Trump says ‘days numbered’ for Venezuela’s Maduro
The US president sent mixed signals over his plans for Venezuela as his military build-up in the Caribbean continues.
Day: November 3, 2025
Why we see things in the dark: How our brains work in absence of light
Our brains actively construct vision in near-darkness, blending residual light with memory and prediction. Even with minimal visual input, the brain maintains coherence, relying on internal models and neural networks for spatial awareness. Optimal li…
Hong Kong court rejects Tiananmen vigil organizer’s bid to quash indictment
A Hong Kong court has rejected an attempt by former Tiananmen vigil organizer Chow Hang-tung to quash her indictment.
Long-term tanker deals fail to save Iino bottom line after slow summer
Japanese owner also says chemical tanker operations were hit by uncertainty over US tariffs
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. stocks’ gains in October owe much to AI
The AI trade looks, for now, less like the immediate sugar rush of a candy bar (and its subsequent crash), and more like a sustained energy boost.
Afghanistan earthquake: At least 20 die and 300 more injured as devastating tremor hits
The earthquake’s epicentre was located 14 miles west-southwest of a town when it struck overnight.
Pirates target ship off Somalia just days after threat level hiked
Authorities had raised their piracy threat assessment following abduction of a dhow
Pirates attempt to board ship off Somalia just days after threat level hiked
Incident comes one week after authorities raised their piracy threat assessment following the abduction of a dhow
French MPs scramble to strike budget deal as deadline looms
French MPs will on Monday resume their race against time to draft a budget bill to be pushed through parliament by the end of the year.
Indian cricket fans celebrate first Women’s World Cup title
Cricket fans have been celebrating across India after the women’s team claimed their first ever World Cup.