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2026-08-16 – 2026-11-04
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World
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Crime & Law
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Technology
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2026-11-04 · Dawn · Politics
Democrats win US Congress in midterm rout of Trump
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2026-11-04 · Dawn · Politics
Iran supreme leader says those expecting US policy shift 'seriously mistaken'
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2026-11-04 · Dawn · Politics
US midterms: Democrats win US Congress in midterm rout of Trump
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2026-11-04 · Dawn · Politics
US midterms: Democrats win Congress in major setback for Trump
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2026-11-04 · Dawn · Politics
Numbers that tell the story of the Democrats' midterm blowout
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2026-11-04 · Dawn · Politics
Democratic takeover of US Congress: What happens next
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2026-08-16 · Al Jazeera
Cincinnati Open: Djokovic stunned by Tirante in second round
🔮 Novak Djokovic suffered from punishing heat and humidity on Saturday but made a match of it before falling 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to Thiago Tirante in what could be the Serb’s last appearance at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. assertive
2026-08-18 · National Post
Moscow warns of ‘consequences’ after reports U.K.-made drones hit Russia
🔮 Russia warned Britain on Monday it would pay a “price” after reports that U.K.-made drones supplied to Ukraine had been used in strikes deep inside Russia. assertive
2026-08-18 · National Post
Thousands mourn dead black academic in London vigil
🔮 But he said in a public resignation letter on Aug. 5 that he had “reached the limits of what any person should reasonably be expected to endure.” assertive
2026-08-18 · Al Jazeera
Cincinnati Open: Williams sisters fall in doubles while Zverev advances
🔮 Top seed Alexander Zverev battled into the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters on Monday while Serena and Venus Williams lost in their first doubles match together in four years. assertive
2026-08-19 · Al Jazeera
Manav Suthar takes 10-wicket haul as India beat Sri Lanka in 600th Test
🔮 “We were in a comfortable position but were not sure if the match would go on [because of the weather], but the team responded well,” he said. assertive
2026-08-19 · Al Jazeera
Diego Maradona’s doctors missed renal red flag, Argentinian court told
🔮 The trial is expected to last until at least September. assertive
2026-08-19 · National Post
Court told that Meta hooked children and misled public
🔮 This is not the first case seeking to hold tech companies, including Meta, accountable for these types of issues, but it could become one of the most consequential if it forces Meta to make sweeping changes. assertive
2026-08-19 · National Post
Australian court begins appeals hearing for mushroom murderer Erin Patterson
🔮 Patterson claims she suffered several counts of “substantial miscarriage of justice” because the trial judge erred in deciding what evidence could be presented. assertive
2026-08-19 · National Post
NASA finds crater created by SpaceX rocket’s Moon crash
🔮 Timing was the other challenge, NASA said: “If the camera snapped even 10 seconds too early or too late, the target would drift off-center by 10 miles.” assertive
2026-08-19 · Al Jazeera
Sabalenka cruises through as Medvedev falls to Nakashima at Cincinnati Open
🔮 The 47th-ranked Borges ended a five-match loss streak in the rivalry, while Rublev will drop from the top 20 for the first time since January 2020. assertive
2026-08-20 · Al Jazeera
Max Verstappen signs new F1 contract with Red Bull until 2030
🔮 Recommended Stories list of 3 items- list 1 of 3Messi scores emotional first goal since father’s death in draw versus Union - list 2 of 3Tennis: Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev knocked out of Cincinnati Open - list 3 of 3Premier League form guide: Ranking the title contenders for 2026-27 season The news came with preparations in full swing for Verstappen’s home race this Sunday, the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, and will delight his thousands of orange-clad fans. assertive
2026-08-20 · National Post
Prince Harry and wife Meghan to move back to U.K., British press reports
🔮 It was reported that the couple had already chosen a new house, but that it would not be one of the many royal residences. assertive
2026-08-20 · Al Jazeera
Lionel Messi scores first goal for Inter Miami since father’s death
🔮 “We came to win but we couldn’t,” said Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos. assertive
2026-08-21 · Al Jazeera
Swiatek into Cincinnati semis after Rybakina injury
🔮 “I hope she will be fine. assertive
2026-08-21 · National Post
University suspends academic behind Jason Arday plagiarism charges
🔮 They will almost certainly fire me.” assertive
2026-08-21 · National Post
Experts question U.S. Census Bureau report on noncitizen voting
🔮 O’Hara, who is now director of the Massive Data Institute at Georgetown University, said it is “unthinkable that the carefully negotiated, curated and stewarded data could be exposed for political gain instead of statistical purpose.” mixed
2026-08-21 · Al Jazeera
Australian Hussey open to Ashes Test role as England make approach
🔮 Australian great Mike Hussey could face his own country in the Ashes after saying he was open to joining England as their Test batting coach. assertive
2026-08-26 · The Hindu
China’s Xi to visit Kyrgyzstan, Egypt from Sunday: Foreign Ministry
🔮 Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek and pay state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt from Sunday (August 30, 2026), Beijing’s foreign ministry said Wednesday (August 26).T he tour, which lasts until September 3, will be Xi’s second overseas trip this year following a visit to North Korea in June. assertive
2026-08-26 · Dawn
'A privilege, not a right': US to revoke visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekers
🔮 The administration said it is now working with the Department of Homeland Security to identify and revoke the visas of people who, it said, came to America billing themselves as temporary visitors but then applied for asylum so they could stay permanently. assertive
2026-08-27 · The Hindu
Trump says he believes Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei still alive
🔮 "You could really say, you know, because the Strait is open. assertive
2026-08-28 · The Hindu
Iran warns Washington that pressure ‘doesn’t work’
🔮 Tehran has been holding talks on the future of Hormuz with Oman for weeks, while insisting that the strait will remain closed as long as Washington has not fulfilled its commitments under the June memorandum of understanding, which calls for lifting the U.S. counter-blockade of Iranian ports and removing sanctions. assertive
2026-08-31 · National Post
Trump threatens NBC reporter with FCC ‘punishment’ over midterm coverage
🔮 Welker, speaking early Sunday to a local NBC affiliate, said Trump would “loom large over these midterms.” assertive
2026-09-03 · Dawn
Iran attacks US targets despite Trump threats
🔮 Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei warned the US on Wednesday that Iran had adopted a “new strategy” in the war that “will shatter your foundations”. assertive
2026-09-03 · The Hindu
New U.S. tariffs on drones take effect
🔮 Some components of drones that are “not particularly sensitive” will also face duties, but those only come into effect on February 9 next year. assertive
2026-09-04 · The Hindu
Italy’s Meloni celebrates record in power
🔮 Giorgia Meloni on Friday (September 4, 2026) celebrates her hard-right government becoming the longest-lasting in Italy's postwar history, with a rally in Bari expected to draw thousands of supporters, while protesters demonstrate nearby. assertive
2026-09-04 · The Hindu
More than 120 killed in Yemen's worst clashes in years: sources
🔮 The Houthis could target ships from these elevated positions, they said. assertive
2026-09-04 · Dawn
UN adopts major map reform to show true scale of continents
🔮 The foreign ministry of France — which co-sponsored the resolution in support of the new map — announced Friday that it would abandon the Mercator projection. assertive
2026-09-04 · Dawn
Air India flight lost hydraulics, pilot fired after drug test
🔮 The Indian carrier appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new chief executive last month, betting that the former Ethiopian Airlines chief will be able to steer Air India out of the current storm and towards profitability. assertive
2026-09-04 · The Hindu
United Nations appeals for $50 million for Nepal flood victims
🔮 A UN preliminary assessment estimated building damage from Nepal's floods at $158 million alone, warning that total losses — including damage to roads and bridges, agricultural land and humanitarian costs — would be far higher. assertive
2026-09-05 · National Post
UN adopts ‘more accurate’ world map with larger Africa and smaller North America, Europe
🔮 France — which co-sponsored the resolution in support of the new map — announced Friday that it would abandon the Mercator projection. assertive
2026-09-05 · National Post
U.S. envoys in Moscow as Russia and Ukraine vow not to hit capitals during talks
🔮 U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in Moscow Saturday and expected to head to Kyiv the next day, with Russia and Ukraine vowing not to strike each others’ capitals during talks on ending more than four years of war. assertive
2026-09-05 · National Post
U.S. military says it destroyed three Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks
🔮 After the strikes, CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper said: “If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost — taking out three of yours.” assertive
2026-09-05 · National Post
Nepal tunnel rescue revives hopes 10 days after flood
🔮 The government initially said it believed more than 100 workers could be alive inside multiple tunnels. assertive
2026-09-05 · National Post
Argentina ordered to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish collector’s heir
🔮 “An order will be issued for the painting to be returned to the heir” of art dealer Jacques Goudstikker, judge Santiago Inchausti declared following an agreement reached between the concerned parties. assertive
2026-09-05 · The Hindu
Bangladesh Opposition launches protest march over energy crisis
🔮 "You will face serious consequences." assertive
2026-09-05 · The Hindu
Fresh Yemen clashes kill more than 60: military, medical sources
🔮 In Taiz, a military officer said the “coming hours will be decisive” after the Houthis seized positions near the city a day earlier. assertive
2026-09-05 · Dawn
Putin meets US envoys for Ukraine war talks
🔮 “But before we begin to address it, I would like to ask everyone to convey their best wishes and words of gratitude to US President Mr Trump.” assertive
2026-09-05 · The Hindu
U.S. military strikes oil tankers as Iran vows tougher reprisals
🔮 After the strikes, CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper said: “If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost - taking out three of yours.” assertive
2026-09-05 · Dawn
UN agrees text on lethal autonomous weapons
🔮 UN member states will decide at November talks of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons whether to move towards an international treaty regulating such weapons. assertive
2026-09-05 · Dawn
Fresh Yemen clashes kill more than 60: military, medical sources
🔮 In Taiz, a military officer said the “coming hours will be decisive” after the Houthis seized positions near the city a day earlier. assertive
2026-09-05 · Dawn
Chinese national rescued from tunnel in Nepal 10 days after catastrophic flooding
🔮 The government initially said it believed more than 100 workers could be alive inside multiple tunnels. assertive
2026-09-05 · Al Jazeera
Haaland heads Man City to the top of Premier League with win over Coventry
🔮 Manchester City maintained their winning start to the season to move to the top of the Premier League, but Erling Haaland’s solitary strike against newly promoted Coventry City couldn’t hide the nerves in the Etihad Stadium. assertive
2026-09-06 · Dawn
Police in India's Gujarat publicly beat man accused of killing partner
🔮 “We beat him to set an example that crime against women will be taken seriously and nobody else dares to commit such a crime,” police officer DP Unadkat said, according to the Times of India newspaper. assertive
2026-09-06 · The Hindu
Lindsay Clancy trial ends in mistrial over deaths of three children
🔮 “At this point, I’m going to declare that the jury is deadlocked, and I’m going to declare a mistrial,” Judge William Sullivan said. assertive
2026-09-06 · The Hindu
Tetris distances itself from controversial White House 'arcade' games
🔮 Microsoft did not respond to requests for comment, and the Sega Corporation couldn't immediately be reached. assertive
2026-09-06 · National Post
FIFA confirms president Gianni Infantino ‘will be standing for re-election’
🔮 Gianni Infantino will stand in next March’s FIFA presidential election, despite the backlash over his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup, football’s global governing body announced Sunday. assertive
2026-09-06 · National Post
Iran warns U.S. of ‘more painful response’ after oil tanker strikes
🔮 “Any aggression against Iran’s interests and security will receive a faster, more intense and more painful response,” he added, in a speech carried by state media. assertive
2026-09-06 · The Hindu
U.S. envoys leave Kyiv after talks with Zelenskyy: Ukraine official
🔮 The two sides discussed substantive plans for next steps, which will be announced in the coming weeks, and look forward to equally productive meetings tomorrow in Ukraine." assertive
2026-09-06 · National Post
Prince Harry’s U.K. return renews debate over taxpayer-funded security
🔮 So the question would be, why does he not receive that protection as well?” mixed
2026-09-06 · Dawn
'1,000 Martyrs Cup' — With joy and grief, Palestinian football marks return
🔮 Maysan Suleiman, a 35-year-old from Al-Ram, said she came to commemorate “the martyrs”. assertive
2026-09-06 · Dawn
'The flood is coming': How a Nepal principal saved 900 students
🔮 “If the information was wrong, we would lose a day of schooling,” he recalled of the morning of August 26. assertive
2026-09-06 · Dawn
Iran warns of 'more painful response' if US launches further attacks
🔮 “Any aggression against Iran’s interests and security will receive a faster, more intense and more painful response,” he added, in a speech carried by state media. assertive
2026-09-06 · National Post
Trump envoys meet Zelenskyy in Kyiv as U.S. pushes for Ukraine-Russia peace deal
🔮 A White House official said in a statement to AFP that in Moscow the envoys had “discussed substantive plans which will be announced in the coming weeks”. assertive
2026-09-06 · The Hindu
Lebanon President calls for U.S. help as Israeli strikes kill 7
🔮 Nabatieh Mayor Abbas Fakhreddine said "the Lebanese government must take action... and at the least defend its institutions", adding that it was the second time the official buildings had been damaged by strikes. assertive
2026-09-06 · Dawn
Germany's far-right AfD emerges as landslide winner in eastern state vote
🔮 It was, however, too early to tell whether the AfD will have enough votes for an absolute majority that would allow it to govern a state alone for the first time. assertive
2026-09-06 · The Hindu
Germany ‘wants war again’, Russia FM says, dismissing drone accusations
🔮 He accused Germany of Nazism and said, “The Russian leadership will draw the appropriate conclusions.” assertive
2026-09-06 · Al Jazeera
F1 leader Kimi Antonelli wins Italian GP after epic charge from the back
🔮 “I’m so happy, I could never have imagined being here today, but we pulled it off. “After the second restart, I knew I was up there and could have had a shot at the win. assertive
2026-09-07 · Al Jazeera
Australia’s proposed ‘opt out’ law targets Big Tech algorithms
🔮 Social media platforms could be forced to give users in Australia an option to turn off “powerful” algorithms under draft laws to be unveiled by the government this week, Communications Minister Anika Wells told the ABC national broadcaster. assertive
2026-09-07 · The Hindu
Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America'
🔮 U.S. President Donald Trump's name-changing spree found an unlikely new target on Sunday (September 6, 2026) when he suggested the state of New Mexico could become "New America." mixed
2026-09-07 · The Hindu
Netanyahu orders evacuation of some West Bank settler outposts: Minister
🔮 "Our clear message is that crime is crime, terror is terror," Mr. Huckabee said, stopping short of naming Israel. "When people do it they should have an expectation that they will have severe consequences." Published - September 07, 2026 07:05 am IST assertive
2026-09-07 · The Hindu
Nepal tunnel rescues face ‘unprecedented’ challenge
🔮 "Not one rescue, but multiple potential rescues, unfolding at the same time, in different places, each with its own dangers, uncertainties, and lives that may still be saved. assertive
2026-09-07 · The Hindu
UN warns wildfires, heatwaves threaten air quality and health
🔮 “They damage the health of people and wildlife living far from the fire itself because they are carried by the wind, but their poisonous effect is not sufficiently taken into account in air quality assessments,” Labrador said. “Conventional risk models based on total PM2.5 concentrations may underestimate wildfire-attributable mortality by up to 93%,” the WMO said. assertive
2026-09-07 · Dawn
Board of Peace official says Gaza, West Bank escalation makes two-state solution 'impossible'
🔮 “I would say that if Gaza continues the way it is now, or does not move into implementing… the plan that we have under the comprehensive plan, the two-state solution will become practically impossible,” he said. assertive
2026-09-07 · Al Jazeera
Fury claims Joshua fight is off, calls for another Usyk rematch
🔮 The two former heavyweight world champions were expected to meet in November at Madison Square Garden in New York, but the choice of venue was met with backlash from British boxing fans. assertive
2026-09-08 · The Hindu
Eiffel Tower to reopen after row over removing women staff
🔮 The Eiffel Tower was set to reopen Tuesday (September 8, 2026) after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group which later apologised. assertive
2026-09-10 · The Hindu
Fire on cargo ship in China causes ‘heavy casualties’: state media
🔮 In May, a blast at a fireworks factory in central China killed 37 people, marking one of the nation's deadliest industrial accidents in years. mixed
2026-09-10 · Dawn
Anti-migrant protesters mistakenly target Pakistan U-19 team hotel in UK
🔮 “When a Pakistan U-19’s team is faced by protests because it ‘might’ in fact be a group of migrants it means that effectively any group of black or Asian people coming into the city are being seen by the far right as a potential target,” he said. assertive
2026-09-11 · Dawn
Modi, Putin hold talks in New Delhi; discussion expected to be focused on trade, defence
🔮 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin began talks in New Delhi on Friday, their second meeting in two weeks, that is expected to focus on trade, energy and defence ties between the two countries, which have long been friends. assertive
2026-09-11 · The Hindu
Myanmar airport shut after rebel drone attack: security sources
🔮 A second security officer working at another Myanmar airport, also requesting anonymity, confirmed that the Mandalay facility would be “closed for maintenance” until Sunday (September 13, 2026). assertive
2026-09-11 · Dawn
Doomsday tech: Could AI really kill us all?
