By: Suraj Karowa/ ANW October 26, 2025 Does the London Underground have its own species of human-biting mosquito? Not really, according to a new study that used DNA analysis on hundreds of mosquitoes.  LONDON — For decades, the "London Underground mosquito" has been a quirky urban legend, a tale of wartime grit and subterranean evolution. Picture this: It's 1940, and weary Londoners huddle in the dim, humid bowels of the Tube, dodging German bombs while fending off relentless bites from bloodthirsty pests.

By Manisha Sahu , America News World October 26, 2025 US President Donald Trump arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit, marking the beginning of his Asia tour. His arrival was met with a vibrant and culturally rich welcome at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

By Suraj Karowa, ANW October 26 2025 President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2019 at the G-20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan ANW  provides an in-depth preview of President Donald Trump's first major foreign trip of his second term: a five-day tour of Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, aimed at easing trade tensions, securing economic deals, and culminating in a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

By Manisha Sahu | America News World October 26, 2025 In a major counter-terror operation, Pakistani security forces foiled a vehicle-borne suicide bombing plot and killed three terrorists in the North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military’s media wing announced on Saturday. The operation took place in the general area of Jhallar based on credible intelligence, marking yet another blow in the country’s ongoing fight against militancy.

By_Suraj Karowa / ANWOctober 26, 2025 Catherine Connolly says growing up in a family of 14 children "formed me in every way" In a landmark victory that has reshaped Ireland's political landscape, Catherine Connolly has been elected as the 10th President of Ireland, defeating rival Heather Humphreys in a tightly contested race. The 68-year-old Galway native, a former barrister, psychologist, and Deputy Speaker of the Dáil, secured 52% of the vote in Friday's election, with Humphreys trailing at 45%.

By Manisha Sahu | America News World Kingston, Jamaica — The storm known as Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a major Category 3 hurricane, and meteorologists now warn of its potential to escalate into a Category 4 (or even higher) event, posing a deadly threat across the northern Caribbean.

By_shalini oraon _Of all the metrics that define a nation's air power, the number of operational combat squadrons is perhaps the most telling. It is a blunt indicator of reach, resilience, and the ability to sustain a multi-front conflict. For over a decade, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has sounded a clarion call as its squadron strength has dwindled, dipping well below the sanctioned 42.5 squadrons considered essential to counter a two-front threat from Pakistan and China.

By_shalini oraon The statement, delivered with unwavering conviction by Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary, cuts through the swirling fog of political speculation that perpetually surrounds the state of Bihar. "Nitish Kumar will remain Bihar CM, no two ways about it," he declared, ostensibly settling the debate over the Chief Minister's chair. Yet, in the labyrinthine world of Bihar politics, such a definitive assertion is less a conclusion and more a strategic move in a high-stakes game of perception and power.

By_shalini oraon _Of all the places a parent seeks solace, a hospital ward for a child with a chronic illness is a sanctuary built on trust. It is a place where the fight is against a known enemy—in this case, thalassemia—a genetic blood disorder requiring regular blood transfusions to sustain life. For five families in Jharkhand, this sanctuary was violently breached, not by a failure of medicine, but by a catastrophic failure of the system.

By_shalini oraon _The tragic suicide of a 26-year-old doctor in Maharashtra has sent shockwaves through the state, exposing a harrowing narrative of alleged psychological torment, blackmail, and a severe breach of trust by a public servant. This case, which follows a strikingly similar pattern to the recent suicide of a young techie, has escalated into a major scandal, leading to the arrest of a Police Sub-Inspector on charges of rape, abetment to suicide, and other serious offences.

By Andrew Rose, ANWOctober 25, 2025 Google has just made a massive leap in quantum computing, and the tech world is buzzing. On October 25, 2025, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a groundbreaking achievement with the company’s Willow quantum chip. In a post on X, Pichai shared that the Willow chip achieved what’s being called the “first-ever verifiable quantum advantage.” This means it performed a complex calculation 13,000 times faster than one of the world’s fastest supercomputers.

by deepika lama ANW|25•10•2025 India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, made it clear on Friday, October 24, 2025, that India will not rush into trade agreements or make decisions under external pressure. Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue in Germany, Goyal emphasized that India’s trade policies are guided by national interests, trust, and long-term benefits rather than short-term deadlines or foreign influence.

Molested During Women’s World Cup In a disturbing incident during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, two Australian women cricketers were allegedly molested while walking in Indore, India, on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The players, part of the Australian team competing in the tournament, were staying at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, when the incident occurred. This shocking event has raised concerns about player safety during international tournaments and has drawn attention to the quick response by local authorities to address the situation.

