A 74-year-old Indonesian man named Tarman has triggered global headlines and domestic controversy after reportedly paying a staggering bride price of three billion rupiah (approximately ₹2 crore or US$180,000) to marry 24-year-old Shela Arika, a woman 50 years his junior. The lavish wedding ceremony took place on October 1, 2025, in Pacitan Regency, East Java,…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his country’s readiness to engage in peace negotiations “in any format,” while accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of deliberately obstructing diplomatic efforts. Speaking during a bilateral lunch with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on October 17, 2025, Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine remains committed to ending the…
In a bold diplomatic move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a strategic exchange of Ukrainian military drones for U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles during his high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on October 17, 2025. The proposal, aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities against Russian targets, marks a significant shift in…
In a politically charged rebuttal to a damning exposé by Politico on extremist rhetoric within Republican youth circles, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has ignited controversy by citing Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones’ past violent texts as a counterpoint. Vance’s post on X (formerly Twitter), shared on October 13, 2025, dismissed the outrage over…
In a significant diplomatic outreach, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on October 11, 2025, urging him to apply similar pressure on Russia as he did in brokering the Gaza ceasefire. The conversation came just hours after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect, ending weeks of…
The beloved Jumanji franchise is officially back in action, with filming for the next installment confirmed to begin in November 2025 in Los Angeles. The new film will see the return of original stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan, while welcoming fresh faces Brittany O’Grady and Burn Gorman to the jungle…
Pakistan has formally expressed “strong reservations” over the mention of Jammu and Kashmir as part of India in the India-Afghanistan joint statement issued on October 10, 2025, during Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to New Delhi. The statement, which condemned terrorism and reaffirmed bilateral cooperation, included a reference to the April 22 Pahalgam…
In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Taliban forces and Pakistani troops exchanged heavy fire across multiple border posts late Saturday night, marking one of the fiercest confrontations between the two sides in recent years. The clashes, which erupted in response to air strikes allegedly conducted by Pakistan on Kabul earlier this week, have triggered alarm…
In a scathing legal rebuke, Federal Judge April Perry has questioned the Trump administration’s grasp on reality while issuing a detailed ruling that blocks the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Chicago. The decision, released on October 10, 2025, follows weeks of legal wrangling over the administration’s plan to send military personnel to quell…
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering fight against authoritarianism and her role in uniting Venezuela’s fractured opposition. The announcement, made by the Norwegian Nobel Committee on October 10, 2025, has sparked global reactions—including criticism from US President Donald Trump, who had publicly lobbied for…
