Delhi Police have told the Supreme Court that the 2020 Delhi riots were part of a planned “regime-change operation.” In a new affidavit opposing bail for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Meeran Haider, and Gulfisha Fatima, police said the violence was premeditated and aimed at destabilising India. They claimed the riots were timed with Donald Trump’s visit to draw global attention and harm India’s image. The police accused the petitioners of delaying trial through false pleas and non-cooperation. Citing the UAPA, officials argued “jail, not bail” applies due to the serious nature of the alleged conspiracy. (PC: India Today)

Two men arrested over the €88 million Louvre jewel heist have partially admitted their role, French prosecutors said. The suspects, both in their thirties, were identified through DNA evidence. One was caught while trying to fly to Algeria. The stolen crown jewels, including the Parure Marie-Amélie diadème, are still missing. Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the gang could include more than the four people seen on CCTV. The thieves used power tools and escaped within minutes on scooters. Security across French museums has since been tightened, and the Louvre has moved its most valuable jewels to the Bank of France vaults. (PC: BBC)

US President Donald Trump said after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea that both sides have agreed to end the "rare earths roadblock." He announced lower tariffs on Chinese goods and said a trade deal could be signed "pretty soon." Trump said China had lifted restrictions on rare earth exports and that both nations would work together on the war in Ukraine. He added that Taiwan was not discussed. Calling the meeting a “great success,” Trump confirmed plans to visit China in April, while Xi is expected to visit the US later next year. Beijing has not commented. (PC: BBC)

A Pakistani Army captain and five soldiers were killed during a clash with Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants near the Afghan border in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Captain Noman Saleem, a 24-year-old medical officer, and five others died during an intelligence-based operation targeting militants in Dogar area. Seven TTP militants were also killed. Pakistan's ISPR confirmed the incident, stating sanitization operations continue under 'Azm-e-Istehkam' campaign. Kurram district, bordering Afghanistan, remains a flashpoint for cross-border militant infiltration. Security challenges have escalated since TTP ended its ceasefire in late 2022. This year alone, 298 people died in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa terrorist incidents, while security forces killed 368 terrorists in 2,366 operations. (PC: X)

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina refuses to apologize for the deadly crackdown on protests that toppled her government last year, despite prosecutors seeking the death penalty for crimes against humanity. In a rare interview with The Independent, Hasina rejected allegations she ordered lethal force against student protesters, blaming "breakdowns in discipline among security forces" for up to 1,400 deaths. Living in exile in India after 15 years of iron-fisted rule, she called the International Crimes Tribunal proceedings a "sham trial" driven by political vengeance. Hasina defended fleeing Bangladesh last August as acting "out of necessity," insisting she remains committed to "restoring democracy" despite her Awami League party being banned from contesting February 2026 elections. (PC: The Independent) 

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met face-to-face Thursday at the APEC Summit in Busan, South Korea marking their first encounter in six years since the 2019 G20 Summit in Osaka. Trump expressed optimism about signing a trade deal, calling Xi a "tough negotiator" with whom he shares a "great relationship." Xi acknowledged differences between the nations are normal, stating China's development aligns with making "America great again." The bilateral meeting, attended by senior officials including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, addressed tariffs, fentanyl trafficking, and technology exports. Since January, escalating tariffs have reignited trade tensions, with discussions aimed at restoring economic stability between the world's largest economies.

Israel said on Wednesday that it was still committed to the Gaza ceasefire, even after overnight airstrikes killed at least 104 people. The strikes followed an attack in which Palestinian militants reportedly killed an Israeli soldier. Israel called it a “clear violation” of the truce and said it would respond to any breach. Gaza officials reported civilian deaths in Bureij, Gaza City, and Khan Younis. The US-brokered ceasefire began on October 10 after two years of war. President Donald Trump said the truce was “not at risk,” though Hamas denied breaking the agreement. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Busan on Thursday after six years. The meeting, taking place during the APEC summit, comes amid renewed trade tensions. Talks are expected to focus on tariffs, rare-earth exports, and China’s plans to limit mineral sales. Trump said he may lower tariffs if China helps stop the export of chemicals used in fentanyl. The leaders may also discuss TikTok’s future in the US. Several trade agreements between the two countries expire next month, adding urgency to the talks. (PC: NDTV)

Pune racer Diana Pundole is set to make history as the first Indian woman to race a Ferrari in an international event. The 32-year-old will compete in the Ferrari Club Challenge Middle East from November to April, driving the Ferrari 296 Challenge car. She will race on top Formula One tracks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Pundole, who began racing in 2018, earlier won the 2024 MRF Saloon Cars title. She hopes her journey inspires more women in Indian motorsport. Her entry is backed by Aligned Automation and Ferrari New Delhi. (PC: X)

Nvidia has become the first company ever to reach a market value of $5 trillion, driven by global demand for artificial intelligence chips. The milestone came just three months after it crossed $4 trillion, showing its rapid rise in the AI era. Nvidia’s success has made CEO Jensen Huang one of the world’s richest and most powerful tech leaders. The company’s new chip orders worth $500 billion and plans to build seven US supercomputers boosted investor confidence. Nvidia now surpasses the entire cryptocurrency market’s value and rivals the size of half of Europe’s Stoxx 600 index.