The face-offs between Indian and Chinese troops at multiple locations along the Arunachal Pradesh border have brought a newly raised combat unit of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) into focus. Who are the Shaurya Commandos?

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/who-are-shaurya-commandos-india-elite-itbp-force-facing-chinese-troops-14054792.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

A new Indian study suggests that eating almonds regularly may help people feel that they are sleeping better.

https://www.firstpost.com/lifestyle/can-eating-almonds-improve-sleep-quality-what-a-new-study-reveals-14054847.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Thousands of households went without electricity and water in Gurugram as a result of a three-day strike by Haryana's electricity department. Here's what you need to know.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/no-power-water-or-wi-fi-how-gurugram-is-struggling-amid-haryana-electricity-strike-14054889.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Indian-American voters could play a crucial role in the 2026 US midterms. But as parents prioritise taxes and US-India ties while Gen-Z focuses on climate, civil rights and reproductive freedom, could the generational divide influence America's political landscape?

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/us-midterms-inside-the-gen-z-vs-first-gen-rift-in-indian-american-homes-14054869.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

A new paper in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia examines how air pollution, harmful chemicals, disrupted sleep, ultra-processed diets and climate-related stress may affect health.

https://www.firstpost.com/health/air-pollution-chemicals-fuelling-south-asias-diabetes-and-heart-disease-crisis-lancet-study-14054812.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

The United States could absolutely strike Iran as soon as this weekend, an American envoy has said. The remarks comes at a time when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has in recent days repeatedly vowed to topple the regime in Iran.


https://www.firstpost.com/world/us-could-absolutely-strike-iran-this-weekend-envoy-says-as-trump-ramps-up-threats-14054980.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped an alleged assassination attempt when he was returning from a football club, when three men opened fire at his BMW. The plan to take on Shroff was in the making for days, as the accused conducted several recce trips to his home and a football ground. This and more in our weekly roundup.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/this-week-in-explainers-how-tiger-shroff-escaped-a-chilling-assassination-attempt-14054690.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

The Army gets a new war doctrine, the Defence Ministry seeks 500 scramjet engines for hypersonic missiles, and Pakistan turns to nuclear bluster. Firstpost's Weekly Defence Dispatch has the full picture.

https://www.firstpost.com/india/weekly-defence-dispatch-army-gets-new-war-doctrine-mod-seeks-500-scramjet-engines-as-pakistan-turns-to-nuclear-bluster-and-more-14054979.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

As protests rock France and Italy, both nations are considering holding parents financially liable for property damage, vandalism, or looting caused by their underage children during youth protests.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/parents-to-pay-for-destruction-caused-by-student-protests-in-france-and-italy-what-law-says-14055003.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Mysterious black triangles spotted going 1,800 mph over secret US military bases, latest UFO file dump has revealed. Precise dates and locations were removed from the files for security reasons, making it challenging to independently evaluate the incidents.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/black-triangles-spotted-over-us-military-bases-what-are-these-mysterious-triangular-objects-14055033.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

The Army gets a new war doctrine, the Defence Ministry seeks 500 scramjet engines for hypersonic missiles, and Pakistan turns to nuclear bluster. Firstpost's Weekly Defence Dispatch has the full picture.

https://www.firstpost.com/india/weekly-defence-dispatch-army-gets-new-war-doctrine-mod-seeks-500-scramjet-engines-as-pakistan-turns-to-nuclear-bluster-and-more-14054979.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Shipra Saini travelled from Delhi to Australia in 2025 to care for her brother, who had been battling a long illness. He died from a brain haemorrhage on November 1, 2025, leaving her responsible for managing his affairs.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/humiliating-indian-woman-slams-australian-visa-process-after-leaving-late-brothers-estate-unsettled-14055115.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Saudi Arabia's execution of two Bangladeshi nationals has angered Dhaka. Here is what happened.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/this-week-in-explainers-why-did-saudi-arabia-execute-2-bangladeshis-keeping-dhaka-in-the-dark-14054901.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

With both airlines constrained on the deliveries front until last year, this is good news on multiple counts. With as many seats, the cost per seat goes down to the minimums amongst the fleet for these two airlines. 


https://www.firstpost.com/business/why-737-max-10-certification-is-good-news-for-air-india-group-and-akasa-air-14055130.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Reliance Industries Ltd’s Jio Platforms has rewritten Indian IPO history.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/jio-ipo-has-broken-many-records-with-its-launch-its-our-word-of-the-week-14054924.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

The winners of the 17th Epson International Pano Awards have turned brilliant auroras, bustling cityscapes and landscapes into wow-worthy images.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/running-rhinos-and-dancing-auroras-the-perfect-panorama-photos-of-2026-photogallery-14054064.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Left-wing leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured an unprecedented victory in the Brazil presidential election on Sunday. He came from behind to win the runoff election, defying all odds.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/brazil-presidential-elections-luiz-inacio-lula-da-silva-comeback-flavio-bolsonaro-analysis-14055273.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Could rapper Nicki Minaj be the next White House press secretary? Rumours swirl days after Katie Zacharia resigned from the position.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/nicki-minaj-to-be-next-white-house-press-secretary-how-a-social-media-post-fuelled-the-buzz-14055297.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Lula da Silva becomes the first Brazilian elected to four presidential terms. What does his victory mean for Brics, India-Brazil ties and relations with Donald Trump’s US? Here’s what you need to know.


https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/brazil-polls-what-lula-historic-win-means-for-india-and-brics-14055310.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

India taunted Pakistan at a UN session, calling it a ‘Form 47 government’ and saying it dares not override its military rulers. But what does this jibe mean, and when did it first emerge?

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/india-pakistan-form-47-government-remark-un-meaning-14055332.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Israel votes in a high-stakes election tomorrow that could determine Benjamin Netanyahu’s future. Who is challenging him, what do the final polls reveal, and why could coalition arithmetic decide who becomes the next prime minister?

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/netanyahu-all-you-need-to-know-about-election-in-israel-14055336.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social