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Pak lawyers call resignations a ‘dark day’ amid 27th amendment alarm

Two Pakistani Supreme Court judges resigned after the 27th Constitutional Amendment was approved, calling it a blow to judicial independence. Lawyers and politicians described it as one of the "darkest days" for the country's judiciary, saying the amendment undermines the court's constitutional authority.

Tri-Services ‘Trishul’ drills boost India’s joint readiness

Tri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025) 'Trishul' was conducted by the Indian Navy as the lead service jointly with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force in early November, according to an official release by the Ministry of Defence.

Pak: SC skips 27th Amendment despite judges’ letters

Before the amendment was passed, Justices Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah, who resigned after its enactment, had written separate letters requesting a full court meeting or judicial conference.

Brazil awaits US reply on tariff plan after Vieira–Rubio talks

Brazil is awaiting a quick US response to its proposal on resolving a 50% tariff dispute, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said after talks in Washington. Both sides aim to advance negotiations soon. Meanwhile, ACTO launched a major Amazon monitoring project to fight deforestation and environmental degradation.

Israel: Attempt to smuggle 200 animals from Thailand thwarted

Customs inspectors at Ben Gurion Airport, in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Nature and Parks Authority, thwarted an attempt to smuggle from Thailand about 200 animals of various species, including turtles, snakes, lizards, frogs, and crabs.

Think Tank urges COP30, BRICS to prioritise Tibet’s worsening cli

As part of their project, "Whither Tibet in Climate Crisis Agenda", the delegation highlighted that the Tibetan Plateau--known as the world's "Third Pole"--is warming nearly three times faster than the global average, the release stated.

At least two killed, 21 missing after massive landslide in Indon

Several days of heavy rainfall in the region caused the landslides that hit dozens of houses in three villages in Indonesia's Central Java province on Thursday evening, officials said in a statement.

Google overhauls ad business after €2 Bn EU Fine

The move also comes two months after Brussels imposed a Euro 2.95-billion antitrust fine on Google for allegedly favouring its own ad services, giving the company 60 days to fix the issues.

US singer Mary Millben hits out at Rahul Gandhi, Congress, as BJP, NDA allies set for landslide victory in Bihar

Finland’s president condemns “vile” Russian strike

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has expressed deep condolences and strong condemnation of Russia's recent strike on Ukrainian residential buildings, calling the attack "vile."

Gaza security hangs in balance as US pushes UN Security Council t

The United States on Thursday urged UNSC members to support the text, saying Palestinians could face "grave consequences" if the ceasefire breaks down and Israeli operations resume.

Russia’s "deliberately calculated” strike on Kyiv kills 4

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the latest Russian attack, using 430 drones and 18 missiles that struck multiple regions overnight, calling it a "deliberately calculated attack" on civilians and critical infrastructure.

Brazil’s Federal Police finalise ‘quick, discreet’ arrest plan

Brazil's Federal Police have reportedly drawn up a detailed and swift operational plan for the possible detention of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who has been handed a sentence of 27 years and three months. According to a report carried by InfoMoney and also highlighted repeatedly by Brasil 247, the arrest operation is designed to be "rapid and discreet", awaiting only the formal go-ahead from Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing the case.

Russia–Kazakhstan ties upgraded as leaders sign Strategic Partner

The agreement came during Tokayev's two-day state visit, which also saw the signing of more than ten intergovernmental and interdepartmental documents covering politics, security, trade, investment, and cultural cooperation.