By Manisha Sahu, America News World October 25, 2025 An Indian national employed as a staff nurse in a leading private hospital in Singapore has been sentenced to one year and two months’ imprisonment and two strokes of the cane after he pleaded guilty to a molestation charge, Singaporean media report.

By Manisha SahuAmerica News World October 25, 2025 A groundbreaking scientific study has shed new light on one of the most disastrous military campaigns in history — the ill-fated 1812 invasion of Russia by Napoleon’s Grand Army. While history has long focused on cold, hunger and the enemy as the main culprits, recent DNA evidence reveals that two deadly bacterial infections were stalking the troops, further undermining an army already in crisis.

By_Suraj Karowa/ ANW Bangkok, Thailand – October 25, 2025 A woman holds a photograph of Queen Mother Sirikit in her youth, as mourners gather following the announcement of her death outside King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 25, 2025 Thailand's royal family and the nation plunged into profound grief on Saturday as the palace announced the death of Queen Mother Sirikit, the elegant consort of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and mother to reigning King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

By Manisha Sahu | America News World | Updated October 25, 2025 As the lights of Diwali fade across India, the air in eastern states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal fills with devotion once again. From October 25 to October 28, 2025, millions of Hindu devotees will celebrate Chhath Puja, an ancient Vedic festival dedicated to the Sun God (Lord Surya) and his sister Chhathi Maiya.

By John ZurcherAmerica News WorldOctober 25, 2025 BANGKOK — Thailand's royal family and a nation steeped in reverence for its monarchy are in deep mourning following the death of Queen Mother Sirikit, a figure whose elegance and quiet power helped define modern Thailand. The 93-year-old icon passed away peacefully on Friday evening at 9:21 p.m. local time at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok, succumbing to complications from sepsis, a bloodstream infection that had worsened since October 17.

By Manisha Sahu | America News World | Updated: October 25, 2025 Many people believe that having a few drinks once a week — perhaps over the weekend — is harmless. After all, it’s not daily drinking, right? But health experts warn that even moderate or occasional alcohol consumption can affect your body in ways you might not realize. Whether it’s a glass of wine with dinner, cocktails on a Friday night, or a few beers with friends, alcohol can trigger a range of changes in your brain, liver, heart, and immune system.

By_Suraj Karowa/ANWOctober 24, 2025 1/4One of BAE’s Advanced Turbo-Prop aeroplanes used by Kenya’s EnComm Aviation to deliver aid to Somalia, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic and Chad. EnComm claims BAE’s move to surrender its CAA type certificate has in effect grounded its fleet. In a move that has sparked outrage among humanitarian organizations, Britain's largest defense contractor, BAE Systems, has effectively grounded a fleet of cargo planes critical for delivering life-saving aid to some of Africa's most vulnerable populations.

By: Manisha Sahu | America News World | October 24, 2025 In a major stride toward global financial inclusion, India’s homegrown digital payment system — the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) — has extended its reach to Qatar, making it the eighth country where Indian travellers can now pay seamlessly using their UPI apps. This development marks another milestone in India’s journey to globalize its digital payment infrastructure and make cross-border transactions easier, faster, and more transparent.

By_Suraj Karowa/ ANWWashington, October 24, 2025 The US military has built up an unusually large force in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off Venezuela – In a move that's stoking fears of broader confrontation in Latin America, the US military dispatched a pair of supersonic B-1 Lancer bombers perilously close to Venezuela's coastline on Thursday, flight tracking data reveals.

By_shalini oraon the reported incident from the Air India flight. --- The Sky is No Limit for Prejudice: Dissecting the Air India Marathi Controversy The airplane cabin, a unique, pressurized metal tube hurtling through the sky, is a fascinating microcosm of modern society. Within its confines, people of different nationalities, languages, and creeds are forced into intimate proximity for the duration of a journey.

By_shalini oraon the many tragedies that can befall a long-distance bus journey in India, fire is perhaps the most feared. It is swift, merciless, and offers little chance of escape. The Kurnool bus tragedy of October 2023, which claimed 20 lives and left many others critically injured, was a catastrophic demonstration of this very fear. It was not a simple traffic accident; it was a cascade of failures—a perfect storm of a minor incident, a lethal design flaw, and a desperate lack of time—that culminated in an inferno on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway.

By Manisha Sahu, America News World October 24, 2025 From the deep-sea sperm whale to the tiny pistol shrimp, meet the world’s loudest creatures and discover why they make such astonishing sounds. From sperm whales to bellbirds, explore the world’s loudest animals (Source: Wikimedia Commons) Nature’s Noisiest: Louder Than a Jet Engine When we think of loud animals, our minds jump to a lion’s roar or an elephant’s trumpet echoing through the savanna.