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  Amid BRICS menu row, former Iceland President recalls serving vegetarian meal to Abdul Kalam

  September 14, 2026 15:45 IST

  Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, who was Ireland's president from 1996 to 2016, has recalled serving an all vegetarian meal to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam during his state visit to the Nordic nation in 2005, amid the row over menu at BRICS gala dinner last week.

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  Terrorist hideouts destroyed in Operation Sindoor being rebuilt in PoK, fresh visuals emerge

  September 14, 2026 11:16 IST

  The resurfacing of these bases is an indication that the attempt to re-erect the terrorist structure in Pakistan continues.

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  Trump announces to lift US tariff on Irish whiskey, says everybody's been bugging him about it

  September 14, 2026 9:19 IST

  US President Donald Trump has announced plans to remove the 10 per cent US tariff on Irish whiskey, responding to repeated appeals from Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and golfers including Irish Open winner Shane Lowry.

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  Bangladesh 'wants to reset ties with India', says relationship under Sheikh Hasina was uncomfortable

  September 14, 2026 7:01 IST

  India-Bangladesh ties have been strained over New Delhi providing refuge to Hasina, who fled to India following her ouster in a youth-led agitation in August 2024.

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  'Causing a diesel shortage': Trump lambasts Zelenskyy for targeting Russia's refineries

  September 13, 2026 23:46 IST

  US President Donald Trump has said Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy has caused a 'diesel shortage' by targeting Russia's oil refineries. Trump, who is in Ireland, said this is 'hurting' other countries, and said Zelenskyy must stop doing that.

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  'Whoever wins AI, wins': Trump dismisses critics, warns US could lose race to China

  September 13, 2026 23:46 IST

  Speaking to reporters at his golf club in Ireland's Doonbeg, President Donald Trump has rejected the concerns raised by industry experts over rapid expansion of AI and said the US would lose to China by slowing down the development.

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  UK breaking up? Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland leaders to meet over independence referendums

  September 13, 2026 23:46 IST

  US President Donald Trump earlier weighed its support for an united Ireland. Trump told reporters that he would love to see an united Ireland after meeting with Irish PM Micheál Martin in Dublin.

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  '13 Indians rescued': Govt condemns attack on vessel off Oman, calls for de-escalation in West Asia

  September 13, 2026 23:46 IST

  India has condemned the attack on a merchant vessel, 'MT El Gaia', off the Oman coast. In a statement, it said the situation is being closely monitored, while calling for an immediate de-escalation in West Asia, where the conflict between the US and Iran is still underway.

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  Ready to 'turn the page': Iran President hints at resetting ties with UAE amid war with US

  September 13, 2026 23:46 IST

  Day after his meeting with UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on sidelines of BRICS Summit in Delhi, Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran is ready to "turn the page" on war with Abu Dhabi, hinting at resetting the ties between the two countries.

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  PM Modi, China's Xi offered to mediate between Russia, Ukraine amid stalled talks: Kremlin

  September 13, 2026 16:48 IST

  During their bilateral talks with President Vladimir Putin on sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have offered to mediate between Russia and Ukraine. Putin has welcomed it and briefed them about the ongoing situation.

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  Iran, Oman agree on new entry, exit routes for Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia tensions: Report

  September 13, 2026 12:44 IST

  The development comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with the strategic waterway remaining a key focus of regional and international attention.

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  One killed, three injured after Iranian commercial ship struck near Strait of Hormuz

  September 13, 2026 12:01 IST

  The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations monitor separately reported a vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the strait, with no details.

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  Indonesia ship carrying 240 people loses contact in Java Sea, search operation underway

  September 13, 2026 14:47 IST

  A passenger ship carrying 240 people has lost contact in the Java Sea while travelling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin in Indonesia. Search and rescue teams have been deployed to locate the vessel.

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  Indian-origin woman shot dead in California after months of stalking, accused dies by suicide

  September 13, 2026 7:19 IST

  Indian-origin woman Shalini Thakur was shot dead in Sacramento after months of alleged stalking by 22-year-old Rohit Rohit. The suspect later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a police standoff.

