive actions in the Asia-Pacific. It also aligns with the 2025 Modi-Trump joint statement to deepen defense and strategic cooperation.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has expressed hope that his wife, Usha Vance—who was raised in a Hindu cultural background—will one day embrace Christianity. Speaking at a Turning Point USA youth event in Mississippi on October 29, Vance said that Usha now accompanies him to church almost every Sunday and that he hopes she will be positively influenced by the Catholic Church as he was. However, he emphasized that her potential conversion is entirely her choice, acknowledging that “God has given everyone free will.” Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, recalled that he considered himself an agnostic or atheist when he first met Usha. Despite their differing religious backgrounds, their children are being raised in the Christian faith and attend a Christian school. His comments have drawn attention to the couple’s interfaith marriage and Vance’s public expression of faith.

Following a high-level summit in Busan, South Korea, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a one-year trade agreement with China, aimed at easing ongoing trade tensions. Under the deal, tariffs on Chinese goods will be reduced from 57 percent to 47 percent. Trump emphasized that the agreement will automatically renew and described the negotiations as a major diplomatic success, stating, “Our deal is done.” Analysts see the tariff reduction as a significant step toward stabilizing U.S.-China economic relations. As part of the agreement, complex issues related to rare minerals have also been addressed. Trump confirmed he will visit China in April, while a visit by President Xi Jinping to the U.S. is expected later. Both leaders highlighted ongoing communication and the natural differences in national priorities between the world’s two largest economies.

In a dramatic policy shift, U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time since 1992. Citing the need to keep pace with rival powers like Russia and China, Trump announced the decision on social media ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. He claimed the U.S. nuclear arsenal remains the largest and most advanced in the world, followed by Russia and then China, which he described as “far behind.”

The United States halted nuclear testing in 1992 under President George H. W. Bush, marking the symbolic end of the Cold War era. However, Trump emphasized that he had already modernized America’s nuclear stockpile during his first term, arguing that the decision to resume testing was unavoidable despite acknowledging the “immense destructive power” of such weapons.

Trump’s announcement came shortly after he criticized Russia for testing a nuclear-powered missile, signaling a stark reversal from long-standing U.S. policy. Warning that China could achieve nuclear parity within five years, Trump said the testing process would begin “immediately,” though he provided no operational details. The Nevada Test Site, where the last U.S. test was conducted, remains under government control.