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China shows off ‘Killer Missile’ YJ-21: How does it stack up against India’s BrahMos? Explained
For Indian defence planners, the question is whether this new missile represents a genuine leap forward or another bold claim from Beijing. The comparison with BrahMos, India’s flagship supersonic cruise missile, has become inevitable.
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Race to succeed Shigeru Ishiba: Who will be Japan's next PM? A look at the frontrunners
The two figures seen as leading the pack are Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi, who both placed strongly in last year’s leadership contest behind Ishiba.
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Hidden highway of internet: How the Red Sea cable cut disrupted internet across India, Pakistan and Middle East | Explained
The Red Sea outage is a reminder that much of our digital life depends on a few strands of glass running under the ocean.
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Trump tariffs face Supreme Court test: Will he refund billions or pivot to ‘Plan B’ if policy falls?
Donald Trump told reporters his administration was preparing an appeal and urging the Supreme Court to act quickly to prevent the tariffs from being struck down.
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JPMorgan profited from Jeffrey Epstein for years despite red flags: NYT report
An investigation by The New York Times has found that JPMorgan Chase enabled Jeffrey Epstein for over a decade, overlooking red flags and internal warnings to preserve profits and connections until finally severing ties in 2013.
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Five killed, 12 injured as gunmen open fire on bus in Jerusalem, Hamas praises ‘heroic operation’
Video footage from the scene showed dozens of people runniIsrael attackng from a bus stop at a busy intersection during the morning rush hour.
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Nepal’s ‘Gen Z' revolution: How a social media shutdown sparked a nationwide youth protest | Explained
The immediate trigger was the Oli government’s decision on September 4 to block 26 major platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X, LinkedIn, Signal and YouTube.
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How Xi, Putin and Kim are drawing closer — and why it stops short of an alliance
Xi Jinping’s display of solidarity with Putin and Kim highlights shared goals but falls short of a formal alliance
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Russia’s budget crunch explained: The impact of weaker oil prices, high military spending and a strong rouble
Falling oil revenues and rising military costs are forcing Moscow to consider cuts to non-military spending.
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Immigration raid at Hyundai-LG plant: What it means for South Korean investment in US
Nearly 500 workers were detained in Georgia, exposing tensions between Trump’s immigration crackdown and push for foreign investment.
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Russia’s Moldova disinformation push: How Trump’s retreat left a small democracy exposed
With US support dismantled, the Kremlin is flooding Moldova’s election with AI-driven propaganda.
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Elon Musk vs Peter Navarro: How India became the latest flashpoint in their long-running rivalry | Explained
The latest clash started when Navarro falsely claimed India had never imported Russian crude before the Ukraine war and was now “purely” profiteering. Within hours, X users added a Community Note refuting his claims.
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'Community Notes corrects everyone': Musk fires back after Trump aide slams India
Elon Musk defended X’s Community Notes after Trump aide Peter Navarro attacked India over Russian oil.
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Trump renames Defense Department the ‘Department of War’
The symbolic move highlights contradictions between his pursuit of a Nobel Peace Prize and his aggressive use of military power.
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Why billionaires are pouring billions into the quest to live longer
From cell rejuvenation to supplements, ultrawealthy investors are pouring billions into longevity science.
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Why South Sudan is home to the world’s biggest animal migration
Six million antelope move across South Sudan in a spectacle larger than the Serengeti but threatened by war and poaching.
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Indian government lobbyist Jason Miller meets Trump at White House amid tariff tensions
Miller shared a photo from the White House, describing his visit as a “fantastic week in Washington” and noting that it was capped by the opportunity to “see our President in action.”
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Smoke rises from Kyiv government building after Russian strike
Ukrainian officials said the attacks left three people dead, including an infant, and injured 18 others, while setting fire to scores of buildings in the capital.
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Zelenskyy rejects Putin’s Moscow invitation, says 'Kyiv is the place to talk'
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Vladimir Putin’s proposal to meet in Moscow, calling it a sign Russia is not serious about peace.
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‘We want more students to study Hindi’: Russia pushes language in universities as India ties deepen
Russia is expanding Hindi education at its universities as more students show interest, Deputy Minister Konstantin Mogilevsky told TASS.
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High-stakes APEC: Trump to visit South Korea, possible meetings with Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump is preparing to attend the APEC summit in South Korea in October, with a possible meeting with Xi Jinping to discuss tariffs and trade.
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Trump’s ‘Apocalypse Now’ meme fuels Chicago showdown: Governor Pritzker calls him a ‘wannabe dictator’
US President Donald Trump drew backlash after posting an ‘Apocalypse Now’ parody while threatening to send troops and immigration agents to Chicago.
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Hamas releases footage of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since October 7 attack | Video
The video shows hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel in Gaza City, highlighting the ongoing hostage crisis amid Israel’s military offensive.
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Trump hosts 'rose garden club' dinner for Congress, in newly renovated White House Garden | Watch
Trump hosts Congress dinner in newly renovated Rose Garden, highlighting tax cuts and leading a prayer for service members.
