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 Russian couple stunned New York after climbing to the top of the Empire State Building's 1,450-foot spire, where Ivan Beerkus appeared to propose to Angela Nikolau before both were arrested. The pair remained atop the iconic skyscraper for several minutes, unfurled a banner reading, "When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace," and descended before being taken into custody by the NYPD.