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  Jaishankar tears into Pakistan at UN: 'Serial practitioner of terrorism cannot claim immunity'

  September 26, 2026 23:41 IST

  Referring to Pakistan as a "serial practitioner of terrorism", Jaishankar ripped into Shehbaz Sharif's claims and affirmed that India will always stand against terror and defend itself.

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  Bangladesh: Missing Hindu jeweller's body found in blue drum, murder suspected

  September 26, 2026 20:40 IST

  Niranjan Chandra Sutradhar, a 50-year-old jewellery shop owner from Mymensingh, Bangladesh. He lived with his wife, Sumita Rani Sutradhar, and son, Joy Sutradhar, in a rented house in the Stadium area. He went missing on September 20 and was found dead four days later, with injury marks.

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  Australian PM lauds PM Modi's energy policy: 'More people got access than anyone in history'

  September 26, 2026 18:33 IST

  Australian PM Anthony Albanese said Modi deserves credit for expanding energy access in India, describing the scale of the increase as unprecedented compared with any decade, region or country in human history.

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  12 killed, 30 others in suspected suicide bombing in Pakistan, TTP claims responsibility

  September 26, 2026 19:28 IST

  A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at the Aman Mela Police Checkpoint in Darazinda, Dera Ismail Khan district. The attack killed at least 12 people and injured around 30 others. The Pakistani Taliban (TTP) has claimed responsibility.

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  After Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire offer, Pezeshkian says 'the process will begin' once US accepts

  September 26, 2026 11:39 IST

  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has left New York after the UN General Assembly as Tehran pushes a seven-day plan to end the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks on Iran's nuclear programme.

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  Trump rejects Iran's 7 day ceasefire proposal, plans bombing Iran after US midterms: Reports

  September 26, 2026 8:27 IST

  Iran's foreign Minister Syed Abbas Aragchi on Thursday had said that Iran has offered a seven-day plan to end the conflict in West Asia and added that the plan would also seek to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and then begin comprehensive talks on Iran’s nuclear program.

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  'Terrorism by Pakistan will have consequences': India responds to Shehbaz Sharif at UN

  September 26, 2026 7:56 IST

  India hit back at Pakistan at the UN as First Secretary Petal Gahlot responded to Shehbaz Sharif's speech, raising issues including cross-border terrorism, Jammu and Kashmir, minority rights and Pakistan's democratic record.

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  At least 14 people killed, including 2 senior military officials as plane crashes in Congo

  September 26, 2026 7:01 IST

  The incident was reported when the plane was returning to the capital city, Kinshasa, from southwestern Kikwit when it developed a technical fault and crashed in Kenge where everyone on board died, according to local officials.

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  'Cooperation a two-way street': China optimist as Xi wraps up US visit; Trump says 'very happy'

  September 25, 2026 23:39 IST

  Xi arrived in the US on Wednesday evening for a three-day visit, receiving a rare planeside welcome from Trump. The two leaders held more than two hours of talks at the White House on Thursday before Trump hosted a state dinner in the Chinese president's honour.

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  'A terrorist country is asking me that?': Watch S Jaishankar silence a Pakistani journalist at UN

  September 25, 2026 20:39 IST

  Jaishankar responded to a Pakistani reporter's allegation that India was fuelling terrorism in Pakistan during a press conference on the sidelines of the 81st UNGA, saying, "A terrorist country is asking me that question."

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  Nepal on high alert as Bagmati River overflows after heavy rain, fresh video captures rising waters

  September 25, 2026 16:12 IST

  Heavy rain has swollen Nepal's Bagmati River, raising concerns in low-lying areas, while landslides have blocked key highways linking Kathmandu with other parts of the country. Authorities have warned of rising flood and landslide risks as rainfall continues.

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  Trump points to Biden's autopen, Xi Jinping bursts into laughter in White House video

  September 25, 2026 15:04 IST

  Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were seen laughing together during the Chinese president's US visit after Trump appeared to make an AutoPen-related remark about Joe Biden. The moment came after Trump had reacted to the loud sound of a B-2 bomber flying overhead.

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  Netanyahu's UNGA speech: Which prominent Muslim countries did not boycott and why? Explained

  September 25, 2026 12:09 IST

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's UNGA address on September 24 was preceded by the departure or absence of delegations from 77 countries. However, the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Azerbaijan remained notable exceptions among Muslim-majority nations.

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  US-China ties and 'panda diplomacy': What does Xi Jinping's gift of two pandas signify?

