The investigation into the detained American national has entered a crucial new phase as police and security agencies intensify efforts to verify his claims, examine his background and determine the circumstances that led to his detention near the India-Nepal border. According to investigators, multiple inconsistencies have emerged during questioning, prompting authorities to closely scrutinize the American's account. Officials are now working to independently verify his statements as concerns grow over contradictions in his version of events. Among the key areas under examination is whether the detainee's behaviour may have been influenced by combat trauma or PTSD. Investigators are also looking into whether prolonged substance abuse could have affected his mental condition and decision-making during the incident. WATCH

A freight train was surrounded by a massive wildfire near Armstrong, Northern Ontario, as devastating forest fires continued to spread across Canada. Dramatic onboard footage shows towering flames on both sides of the railway tracks, with crew members fearing the fire could overtake the locomotive. The crew later escaped safely after abandoning the locomotive, while authorities battled more than 120 active wildfires and disrupted rail operations across northwestern Ontario.