🔮 Stark warnings from artificial intelligence researchers that advanced forms of the technology could wipe out humanity have raised questions over whether governments are moving fast enough to regulate it. mixed
2026-09-12 · Dawn
Saudi Arabia says Iraqi drones forced temporary closure of crucial oil pipeline
🔮 The office of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi confirmed the attack originated from Iraqi territory and said on X that the commander in charge of the southern province of Maysan had been dismissed. assertive
2026-09-12 · Dawn
China's Xi urges Brics to oppose sovereignty violations, protectionism
🔮 Brics foreign ministers failed to agree on a joint statement when they met in New Delhi in May. assertive
2026-09-12 · The Hindu
Zelenskyy ready to meet Putin at Miami G20; Kremlin refuses
🔮 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami for talks on ending the war, in a media interview released on Saturday (Septembre 12, 2026), but the Kremlin immediately ruled it out. assertive
2026-09-13 · The Hindu
Indonesia says six killed, 130 missing after ferry capsizes off Java
🔮 I couldn’t contact him since last night.” assertive
2026-09-13 · Dawn
Iran authorities say 1 killed, 3 injured as merchant vessel struck in Hormuz
🔮 He did not elaborate on whether Washington would take any action, but told reporters that “everything’s gonna work out fine and dandy” in the region. assertive
2026-09-13 · The Hindu
Anthropic says UAE-linked AI op targeted UN experts over Sudan
🔮 Another effort involved appropriating the identity of a genuine Sudanese human rights organisation and drafting testimony for two named individuals so that "materials serving a party to the Sudan conflict would reach the UN as from independent local witnesses, rather than state messaging". assertive
2026-09-13 · Dawn
Trump turns to golf, family business on Irish visit's second day
🔮 The US president caught his Irish hosts and the neighbouring UK off-guard Saturday when he waded into highly sensitive political territory by announcing he would “love to see” a united Ireland. assertive
2026-09-13 · Dawn
Gaza documentary by Israeli directors wins special prize at Venice
🔮 The top prize went to Danish filmmaker May el Toukhy’s post-war drama Woman Unknown, with its star Mathilde Arcel also taking best actress honours in a rare double victory. assertive
2026-09-13 · National Post
‘A legend’: Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback in Paris
🔮 Celine Dion is set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with anticipation among fans reaching fever pitch. assertive
2026-09-14 · The Hindu
Scottish, Northern Irish, Welsh leaders assert right to ‘self-determination’
🔮 No Westminster government has the right to block democracy or undermine the principle that our people will decide their own future," they said, referring to the U.K.-wide parliament in London. assertive
2026-09-14 · Al Jazeera
South Korea’s new manager Robert Moreno dismisses ‘AI coaching’ allegations
🔮 Moreno, who was forced to deny earlier this year that he used ChatGPT to prepare for games, will be in charge for friendly matches in the coming months. assertive
2026-09-14 · The Hindu
United Nations calls for 'urgent action' to rein in AI in face of 'unprecedented risks'
🔮 He sent the letter at a time when worries over the risks of "superintelligent" computer systems have been on full display, after a researcher publicly resigned from leading AI firm Anthropic over fears that the technology could escape human control. mixed
2026-09-14 · Dawn
Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish party leaders claim right to choose independence
🔮 The meeting came just days after US President Donald Trump waded in, saying he would back a united Ireland, which Northern Ireland’s Michelle O’Neill said showed “the unity debate is very much alive”. assertive
2026-09-14 · The Hindu
China’s spy chief warns of national security risks from AI
🔮 The warning comes as Chinese leader Xi Jinping is due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this month, with AI governance and safety set to be part of their discussions as calls mount for greater oversight of the technology. assertive
2026-09-14 · The Hindu
Trump says ‘open’ to engaging with Iran
🔮 I will determine whether or not the U.S.A. will choose to engage - The concept of which we are open to," Mr. Trump said on his Truth Social network. assertive
2026-09-14 · Al Jazeera
North Korea thrash Bangladesh 10-0 in Asian Games women’s football
🔮 More than 100 North Koreans are set to compete in 14 sports at the games, which take place in Nagoya-Aichi and officially open on September 19. assertive
2026-09-14 · The Hindu
Houthis say Saudi Arabia hits Yemen with 54 strikes after attack on bases
🔮 "Honestly, we couldn't sleep at all. assertive
2026-09-15 · The Hindu
UN urges access for international investigators to Gaza after bodies found
🔮 “I worry the remains recovered so far may only be the tip of the iceberg,” he said, pointing to how “much of Gaza has been flattened by Israeli bombing or demolition and clearing by heavy machinery and explosives”. mixed
2026-09-15 · Al Jazeera
Nairobi to host World Athletics Championships in 2029
🔮 Nairobi will host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics has announced. assertive
2026-09-15 · Dawn
China imposes travel curbs to protect 'national security'
🔮 Citizens who violate technology import and export regulations could be banned from leaving China, the State Council said. mixed
2026-09-15 · National Post
At G20 energy summit, U.S. reveals it ended emissions restrictions on coal and gas power plants
🔮 These required a reduction of up to 90 per cent of carbon dioxide pollution over time, and would have required smokestack carbon capture technology in order to be achieved. assertive
2026-09-15 · Al Jazeera
Hungary to amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standards
🔮 Recommended Stories list of 3 items- list 1 of 3Trump endorses Prime Minister Viktor Orban for Hungary’s April election - list 2 of 3Hungary charges Budapest mayor for allowing banned pride march - list 3 of 3EU court rules Hungary’s LGBTQ law violates human rights Activists and leaders across the European Union had criticised the law for stigmatising LGBTQ people and linking same-sex relations to paedophilia. assertive
2026-09-15 · National Post
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready for ‘de-escalatory steps’ if Russia does the same
🔮 “But if our American partners succeed in securing a real readiness from Russia to stop this war of destroying lives, and to do so sincerely and for the long term, Ukraine will make its own de-escalatory steps.” assertive
2026-09-15 · Al Jazeera
Leeds United defeat Newcastle 4-1 to go third in Premier League
🔮 Despite being owned by the financial might of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, Newcastle targeted rising stars to fill the void of those that left and were outmuscled by a more experienced Leeds. assertive
2026-09-15 · The Hindu
U.S. has weapons deployed in orbit, Space Force says
🔮 China "develops and operates space and counterspace capabilities as part of a military modernisation strategy," while Russia "views space as a warfighting domain and believes space supremacy will be a decisive factor in future conflicts," according to the U.S. Space Force. assertive
2026-09-15 · The Hindu
Police arrest man after multiple people wounded in China knife attack
🔮 China has seen high-profile knife attacks in recent years, including in May when three people, including two Japanese citizens, were injured in an attack at a restaurant in Shanghai. assertive
2026-09-15 · The Hindu
Drone shot down by NATO over Lithuania
🔮 A NATO fighter shot down a Ukrainian drone over Estonia in May, the first interception of a foreign drone in the airspace of a Baltic state by NATO's air police since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. mixed
2026-09-15 · The Hindu
U.S. set to axe climate pollution limits for power plants: reports
🔮 U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is expected to remove limits on climate pollution from coal and gas power plants on Monday (September 14, 2026), according to U.S. media reports. mixed
2026-09-15 · The Hindu
China urges U.S. to ‘stop preparing for war in outer space’
🔮 It also named Russia, another geopolitical rival, which it said "believes space supremacy will be a decisive factor in future conflicts". assertive
2026-09-15 · Dawn
US confirms deployment of orbital weapons, draws ire of Russia and China
🔮 Non-kinetic means could include lasers to blind satellites, or even electromagnetic or cyber jamming of their data links. assertive
2026-09-15 · National Post
U.K. man pleads guilty to drugging and raping wife over more than 20 years
🔮 The co-defendants, who are aged between 28 and 73 and include a paramedic and former football coach, are set to stand trial at the criminal court in Manchester in the coming weeks. assertive
2026-09-15 · Dawn
Saudi Arabia vows to respond 'firmly' to Houthi attacks
🔮 A Khamis Mushait resident told AFP he heard “intense blasts” which left fires burning for a “long time”, adding “Honestly, we couldn’t sleep at all.” The Riyadh-led coalition confirmed on Tuesday there had been missile and drone attacks the previous day on Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif, reporting 13 civilians wounded and damage to seven houses and two vehicles. Saudi Arabia responded with more than 50 strikes, as it had the day before, according to the Houthis. As attacks continue, the United Nations Security Council is due to meet to discuss the Houthis’ offensive, diplomatic sources said. assertive
2026-09-16 · Al Jazeera
Egypt’s el-Sisi rejects displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
🔮 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has rejected any plans for Palestinian displacement, following comments by Israel’s defence minister saying the army would “finish the job” in Gaza. assertive
2026-09-16 · Dawn
South Africa pushes back on US visa curbs
🔮 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the new visa restrictions would target those who promote “race-based discrimination, incite violence, or enable land confiscation without compensation in South Africa”. assertive
2026-09-16 · Al Jazeera
Manchester United lose 3-2 to Brighton, crash out of League Cup
🔮 Pro Ref chief Webb - list 2 of 4Eto’o could face Cameroon probe over alleged Russia payment - list 3 of 4Champions League final venues revealed: Munich 2028, Barcelona 2029 - list 4 of 4VAR error admitted in Haaland goal, but will referees be held accountable? United led through goals from Shea Lacey and Mason Mount inside just 10 minutes on Wednesday. But Charalampos Kostoulas sparked Brighton’s revival and Pascal Gross equalised before Maxim De Cuyper grabbed the winner to leave Carrick shell-shocked as his team were booed off. assertive
2026-09-17 · Al Jazeera
NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says
🔮 While Ovechkin’s appearance comes as no surprise following similar endorsements of Putin in the past, it has drawn criticism as Russia’s war in Ukraine drags through its fifth year. Putin’s United Russia is widely expected to retain its majority in the State Duma following this week’s tightly controlled parliamentary elections, but the vote is seen by the Kremlin as a barometer of public opinion on the war with Ukraine, which killed hundreds of thousands of people. assertive
2026-09-17 · National Post
Prince Harry is set to resume public outings in Britain, though royal status is unclear
🔮 Harry’s presence back in Britain is set to become more visible later this week, when he is due to appear at several events linked to his Invictus Games charity for wounded veterans. mixed
2026-09-17 · Dawn
US Fed delivers first rate hike since 2023
🔮 The Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to raise rates to between 3.75 and 4.00 per cent, citing “elevated” inflation and adding that the rate hike would support a “timelier return” to its 2pc target for the metric. assertive
2026-09-17 · Al Jazeera
Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project
🔮 Recommended Stories list of 3 items- list 1 of 3UK’s Burnham, Canada’s Carney discuss AI risks, defence cooperation - list 2 of 3Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’ - list 3 of 3Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia The plaintiffs sought to block Britain’s Rockhopper Exploration and Israel’s Navitas Petroleum from the Sea Lion oilfield, located about 220km (137 miles) from the islands. mixed
2026-09-17 · The Hindu
Trump threatens EU over ‘hostile’ Canada association plan
🔮 "If they do that, if I think it's at all a hostile act, I will put very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe, on many things." assertive
2026-09-17 · Dawn
India to take 'all necessary measures' to protect economic interests after US passes Russia sanctions bill
🔮 India said on Thursday it would continue buying oil from “diversified” suppliers, after US lawmakers approved sanctions designed to squeeze Russia over its war in Ukraine. assertive
2026-09-17 · The Hindu
U.S. again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
🔮 In a statement that did not mention Mr. Abbas by name, the State Department said it would deny visas to members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and officials with the Palestinian Authority (PA), "as a consequence of their failure to reform, contrary to their commitments to the United States, and their ongoing activities that undermine the prospects for peace." mixed
2026-09-17 · National Post
King Charles issues rare statement disputing claims from Princess Diana’s brother
🔮 Spencer’s book, titled “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister” and set to be published next week, has been serialized in the Daily Mail newspaper. mixed
2026-09-17 · Al Jazeera
Xabi Alonso says Chelsea ambitions ‘very clear’ as Boehly era ends
🔮 Chelsea announced late on Wednesday that Clearlake, led by co-founders Behdad Eghbali and Jose E Feliciano, would acquire the stakes of Boehly and director Mark Walter. assertive
2026-09-17 · The Hindu
Canada’s Carney pushes ‘new alliance’ with EU despite Trump threats
