‘It was just cologne’: Indian-origin man in Arkansas detained by ICE over perfume mistaken for 'opium'; writes letter to resolve his immigration status October 04, 2025 at 01:30AM

An Indian-origin man in Arkansas, Kapil Raghu, was detained by US immigration after police mistook his perfume bottle, labeled "Opium," for the illegal substance. Despite lab confirmation it was perfume, an alleged visa error led to 30 days in ICE custody. Charges were dropped, but his work visa is revoked, jeopardizing his US citizenship and family's livelihood.

‘Flotilla vessel blocked’: Switzerland lodges protest over Israel stopping Gaza-bound ship; demands unhindered access to citizens October 04, 2025 at 12:19AM

Switzerland announced a diplomatic protest against Israel after its security forces restricted Swiss diplomats' access to detained nationals from a Gaza aid flotilla. The flotilla, carrying activists including Greta Thunberg, was intercepted by Israel, which called the mission a "stunt" in an active combat zone. Global protests followed the incident.

Pakistan: 4 students injured in bomb explosion inside school in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; toy bomb discovered in classroom October 03, 2025 at 11:27PM

Four students sustained injuries in a school bomb explosion in Pakistan. A fourth-grade student carried an abandoned mortar shell into his classroom. The device detonated when it fell to the floor. Injured students received medical attention at a hospital. Authorities are now searching for additional unexploded ordnance. Similar incidents occur frequently near the Afghan border.