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  Sheikh Hasina slams Bangladesh PM for skipping BRICS Summit, says it 'damages national interest'

  October 14, 2026 13:58 IST

  Sheikh Hasina said if her presence in New Delhi was the reason behind Rahman's refusal to attend the summit, it was very unfortunate, as relations between two countries cannot be determined by personal considerations or political sensitivities involving one individual.

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  'My President… my husband': Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia's awkward debut goes viral

  October 14, 2026 13:01 IST

  In the middle of her press briefing, she confused Trump with her husband - "My president… excuse me, my husband." US President Donald Trump praised Zacharia's performance to reporters. "I thought she did excellent. She did very well," he said.

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  Robot seized after alleged sexual assault of teenage girl in Germany, two young men under probe

  October 14, 2026 12:03 IST

  German police have seized a robot after an alleged sexual assault involving a 16-year-old girl in Cologne. Investigators are examining whether two young men deliberately controlled the robot, while also probing allegations of filming, livestreaming and posting comments online.

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  After Riyadh airport, Houthis hit Aramco HQ complex in Saudi Arabia as conflict escalates | VIDEO

  October 14, 2026 10:07 IST

  Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry said on Wednesday that an administrative building belonging to Aramco had been attacked late on Tuesday, resulting in a “limited fire”. Authorities responded to the incident and took the necessary measures to contain the situation.

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  Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer, undergoes surgery to remove lung nodule: Vatican

  October 14, 2026 8:17 IST

  The Vatican confirmed in a medical bulletin that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a type of lung cancer. The condition was suspected during preoperative tests and confirmed during surgery.

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  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India; energy, investment and strategic ties on agenda

  October 14, 2026 12:49 IST

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit India between October 17 and 22, with Mumbai and Jamnagar on his itinerary. Talks are expected to focus on energy cooperation, strategic ties, regional developments and commercial investment.

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  India issues fresh advisory for nationals in Saudi Arabia amid tensions, urges them to stay indoors

  October 13, 2026 23:57 IST

  The advisory came after an Indian national was killed in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10, which also left several people injured, including 11 Indian nationals.

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  Two Maldivian pilots taken into custody in UAE over alleged plot to down flydubai aircraft

  October 13, 2026 23:54 IST

  The Maldivian authorities have declined to comment on the detention of the two pilots. However, no official details have so far been released by the UAE authorities regarding the allegations against the detained Maldivian nationals or the status of the investigation into their possible involvement.

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  'You terrorist': Muhammad Yunus heckled by Bangladesh expatriates at New York's JFK Airport

  October 13, 2026 14:13 IST

  The video shows expatriates calling him a "terrorist" and accusing him of killing hundreds and undermining democracy. Following the tense confrontation and mobbing, Yunus was wheeled back inside the terminal.

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  Riyadh airport shut till October 17 as Saudis probe how defence systems failed in Houthi attack

  October 13, 2026 8:11 IST

  Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said the airport’s operations at Riyadh airport have been suspended till October 17 to complete safety procedures and ensure its facilities are ready to resume operations.

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  Pakistan Army training aircraft crashes near Quetta, two pilots killed

  October 12, 2026 16:07 IST

  In June, an Mi-17 helicopter of the Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing all personnel on board.

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  CCTV footage shows Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport that killed 13

  October 12, 2026 11:17 IST

  CCTV footage has captured the moment of a reported Houthi missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The strike reportedly killed 13 people and injured more than 300, prompting airport disruption and renewed concerns over regional security.

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  'Energy ceasefire was news to me': Zelenskyy reacts to Trump's Russia-Ukraine announcement

  October 12, 2026 7:45 IST

  Reacting to Trump's announcement, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the 'energy ceasefire' was a news to him and said his country awaits the details regarding the proposal, but underlined Kyiv is ready for peace.

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  Riyadh airport struck again, a day after Houthis attack killed 13, injured over 300

  October 11, 2026 23:45 IST

  The Houthis missile attack earlier on Saturday killed at least 13 people which includes an Indian. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has confirmed the Indian national's death. It said it is in touch with the family of the victim and will provide it with support in sending the body home.