🔮 Mr. Carney’s speech came after EU chief Ursula von der Leyen suggested Canada could become the 27-nation bloc’s first “associate member” in her own address to EU lawmakers on Wednesday (September 16, 1016). assertive
2026-09-17 · Al Jazeera
English FA calls for Infantino to release FIFA World Cup sell-off documents
🔮 Recommended Stories list of 4 items- list 1 of 4What’s the Asian Games accommodation crisis, and where will athletes stay? - list 2 of 4Kyrie Irving will ‘take care’ of Al-Shaair’s NFL fine on Hind Rajab message - list 3 of assertive
2026-09-17 · Al Jazeera
Abhishek Sharma hits record T20 ton as India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs
🔮 Recommended Stories list of 4 items- list 1 of 4Kyrie Irving will ‘take care’ of Al-Shaair’s NFL fine on Hind Rajab message - list 2 of 4Beckham backs Messi for Ballon d’Or after netting 100th Inter Miami goal - list 3 of 4Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate court controversy with Ceuta solidarity shirts - list 4 of 4Saudi club Al Taawoun faces fine, stadium closure over Diogo Jota chants Afghanistan, who were the official hosts for the series, checked the opposition surge after Abhishek departed for 108 off 34 balls and India lost their way from 142-1 in 10 overs. But the Afghan batters once again disappointed and were bowled out for 94 in 14.1 overs. assertive
2026-09-17 · The Hindu
U.S. approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
🔮 "The proposed sale will improve Saudi Arabia's capability to deter current and future threats by strengthening its homeland defense, and improving interoperability with US forces," the State Department said in a statement. assertive
2026-09-18 · Dawn
US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
🔮 “The proposed sale will improve Saudi Arabia’s capability to deter current and future threats by strengthening its homeland defence, and improving interoperability with US forces,” the State Department said in a statement. assertive
2026-09-18 · The Hindu
Trump 'clearly' wants dialogue with Pyongyang: South Korean President
🔮 South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday (September 18, 2026) that U.S. President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with Pyongyang and confirmed Seoul will not be deploying troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war. assertive
2026-09-18 · The Hindu
Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation
🔮 The Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates to a more than 30-year high on Friday (September 18, 2026) and said it would lift them further as it looks to counter inflation fuelled by surging energy prices and a weak yen. assertive
2026-09-18 · The Hindu
Russia says destroyed dozens of Ukrainian drones as polling stations open
🔮 Russia destroyed a wave of Ukrainian drones bound for Moscow, the city's mayor said on Friday (September 18, 2026), as polling stations opened for the country's first parliamentary election since the start of the war. assertive
2026-09-18 · Dawn
South Korea rules out deployment of troops for military intervention in Iran
🔮 South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that US President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with Pyongyang and confirmed Seoul will not be deploying troops to intervene militarily in the US-Israeli war on Iran. assertive
2026-09-18 · The Hindu
Denmark inaugurates CO2 storage facility in North Sea
🔮 In its first phase, the project is expected to store 400,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. assertive
2026-09-18 · Dawn
Anthropic says AI systems moving towards building themselves
🔮 Fears that designers of AI agents could lose control of their creations also mounted after several models from Anthropic and rival OpenAI reportedly broke out of their confined environments on their own, accessed the internet and intruded on websites and platforms. mixed
2026-09-18 · Al Jazeera
FIFA’s Infantino ‘must go, no ifs or buts’, blasts German FA vice president
🔮 The third issue was the project, unveiled on July 28 and dropped four days later, to create a commercial company that would have been open to private investors and became a focal point of the rebellion against Infantino. assertive
2026-09-18 · Al Jazeera
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe ends Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On
🔮 “From the beginning, what drew me to On was the opportunity to build something entirely new together that will help shape tomorrow’s game,” said Mbappe. assertive
2026-09-18 · Al Jazeera
Carrick brushes off questions over his Manchester United future
🔮 Manchester United boss Michael Carrick said he expected to have to ride out a storm at some point this season after a dreadful start to the current campaign. assertive
2026-09-18 · The Hindu
Hundreds of civilians, POWs suffer sexual abuse in Ukraine war: UN
🔮 Danielle Bell, head of the UN rights office team in Ukraine, told reporters in Geneva the cases documented were "just a fraction of the reality", given that UN investigators were only able to talk to around 10% of prisoners released by both sides and could not access regions of Ukraine controlled by Russian forces. assertive
2026-09-18 · The Hindu
Pakistan court blocks expulsion of Afghan medical college students
🔮 "I will never give up... assertive
2026-09-18 · Al Jazeera
England fast bowler Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault
🔮 England fast bowler Brydon Carse will face no charges after an investigation into an alleged assault was closed by Derbyshire Police, the force has said. assertive
2026-09-18 · National Post
Trump announces deal giving U.S. ‘infinite’ control of Greenland security; Danish PM calls it ‘good for NATO and Europe’
🔮 Mette Frederiksen said the deal “strengthens our common security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic area,” adding that it was expected to be signed on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next week. She said the agreement “recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom (of Denmark) and the right of the Greenlandic people to self-determination. assertive
2026-09-19 · The Hindu
California Governor signs order to explore AI 'kill switch'
🔮 Jacob Coxon, a former AI researcher who worked at Anthropic before resigning, set off the latest round of alarm by describing how those building the technology "earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade." Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei published an essay soon after urging caution. assertive
2026-09-19 · Dawn
Trump says Denmark to give US 'permanent control' over Greenland security
🔮 US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he had struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington “permanent control” over Greenland’s security that would bar Russia and China from setting up bases in the Arctic territory. assertive
2026-09-19 · The Hindu
Drone owners rush to offload devices ahead of Beijing ban
🔮 Drone owner Mr. Wu said he was pleased that the buy-back plan meant he could easily sell his drone — which he said he no longer used much anyway — for a reasonable amount. assertive
2026-09-19 · The Hindu
Protesters form human chain at Kennedy Centre after Trump threat
🔮 Mr. Trump "can't get his name on this cherished building, so he is depriving the world of what it could be”. assertive
2026-09-19 · Dawn
Trump lists 25 'top achievements' as midterms loom
🔮 Polls say the party could well lose control of the House and perhaps even the Senate, a setback which would pose a major challenge for Trump and his America-first agenda in the last two years of his second term. assertive
2026-09-19 · The Hindu
‘Major problems’ at Riyadh airport, with flights cancelled, delayed: Flightradar24
🔮 An Aramco fuel tank near Riyadh’s international airport was on fire Saturday (September 19, 2026), according to an AFP journalist, after people in the city reported hearing explosions. Firefighters could be seen trying to extinguish the flames of a burnt out fuel tank with the Saudi oil giant Aramco logo appearing on the structure. Published - September 19, 2026 07:06 pm IST mixed
2026-09-19 · National Post
Trump signs bill authorizing sweeping Russia sanctions
🔮 That could potentially cover China and India, and furthers efforts to cut off revenue financing Moscow’s war. assertive
2026-09-19 · Al Jazeera
Aston Villa compound Tottenham’s misery despite Spurs ending goal drought
🔮 However, Tottenham will protest about new laws that force a player off the field for at least a minute after receiving treatment for an injury. assertive
2026-09-19 · Dawn
Denmark hails 'binding' Greenland deal with Trump
🔮 Denmark and Greenland — an autonomous Danish territory — both hailed the agreement and said they would sign it on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York next week. “A long period of uncertainty will hopefully be replaced by a binding agreement that strengthens security in the Arctic and North Atlantic,” Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said in a social media post on Saturday. assertive
2026-09-19 · The Hindu
Flawed AI-linked intel almost led U.S. to board China ship: report
🔮 The CNN report comes after a furore erupted earlier this month when a researcher publicly resigned from leading AI firm Anthropic over fears that the technology could escape human control. mixed
2026-09-20 · The Hindu
Ed Sheeran set to return to stage after Palestinian controversy
🔮 A few dozen pro-Palestinian protesters rallied outside Lincoln Financial Field, where Sheeran was set to perform Saturday night (September 19) waving Palestinian flags and chanting "Free, free Palestine." Officers in a dozen police cars kept watch over the peaceful gathering from a distance. assertive
2026-09-20 · The Hindu
Mass drone barrage on Moscow kills two
🔮 The capital's Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that more than 1,600 drones had been intercepted and shot down, 450 of which were aimed at Moscow. assertive
2026-09-20 · Dawn
Thousands of Swiss protest inaction over climate crisis
🔮 And even if they got through this summer’s heatwaves, he did not know how they would manage against the higher temperatures expected in future summers. assertive
2026-09-20 · The Hindu
U.S. fears rapid escalation in West Asia after Houthis attack Riyadh
🔮 The United States warned on Saturday (September 19, 2026) that hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. assertive
2026-09-20 · The Hindu
Ten lions die in suspected poisoning at Tanzania wildlife reserve
🔮 Since June, at least 20 elephants have died in Kenya's Amboseli ecosystem, near the Tanzanian border, from suspected pesticide poisoning, although authorities could not establish whether the deaths were accidental or deliberate. mixed
2026-09-20 · Dawn
US warns Middle East conflict could 'escalate rapidly', urges citizens to reconsider travel
🔮 The United States on Sunday warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Houthis could “escalate rapidly” after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. assertive
2026-09-20 · Dawn
AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks
🔮 But the alarming hacking ability of top artificial intelligence models is leading Beijing to see the dangers in a new light, with the spy agency chief warning this week that the technology could jeopardise national security. assertive
2026-09-20 · Dawn
Packing for a pope: Behind the scenes on foreign trips
🔮 Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France from September 25 to 28, which includes events at the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Champs-Elysees, will involve some 15,000 members of the security forces. assertive
2026-09-20 · National Post
Denmark says Greenland deal with Trump respects sovereignty and is ‘good for NATO and Europe’
🔮 Denmark and Greenland — an autonomous Danish territory — both hailed the agreement and said they would sign it on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York next week. “A long period of uncertainty will hopefully be replaced by a binding agreement that strengthens security in the Arctic and North Atlantic,” Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on social media. assertive
2026-09-20 · The Hindu
Russia reports mass cyberattacks targeting elections
🔮 The ruling United Russia party, which backs President Vladimir Putin and has won every parliamentary election in Russia since 2003, is widely expected to secure another victory. assertive
2026-09-20 · National Post
Trump says D.C. arch will double as well-stocked military base with drones and snipers
🔮 A massive arch that Donald Trump wants to build on a historic location in Washington will double as a base for drones and snipers, the U.S. president announced on Sunday. assertive
2026-09-20 · The Hindu
Trump claims Houthis agree not to fight U.S., as attacks mount on Saudi allies
🔮 Mr. Yingst said Mr. Trump told him that "big things will be happening in the not so distant future" and that "Iranians better behave, and he is making this decision as to whether or not to blow up their nation." assertive
2026-09-20 · Dawn
AI 'warning shots' make Beijing turn its focus to national security risks
🔮 But the alarming hacking ability of top artificial intelligence models is leading Beijing to see the dangers in a new light, with the spy agency chief warning this week that the technology could jeopardise national security. assertive
2026-09-20 · National Post
Carney visits with Macron in St-Pierre-Miquelon, France’s Atlantic island territory
🔮 They were expected to confirm Canada’s close relations with both France and the European Union in a joint statement following a working lunch. assertive
2026-09-20 · National Post
How Pope Leo XIV is redefining the image of the first American in the papacy
🔮 When elected to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics on May 8, 2025, the former Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago had on-the-ground experience from more than two decades as a missionary in Peru, as well as insider knowledge of the Vatican and Roman Curia. assertive
2026-09-20 · The Hindu
Ebola vaccine being tested in DR Congo outbreak zone
🔮 Health workers in parts of the DR Congo, badly hit by a deadly Ebola outbreak, launched a test vaccination programme on Saturday (September 20, 2026) to see if jabs designed for a different strain of the virus could prove effective in this case. speculative
