Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it targeted and destroyed a US early-warning radar installation in Bahrain on November 13. Tehran described the operation as retaliation for an alleged US airstrike on a telecommunications tower in Sirik, southern Iran. The IRGC warned Washington against further military actions and threatened additional retaliation. However, US Central Command denied the radar was destroyed, stating that American forces intercepted two Iranian drones heading towards Bahrain without damage or injuries. The incident raises concerns about renewed military escalation and regional security, particularly around the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. (PC: Reuters)

Survivors of the deadly bus-truck collision near Kaziranga National Park in Assam have alleged that the passenger vehicle was severely overcrowded and travelling at nearly 100 kmph before the accident. According to survivors, around 50% of passengers were standing, while even the cabin space was occupied. The bus reportedly crossed into the wrong lane before colliding head-on with a container truck near Rongajan in Golaghat district on November 13. At least 24 people were reported dead, with several others injured. The truck driver's account also indicated that the bus entered his lane. Police are investigating the circumstances. (PC: HT)

Microsoft has apologised for a major global outage that disrupted Outlook, Teams, Copilot and other Microsoft 365 services, affecting millions of users worldwide. The company attributed the disruption to technical problems associated with a network capacity upgrade and configuration changes that caused several servers to become unavailable. Microsoft ruled out a cyberattack, confirming there was no indication of malicious activity. The outage affected businesses, government organisations and users across multiple countries, including India. Recovery efforts involved restoring servers, increasing infrastructure capacity and managing traffic. Microsoft said it would provide a detailed report explaining the incident. (PC: Reuters)

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned European leaders against accepting Russia’s proposed approach to peace negotiations over Ukraine, describing it as a potential diplomatic trap. Speaking at the Dublin summit on November 13, she insisted that a ceasefire must come before any peace agreement or broader security discussions. Kallas argued that Moscow was attempting to shift attention away from its invasion by raising wider European security concerns. Meanwhile, European leaders discussed securing a direct role in upcoming negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States. However, disagreements remain over who should represent Europe. (PC: PA)

India’s batting struggles in overseas conditions have raised serious concerns ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup after New Zealand defeated them by 244 runs in the fourth ODI at Mount Maunganui on November 13. Chasing 334, India were bowled out for just 89, suffering their second-biggest defeat in ODI history. New Zealand's Will Young scored 125, while Matt Henry claimed six wickets for 27 runs. Head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed concern over repeated batting collapses, stressing the need for technical and mental improvements. Despite the defeat, India lead the five-match series 2-1. (PC: ANI)

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned following a growing controversy involving allegations of multiple extramarital affairs, including a reported relationship with a woman suspected of having links to Chinese intelligence. According to Bloomberg, Huang initially denied the allegations but later admitted to being unfaithful to his wife. The company's board launched an independent investigation after further revelations involving a senior Nvidia executive. Following an emergency board meeting, Huang stepped down, ending his 33-year association with the company he co-founded. CFO Colette Kress has been appointed interim CEO as Nvidia searches for a permanent successor. (PC: NDTV)

At least 24 people, including several students, were killed in a devastating collision between a passenger bus and a truck near Kaziranga National Park in Assam. The accident occurred on National Highway 715, triggering a major rescue operation. Several passengers sustained serious injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. The tragedy has raised fresh concerns over road safety and traffic regulation in the region. Rescue teams and local officials responded to the accident, while families faced the devastating loss of their loved ones. (PC: The Hindu)

Israel’s Mossad chief Roman Gofman has travelled to Washington to hold discussions with senior Trump administration officials about the ongoing conflict with Iran. According to reports, Gofman is meeting CIA Director John Ratcliffe and is expected to meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Miami. The visit comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urges US President Donald Trump to resume military operations against Iran. However, Trump has so far resisted renewed strikes. The diplomatic developments come amid growing political uncertainty in Israel following Netanyahu’s loss of parliamentary majority in the October 27 election. (PC: X)

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has blamed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for delaying restrictions against Singapore-based Megaspeed, a company facing allegations of diverting advanced Nvidia AI chips to China. Speaking to CNBC, Bessent said the Treasury, Defence and State departments, along with the US Trade Representative, had supported adding Megaspeed to the national security Entity List for months. However, he said the Commerce Department controlled the final decision. The controversy has intensified scrutiny of Nvidia and raised concerns over US export-control enforcement. Lutnick is expected to face congressional questioning on December 10. (PC: AP)

India has reiterated its commitment to maintaining positive, constructive and forward-looking relations with Bangladesh despite growing diplomatic tensions over former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. On November 13, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that the India-Bangladesh consular dialogue, scheduled for November 17–18 in Dhaka, has been postponed. The discussions were expected to cover visa arrangements, border management, trade, detained citizens and other bilateral issues. Bangladesh has renewed its demand for Hasina's extradition, adding to diplomatic friction. India said it remains ready to address all bilateral concerns through existing diplomatic mechanisms and mutually agreed discussions. (PC: PTI)