Typhoon Fung-wong has moved into the South China Sea after hitting the Philippines, leaving two people dead. The storm made landfall in Aurora province on Sunday night with winds up to 185 km/h. Over 1.4 million people were evacuated before it struck. Power is still out in many areas, and several towns remain cut off by floods. Authorities say good preparation helped reduce casualties compared to last week’s deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi. Fung-wong is now expected to move toward Taiwan. The Philippines faces around 20 tropical storms each year, many made stronger by warmer oceans. (PC: BBC)

Police investigating the huge explosives seizure in Faridabad have found a rifle and pistol in a woman doctor’s car. The vehicle was linked to Dr Mujammil Shakeel, arrested after 350 kg of ammonium nitrate, 20 timers, and weapons were found in his rented room. Shakeel worked at Al-Falah Medical College and had ties with another doctor from Jammu and Kashmir, also under arrest. The woman doctor is being questioned. Police suspect possible Jaish-e-Mohammed links and are probing how such a large quantity of explosives reached near Delhi without detection. Security agencies are treating the case as a serious terror threat. (PC: NDTV)

A man allegedly shot himself dead at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Monday, police said. The incident took place around noon, and police teams quickly reached the spot. The identity of the man has not yet been confirmed. Officials said the area has been cordoned off and the body will be sent for post-mortem after completing legal formalities. Police are examining CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses to determine what led to the incident. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway to find out the motive behind the apparent suicide. (PC: HT)

Five Indian workers from Tamil Nadu have been kidnapped in Mali, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Monday. The men, employed by a Mumbai-based company, were working on an electrification project near Kouri when armed groups abducted them on November 6. The Indian Embassy in Bamako is in touch with Malian authorities and international partners to secure their safe release. All five are from Thoothukudi and Tenkasi districts. Tamil Nadu leaders have urged the Centre to act quickly. Mali has seen frequent kidnappings of foreign workers due to ongoing violence by extremist groups. (PC: India Today)

The US Senate has passed a deal aimed at ending the record 40-day government shutdown. The agreement, reached after weekend talks between Senate Majority Leader John Thune and the White House, saw a few Democrats join Republicans to approve the plan. The deal funds key departments like veterans affairs and agriculture and ensures federal workers will be paid for the shutdown period. It also extends food aid under the SNAP program until next September. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for approval. If passed, government services and pay for 1.4 million workers will resume. (PC: BBC)

A major terror plot was foiled near Delhi after Jammu and Kashmir Police and Intelligence Bureau recovered explosives from a rented house in Faridabad. Officials confirmed that the seized material was ammonium nitrate, not RDX as first reported. The search found 350 kg of explosives, an AK-47 rifle, 84 live cartridges, and IED-making items. The house was rented by Dr Muzammil Shakil, a teacher from Al Falah Medical College, linked to a terror module under investigation. Police said Shakil and another suspect, Dr Adil Ahmad Rather, had planned large-scale attacks in northern India. Further probe is underway. (PC: HT)

US President Donald Trump was booed by fans during his appearance at the NFL game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions in Washington. Trump, attending a regular-season game for the first time in nearly 50 years by a sitting president, appeared on the stadium’s big screen to loud boos and some cheers. The crowd’s reaction grew stronger when he was introduced at halftime. Trump also led an enlistment ceremony for new military recruits during the break. Earlier this year, he became the first president to attend a Super Bowl while in office. Trump left before the game ended.

Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered 350 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and a rifle from Faridabad's Al Falah Hospital following disclosures by arrested Kashmiri doctor Dr. Adeel Ahmad Rather. Another doctor, Dr. Muzamil Shakeel from Pulwama, was arrested for allegedly helping stock chemicals and arms. Police earlier seized an AK-47 rifle and ammunition from Rather's Kashmir locker. Both doctors remain in police custody, charged under the Arms Act and UAPA. Authorities describe this as one of the largest explosives seizures linked to Kashmir in recent years. Investigations focus on a network of doctors suspected of ties with banned terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ghazwat-ul-Hind. Nine people were detained Sunday during massive anti-terror operations.(PC: India Today)

Pakistani cricketer Muhammad Shahzad faced backlash from Indian fans after mocking Team India following Pakistan's Hong Kong Sixes triumph. Shahzad responded to Indian captain Dinesh Karthik's "business as usual" tweet celebrating India's two-run rain-affected victory over Pakistan, their only defeat in the tournament. Pakistan won their sixth Hong Kong Sixes title, most by any team defeating Kuwait in the final. India suffered losses to Nepal, Kuwait, and Sri Lanka, continuing their poor tournament record with just one win in 21 editions since 1992. India fielded retired players like Karthik, Robin Uthappa, and Stuart Binny, while Pakistan sent a young squad. Fans questioned whether India should participate without competitive teams.

BBC Director General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resigned Sunday following controversy over a Panorama documentary that misleadingly edited Donald Trump's January 6, 2021 speech. The edit stitched together segments 50 minutes apart, making Trump appear to explicitly encourage the Capitol riot. A leaked internal memo by former editorial adviser Michael Prescott revealed systemic bias concerns, including BBC Arabic's Israel-Gaza coverage and censorship on trans issues. Trump called the BBC "100% fake news," welcoming the resignations. UK political leaders expressed hope for change. BBC Chairman Samir Shah called it a "sad day." The unprecedented simultaneous resignations come ahead of Royal Charter negotiations expiring in 2027. Successors face ongoing bias allegations and editorial challenges.(PC: BBC)