2026-09-20 · National Post
Italy banning burqas, niqabs from schools: PM
🔮 Italy will ban burqas and niqabs in schools and limit the number of foreign students per class, far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Sunday. assertive
2026-09-20 · The Hindu
Senior Taiwan official makes rare trip to China
🔮 With China hosting this year's APEC, there were concerns that Taiwan could be blocked from participating in the international forum. mixed
2026-09-20 · National Post
U.S. warns Americans as Houthi attacks exacerbate Saudi Arabia conflict
🔮 The United States warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could “escalate rapidly” after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. assertive
2026-09-20 · Al Jazeera
Man Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on Carrick
🔮 Expected to at least match last season’s third-place finish, United have gone backwards since Carrick was appointed as manager on a permanent basis following his successful interim spell. assertive
2026-09-20 · The Hindu
Iran shuts language centre linked to French embassy
🔮 Paris would "take appropriate measures to respond", it added. assertive
2026-09-20 · The Hindu
Far-left Elif Eralp wins Berlin vote on anti-AfD, pro-poor campaign
🔮 The far-left Die Linke party won Berlin elections Sunday (September 20, 2026), according to exit polls, making its lead candidate Elif Eralp the top contender to become the next mayor of Germany's capital city. assertive
2026-09-21 · Dawn
Naqvi due in Iran for talks as Hormuz terms conveyed
🔮 “As long as the conditions are not met… and the US commitments are not honoured, it will be impossible to return to the situation from before the negotiations and to an open strait,” he added. assertive
2026-09-21 · The Hindu
Netanyahu plans ‘broad national govt.’ after Israel vote
🔮 I say, everyone will be able to join; they simply need to agree to our basic principles, that Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people and that we respect individual rights,” he added. assertive
2026-09-21 · The Hindu
U.S. seeks ‘AI dialogue’ with China as officials set stage for Trump-Xi summit
🔮 The talks come as both powers confront rising fears that increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems could wipe out humanity, offering a rare incentive for cooperation despite an intensifying race for technological supremacy. “We just had a very successful engagement with the Chinese on trade and AI,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters after long talks with a team led by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. assertive
2026-09-21 · Dawn
Putin's party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones
🔮 Turnout could offer a barometer of public opinion towards Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. assertive
2026-09-21 · Dawn
'I live in fear': 1.5 million Pakistani children sexually exploited online
🔮 Pakistani teenager Zara Shah was targeted by a stranger while playing a computer game, drawn into a conversation that would expose her to terrifying online sexual exploitation. mixed
2026-09-21 · The Hindu
China confirms Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit this week for talks with Donald Trump
🔮 Xi Jinping will visit the United States this week for talks with President Donald Trump, Beijing confirmed on Monday (September 21, 2026). assertive
2026-09-21 · The Hindu
CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue Trump administration over White House access
🔮 CNN, MS NOW, and Politico will sue the Trump administration after being denied access to the White House, the news outlets said in a joint statement on Monday (September 21, 2026). assertive
2026-09-21 · The Hindu
U.S. Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be ‘shut down’ on September 23
🔮 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Monday (September 21, 2026) that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally in two days under the weight of American sanctions - as the Trump administration seeks to keep pressure on Tehran. assertive
2026-09-21 · Dawn
Why diesel prices are rising more than crude oil
🔮 That means that even if transit through the Strait of Hormuz were to resume immediately, the diesel market would remain tight for some time. assertive
2026-09-21 · The Hindu
U.S. television networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban
🔮 The move means there will be no television coverage of Mr. Trump's trip on Monday to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he was due to meet a series of foreign leaders. assertive
2026-09-21 · The Hindu
U.S. refuses visas for Iran UN delegation members: state media
🔮 Mr. Pezeshkian will be the highest-ranking Iranian official to enter the United States since the West Asia war began with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February. assertive
2026-09-21 · The Hindu
Maldives unveils $20 billion UAE investment
🔮 The project by UAE firm Eagle Hills, which would cover 500 hectares in Ras Male, is one of the most ambitious development initiatives in the country's history, the government said. mixed
2026-09-21 · The Hindu
Trump praises leftist Mamdani after meeting in New York
🔮 U.S. President Donald Trump heaped praise Monday (September 21, 2026) on New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the pair set aside their political differences to discuss immigration enforcement and a multi-billion dollar housing project. assertive
2026-09-22 · National Post
U.S. networks halt Trump coverage for a day, after White House bans three news outlets
🔮 The result is an almost unprecedented test of wills between the Trump administration and the press, in a critical week during which Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting the White House. assertive
2026-09-22 · Dawn
US has secretly deported 25,000 migrants, says report
🔮 A little-known State Department division called the Office of Remigration, created in May 2025, has handled most of the negotiations and payments, according to Forbidden Stories. assertive
2026-09-22 · Dawn
8 injured in shooting outside Turkiye school, suspect detained
🔮 Following the two attacks, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dismissed a deputy education minister and pledged his government would introduce tighter controls on gun ownership. assertive
2026-09-22 · Dawn
'Want him to be a great mayor': Trump praises Zohran Mamdani after New York meeting
🔮 United States President Donald Trump heaped praise Monday onto New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the pair set aside their political differences to discuss immigration enforcement and a multi-billion-dollar housing project. assertive
2026-09-22 · Dawn
11 hurt as teen opens fire outside Turkiye school
🔮 Following the two attacks, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dismissed a deputy education minister and pledged his government would introduce tighter controls on gun ownership. assertive
2026-09-22 · Dawn
11 hurt as student opens fire outside Turkiye school
🔮 Following the two attacks, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dismissed a deputy education minister and pledged his government would introduce tighter controls on gun ownership. assertive
2026-09-22 · Al Jazeera
India defeat Sri Lanka by 147 runs as Mandhana shines in Asian Games final
🔮 Her 67-run partnership with Aliya Riaz (25) for the sixth wicket proved the turning point, and Bangladesh could only muster 114-7 in reply. assertive
2026-09-22 · The Hindu
Macron says talks with Trump on Red Sea, Ukraine ‘constructive’
🔮 Mr. Macron said there was a "willingness to reopen (the Strait of) Hormuz," a vital shipping route for the world's oil and gas, which has been blockaded by Iran during the war in West Asia. assertive
2026-09-23 · National Post
At UN, Trump threatens Iran with ‘hell,’ then after reveals the two sides had ‘very productive’ talks
🔮 “I have a big decision to make — will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country?” the 80-year-old said in his speech, during which all but one member of the Iranian delegation walked out. assertive
2026-09-23 · The Hindu
Mongolian herders enlist new tech against harsher, drier climate
🔮 "If they drank or stepped into it, the whole flock would be destroyed," she told AFP outside her traditional ger, the tent's shape silhouetted on the vast horizon of the Gobi Desert. assertive
2026-09-23 · The Hindu
Israel denounces ‘grotesque absurdity’ of Macron’s UN remarks on West Bank
🔮 "The grotesque absurdity of Emmanuel Macron's statement is staggering," said a statement from the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is expected to deliver a defiant address to the world body on Thursday (September 24, 2026). assertive
2026-09-23 · Dawn
With reconstruction stalled, Gazans shelter in buildings at risk of collapse
🔮 The danger has become even greater” than we thought it would be. assertive
2026-09-23 · Dawn
Meta leans into AI, smart glasses despite privacy pushback
🔮 The company will kick off its annual Connect conference from its Menlo Park headquarters at 4pm PT on Wednesday (4am Pakistan time on Thursday), and Zuckerberg will deliver a keynote address to the developer-focused event. assertive
2026-09-23 · The Hindu
Yemen's Houthis to target U.S. interests if it supports Saudi-led strikes: Houthi military adviser
🔮 A Houthi military adviser told AFP that the group would attack U.S. interests in the West Asia if Washington intervenes in Yemen's conflict in support of Saudi Arabia or tries to unblock the Bab al-Mandab strait. assertive
2026-09-23 · Al Jazeera
Pakistan must ‘catch up’ with India in T20 cricket, says coach Hesson
🔮 Head coach Mike Hesson has admitted that Pakistan will have some catching up to do if they are to challenge archrivals India at the Asian Games. assertive
2026-09-23 · National Post
Iran airlines cancel flights as U.S. sanctions hit
🔮 But Iran’s aviation sector has already been a target of sanctions for years, and it remains to be seen which other countries will comply. assertive
2026-09-23 · National Post
Harvey Weinstein resentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex assault
🔮 Prosecutors had sought 20 years in prison for Weinstein, while his lawyers warned that a longer sentence would likely see him die in prison. assertive
2026-09-23 · The Hindu
U.K. to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites
🔮 Britain announced on Wednesday (September 23, 2026) that it will launch a new military space squadron charged with defending the country's satellites, in the latest move as various countries rush for military space capabilities. assertive
2026-09-25 · National Post
Defiant Netanyahu calls out enemies, allies in fiery speech to UN General Assembly
🔮 Locked in a tight race to stay in power in October 27 elections, Netanyahu used the global platform at the UN General Assembly to attack everyone from the leaders of Iran to New York’s first Muslim mayor and partners Britain, France and Turkey. assertive
2026-09-25 · The Hindu
Trump hosts Xi for state dinner as pomp masks tensions
🔮 Mr. Trump has in contrast played down warnings that AI could threaten humanity. assertive
2026-09-25 · Dawn
After 50,000 km, British round-the-world walker faces final hurdle
🔮 He hopes to get permission to swim across the Channel, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, before October 1, after which the winter weather would make the crossing too risky. assertive
2026-09-25 · Dawn
'Nobody is working on the actual solution, which is the mindset change': India rape cases turn focus back onto women's safety
🔮 How will it work? assertive
2026-09-25 · Dawn
Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages
🔮 The conflict could also draw in neighbouring Eritrea, which fears landlocked Ethiopia is planning to invade it to gain access to the Red Sea. assertive
2026-09-25 · The Hindu
Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages
🔮 The conflict could also draw in neighbouring Eritrea, which fears landlocked Ethiopia is planning to invade it to gain access to the Red Sea. assertive
2026-09-25 · Al Jazeera
China swimmer makes Asian Games history as Thai sprinter wins track 100m
🔮 South Korea edged China 85-80 in the semifinals of the women’s basketball, and will face hosts Japan for gold. assertive
2026-09-25 · The Hindu
Trump made 'final decision' to give Ukraine Patriot licence: Zelenskyy
🔮 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday (September 25, 2026) said U.S. President Donald Trump told him he would allow Ukraine to produce advanced Patriot air defence missiles, after a series of reversals on the issue. assertive
2026-09-25 · The Hindu
UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
🔮 Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian denied the allegation on Thursday (September 24, 2026), saying "the Houthis are responsible for their own actions." Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan — which signed a joint defence agreement last month — will hold chief of staff talks to support the kingdom, Riyadh said in a statement on Friday, raising the prospect of a joint response to Houthi attacks. assertive
2026-09-25 · Al Jazeera
Mbappe goal overshadowed by knee injury to mar Zidane debut France win
🔮 France and Real will now nervously wait to discover the extent of the injury, with Les Bleus playing three more games over the next 10 days before the club season resumes. assertive
2026-09-26 · National Post
Trump, Xi end state visit that was long on pomp, but short on progress
🔮 Trump said he discussed the stalled Iran war with Xi, and the two leaders confirmed that they would meet for a third and fourth time this year at international summits in China and the United States. assertive
2026-09-26 · National Post
Canada signs preliminary agreement buy six Saab GlobalEye radar planes
🔮 Talks between the Canadian government and Saab began on May 27, with the original focus pertaining to the acquisition of at least 40 aircraft. assertive
2026-09-26 · National Post
Iran has proposed a plan during U.S. talks to reopen Hormuz within a week: minister
🔮 Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that Tehran had offered Washington a plan that would see the Strait of Hormuz reopened to maritime navigation within seven days once agreed. assertive
