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Russia praises India for maintaining ties despite US pressure: 'Attempts to obstruct...'

The Russian foreign ministry said that they are "steadily and confidently advancing" and “Any attempt to obstruct this process is destined to fail."

UK PM Starmer says people have a right to 'peaceful protest' after anti-migrant march

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson organised a march attended by around 110,000 people on Saturday

Punjabi grandmother who lived in US for over 30 years detained by ICE, sparks outcry

According to the report, Kaur has lived in California’s East Bay for more than 30 years, has no criminal record, and was known locally as a longtime seamstress at Sari Palace in Berkeley.

Fed debate turns to pace of cuts amid heavy Trump pressure

A cut this week, however, won’t necessarily set the Fed on a smooth glide path to lower rates

Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery with big drone assault

Russia's defence ministry said at least 361 drones had been shot down by Russian air defence systems

India has 1.4 billion people but won’t buy our corn: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on tariffs

According to Howard Lutnick, US President Donald Trump’s message is clear, 'Bring down your tariffs, treat us the way we treat you.”

US, China officials kick off economic, trade talks in Madrid

Delegations led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng arrived at the venue in Madrid Sunday afternoon

Hollywood stars head to Emmys led by surreal workplace show 'Severance'

The red-carpet celebration begins at 8 p.m. Eastern (0000 GMT Monday) in Los Angeles and will air live on CBS. Comedian Nate Bargatze will host

US diplomat expresses regret over immigration raid on Korean workers, South Korea says

Some 300 South Korean workers returned home to cheers and emotional reunions on Friday, a week after being detained in the massive immigration raid

Global 36-hour interest-rate spree heralds first US cut of 2025

The standoff over Fed policy, pitting Trump’s strident calls for lower borrowing costs against Chair Jerome Powell’s concerns about tariff-driven inflation, hangs over the meeting

Nepal’s anti-corruption protests death toll rises to 72 as search teams continue recovery

Health ministry reports 72 fatalities and over 2,100 injuries following violent anti-corruption protests, with former Chief Justice Sushila Karki appointed interim PM to oversee fresh elections.

Charlie Kirk suspect joked about his ‘doppelganger’ after shooting

The accused exchanged Discord messages mocking news reports before surrendering to police.

Why more Americans are stuck in jobs they don’t want

A weakening labour market in the US is pushing workers into part-time roles and leaving many struggling to make ends meet.

How Brazil resisted US pressure and sentenced Bolsonaro

The conviction of the former president has tested US pressure and pushed Brazil closer to China.

Toxic fumes on planes are rising, investigation finds

A Wall Street Journal review links bleed-air leaks to growing in-flight illnesses even as manufacturers and regulators play down the risk.

Why Trump won’t pressure Putin or Netanyahu

The US president claims to be a peacemaker, but his reluctance to use leverage with Russia and Israel has left him sidelined.

US must lead, tariffs key to pressuring Putin for peace: Senator Lindsey Graham

Senators Lindsey Graham and Brian Fitzpatrick back legislation allowing Trump to levy tariffs on China, India, and Brazil for financing Putin’s war through discounted Russian oil and gas.

'Those killed in Gen Z protests will be declared martyrs': Nepal PM Sushila Karki says 'won’t stay beyond 6 months'

Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, in her first address, vowed to rebuild the nation, announced martyr status and compensation for Gen Z protest victims, and said her government will not stay beyond six months

Tesla accused of hiring H1-B visa holders instead of Americans: Report

The complaint also states that Tesla prefers H1-B candidates because they can be paid less than American employees performing the same work, a practice the lawsuit describes as “wage theft.”

Sushila Karki takes charge as Nepal’s interim PM; China welcomes, hails ‘time-honoured friendship’

Sushila Karki has taken charge as Nepal’s first woman interim Prime Minister amid eased curfew, with China welcoming her appointment and highlighting the nations’ “time-honoured friendship.”

Who is Tommy Robinson? Far-right activist behind London’s ‘unite the Kingdom’ rally that drew over 1 lakh participants

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, founder of the English Defence League, drew over 1 lakh participants to a London march that turned violent, leaving dozens of officers injured.

Xi wants Trump in Beijing, but talks stall; summit now ‘a very close call in the history of close calls’

China invites Donald Trump for a Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, but trade disputes, fentanyl tensions, and new sanctions leave the visit hanging in doubt.

'This is horrific': Republican Leader Vivek Ramaswamy condemns beheading of Indian-origin motel manager in Dallas

Chandra Nagamallaiah, a 50-year-old from Karnataka, was brutally beheaded by a co-worker in front of his wife and son, prompting widespread outrage and condemnation.

Humanitarian aid diverted to rebuild LeT’s Muridke HQ destroyed in IAF strikes during Operation Sindoor

LeT has begun reconstructing its Muridke headquarters destroyed in May’s Operation Sindoor, reportedly diverting state funds and flood relief donations to rebuild terror infrastructure.

Politics drive investment divide in Southeast Asia’s top markets

Foreign investors have pulled $653 million from Indonesia’s stock market this month, the worst period of selling since April as violent protests and the abrupt replacement of the finance minister rock the country.