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  Indian national killed in Houthis attack on Saudi airport, 10 others among 300 injured

  October 11, 2026 23:53 IST

  The attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday was the latest of several in the past week targeting the airport. More than 300 people were injured in the attack.

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  11 Indians among 300 injured at Riyadh airport, embassy in touch with local authorities

  October 11, 2026 22:09 IST

  At least 12 people were killed, and more than 300 others were injured following the dastardly attack on Riyadh airport. The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack and vowed a firm response.

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  'Russia, Ukraine agreed on energy ceasefire effective immediately': Trump

  October 11, 2026 23:53 IST

  The announcement comes a day after Trump blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for attacking diesel facilities in Russia and contributing to a global shortage.

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  109 migrants, including 15 children killed after boat capsizes off Djibouti en route to Yemen

  October 11, 2026 23:47 IST

  The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen when it capsized on Thursday night or Friday morning, the International Organisation for Migration said on Sunday. As per IOM, 52 men, 42 women and 15 children died and over 80 people survived the accident.

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  'A hero to India, Israel and the world': Israeli President honours flydubai captain Smit Machchhar

  October 11, 2026 11:51 IST

  Israeli President Isaac Herzog has invited Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar to Jerusalem to receive Israel's highest civilian award for heroism after he fought off a mid-air attack by his co-pilot and helped avert a potential hijacking.

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  Nepal issues flood alert for Budhi Gandaki River, urges people to move to higher ground

  October 11, 2026 11:19 IST

  Nepal's disaster management authority issued a flood warning for the Budhi Gandaki River on October 11, urging people to stay away from the river up to Trishuli Dobhan. The alert comes amid recovery from earlier floods and a recent earthquake in western Nepal.

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  Trump says Ukraine needs new president after Zelenskyy questions US move to buy Russian diesel

  October 11, 2026 7:01 IST

  Hitting back at Volodymyr Zelenskyy after he criticised the US-Russia diesel deal, Donald Trump has said Ukraine needs a new president, escalating the tensions between Washington and Kyiv.

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  Riyadh airport attack kills 12, injures over 300 as Saudi coalition blames Houthi rebels

  October 11, 2026 6:46 IST

  A missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured over 300, Saudi authorities said. The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels as Trump said the US was considering joining strikes against them.

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  Saudi capital airport attacked again, air traffic stopped, passengers evacuated: Report

  October 10, 2026 23:49 IST

  As per officials, the airport had been evacuated and the air traffic had stopped. However, there was no immediate Houthi statement on the attack. The latest strike on Riyadh airport comes two days after a similar attack where three Saudi citizens including a pilot were killed.

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  Trump fumes over 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, calls it 'disgraceful decision'

  October 10, 2026 9:17 IST

  Addressing a gathering in Syracuse, US President Donald Trump has expressed his disappointment after the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South Africa's Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay and claimed that no one has ever heard about South African human rights lawyer.

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  Trump signs oil deal with Russia in big U-turn after his tariff tirade; Zelenskyy miffed

  October 10, 2026 8:44 IST

  Russia would supply diesel to the US immediately, President Donald Trump has announced. However, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised the move and described it as an investment in war.

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  Indian-origin Navanethem Navi Pillay receives Nobel Peace Prize 2026

  October 09, 2026 15:05 IST

  Navanethem Navi Pillay has been conferred with the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee has announced.

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  Captain Smit Machchhar to be honoured with Israel's Presidential Award for averting flydubai tragedy

  October 09, 2026 9:06 IST

  Indian Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism after his actions during an alleged cockpit attack helped avert a potential disaster. Captain Machchhar is currently recovering in a hospital in Abu Dhabi.

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  'We will not be attacking Iran': Trump rules out US strike before November 3

  October 08, 2026 22:11 IST

  US President Donald Trump says Washington will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, while Tehran reviews a US peace proposal. His statement comes amid earlier reports of Pentagon preparations for possible renewed military operations.