2026-09-26 · National Post
Russia is not preparing for ‘any kind of hostilities’ with Europe, Putin says after concerns by some NATO members
🔮 Earlier this month, Germany accused Moscow of planning a drone attack at Leipzig airport in August, while Poland has warned Russia could fire drones and missiles and countries supporting Ukraine. mixed
2026-09-26 · The Hindu
U.S., China to set up ‘communication channel’ for AI incidents
🔮 The United States and China will set up a "communication channel" for artificial intelligence incidents, the White House said on Friday (September 25, 2026). assertive
2026-09-26 · Dawn
Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly refuses
🔮 Iran does not accept coercion, threats, or intimidation, and Iran will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure. assertive
2026-09-26 · Dawn
US, China buy time with trade truce as pressure builds
🔮 Washington and Beijing may have bought themselves breathing space with an extended trade truce, but analysts warn that time is running out for the world’s two biggest economies to resolve their strategic rivalry. assertive
2026-09-26 · The Hindu
Iraq seeks exemption from U.S. ban on Iran airlines
🔮 An exemption would allow flights to resume "for humanitarian reasons, including medical treatment, education, religious visits, and for the interest of civilians," it added. assertive
2026-09-26 · Al Jazeera
Yuki Kurihara, Japan’s 11-year-old e-sports prodigy, wins Asian Games gold
🔮 “To be completely honest, I felt a bit embarrassed, so I couldn’t really show my expressions or change my face much,” he explained. assertive
2026-09-26 · Dawn
Thai capital Bangkok declares flood disaster after heavy rain leave canals full, roads submerged
🔮 “I worried if my motorbike would be able to wade through this much floodwater.” assertive
2026-09-26 · Al Jazeera
Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare, but Cape Verde crash
🔮 Senegal had plenty of second-half possession in Maputo, but could not find a way past a well-organised Mozambican defence. assertive
2026-09-26 · The Hindu
Tenth woman found dead in South Africa's string of killings
🔮 Police have said that case may have stemmed from a relationship-related matter. assertive
2026-09-26 · Al Jazeera
Manchester City face ‘drastic’ sanctions, says club’s former chairman
🔮 Former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein said the club could face potentially “drastic” sanctions after reportedly being found guilty on all but one of 115 charges for breaching Premier League financial rules. assertive
2026-09-26 · Al Jazeera
Olympics: Germany picks Munich for Summer Games bid
🔮 Recommended Stories list of 3 items- list 1 of 3Pressure to boycott Israel game grows as Ireland preparations stall - list 2 of 3Fury says boxing bout with Joshua in jeopardy over promoters’ clash - list 3 of 3Manchester City face ‘drastic’ sanctions, says club’s former chairman Launched as a race between four candidates, the DOSB was given a choice between two after Berlin withdrew on Thursday and Hamburg’s withdrawal in May. assertive
2026-09-26 · National Post
Pope celebrates giant Paris mass in landmark visit
🔮 The association said the pope’s visit sent a “message” ahead of the April-May election. assertive
2026-09-26 · Dawn
Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump refuses
🔮 Iran does not accept coercion, threats, or intimidation, and Iran will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure.” assertive
2026-09-26 · National Post
Germany calls on Russia to ‘abandon its dangerous path’
🔮 “He made it clear: incidents such as the recent attempted attack in Leipzig or further hybrid assaults would not shake Germany’s resolve to support Ukraine, which has come under attack. assertive
2026-09-26 · The Hindu
OpenAI says its AI agents posted user images online in error
🔮 The data had been run through a privacy filter before use and could no longer be linked to the original user, the company said. assertive
2026-09-26 · The Hindu
Trump rejects Iran proposal for deal to reopen Hormuz
🔮 U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday (September 26, 2026) rejected a truce deal proposed by Iran that Tehran said could have reopened the Strait of Hormuz to shipping within a week. assertive
2026-09-26 · Dawn
Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz plan, gloats US has imposed 'greatest blockade in military history'
🔮 Iran does not accept coercion, threats, or intimidation, and Iran will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure.” assertive
2026-09-26 · Dawn
Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz plan, asserts US has imposed 'greatest blockade in military history'
🔮 Iran does not accept coercion, threats, or intimidation, and Iran will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure.” assertive
2026-09-26 · Al Jazeera
Yamal nets in Spain’s 3-2 comeback win against England in Nations League
🔮 Thomas Tuchel’s men got off to a nightmare start when Lamine Yamal pounced on a gaffe by defender Marc Guehi, and they could easily have been three goals down as silky Spain created multiple chances. assertive
2026-09-27 · Dawn
Hamas leader says Israel to campaign off Gaza's 'blood' in election
🔮 What matters to us is that our people achieve their goals, aspirations and legitimate rights.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is locked in a tight contest as he seeks to stay in power in the October 27 elections. The Israeli premier has vowed in the run-up to the vote not to withdraw troops from Gaza and rejected a US-led peace initiative in which Hamas said it would surrender weapons, a promise Israel views with scepticism. assertive
2026-09-27 · Dawn
China sends 2 giant pandas to US after Washington summit
🔮 The pandas are headed to a zoo in Atlanta, Georgia, where they will be spending the next 10 years. assertive
2026-09-27 · The Hindu
Pope Leo XIV to meet clerical sex abuse victims during France visit
🔮 Pope Leo XIV will meet on Sunday (September 27, 2026) with victims of clerical sex abuse, a day after holding an open-air mass for hundreds of thousands of worshippers and praying at a holy shrine in Lourdes during his official visit to France. assertive
2026-09-27 · Al Jazeera
Kylian Mbappe’s knee injury to keep him out for two weeks
🔮 France captain Kylian Mbappe has suffered a hyperextension of his left knee while playing for France, his club Real Madrid says, but the forward could be ready to play again when La Liga resumes. mixed
2026-09-27 · Dawn
Iran stands firm on Hormuz plan after US rejection
🔮 We will not back down from them,” Araghchi said on Sunday, state broadcaster IRIB reported. assertive
2026-09-27 · Al Jazeera
Photos: Heavy rains and flooding in Bangkok force thousands into shelters
🔮 More rain was forecast throughout Sunday for Bangkok and its surrounding provinces, but it would begin to taper off on Monday, it said. assertive
2026-09-27 · Dawn
Nepal's hydropower ambitions face climate reality check
🔮 “It was bringing huge hope and future prospects to the people,” he said, adding that the country would now have to rethink its dam-building spree. assertive
2026-09-27 · Al Jazeera
Photos: Pope Leo draws hundreds of thousands for open-air Mass in Paris
🔮 They argue that Place de la Concorde symbolises the republic, and that other venues, such as Les Invalides, the complex where Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass with 240,000 people in 2008, would have been more appropriate. assertive
2026-09-27 · Dawn
Gunmen kill 27 in two shootings in South Africa
🔮 “We managed to get clear pictures of the suspects and we will get them,” he said, adding that the attack appeared to have been retaliation for an incident last month. assertive
2026-09-27 · Dawn
Gunmen kill 27 in 2 separate shootings in South Africa
🔮 “We managed to get clear pictures of the suspects and we will get them,” he said, adding that the attack appeared to have been retaliation for an incident last month. assertive
2026-09-27 · Dawn
Israeli minister calls for West Bank war, annexation of Lebanon, Gaza areas
🔮 “I would like us to annex at least as far as the yellow line in Gaza and as far as the Litani River in Lebanon… because if a war ends along the same lines where it began, what will deter the enemy from going to war again?” Smotrich said in a podcast for Israeli news site Ynet. assertive
2026-09-27 · National Post
Iran resolute on Hormuz re-opening plan rejected by Trump
🔮 We will not back down from them,” Araghchi said on Sunday, state broadcaster IRIB reported. assertive
2026-09-27 · National Post
U.K. counter-terrorism force investigating ‘major incident’ near base used by U.S. Air Force
🔮 “It would be inappropriate to comment further whilst investigations are ongoing.” assertive
2026-09-27 · The Hindu
Iran stands firm on Hormuz plan after U.S. rejection
🔮 We will not back down from them," Mr. Araghchi said on Sunday (September 27, 2026), as reported by state broadcaster IRIB. assertive
2026-09-27 · The Hindu
Israeli Minister calls for West Bank war, annexation of Lebanon and Gaza areas
🔮 "I would like us to annex at least as far as the yellow line in Gaza and as far as the Litani River in Lebanon... because if a war ends along the same lines where it began, what will deter the enemy from going to war again," Mr. Smotrich said in a podcast for Israeli news site Ynet. assertive
2026-09-28 · The Hindu
South Korea demands Ukraine apology over denial of confidential deal on North’s prisoners of war
🔮 Hours later, South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung said on X, "I do not know why the Ukrainian side broke the agreement and made the matter public, but it is very disappointing." As a response to this, Mr. Zelenskyy's aide Dmytro Lytvyn told journalists that Ukraine was "an open country" and that it would have been strange to hand over the soldiers in secret. assertive
2026-09-28 · Dawn
Special delivery: India's Tamil Nadu hands out gold for newborns
🔮 Gold has immense cultural significance in India, featuring prominently in weddings and religious ceremonies, and seen as a safe generational asset. “The gold ring would give the child something valuable to keep for the years ahead,” said one mother at a government hospital in the state’s Madurai district, who declined to give her name. assertive
2026-09-28 · Dawn
Special delivery: India's Tamil Nadu state hands out gold for newborns
🔮 Gold has immense cultural significance in India, featuring prominently in weddings and religious ceremonies, and seen as a safe generational asset. “The gold ring would give the child something valuable to keep for the years ahead,” said one mother at a government hospital in the state’s Madurai district, who declined to give her name. assertive
2026-09-28 · The Hindu
SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time
🔮 During the test, expected to last about 10 hours, the experimental rocket's upper stage is set to orbit Earth several times and deploy 26 next-generation Starlink satellites. assertive
2026-09-28 · Al Jazeera
South Korea suspects North Korean mines behind DMZ blast
🔮 Kwon warned that should the investigation confirm Pyongyang was responsible, South Korea’s military “will take appropriate and corresponding measures”. assertive
2026-09-28 · The Hindu
Iran denies link to suspected bomb plot at U.K. airbase used by U.S.
🔮 "It absolutely makes my blood run cold to think what could have happened if it hadn't been for her quick wits and timely intervention," she told AFP of the local farmer's tip-off. assertive
2026-09-28 · Al Jazeera
Olise scores late to grab France 1-0 Nations League win at Belgium
🔮 Les Bleus play host to Italy next at the Stade de France on Friday in what will be Zidane’s homecoming. assertive
2026-09-29 · The Hindu
SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time
🔮 During the test, expected to last about 10 hours, the experimental rocket's upper stage is set to orbit Earth several times and deploy 26 next-generation Starlink satellites. assertive
2026-09-29 · Dawn
Malaysia starts sending Myanmar migrants home
🔮 Malaysia began sending back around 1,500 Myanmar nationals Tuesday, AFP journalists saw, launching a scheme rights groups say may endanger migrants by returning them to the war-torn country. assertive
2026-09-29 · Al Jazeera
Asian Games: South Korea volleyball team latest to be taken to wrong venue
🔮 It is basic, but we will again make sure boarding teams and vehicle destinations are properly checked and displayed, and work to prevent a recurrence.” assertive
2026-09-29 · Dawn
OpenAI cancels release of newest model due to safety concerns
🔮 OpenAI will not release its newest artificial intelligence model, known as Astra 6.1, after internal testing by the ChatGPT-maker revealed it did not meet safety standards, the company confirmed Monday. assertive
2026-09-29 · The Hindu
Myanmar airstrike toll hits 50 as families gather dead
🔮 "The death toll has reached 50, and 58 people were injured," said aid worker Wai Hun Aung on Tuesday (September 29), warning the final fatality figure may be higher because some bodies were lost in fires after the bombing. assertive
2026-09-29 · The Hindu
Spain aims to ban evictions until 2030 amid housing protests
🔮 Without you, this would not have been possible," said the Sumar minister. assertive
2026-09-29 · Al Jazeera
Turkiye arrests president, six members of football refereeing body in probe
🔮 Ferhat Gundogdu, the president of the refereeing body, and his deputy were among those arrested. Gurlek said searches had been carried out at the suspects’ “residences, workplaces and offices”. “We will steadfastly continue the fight for clean football so that claims undermining trust in Turkish football are clarified, those responsible are held accountable before the law, and football is remembered for the effort, struggle, and sportsmanship on the field,” Gurlek added. mixed
2026-09-29 · Dawn
French teens blockade schools as unions vow day of 'anger' over cost-cutting budget
🔮 Tens of thousands were expected to rally in Paris and other cities, with teachers and fire services striking nationwide although with public transport not badly affected. assertive
2026-09-29 · Dawn
Manchester City's Premier League charges: What comes next?