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  Trump claims Iran war nearing end, makes bold prediction on oil prices: 'Will come tumbling down'

  September 12, 2026 22:23 IST

  Speaking to reporters during a visit to Ireland, Trump predicted that the Iran war will end right after the US midterm elections in November, following which oil prices will sharply fall.

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  The Global South Explained: Who it is, what it wants and why it matters

  September 13, 2026 6:53 IST

  The Global South broadly refers to developing and emerging countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. It is not a geographical category but reflects shared challenges linked to development, wealth, historical experiences and limited influence in global institutions.

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  Guangzhou-New Delhi flights to resume after six-year hiatus as PM Modi-Xi meet at BRICS

  September 12, 2026 12:48 IST

  The regular Guangzhou-New Delhi passenger flights will resume from September 21 after a six-year suspension. The move comes as India-China air connectivity gradually returns, with Air India, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and IndiGo also restoring or launching direct services.

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  Russia not threatening European countries: Vladimir Putin on sidelines of BRICS Summit 2026

  September 12, 2026 8:41 IST

  Putin said Russia stands ready to contribute to global energy and food security and highlighted that BRICS countries have dynamic and vibrant domestic markets.

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  North Korea fires ballistic missiles into sea hours after US, South Korea, Japan military drill

  September 12, 2026 7:24 IST

  North Korea launched several ballistic missiles towards the sea on Saturday, a day after a five-day military exercise involving the US, South Korea and Japan ended. Seoul said the launches were detected from the Wonsan area and that surveillance had been strengthened.

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  3 Indian Air Force Qualified Flying Instructors join Royal Air Force in UK to train British pilots

  September 12, 2026 6:47 IST

  The Indian Air Force praised the QFIs' deployment as a "landmark step in strengthening our shared commitment to professional excellence, interoperability and enduring India–UK ties."

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  On 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, Trump repeats Iran will 'never have a nuclear weapon'

  September 11, 2026 21:24 IST

  Speaking at an event at White House to pay tributes to the victims of September 11 terror attacks, President Donald Trump has once again repeated that the US will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons.

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  Literal shockwave: Israeli strike on Hezbollah triggers 4.1 magnitude quake in Lebanon | VIDEO

  September 11, 2026 18:18 IST

  Israel attacked a Hezbollah tunnel in Southern Lebanon, targeting the militant outfit's weapons depot. The extent of the attack was so great that an earthquake was reportedly triggered.

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  Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline targeted by Houthis; satellite images show huge plume of smoke

  September 11, 2026 16:45 IST

  The East-West Pipeline corridor, also called the Petroline, of Saudi Arabia was targeted by Houthi rebels of Yemen, with multiple satellite images confirming the strikes. However, Saudi Arabian authorities have not issued a statement so far.

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  US proposes to scrap H-1B 60-day grace period after job loss: How will it affect Indians?

  September 11, 2026 12:20 IST

  The US has proposed eliminating the discretionary 60-day grace period available to certain foreign workers, including H-1B professionals, after job loss. The move could particularly affect Indian technology workers by reducing the time available to find another employer or arrange departure.

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  'A defensive alliance': Pakistan's swift U-turn on Mecca pact after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

  September 10, 2026 21:07 IST

  Pakistan has made U-turn and ruled out the possibility of attacking the Houthis in Yemen in response to their attacks on Saudi Arabia, stating that the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' is a 'defensive alliance' aimed at ensuring regional stability through deterrence.

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  25 people killed, 5 injured after fire erupts on cargo ship at China's Qingdao port

  September 10, 2026 20:20 IST

  The ship had a total of 42 people on board, of whom 25 died in the devastating fire while it was docked at a port in Qingdao city.

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  Pakistan rattled by Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, issues stern warning to Iran

  September 10, 2026 12:04 IST

  Pakistan has warned Iran following attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, urging Tehran to rein in the group while citing its defence agreement with Riyadh. The warning comes amid heightened tensions in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

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  A-10 Thunderbolt and F-15 fighter jets damaged in Iranian strike on US base in Jordan: Report

  September 10, 2026 11:35 IST

  The attack came after the US sank five Iranian tankers in retaliation for Iran targeting a US Navy warship. Iran subsequently retaliated by launching attacks on scores of US military bases and allied positions across the region.