China’s rare earth imports from Myanmar raise concerns as rebel groups tighten grip on mines

Since 2021, China imported approximately 170,000 tons of rare earths from Myanmar, which is equivalent to the weight of 23 Eiffel Towers.

Why Gita Gopinath believes the US dollar will keep its crown in global finance

Gita Gopinath says US dollar dominance will endure, backed by strong US institutions and liquid markets, despite rising talk of de-dollarisation.

Trump’s UK visit brings Wall Street and Silicon Valley to London with £20 bn AI and tech deals

Trump’s UK visit blends ceremony with hard deals, from a US–UK tech pact and Wall Street investments to Ukraine minerals, the stakes are global.

'No body part spared': Two siblings in China killed by over 1,000 wasp stings; beekeeper faces charges

Two young siblings in Yunnan died after being stung hundreds of yellow-legged hornets, prompting authorities to charge the beekeeper and ban hornet farming in the region.

Nepal urges tourists to return, says country ‘completely safe’ after protests

The push came as the Nepal Tourism Board announced that visas expiring during the unrest, from September 8 onwards, would be renewed free of charge.

After Charlie Kirk killing, Trump pushes $58M security plan as FBI chief Patel under fire

After Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting, Trump administration seeks $58M for security; FBI chief faces questions over false claim suspect was caught.

Trump praises Kash Patel’s 'great job' in Charlie Kirk case, calls Kirk ‘like a son’

Donald Trump praised FBI Director Kash Patel after the arrest of Charlie Kirk’s suspected shooter in just 33 hours, calling Kirk 'like a son' and urging the death penalty.

Marco Rubio calls Russian drone incursion into Poland 'unacceptable,' NATO boosts defences

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the recent Russian drone violations of Polish airspace, stressing uncertainty over whether the attack was intentionally targeted and urging consultation with NATO allies before assessing escalation risks.

‘Sanctions only complicate’: China hits back at Trump’s push for Nato to punish Russian oil buyers

China rejects Donald Trump’s call for Nato oil tariffs on Russia buyers, warns war and sanctions won’t solve problems as tensions rise over Ukraine.

Over one lakh join anti-immigration rally in London; Elon Musk calls for UK parliament’s ‘dissolution’

Addressing the far-right rally via video link, Musk warned of unrest while violent clashes left dozens of officers injured during one of the capital’s largest demonstrations in years.

Russian drone breaches Romanian airspace during strike on Ukraine

Romanian F-16s intercepted a Russian drone violating its airspace amid attacks on Ukraine, prompting NATO to heighten regional security.

Nepal to hold parliamentary elections on March 5

President Ramchandra Paudel urged unity for fresh polls after dissolving Parliament, while Sushila Karki took office following K P Sharma Oli’s resignation and violent Gen Z-led protests that left at least 51 dead.

At least 19 soldiers, 45 militants killed in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

According to the Pakistan army, at least 45 militants have been killed in clashes in three different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province from September 10 to 13.

Poland scrambles jets, closes Lublin airport after threat of drone strikes

Poland said its airspace was violated by Russian drones overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday as Russia struck Ukraine

Charlie Kirk assassination: FBI Director Kash Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in probe

On the same day Charlie Kirk was killed, Kash Patel also faced a lawsuit from three FBI senior executives fired in an August purge that they characterized as a Trump administration retribution campaign.

Charlie Kirk's assassination: Erika Kirk emerges as Conservative movement's new torch-bearer following husband's murder

Erika Kirk who was accompanied by US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha as they escorted Charlie Kirk's body, made a solemn vow to preserve and expand upon her husband's political legacy.

'Work trip with Jesus': Erika Kirk reveals what she told her 3-year-old child after Charlie Kirk's murder

Erika Kirk pledged to carry forward her husband's work and expressed appreciation for the overwhelming support from the public and members of Turning Point USA, the non-profit organization Charlie established.

Charlie Kirk's allies warn Americans: Mourn him properly or else

Republicans’ anger at those disrespecting Kirk’s legacy contrasts with the mockery some of the same figures – including Kirk – directed at past victims of political violence.

China starts probes targeting US semiconductor sector

The probes comes shortly after the US added 23 more China-based companies to its entity list

Gaza war fallout sees universities worldwide cut ties with Israeli academia: Report

From Brazil to Europe, universities are halting partnerships with Israeli academia.

Charlie Kirk assassination: Trump ally Laura Loomer links suspect Tyler Robinson to transgender movement

US President Donald Trump's aide Laura Loomer quoted a tweet by a journalist to claim that the shooter lived with his transgender partner.

Erika Kirk weeps beside Charlie Kirk’s casket in heartbreaking final goodbye

Charlie Kirk, co-founder of the conservative student group Turning Point USA and a staunch Trump ally, was gunned down by a single rifle shot fired from a rooftop during an outdoor event

'Horrible, twisted liar': Ted Cruz lashes out at Stephen King for his comments on Charlie Kirk

Kirk, who was a Trump loyalist, was shot dead during an event at Utah Valley University. He was shot in the neck.