🔮 The dominant Premier League force for more than a decade, swingeing sanctions against City would send shockwaves through English football. assertive
2026-09-29 · Dawn
Trump unveils AI chatbot for US government services
🔮 , Trump said that America.gov will eventually be able to process all sorts of complicated tasks involving the government, such as applying for a new passport or accessing health and retirement benefits. assertive
2026-09-30 · National Post
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a critic of Israel, announces new measures to fight antisemitism
🔮 New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday announced several measures aimed at curbing antisemitism after a rise in incidents in a city home to the largest Jewish community in the United States. assertive
2026-09-30 · National Post
Trump says AI bosses signed ‘morally binding’ commitment to self-regulate their technology
🔮 Trump said the tech bosses had signed a deal that would put on paper their commitment to self-regulate in a morally binding agreement that would not be legally enforceable. assertive
2026-09-30 · Dawn
100 settlers attack West Bank village, drawing rare censure from Netanyahu
🔮 In a separate incident in the town of Beitunia near Ramallah, dozens of settlers came to hold a prayer for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot using loudspeakers, Mayor Ribhi Dawla said. assertive
2026-09-30 · Dawn
US-led coalition ends mission in Iraq
🔮 His government initially set September 30 as the deadline for factions to disarm, but later withdrew the time limit as talks continued to “regulate” weapons — an issue that has fuelled tensions and is expected to take much longer to resolve. assertive
2026-09-30 · The Hindu
Trump looms large over Brazil's presidential election
🔮 "It can be expected that Brazil will also be the target of a U.S. attempt to influence the elections," given Mr. Trump's past "partisan interventionism," according to Oliver Stuenkel, a professor at the Getulio Vargas Foundation. assertive
2026-09-30 · Dawn
Bangladesh women lose ground after quota reform
🔮 “For me, who had my family’s support, a quota might not have been essential — but for an average woman, it was essential,” she told AFP. assertive
2026-09-30 · The Hindu
Saudi Arabia denies talks with Netanyahu in UAE: official
🔮 Saudi Arabia has maintained that it will not normalise relations with Israel without a clear path to Palestinian statehood. assertive
2026-09-30 · Dawn
Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find petrol not explosives
🔮 “I understand why this development will have come as a surprise to many, but I’d like to reiterate that it was an investigative decision,” Taylor added, after US President Donald Trump said he was “surprised” by the decision. assertive
2026-09-30 · Dawn
Iraq PM hails new era of 'sovereignty' after US-led coalition exit
🔮 The US Department of Defence, however, added that it would “continue to provide targeted training and intelligence support to our Iraqi partners”. assertive
2026-09-30 · Al Jazeera
Swiss Football Association withdraws support for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino
🔮 Infantino’s plan would have allowed private investors to acquire stakes in a company created under the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative. assertive
2026-09-30 · The Hindu
U.K. PM says 'strong indications' Iran involved in airbase incident
🔮 Mr. Burnham's comments are the first official confirmation from U.K. authorities that Iran may have had a hand in the incident, which saw three white vans appearing to head towards RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday. mixed
2026-10-01 · The Hindu
U.S. Supreme Court clears way for Tennessee woman's imminent execution
🔮 A Tennessee woman was expected to be put to death Wednesday (September 30, 2026) for the murder of a high-school friend in what would be the first execution of a woman in that state in two centuries. assertive
2026-10-01 · Dawn
Lahore ranked among cities with ‘extremely poor’ ozone levels
🔮 Indonesia has experienced major wildfires, while the warming El Nino weather pattern, which started in June and is due to peak later this year, could drive more fires in southeast Asia, according to the analysis. “Air pollution does not stop at borders. assertive
2026-10-01 · The Hindu
Execution of woman in U.S. reportedly fails, death row convict taken to hospital
🔮 We could still hear her breathing, but we could not see what was going on." assertive
2026-10-01 · Dawn
Tennessee woman in hospital after execution 'failed': lawyers
🔮 During the livestream, an ambulance with its lights flashing could be seen leaving the site of the execution, it is unclear if it was transporting Pike. assertive
2026-10-01 · Dawn
Indonesia haze chokes neighbours, but little legal recourse
🔮 And experts agree Indonesia would be unlikely to willingly accept ICJ jurisdiction on the issue. assertive
2026-10-01 · Dawn
Israel PM hails Indian pilot of rerouted Flydubai flight for averting disaster
🔮 They stopped a disaster that could have been global,” Netanyahu said. mixed
2026-10-01 · Dawn
UAE prosecutor general orders investigation into diverted flydubai flight
🔮 The investigation will examine the circumstances and motives, including whether it was linked to any militant activity or involved prior planning or direction. assertive
2026-10-01 · The Hindu
Flydubai pilot attack: UAE probes possible 'terror' link
🔮 Israeli officials have called the incident "an attempted terrorist attack", though in an interview with CBS News, Mr. Netanyahu did not rule out the possibility that mental health was to blame. 'Heroes' Mr. Netanyahu said he expected the United Arab Emirates to take the lead in the investigation, but that Israel would join. "He'll be, I assume, moved very quickly to Dubai," Mr. Netanyahu told CBS News of the alleged attacker, who was being questioned in Saudi Arabia. assertive
2026-10-01 · The Hindu
UN urges U.S. reparations over Marshall Islands nuclear tests
🔮 Due to cost considerations, the bottom of the crater was not lined with concrete, raising fears that radioactive material could leach out. mixed
2026-10-01 · The Hindu
Hegseth says U.S. cut number of generals, admirals by 20%
🔮 " Cutting 'fat' Mr. Hegseth ordered major cuts to the U.S. military — including a 10% reduction in the overall number of generals and admirals and a 20% decrease in the highest four-star ranks — in May 2025. assertive
2026-10-01 · Dawn
Pakistan, India and Australia in same 2027 Cricket World Cup group
🔮 India will meet defending champions Australia and bitter rivals Pakistan in their first two matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, the International Cricket Council announced on Thursday. assertive
2026-10-02 · Dawn
Hegseth says US slashed 20pc of its military leadership cadre
🔮 • Describes cuts as ‘accountability’, while critics call them a purge • Musk set to co-lead Pentagon Project Meridian, a study on future of warfare WASHINGTON: mixed
2026-10-02 · Dawn
Nepal's grim DNA puzzle to identify flood dead
🔮 “I searched for him everywhere, but I could not find his body,” 53-year-old Ram told AFP, still waiting for answers about his son Suroj Kumar, a garage mechanic in Betrawati, which was swamped by the floods. assertive
2026-10-02 · Dawn
Lethal injection, nitrogen, firing squads: How US states carry out executions
🔮 But Porter said no lasting solution would be possible until the secrecy surrounding executions was lifted. assertive
2026-10-02 · Dawn
Arab-Israeli politician withdraws from October election after Supreme Court signals disqualification
🔮 The Balad leader was withdrawing his candidacy, but the decision did not mark the end of his political struggle, his party said in a statement, adding that he would remain the party’s leader. assertive
2026-10-02 · Dawn
New islands appear after Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
🔮 The two new islands may similarly be eroded away over time. assertive
2026-10-02 · The Hindu
New islands appear after Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
🔮 The two new islands may similarly be eroded away over time. assertive
2026-10-02 · Dawn
New York governor vows to close legal loophole after alleged Cornell University gang rape
🔮 New York Governor Kathy Hochul vowed on Friday to close a legal loophole allowing offenders in the state to avoid rape charges if their victims were willingly intoxicated, as in the case of an alleged gang rape at Cornell University. assertive
2026-10-02 · The Hindu
Netanyahu warns 'very heavy price' if any power behind flydubai incident
🔮 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Friday (October 2, 2026) that Israel would impose a "very heavy price" on any power behind the flydubai incident, without offering evidence that any country was responsible. assertive
2026-10-02 · Al Jazeera
Latin America sees China as more positive global influence than US: Poll
🔮 Recommended Stories list of 3 items- list 1 of 3Marco Rubio says US seeks more economic and security ties in Latin America - list 2 of 3Trump rallies Latin American allies against drug cartels - list 3 of 3Argentina’s poverty rises to 32 percent under Milei with more pain forecast Support for China has risen sharply since 2020, when 48 percent of respondents viewed its influence positively. mixed
2026-10-02 · Al Jazeera
France held by Italy in Zidane’s homecoming after Olise stunner
🔮 Recommended Stories list of 4 items- list 1 of 4India vs Pakistan blockbuster clash to decide Asian Games gold medal winner - list 2 of 4NBA closes sole Africa training academy in blow to young players - list 3 of 4Johannesburg to host India vs Pakistan and final at Cricket World Cup 2027 - list 4 of 4Fury vs Joshua: Why was the fight delayed, and will it be worth the wait? assertive
2026-10-02 · The Hindu
At least 5,700 killed, wounded in Haiti gang crisis this year: UN
🔮 William O'Neill, Turk's designated expert on human rights in Haiti, told reporters that the situation was "dire but not hopeless". assertive
2026-10-02 · The Hindu
Ukraine denies F-16 crisis over maintenance and parts
🔮 The Wall Street Journal reported this week that delays in maintenance and a shortage of parts had grounded more than half of Ukraine's fleet, and all of its US-made aircraft could be affected by the year-end. assertive
2026-10-03 · National Post
Carney launches 13-member national council to advise on artificial intelligence
🔮 The council’s members will include Yoshua Bengio, the Montreal-based computer scientist considered one of the founders of AI. assertive
2026-10-03 · National Post
Two Iranian men charged over terror plot against Manchester Jews: U.K. police
🔮 “It is alleged that the two men were in contact with an overseas third-party who may be in Iran in relation to the plot,” it added. assertive
2026-10-03 · Dawn
Car crashes into crowd in Australia, 10 injured
🔮 Newcastle Mayor Gavin Morris said the driver, an 18-year-old rugby fan, had lost control of his vehicle, adding that he had been taken into custody. “He was revving the car, he was excited, he was a supporter, he was there for the joy of the moment,” Morris told national broadcaster ABC. assertive
2026-10-03 · Dawn
Suspect in flydubai attack was barred from flying in Oman: media
🔮 The broadcaster said he had also spent time in Syria, raising concerns he may have been influenced by radical groups there. mixed
2026-10-03 · The Hindu
China launches anti-dumping probe into EU chemical imports ahead of trade talks
🔮 Maros Sefcovic, the EU's trade commissioner, and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will hold critical talks on Thursday (October 8, 2026) aimed at avoiding an escalation of tit-for-tat trade measures. assertive
2026-10-03 · Dawn
UAE investigators say flydubai co-pilot was planning 'terrorist act'
🔮 The broadcaster said he had also spent time in Syria, raising concerns he may have been influenced by radical groups there. mixed
2026-10-03 · Al Jazeera
Turkish court detains football refereeing chief pending corruption trial
🔮 Observers said the investigation was likely linked to last year’s betting scandal and would have implications for the federation. assertive
2026-10-03 · Dawn
Ethiopia's Tigray rebels abandon regional capital as govt advances
🔮 “I am concerned that government and public property could be exposed to looting because there are no security forces in the city,” a local resident told AFP. assertive
2026-10-03 · Dawn
North Korea says test of intermediate-range strategic missile included use of AI
🔮 She said the projectile is “capable of changing its flight orbit at a low altitude and AI was introduced into it”, without elaborating further on the use of artificial intelligence. She said it meant “there is no way to avoid” the missile’s attack, and claimed Kim Jong Un believed “any country in the world could not have access to such technology for at least several years”. assertive
2026-10-03 · The Hindu
Ethiopia's Tigray rebels abandon regional capital as government advances
🔮 "I am concerned that government and public property could be exposed to looting because there are no security forces in the city," a local resident told AFP. assertive
2026-10-03 · Al Jazeera
Fernandes hails Ronaldo and calls for Portugal unity ahead of Norway game
🔮 Portugal playmaker Bruno Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country’s greatest footballing icon despite walking out on the squad this week after finding out he would not start a match. assertive
2026-10-03 · Al Jazeera
England trounce Croatia 7-0 in Nations League as Kane goal run continues
🔮 Recommended Stories list of 4 items- list 1 of 4No handshakes and a delayed ceremony as India beat Pakistan at Asian Games - list 2 of 4Fury vs Joshua: Why was the fight delayed, and will it be worth the wait? - list 3 of 4How assertive
2026-10-03 · Dawn
Tennessee prison chief who oversaw botched execution resigns: governor
🔮 Lee said in a statement that commissioner Frank Strada would leave his post this month. assertive
2026-10-03 · The Hindu
Netanyahu invites ‘true hero’ Indian flydubai captain to Israel
🔮 Mr. Netanyahu said he wanted Captain Smit Machchhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, one of Israel’s key international partners, to light a flame at a national ceremony for Israel’s Independence Day next May, saying the role was usually reserved for Israeli citizens. assertive
2026-10-04 · Dawn
Ireland news conference before Israel game cut short amid tensions
🔮 “Surviving this, coming out of it together as one would be a massive win for me. assertive
2026-10-04 · Al Jazeera
Yamal scores stunning goal in Spain’s 3-1 Nations League win over Czechia
🔮 “They are well-drilled; I thought it would be one of the hardest games, and that’s how it was,” Rodri told a Spanish broadcaster after Spain claimed a third win from three group games. assertive
2026-10-04 · Al Jazeera
Fury to invite US President Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua fight
🔮 Former boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he will invite United States President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before his highly anticipated bout with British rival Anthony Joshua. assertive
2026-10-04 · The Hindu
Tuvalu: Barely above water
🔮 When leaders visit the coral atolls that form the Pacific nation of Tuvalu on October 5, they will find a once-vibrant ecosystem wiped out due to climate change. assertive
2026-10-04 · Dawn
Trump confirms national intelligence chief as new AI czar
🔮 Under Clayton, the new Super Intelligence Force — Trump’s preferred term for artificial intelligence — will ensure that the United States “continue to lead the world” in AI development, the president posted on his Truth Social platform. assertive
2026-10-04 · The Hindu
Ethiopia controls Tigray capital as regional rivals meet in Egypt
🔮 The presidents of Egypt, Somalia, Sudan and Eritrea — all of whom have difficult relations with Ethiopia — were set to meet in the Egyptian city of Alamein on Sunday (October 4) to discuss the conflict. assertive
2026-10-04 · The Hindu
China says 'divergent opinions' contributed to lack of G20 consensus
🔮 A G20 leaders' summit will be held at a golf resort in Miami owned by U.S. President Donald Trump in mid-December. assertive
2026-10-04 · The Hindu
Yemen presidency announces military drive to retake all Houthi territory
🔮 Muslimi also downplayed expectations over what the coming government offensive might accomplish. assertive
2026-10-04 · Dawn
UK's Green Party adopts 'Zionism is racism' policy
🔮 According to the motion, Zionism would be “treated as any other form of racism”, and the party supports the establishment of a “single democratic Palestinian State in all of historic Palestine”. assertive
2026-10-04 · National Post
Leftist U.K. Green party adopts policy that equates Zionism with racism
🔮 According to the motion, Zionism would be “treated as any other form of racism” and the party supports the establishment of a “single democratic Palestinian State in all of historic Palestine.” assertive
2026-10-04 · Dawn
What is fuelling school protests in France?
