An adviser to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday warned of legal action after former interim government chief Muhammad Yunus was heckled at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. The individuals involved were described as supporters of the disbanded Awami League. Zahed Ur Rahman said the incident would not go unanswered, describing the government’s view of the confrontation as “Awami League terror”. Videos showing Yunus being shouted at as he arrived at the airport circulated widely on social media. Yunus was reportedly seen in a wheelchair at JFK Airport. The report did not specify what legal action the Bangladeshi government intends to pursue.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joined French students protesting poor school conditions on Tuesday. The demonstrations have entered their fourth week. Students are demanding more teachers, less crowded classrooms and better school buildings. Thunberg joined protesters outside Paul Éluard High School in Saint-Denis, near Paris. She said young people were not being heard and their future was at risk. The protests have spread across France, with students blocking school entrances and holding marches. Some demonstrations have led to clashes with police. Around 200 schools were closed on Tuesday as the protests continued. <Cite refs={["turn360631news17","turn360631search2"]}/>  

El Niño has strengthened to unprecedented levels, setting new ocean temperature records weeks before its expected peak in December. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology said weekly sea-surface temperatures in the central Pacific have reached record highs. Scientists also reported temperatures above 30°C in parts of the tropical Pacific. The natural weather pattern releases heat from the oceans into the atmosphere. Combined with human-driven climate change, it could make 2026 one of the warmest years on record. Strong El Niño events have been linked to droughts, floods and wildfires. Scientists warn that its effects may continue into 2027.  

A reshuffle of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet is expected before Diwali, with at least six ministerial positions likely to become vacant, government sources told CNN-News18. Union Minister L Murugan resigned on Tuesday, saying he wanted to work for the BJP in Tamil Nadu. Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian had also resigned after their Rajya Sabha terms ended. The BJP did not renominate Hardeep Singh Puri and B.L. Verma to the Rajya Sabha. Harsh Malhotra’s appointment as Delhi BJP chief may also lead to his exit from the Union Cabinet. No reshuffle has taken place in two-and-a-half years.  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday hit back at Rahul Gandhi over allegations of voter list irregularities linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Shah said Congress had been losing elections for decades, even before the SIR process began after 2024. He cited the party’s defeats in West Bengal, Tripura and Gujarat. Shah also urged Gandhi to review the Congress’s election record. His remarks came after BJP victories in Gujarat’s civic polls. Meanwhile, Gandhi vowed to continue protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding action over alleged SIR irregularities and the protection of voting rights.  

A woman allegedly tried to attack former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee outside her Kalighat residence in Kolkata on Tuesday. According to Trinamool Congress leaders, the woman rushed towards Banerjee as she left to inaugurate a Durga Puja pandal. Party workers caught her and reportedly found a knife in her possession. They later handed her over to Kalighat police. The alleged incident raised concerns over Banerjee’s security. Meanwhile, TMC workers staged a protest in Rajabazar, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.  

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke accused Delhi Police of illegally detaining party leaders and called them “kidnappers of Shah”. He alleged that the police were acting at the direction of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The remarks came amid protests in Delhi over voting rights and the removal of Jantar Mantar’s status as a designated protest site. Meanwhile, INDIA bloc leaders met at Rahul Gandhi’s residence on Tuesday and decided to await the Supreme Court’s response to their petition before planning another major march. Dipke’s claims about the detention could not be independently verified.  

A Saudi-led coalition reportedly carried out airstrikes on oil facilities west of Sanaa, Yemen, on Tuesday. Houthi-linked media reported explosions in the area but provided no evidence. The coalition had earlier urged civilians to evacuate the Yemeni Oil Company site and nearby storage areas. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree warned that any Saudi attack on Sanaa would face a “firm and painful” response. The Houthis also warned people to stay away from Saudi Aramco facilities. Tensions have risen after recent missile and drone attacks, including a reported strike on Riyadh airport that killed 13 people.  

Canada is sending its largest trade delegation to India in over 30 years, with nearly 300 business representatives. The visit will focus on aerospace, clean energy, technology, life sciences, agriculture and forestry. Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said the mission aims to build new business partnerships. Both countries are also working on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). They aim to conclude negotiations by the end of 2026. Canada hopes to more than double bilateral trade to $70 billion by 2030. The agreement could improve market access and create opportunities for businesses in both countries.  

Japan’s largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), is considering investing over $10 billion to gain majority control of Shriram Finance, Bloomberg reported. MUFG currently holds around 20% of the Indian financial services company. The bank is exploring ways to raise its stake above 50%, but talks remain at an early stage. If completed, the investment would take MUFG’s total commitment to over $14 billion. Shriram Finance shares rose 6% after the report. The company attracts MUFG through its strong presence among small businesses, truck operators and customers in rural India.