  September 25, 2026 11:53 IST

  These two pandas will be gifted to the Atlanta Zoo, following a new research agreement between the China Wildlife Conservation Association and the Atlanta Zoo signed in April.

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  Xi Jinping laughs over autopen joke as Trump mocks Joe Biden during White House walk | VIDEO

  September 25, 2026 9:53 IST

  Donald Trump took a swipe at former US President Joe Biden while giving Chinese President Xi Jinping a tour of the White House. Trump pointed to Biden's portrait and made an autopen remark, prompting laughter from Xi.

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  'When will you prosecute Hafiz Saeed?' Shehbaz Sharif confronted at UN, Pakistan PM refuses to reply

  September 25, 2026 8:48 IST

  Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif refused to answer two direct questions about Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed during his UNGA visit in New York. The silence came amid India's strong criticism of Pakistan's alleged support for cross-border terrorism.

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  Delegates walk out as Netanyahu starts speech at UNGA, Israeli PM calls them 'moral cowards' | VIDEO

  September 25, 2026 7:02 IST

  Several UN delegations walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his UNGA address in New York. Calling those who left "moral cowards", Netanyahu defended Israel, spoke about anti-Semitism and sharply attacked New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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  Jinping calls for stronger China-US ties: 'Let us nurture beautiful flowers of Sino-US friendship'

  September 25, 2026 6:52 IST

  Chinese President Xi Jinping at White House said that like a river that never stops flowing, history never stands still and the friendship between US and China is a worthy cause that holds great promise.

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  US military reportedly considering Xbox-style controls for laser weapons in Hormuz

  September 24, 2026 23:46 IST

  The US military is deploying high-energy laser weapons against drones in the Middle East, with soldiers using modified Xbox controllers to operate the systems. The technology is designed to destroy targets without relying on conventional missiles.

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  US, China must ensure AI develops under human control: Xi Jinping at White House summit with Trump

  September 24, 2026 21:21 IST

  US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks at the White House with trade, artificial intelligence, security, Iran and Taiwan among the key issues.

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  Mecca, Jeddah on 'high alert' again, second time in a month amid Houthi-Saudi Arabia conflict

  September 24, 2026 18:11 IST

  “A warning has been issued by the National Early Warning Platform in Mecca City to alert of a potential danger,” a post by the directorate of Saudi Civil Defense on X stated. Meanwhile, the alerts were lifted a few minutes later.

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  Iran warns war could spread to Indian Ocean if US carries out another attack

  September 24, 2026 16:18 IST

  Iran has warned that the war could spread to the Indian Ocean if the US launches another strike. Senior adviser Yahya Rahim Safavi said the conflict could expand beyond the Red Sea, while Tehran and Washington continue to exchange threats and pursue talks through Qatar.

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  Big setback to Trump: Judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico

  September 24, 2026 11:15 IST

  A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico after President Donald Trump barred the three outlets. The case centres on press access, due process and First Amendment protections.

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  Iran embassy trolls Trump with Balakrishna's film clip after 'annihilate' Iran threat | See Post

  September 24, 2026 10:53 IST

  Iran's Embassy in Zimbabwe responded to Donald Trump's "annihilate" Iran remarks with a clip from Balakrishna's Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari, joking that the US has been watching Bollywood instead of Hollywood.

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  Pakistan strikes 10 locations in Afghanistan in response to drone attacks

  September 24, 2026 10:07 IST

  There was no immediate response from Kabul to the latest Pakistani strikes inside Afghanistan. The latest Pakistani strikes come amid continuing cross-border hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan and follow an escalation earlier this week.

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  Trade, technology, AI, military ties: What expected to figure in talks between Jinping and Trump

  September 24, 2026 7:54 IST

  Apart from other topics, tariffs, technology, AI, military ties, conflicts in the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war, the arms race in space and US arms sales to Taiwan are expected to figure in talks between Xi and Trump. Moreover, the talks are expected to cover trade as well.

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  'Do not let Putin drag you into this war': Zelenskyy urges India, 46 other nations at UN

  September 24, 2026 16:05 IST

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged India and other nations to prevent their citizens from being drawn into the war as Russia was recruiting citizens from several countries and sending them to the battlefield.

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  Xi Jinping lands in Washington as Trump rolls out rare airport welcome for Chinese leader | WATCH

  September 24, 2026 7:16 IST

  Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit and received an unusual personal welcome from Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews. The two leaders are set to discuss trade, tariffs, AI, critical minerals, Taiwan and security issues.