🔮 The government has said that while the grievances may be legitimate, violence is not and has accused the hard-left of whipping up the movement. Critics have meanwhile accused some police of heavy-handed force against protesters, who are legally still children. More than 5,000 people have been arrested since Monday, according to the interior ministry, while about 735 educational establishments were affected on Friday, the education minister said. assertive
2026-10-04 · National Post
‘There is no military solution,’ Iran tells U.S. as stalemate lingers on
🔮 Iran’s top diplomat insisted on Sunday that there would be no military solution to the United States’ war against the Islamic republic, with talks on ending the conflict apparently at an impasse. assertive
2026-10-04 · The Hindu
Hundreds of schools to shut on October 5 as student protests rock France
🔮 Up to 500 schools across France will be totally or partly closed on Monday (October 5, 2026) because of a wave of student protests that has shaken the country, the Education Minister said. assertive
2026-10-04 · Al Jazeera
Ronaldo-less Portugal beat Norway 2-1 to reach Nations League quarterfinals
🔮 Former Real Madrid and Manchester United striker Ronaldo walked out on the squad on Wednesday, ahead of the previous game against Denmark, after Portugal’s all-time top goalscorer learned he would not start. assertive
2026-10-05 · The Hindu
Spain PM to make public address after housing measures rejected: office
🔮 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will give a televised speech on Monday (October 5, 2026), his office said, amid speculation he may call early elections after Parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his government. assertive
2026-10-05 · The Hindu
IMF clears the way for Sri Lanka to draw $345 million
🔮 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday (October 5, 2026) that it had reached a preliminary agreement with Sri Lanka that will allow it to access about $345 million from its $2.9 billion bailout programme. assertive
2026-10-05 · Dawn
Ex-prince Andrew asks court to 'quash' Epstein affair search warrants
🔮 The London court is set to hold a private hearing on Thursday, the judiciary said in a statement, as King Charles III’s brother challenges Thames Valley Police over searches of his former and current homes on royal estates. assertive
2026-10-05 · The Hindu
Ex-prince Andrew asks to ‘quash’ Epstein affair search warrants: U.K. judiciary
🔮 The London court is set to hold a private hearing on Thursday (October 8, 2026), the judiciary said in a statement, as the 66-year-old royal challenges Thames Valley Police over searches of his former and current homes on royal estates. assertive
2026-10-05 · Dawn
Hundreds of French high schools shut as protests persist
🔮 Up to 500 out of France’s 3,700 high schools, known as lycees, were expected to be partially or totally closed on Monday, Education Minister Edouard Geffray said late Sunday. assertive
2026-10-05 · The Hindu
Spain’s Prime Minister calls early election after housing crisis defeat
🔮 The housing bills Mr. Sanchez’s leftist coalition had presented to parliament were rejected after the Catalan separatist party Junts -- on whose support the government relies -- voted against them, arguing they were hastily drawn up and would make the housing crisis worse. assertive
2026-10-05 · The Hindu
Woman dies of plague in Siberia: regional official
🔮 The "People of Baikal" news outlet said she worked for the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute and may have contracted pneumonic plague from a broken test tube. mixed
2026-10-05 · National Post
French teen loses hand picking up police grenade during student protest
🔮 The unrest erupted just months before the 2027 elections that will determine the successor to centrist President Emmanuel Macron. assertive
2026-10-05 · Al Jazeera
Lionel Messi to join Argentina for farewell match against Benin
🔮 Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions. assertive
2026-10-05 · Dawn
US withdraws all bomber aircraft from UK airbase used during Iran war
🔮 US facilities “theoretically could be threatened at any moment, and that’s why there’s so much security built around them”, Rubio said, adding that Washington had worked with London on the investigation and “they couldn’t be more cooperative”. mixed
2026-10-05 · The Hindu
Yemen, Saudi Arabia strike Houthis as counteroffensive gets underway
🔮 Later on Monday (October 5, 2026), the Houthis’ agency that liaises with airlines warned that Saudi airspace was not safe for civilian flights as it "will be the theatre of operations of our armed forces", but it carved out exceptions for the skies over the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. assertive
2026-10-05 · The Hindu
Two dead after ship catches fire, sinks in Black Sea
🔮 The increase has been concentrated in Romanian, Bulgarian and Turkish waters, with the trend expected to continue. assertive
2026-10-05 · Dawn
ICC unseals arrest warrants for Afghan Taliban education ministers accused of gender-based persecution
🔮 Girls forced to stay home The ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber II said it decided to unseal all four warrants, with redactions, after concluding that doing so would not unduly affect ongoing investigations. assertive
2026-10-06 · The Hindu
Teenager loses hand picking up grenade in France school protests
🔮 The unrest ignited just months before the 2027 election that will determine the successor to centrist President Emmanuel Macron. assertive
2026-10-06 · National Post
Jeffrey Archer, best-selling author and former U.K. Conservative MP, dead at 86
🔮 Talented and ambitious, he was a high flyer who could never quite escape the whiff of scandal despite a talent for bouncing back from humiliating setbacks. assertive
2026-10-06 · The Hindu
Separatists win Quebec election in test for Canada PM
🔮 Surveys suggest that only about 30% of Quebecers want independence, but PSPP has maintained he will call a referendum on leaving Canada, just not while Trump is in office. assertive
2026-10-06 · Dawn
Particle physics, astrophysics and 'invisibility cloak' tipped for physics Nobel
🔮 Research in particle physics, astrophysics or the invention of an “invisibility cloak” are some of the achievements that could be honoured when the Nobel physics prize is awarded Tuesday. mixed
2026-10-06 · The Hindu
Yemen’s Houthis say struck Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites
🔮 The statement did not specify what role the troops would fill once in Saudi Arabia. assertive
2026-10-06 · Dawn
Tens of thousands expected in Paris for high school protests
🔮 The head of the CGT labour union, Sophie Binet, has said its members would be there to “protect high school students”. assertive
2026-10-06 · The Hindu
Israel puts military on alert for October 7 anniversary, warns Gazans
🔮 Israel's Defence Minister on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) said he had put the military on high alert before the anniversary of Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, warning Gazans would pay a "heavy price" if forces were harmed. mixed
2026-10-06 · The Hindu
France test-fires new nuclear-capable missile: Defence Ministry
🔮 He vowed in mid-September that these actions would “not go unanswered”. assertive
2026-10-06 · Dawn
Nobel physics prize honours work on 'ghost messengers from space'
🔮 The physics prize will be followed by the chemistry one on Wednesday. assertive
2026-10-06 · Dawn
Russia denies imposing anti-plague measures after death of worker
🔮 Russian news outlet People of Baikal claimed on Friday that the dead woman — named as 28-year-old Darya Shipilova — may have contracted pneumonic plague from a broken test tube. mixed
2026-10-06 · Dawn
Germany arrests ex-spy chief on suspicion of giving secrets to foreign powers
🔮 Germany would “not tolerate the betrayal of secrets”, Marc Henrichmann, chairman of parliament’s intelligence oversight committee, said in a statement to AFP. “Whoever allies themselves with the enemies of our liberal democracy will be found out,” he said, adding that Hanning’s alleged behaviour would represent “trampling his official duties underfoot”. assertive
2026-10-06 · Al Jazeera
FIFA chief Infantino’s ‘abuse of power’ questioned by Norway in complaints
🔮 Infantino’s plan, launched just after this year’s hugely successful World Cup cohosted by Canada, Mexico and the US in July, would have allowed private investors to acquire stakes in a company created under the FFE initiative. assertive
2026-10-07 · National Post
In birthday letter to Putin, Kim Jong Un pledges ‘invariable support’ for Russia
🔮 “I reaffirm my invariable support for you and the Russian Federation,” said Kim, adding that he is “firmly convinced that the Russian people’s sacred war of justice … will surely end with their victory.” mixed
2026-10-07 · Dawn
Israel razes five-storey building in Jerusalem without warning
🔮 Ashtiyeh, who is Palestinian, is conscious and under 24-hour supervision at a hospital in Nablus, where he will undergo X-rays, said his son, Zain Jaafar. assertive
2026-10-07 · The Hindu
Ukraine drone attack triggers huge tanker fire off Russia’s Sochi; 23 Indians rescued
🔮 Firefighters could not tackle the blaze due to its intensity, but a crew of 23 — all Indian citizens — had been rescued, it added. assertive
2026-10-07 · The Hindu
Sri Lanka arrests ex-First Lady in charity graft probe
🔮 The 73-year-old wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was arrested in Colombo, and will be taken before a magistrate, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) said. assertive
2026-10-07 · Dawn
AI 'widening economic inequality', IMF chief warns
🔮 Georgieva said in a speech ahead of the IMF’s annual meetings in Singapore next week that AI investment-to-GDP will likely top the cash pumped into railroads, the electricity grid or the telecommunications network. assertive
2026-10-07 · Dawn
Messi says Argentina retirement is 'saddest day of my career'
🔮 Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who was at the helm as Messi finally achieved his dream of winning football’s biggest prize the World Cup in 2022, said there would never be another player of his ability. assertive
2026-10-07 · Al Jazeera
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta signs new contract with Premier League champions
🔮 Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal that will keep him at the Emirates until 2030, the club announced on Wednesday. assertive
2026-10-07 · National Post
At least four Ukrainian children among multiple killed in Russia’s latest missile barrage
🔮 In the capital, Kyiv, two people died in a fire caused by a strike in the densely populated Darnytskyi neighbourhood, the city’s mayor Vitali Klitschko said. assertive
2026-10-08 · National Post
Rubio praises U.S.’s ‘unapologetic pursuit of national power’, calls on Europe to ‘rekindle the fire’
🔮 “Across this continent, we are witnessing what we hope will be the beginning of a generational shift, skyrocketing defence spending, a flurry of new partnerships and programs, expanded manufacturing and production, following on the historic defence commitments” made last year at the NATO summit in The Hague, he noted. assertive
2026-10-08 · National Post
U.S. Democratic Party’s left wing hoping for its own ‘Tea Party’ moment in midterm surge
🔮 Election forecaster Decision Desk HQ gives Democrats a 76 per cent chance of taking the House of Representatives and a slimmer advantage in the Senate. assertive
2026-10-08 · Al Jazeera
US bars Fiji-based man over corruption tied to China
🔮 The US Department of State issued a notice alleging that Hokkons Baules, the president of Palau’s Senate, and Anderson Jibas, a former mayor in the Marshall Islands, had created openings for China to increase its influence in the region. assertive
2026-10-08 · Dawn
France holds talks with Taliban govt on deporting Afghans
🔮 France’s foreign ministry did not respond to questions on whether Taliban representatives would be able to visit the country to accelerate procedures. assertive
2026-10-08 · Dawn
El Nino will intensify, then peak in December: UN
🔮 El Nino will intensify even more before peaking in December, the United Nations said Thursday, warning it could be among the strongest witnessed since at least 1950. assertive
2026-10-08 · The Hindu
Italy Parliament votes on electoral law in key test for Meloni
🔮 The proposal would introduce a fully proportional system that guarantees a parliamentary majority to any alliance winning more than 42% of the vote. mixed
2026-10-08 · The Hindu
Trump says 'we don't think' Russian plague is bioweapon
🔮 Mr. Trump reiterated that he has a phone call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the issue, but would not say when. assertive
2026-10-08 · Dawn
The growing protests against India's poll body —and PM Modi
🔮 Protests demanding that commission chief Gyanesh Kumar step down have grown since the report, with a demonstration in the capital New Delhi on Saturday expected to draw large crowds. assertive
2026-10-08 · Dawn
High school students to turn out for new protests across France
🔮 Sebastien Lecornu said that the country could not be “indifferent” to the concerns of high school students, acknowledging that the “anger of young people does not come from nowhere”. He denied that security forces have “orders to confront” the young people, after allegations of excessive police violence. assertive
2026-10-08 · Dawn
Tiny French hamlet holds 'historic' cricket tournament
🔮 Words led to blows, Le Brasseur was stabbed in the arm with a javelin, and later died from his wound. This reference pre-dates by around a century the first known mention of cricket in English sources, in court papers from 1589 mentioning that a pupil from Royal Grammar School in Guildford had been playing “creckett”. To celebrate the fact, the village contacted Philippe Dethoor, who was Lille president at the time, to ask if they would come down to put on a cricket workshop. The club had other ideas and decided to create a tournament. assertive
2026-10-08 · The Hindu
Israel drastically reduces British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem
🔮 Israel said the British consulate in east Jerusalem ended its functions on Thursday (October 8, 2026) but seven diplomats would be allowed to remain in a limited capacity, with the U.K. saying the outpost would continue to offer "vital services". The move comes after Israel ordered the closure of the consulate in September as retaliation after London-led Western sanctions over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. assertive
2026-10-08 · Al Jazeera
Prosecutors in Maradona death trial seek sentences up to 12 years
🔮 The defendants are charged with “dolo eventual” – a legal term meaning that a person is aware that their actions could cause harm but persisted nonetheless. assertive
2026-10-08 · Al Jazeera
French giants Bordeaux relegated to sixth tier for financial irregularities
🔮 Six-time French champions Bordeaux, sanctioned in the summer for financial irregularities, will play in the sixth tier of French football this season, the Nouvelle-Aquitaine league confirmed on Thursday. assertive
2026-10-09 · National Post
U.S. military to livestream firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter
🔮 The execution by firing squad of convicted military base shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, a Pentagon official said Thursday, after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it would be carried out in “public.” assertive
2026-10-09 · National Post
Putin tells Iran’s president that Russia will ‘do everything’ to help end war with U.S., Israel
🔮 Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Thursday that the U.S. would “not be attacking Iran” before November’s midterm elections, citing what he said were “productive discussions” with the Islamic Republic. assertive
2026-10-09 · National Post
U.S., Ukrainians and Europeans meeting to discuss ‘new ideas’ to end Russia-Ukraine war
🔮 U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys will meet Ukrainian and European officials in Miami on Friday to discuss “new ideas” and seek a unified proposal to end the war with Russia, two sources told AFP. assertive
