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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the Rs 10,000 crore ‘BioPharma Shakti’ initiative in Budget 2026 to strengthen domestic biopharma manufacturing and position India as a global hub.
New Epstein files reveal photos of former Prince Andrew crouching over an unidentified woman, prompting renewed calls for him to testify before US lawmakers.
NASA last sent astronauts to the Moon during the Apollo program between 1968 and 1972. Twenty-four astronauts travelled to lunar orbit, and 12 walked on the Moon’s surface.
The announcement is unusual in modern American politics. Usha Vance is the first sitting second lady in recent US history to announce a pregnancy while her husband is in office.
Shehbaz Sharif's remarks amounted to a rare, unvarnished confession that Pakistan’s democracy has been reduced to a facade, with generals steering both the economy and national decision-making.
US President Trump said India will buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iranian crude, highlighting shifts in global energy trade and strategic supply choices.
The BJP said there is “zero evidence” linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jeffrey Epstein and accused the Congress of editing a generic email fragment to spread misinformation.
Elon Musk said justice in the Jeffrey Epstein case requires prosecuting those involved in crimes with the financier, dismissing the release of select Epstein files as “performative,” amid renewed scrutiny.
A gas leak triggered an explosion at an eight-storey residential building in Bandar Abbas, killing a four-year-old and injuring 14. Authorities dismissed sabotage claims amid rising US-Iran tensions.
Israel will reopen the Rafah Crossing with Egypt for pedestrian movement under EU supervision, allowing returnees from the war, with prior security clearance and strict screening for safety and compliance.
Tehran is closely monitoring hostile movements across the region, Hatami said, adding that “our finger is on the trigger,” according to the report.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urged zero tolerance for terrorism at the India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, highlighting Libya, Syria, and the need for cross-border cooperation to ensure regional stability.
Turkey will not join the Saudi–Pakistan defence pact, Saudi and Gulf sources told AFP, stressing the agreement remains bilateral amid regional tensions and sensitivities following recent India–Pakistan clashes.
Donald Trump accused Minnesota of massive fraud, targeted Ilhan Omar and Somali immigrants, and intensified immigration raids in Minneapolis, deepening political tensions amid federal investigations and controversial enforcement actions.
“No one pushed harder than me to have the Epstein files released and I’m glad that has finally happened,” Musk wrote.
Prime Minister Modi met Arab leaders to strengthen historic ties and support Palestinian peace efforts, as Gaza experienced deadly Israeli airstrikes, killing at least 30, including children, amid fragile ceasefire tensions.
Deadly protests in Iran, claiming over 3,000 lives, have drawn international attention. Tehran warns of retaliation against foreign interference, condemning US support for demonstrators amid rising tensions over domestic unrest and sanctions.
Newly released Epstein files include photos of disgraced Prince Andrew with an unidentified woman and emails discussing a Russian woman, adding to scrutiny as millions of documents are disclosed.
Bangladesh and Pakistan have resumed direct flights after 14 years while opening defence talks, signalling a reset in ties that could affect India’s regional influence, airspace decisions and South Asia strategy.
An explosion struck an eight-storey building in Iran’s port city of Bandar Abbas, injuring several people and causing major damage, with authorities investigating the cause amid heightened regional tensions.
Gates’ representatives have firmly denied the allegations contained in the documents, dismissing them as baseless and fabricated. In a statement, a spokesperson for Gates said the claims were “absolutely absurd and completely false,” arguing that the emails reflect Epstein’s resentment over being shut out of Gates’ life rather than any factual account.
Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Saturday killed at least 29 Palestinians, including children, hitting homes, a police station, and a tent camp, even as the Rafah crossing prepares to reopen.
Elon Musk highlighted IMF projections showing China and India as the top contributors to global GDP growth in 2026, saying “The balance of power is changing” amid shifting economic dynamics.
Nalin Haley criticised India as “not a good ally” in a social media post, triggering online backlash and debate over US-India relations as the two countries move closer to a trade agreement.
Coordinated attacks by Baloch separatists across Pakistan’s Balochistan province killed at least 21 security personnel, 11 civilians and 37 militants, disrupting transport and communications as authorities warned the situation remained volatile.
Iran plans a live-fire military drill in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, prompting US warnings and raising fears of escalation amid already high regional tensions.
A massive DOJ release of Epstein files reveals his contacts with influential figures and new details on his final days, drawing renewed scrutiny of his network.
China has removed and placed two senior generals under investigation, reshaping PLA leadership and renewing focus on corruption, discipline and Xi Jinping’s control.
The funding lapse came after negotiations collapsed amid Democratic outrage over the killing of two protesters in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents.
Sharif, however, praised Pakistan’s “all-weather” partners, including China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, for providing critical financial support.
A 2009 email released in the Epstein files references filmmaker Mira Nair, mother of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in connection with a post-screening event hosted at Ghislaine Maxwell's home.
In a December 2012 email, Lutnick asked Epstein if it would be possible for his family and another to visit his island during a trip to the Caribbean.
The list includes numerous allegations of sexual abuse made against Trump, Epstein and other high-profile figures.
On Halloween in 2018, after she told him that she’d contacted the chair of her law firm about a financial matter, Epstein wrote back: “good girl.” The next year, he was charged with sex trafficking minors, and he died in prison soon after.
The claims are drawn from hundreds of thousands of documents released online by the DOJ, part of a larger disclosure encompassing over three million pages of records, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images connected to Epstein and his network of high-profile contacts.
Epstein’s deep ties with Apollo co-founder and former CEO Leon Black have dogged the alternative asset manager since 2019, when Epstein was arrested on federal charges that he molested and exploited teenage girls.
According to Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of the province where the mine is situated, over 200 people were victims of this landslide, including miners, children and market women.
According to one message, Epstein contacted Andrew on September 27, 2010 during a stay in London, writing: "What time would you like me... we will also need (to)... have private time."
A shutdown is still set to begin Saturday because the House of Representatives is out of session until Monday, meaning it cannot ratify the upper chamber's agreement before the midnight deadline -- making a weekend funding lapse unavoidable.
“I am announcing a general amnesty law and I am instructing that this law be brought before the National Assembly to promote peaceful coexistence in Venezuela,” she said at an event at Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice.
Last year, the company founded by Amazon's Jeff Bezos successfully carried out two uncrewed orbital flights using its massive New Glenn rocket, which is significantly more powerful than New Shepard.
The plan approved on Tuesday will affect around 500,000 undocumented workers and bucks a trend in other parts of Europe to crack down on immigration.
Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse and US citizen, was shot dead on Saturday by immigration agents after they forced him to the ground in a scuffle captured on video.
Several European countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Norway and Sweden, have declined, citing concerns that the body could undermine the United Nations.
Sunday marks one month since the disaster, and comes as Crans-Montana, in muted fashion, hosts the final Swiss round of the 2025-2026 Alpine Ski World Cup.
Earlier on Friday, US President Trump said he believed Iran -- a close ally of Russia -- wanted to make a deal on its nuclear programme to avoid military action.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Oman and Qatar have all been in touch with leaders in Washington and Tehran to make the case that an escalation by either or both sides would cause massive destabilization throughout the region and affect energy markets, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private diplomatic discussions.
Trump cited what he said was Iran's decision to halt the executions of protesters -- after a crackdown in which rights groups say more than 6,000 people were killed and which triggered the latest round of threats between the long-time foes -- as evidence to show Tehran was ready to negotiate.
