Social media platform X, earlier known as Twitter, went down on Tuesday after a major Cloudflare outage. Users could not view posts or upload new content. Several other websites were also hit, including Downdetector, which tracks internet outages. Cloudflare said it was aware of the issue and was investigating the cause. Many users saw an “internal server error” message when trying to open websites linked to Cloudflare. The outage began around 5 pm IST. This comes just days after a large Amazon Web Services outage that affected apps like WhatsApp, Snapchat and Amazon. Services are expected to recover soon.

Google will build a new subsea cable system and a data hub on Christmas Island to improve internet strength across the Indian Ocean. The project will link the island to the Maldives and Oman and add two more data hubs in the region. Local leaders said there is enough power for the new centre, though future demand may push a shift toward renewable energy. The island now relies on diesel power, mainly used by the phosphate mine that employs half the population. Australia is working with Google to ensure energy supply is not affected. The project is expected to boost the island’s economy. (PC: NDTV)

The UK is facing a very cold week with Met Office warnings for snow and ice across Scotland and northern England. Yellow and amber cold-health alerts are also in place for northern England and the Midlands until Saturday. Arctic winds are pulling in much colder air, with temperatures falling well below average. Some areas in Scotland may see up to 20cm of snow, and travel disruption is possible on higher routes. Ice will be a major hazard overnight. Thursday night is expected to be the coldest, with temperatures dropping to -12C in rural Scotland. Conditions may ease slightly by the weekend. (PC: BBC)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India's archery team for their best-ever performance at the Asian Archery Championships 2025, securing an unprecedented 10 medals including six golds. Modi highlighted the historic Recurve Men's Gold medal, won after an 18-year gap, as particularly significant. The Prime Minister praised strong individual event performances and successful Compound title defenses in his social media post. He emphasized that this remarkable achievement will inspire numerous aspiring athletes across the country. The stellar haul marks a watershed moment for Indian archery, demonstrating the nation's growing dominance in the sport at the continental level and showcasing the dedication and skill of India's archers on the international stage.

Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin called the UN Security Council's endorsement of Trump's Gaza peace plan a "necessary first step" toward lasting peace. Speaking in Manila, Shahin emphasized the ceasefire was essential before pursuing other objectives including Palestinian self-determination and eventual independence. The Monday resolution authorizes multinational security force deployment and establishes a Board of Peace overseeing Gaza's reconstruction. While Trump's plan delays Palestinian statehood until PA reforms occur, Shahin accepted addressing this later, stating "we're happy with this first step" if international law governs implementation. The Palestinian Authority welcomed the vote, contrasting with Israel's rejection of PA involvement and opposition to Palestinian independence. The October ceasefire continues despite mutual violation accusations. (PC: X)

India's 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi dominates Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, leading batting charts with 189 runs in two matches. He smashed India's joint second-fastest T20 century in 32 balls against UAE U19, reaching fifty in just 17 deliveries before accelerating to 100 in 15 more. Following up with a 28-ball 45 against Pakistan U19, Suryavanshi became the first player with two sub-35-ball T20 centuries. Oman cricketers Aryan Bisht and Samay Shrivastava expressed amazement at his power-hitting, with Aryan asking "14 saal ke ho, kaise maarte ho ye chakke?" (At 14, how are you smashing those sixes?). His century equals Rishabh Pant as joint third-fastest Indian. (PC: The Indian Express)

China called Sheikh Hasina's death sentence Bangladesh's "internal affair," declining further comment on the tribunal verdict. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized China's good neighborliness policy toward Bangladesh, expressing hopes for the country's "solidarity, stability, and development." The 78-year-old ousted Prime Minister was sentenced to death in absentia Monday for crimes against humanity during the 2024 student-led uprising crackdown that killed approximately 1,400 people between July-August. Former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal also received capital punishment, while former Inspector General Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun got five years for cooperating with investigations. Hasina has been living in India since fleeing Bangladesh on August 5 following massive protests against her government. (PC: NDTV)

Delhi Red Fort blast co-conspirator Jasir Bilal Wani was Dr. Umar Nabi's first choice for suicide bombing but backed out citing poor economic conditions and Islamic prohibition against suicide. The NIA arrested the Qazigund resident for providing technical support, learning drone and rocket modifications through encrypted Telegram channels while watching Russia-Ukraine and Hamas-Israel drone warfare videos. The 28-year-old political science bachelor was intensely brainwashed for months by Nabi, who wanted him as a suicide bomber rather than Jaish-e-Mohammed's over-ground worker. The plan collapsed in April. Previously arrested co-conspirator Amir Rashid Ali provided safe houses and registered the explosive-laden Hyundai i20 that killed 15 near Red Fort last week. (PC: NDTV & X)

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been recalled early to India's Test squad after captain Shubman Gill's neck injury likely sidelines him from the second South Africa Test in Guwahati. The 22-year-old, initially released to represent India A in Rajkot's unofficial ODI series, scored 37 runs and took 1/18 in the first match. Gill, suffering acute neck pain from the Kolkata Test, has been advised against flying and requires three-four days' rest while wearing a neck collar. Since his Australia debut last year, Nitish has played nine Tests, averaging 29.69 with 386 runs including one century and eight wickets. India trails 0-1 after losing the Eden Gardens Test by 30 runs. (PC: BBC)

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has questioned the International Crimes Tribunal’s death sentence for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. She asked why Hasina is branded a criminal while interim chief advisor Muhammad Yunus and his forces face no action. Nasreen said those who ordered firing on protesters last year should also be investigated. Hasina was found guilty of inciting violence and ordering the killing of protesters during the student uprising that removed her from power. Nasreen called the verdict biased, while Yunus praised it. The ruling has intensified political tensions ahead of Bangladesh’s election. (PC: India Today)