Global Unrest: Explosions, Prison Riots, and Diplomatic Tensions

A powerful explosion occurred near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi, India, killing at least eight people and injuring over 20. The blast happened in a busy area with significant security presence, causing widespread shock and panic. The police are investigating the cause, and a high alert was declared in the city and neighboring states. The local population is worried and shaken, with many searching for missing family members and expressing concerns about the impact on their livelihoods.

At least 31 inmates were found dead in a prison in southern Ecuador, with 27 hanged and four killed in clashes between rival gang members. The incident occurred in El Oro prison in Machala, a facility plagued by violence and overcrowding. The clashes were triggered by plans to transfer some inmates to a new prison. Ecuador's prisons have been the scene of numerous deadly riots and gang fights in recent years, with hundreds of inmates killed. The government has announced plans to build a new maximum-security jail with advanced security measures.

A car explosion near the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, India, killed at least 8 people and injured 19 others. The blast, which damaged several vehicles, is being investigated by the National Investigation Agency and other agencies. Eyewitnesses described hearing a loud explosion and seeing vehicles on fire with body parts scattered around. Home Minister Amit Shah stated that CCTV footage will be part of the investigation, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to those who lost loved ones.

A prison riot in Ecuador's Machala prison resulted in 31 inmate deaths and dozens injured on November 9, 2025. The riot was sparked by the reorganization of inmates to a new maximum-security prison. This incident is the latest in a series of violent prison riots in Ecuador, which have been attributed to overcrowding, corruption, and weak state control allowing gangs connected to drug traffickers to proliferate. The country's prisons have become among the deadliest in Latin America, with over 500 people dying in prison riots since 2021. Authorities regained control of the facility, but the incident highlights the ongoing issues with prison safety and gang violence in Ecuador.

At least eight people were killed and 19 others injured in a car explosion in New Delhi, India. The blast occurred near the Red Fort, a former Mughal palace and busy tourist spot, triggering a fire that damaged several parked vehicles. The cause of the explosion is being investigated by the National Investigation Agency and other agencies. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to those affected, and Home Minister Amit Shah stated that all possibilities would be explored in the investigation. The incident led to a high security alert at New Delhi's international airport, metro stations, and government buildings.

A car explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi, India, has killed at least nine people and triggered a terrorism investigation under the country's primary anti-terrorism law. The blast occurred on Monday evening near a metro station in Old Delhi, leaving mangled bodies and wrecked vehicles scattered throughout the area. Indian police are investigating the incident, with the Delhi Police Commissioner stating that the blast occurred in a slow-moving vehicle that had stopped at the Red Fort traffic signal. Home Minister Amit Shah visited the site and assured that authorities were exploring all possibilities and would conduct a thorough investigation.

The truce between Thailand and Cambodia, brokered by US President Donald Trump, is on the verge of collapse just two weeks after its signing. Thailand's armed forces suspended the agreement, citing Cambodia's alleged laying of fresh landmines in contested border territory. The Thai defence minister confirmed that Thailand would halt implementation of the pact and not return 18 Cambodian prisoners of war as previously agreed. The two countries had fought a bloody five-day border clash in July, resulting in dozens of deaths on both sides. The dispute is rooted in colonial-era border demarcations imposed by the French, which have long been contested by Bangkok. Trump's intervention, offering discounted tariff rates in exchange for a ceasefire, temporarily halted hostilities.