2026-10-09 · Dawn
Margaret Hamilton, scientist who worked on Nasa's Apollo program, dead at 90
🔮 “To say Margaret Hamilton was a pioneer — to say she was ahead of her time — would be a dramatic understatement,” said Olivier de Weck, the Apollo Program Professor and interim head of the MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. assertive
2026-10-09 · Dawn
India deploys thousands of police ahead of election protest
🔮 Opposition parties and critics allege the exercise could disenfranchise voters to the benefit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). mixed
2026-10-09 · Al Jazeera
LeBron James stars in NBA preseason debut but Nets defeat 76ers
🔮 James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, announced in July that he had signed a two-year, $8m deal with the 76ers, ending weeks of speculation over where the four-time NBA champion would land as a free agent after eight seasons and one title with the Los Angeles Lakers. assertive
2026-10-09 · Dawn
Malaysia closes schools in capital, parts of country due to haze
🔮 Malaysia’s education ministry could not immediately be reached for comment on whether schools will reopen on Monday. “In the future, we will ensure that any decision to close schools is notified in advance so that parents have sufficient time to prepare,” Fadhlina said late on Thursday. assertive
2026-10-09 · The Hindu
France students plan fresh protests as UN flags concern over violence
🔮 In a bid to placate the anger, Education Minister Edouard Geffray announced late Thursday (October 8) that some 3,000 substitute teachers would be deployed in the coming days to replace absent staff at the 114 worst-affected high schools. assertive
2026-10-09 · Dawn
Navi Pillay — South Africa's global rights activist and Nobel winner
🔮 That could have made you “weak and cry” or “fight every step of the way”, she said. assertive
2026-10-09 · Al Jazeera
Manchester City charges: Maresca says Premier League club will win appeal
🔮 Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca says he has absolute faith the club will win its appeal after being found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules. assertive
2026-10-09 · Al Jazeera
Real Madrid’s Mourinho lashes out at ‘ridiculous’ criticism of Mbappe
🔮 “As for the bicycle in Switzerland, it was in a hotel made up of small houses which makes them available so guests can ride to the communal areas, and you would have us believe he was competing in the Tour of Switzerland.” assertive
2026-10-09 · Al Jazeera
Man City case causing ‘uncertainty’ for whole Premier League, says Iraola
🔮 When they see the team they want to see on the pitch, we can create an even better atmosphere and we will work for that.” assertive
2026-10-10 · Al Jazeera
Intercommunal clashes kill 71 people in South Sudan
🔮 The caretaker government strongly condemned the violence and urged all communities to “exercise maximum restraint and refrain from acts of retaliation that could further escalate tensions”. mixed
2026-10-10 · National Post
It’s ‘what jihadists do’: Plan to livestream U.S. military firing squad execution draws criticism
🔮 Condemnation of U.S. plans for a public execution by military firing squad escalated Friday, as Vice President JD Vance cast doubt on whether it would be livestreamed as proposed and insisted he would not watch if it is. assertive
2026-10-10 · Dawn
India deploys police, restricts transport ahead of major opposition protest in New Delhi
🔮 Opposition parties and critics say the exercise could disenfranchise voters to the benefit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). assertive
2026-10-10 · Dawn
Trump sows doubt on plan to livestream US military execution
🔮 US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether authorities will livestream the firing squad execution of the perpetrator of a deadly attack on American soldiers, a plan that has drawn broad and bipartisan condemnation, it emerged on Saturday. assertive
2026-10-10 · The Hindu
Taiwan's leader says increasing defence spending to 'deter war'
🔮 Mr. Trump's suggestion in May, following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan could be a bargaining chip with China set off alarm bells across the world. assertive
2026-10-10 · Dawn
India's 'cockroach' movement chief detained ahead of major protest
🔮 Opposition parties and critics say the exercise could disenfranchise voters to the benefit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). assertive
2026-10-10 · Dawn
Turkiye social media ban for under-15s takes effect Nov 1
🔮 “No service likely to produce an addictive effect in children may be offered.” assertive
2026-10-10 · Dawn
Anthropic AI model sent fake murder tip to US police in Philadelphia
🔮 The AI model presented itself as someone who might have knowledge of the case. assertive
2026-10-10 · Dawn
Palestinian president postpones legislative elections to September 2027
🔮 The vote will be held alongside presidential elections on September 11, 2027, Abbas said in a decree, blaming “obstacles” imposed by Israel, according to the Palestinian Wafa news agency. The legislative elections, which the international community has strongly advocated for, had been scheduled for November 28 this year, while a presidential vote was expected in early 2027. assertive
2026-10-10 · Al Jazeera
Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore GP F1 sprint after Russell crashes
🔮 It was another setback in a season of bad luck for Russell, who will start from the back of the grid in Sunday’s Grand Prix because of engine penalties. assertive
2026-10-10 · Dawn
Nobel peace laureate calls US sanctions on International Criminal Court 'unacceptable'
🔮 Both the United States, whose leader Donald Trump has long coveted the award for himself, and ally Israel condemned her being awarded the honour. Hours after Pillay was named the laureate, the United States announced new sanctions against the ICC, provoking swift condemnation from member states and the United Nations. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would ban transactions with what he described as a “rogue court”, escalating a long-running campaign by Trump’s administration against the Hague-based tribunal. ‘History will judge’ assertive
2026-10-10 · The Hindu
Eight killed in shooting at Pennsylvania home: local media
🔮 The mayor was expected to hold a press conference Saturday (October 10, 2026) afternoon. assertive
2026-10-10 · Dawn
Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended after Portugal walkout
🔮 Ronaldo apologised to supporters earlier this week while criticising Portugal coach Jorge Jesus and said he would accept any punishment that was imposed. “Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against Cristiano Ronaldo,” said the FPF in a statement, classifying the case as “urgent” and confirming Ronaldo is currently suspended pending a decision on the final punishment. assertive
2026-10-10 · Dawn
Riyadh airport suspends operations after attack leaves several wounded
🔮 Both Riyadh and the Houthis have signalled a willingness to keep fighting rather than pursue diplomacy. assertive
2026-10-10 · Al Jazeera
Manchester United held by ten-man Tottenham as woes for both continue
🔮 Solanke’s stoppage-time header edged Spurs off the foot of the Premier League table after it seemed like they would pay a heavy price for not taking their chances in a dominant display at Old Trafford. assertive
2026-10-10 · Dawn
At least 12 dead, over 300 wounded in attack on Riyadh airport
🔮 Both Riyadh and the Houthis have signalled a willingness to keep fighting rather than pursue diplomacy. assertive
2026-10-11 · Dawn
At least 12 dead, over 300 wounded in attack on Riyadh airport; Saudi-led coalition vows 'decisive' response
🔮 “The cowardly terrorist attack by the terrorist Houthi militia… which resulted in deaths and injuries among civilian passengers and airport staff, constitutes a full-fledged war crime,” he said in a statement on X. US ‘may’ join Saudi strikes assertive
2026-10-11 · Dawn
PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh airport as 12 killed; Saudi-led coalition vows 'decisive' response
🔮 US ‘may’ join Saudi strikes assertive
2026-10-11 · Dawn
Botched execution survivor in Tennessee, US returns to prison
🔮 Pike “is continuing to receive medical care at the prison, and we will continue to track her recovery,” the lawyers said. assertive
2026-10-11 · The Hindu
Trump says Putin ‘would like to see a settlement’ in Ukraine war
🔮 U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday (October 10, 2026) that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin would like to reach a deal on the war with Ukraine, accusing leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy of resisting a compromise. “Russia would like to make a deal... but for whatever reason, Mr. Zelenskyy does not want to make a deal,” Mr. Trump told reporters. assertive
2026-10-11 · Dawn
Indian court releases 'cockroach' movement leaders from detention
🔮 Abhijeet Dipke and two other Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders were detained before they could disembark from their flight after arriving in the capital from Mumbai. assertive
2026-10-11 · The Hindu
Brazil’s Lula accuses Meta of election interference
🔮 Editorial | Past forward: On Brazil’s presidential election, the first round The leftist leader is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term in the October 25 runoff, where he will face Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro. assertive
2026-10-11 · Dawn
New attack hits Riyadh airport, says Saudi coalition
🔮 The official said the decision would be “reviewed on a daily basis”. assertive
2026-10-11 · National Post
Pope Leo XIV to undergo operation to have lump removed from lung
🔮 Pope Leo XIV on Sunday announced he would have an operation “in the coming days” for a lump on his lung, saying it had been located “at a very early stage.” assertive
2026-10-11 · Al Jazeera
Two killed near Israeli-occupied area in south Lebanon
🔮 The engineer had come down from Beirut, where he lives, for the harvest, Froun mayor Hassan Bazzi told AFP. assertive
2026-10-12 · The Hindu
El Nino sets temperature record in key Pacific zone: EU monitor
🔮 Global forecasters have been warning for months that this El Nino would likely become the strongest ever observed and the latest record has tumbled even before the episode’s expected peak later this year. assertive
2026-10-12 · The Hindu
Lula stages mass rally ahead of Brazil's presidential run-off
🔮 The Senate is due to vote on Wednesday (October 14) on legislation, approved by the lower house in May, to increase weekly paid days off from one to two, and reduce the maximum working week from 44 to 40 hours. assertive
2026-10-12 · Dawn
Pakistani national killed, 11 wounded as Riyadh airport hit by fresh Houthi strike day after deadly attack
🔮 A Riyadh-based Western diplomat told AFP the official number of injured may not give a full picture, as it did not appear to include those with minor wounds. assertive
2026-10-12 · Dawn
Pakistani national killed, 11 wounded as Riyadh airport hit by Houthi strike
🔮 A Riyadh-based Western diplomat told AFP the official number of injured may not give a full picture, as it did not appear to include those with minor wounds. assertive
2026-10-12 · Al Jazeera
Photos: Gaza mothers endure endless lines as famine fears persist
🔮 Every morning, Palestinian mother Niyaha al‑Masri leaves her tent in Khan Younis and joins a long line outside a community kitchen, hoping that hours of waiting will end with a single meal for her family of 10. assertive
2026-10-12 · Dawn
How startups are betting on AI to predict the future
🔮 Several startups are betting that they can leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to make better forecasts than even the most specialised experts when it comes to topics as varied as stock market movements, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, or how a Shakira song will perform on music charts. assertive
2026-10-12 · The Hindu
Pakistan detains hundreds from former PM Khan's party as protests falter
🔮 The PTI-led provincial government would be "non-functional" until the security situation improves, the country's law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said after emergency rule was announced. assertive
2026-10-12 · Al Jazeera
Ethiopian troops capture Adwa ‘without a fight’, witnesses say
🔮 “I would like to assure you on this occasion that we will bring visible change, a change beyond mere hope,” Getachew Reda, a former Tigray leader who now advises Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told supporters greeting Reda and Ethiopia’s intelligence chief Redwan Hussein at Mekelle airport. assertive
2026-10-12 · National Post
Plot at U.S.-run British air base ‘almost certainly directed’ by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards: U.K. PM
🔮 “We will not tolerate these threats on our soil. assertive
2026-10-12 · Al Jazeera
UK PM Andy Burnham met Man City chairman during time as Manchester mayor
🔮 British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak at an investment summit several years ago when he was mayor of the city, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority has said. assertive
2026-10-13 · The Hindu
France braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrations
🔮 Naila, a 17-year-old student in the city of Rennes who said she would participate in Tuesday’s demonstration, hoped it would “converge” with the wider one on Saturday. assertive
2026-10-13 · The Hindu
IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of ‘split’ outlook
🔮 he International Monetary Fund on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) forecast global growth in 2026 would slow less than previously expected because of advanced economies’ “resilience” in the face of war-fuelled energy prices, but warned low-income countries remained vulnerable to the supply shock. assertive
2026-10-13 · The Hindu
No choice: IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock
🔮 In its World Economic Outlook, the IMF raised its forecast for 2026 global growth, largely on the back of advanced economies enjoying a boost from AI-related investments and economic activity. assertive
2026-10-13 · The Hindu
IMF warns of AI market correction, cyber threats to financial system
🔮 The IMF warned on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) of "elevated" risks faced by the global financial system, with potential perils including an AI-related market correction and cyber threats that could have "severe" consequences. mixed
2026-10-13 · The Hindu
Australia will do ‘anything we can’ to stop U.S. execution being shown online: PM Albanese
🔮 Australia will do whatever it can to stop the "completely abhorrent" livestreaming of the execution of a U.S. prisoner from being available to view in the country, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday (October 13, 2026). assertive
2026-10-13 · The Hindu
Several hurt, one in 'cardiac arrest' in South Korea market stabbing
🔮 In May 2025, a man stabbed three police officers, while three people were stabbed to death at a Seoul pizza restaurant that September. mixed
2026-10-13 · Dawn
'No choice': IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite Iran war shock
🔮 In its World Economic Outlook, the IMF raised its forecast for 2026 global growth, largely on the back of advanced economies enjoying a boost from AI-related investments and economic activity. assertive
2026-10-13 · Dawn
Pope Leo heads to Rome hospital for lung operation
🔮 The 71-year-old will head to the Gemelli hospital in the late morning, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni told AFP. assertive
2026-10-13 · Dawn
India youth shift tactics as police clamp down on election protest
🔮 Sometimes a doctor would join the ride. assertive
2026-10-13 · The Hindu
Houthi media says Saudi Arabia hit oil facility near Sanaa
🔮 But the YPC sought to reassure the public, saying it had taken all necessary precautions in the event of an “emergency” to “meet people’s needs.” “Al-Sabaha facilities currently do not contain any stock of petroleum products, and therefore, targeting them will not affect fuel stock or supply chains,” it said in a statement. assertive
2026-10-13 · Dawn
Houthis claim Saudi Arabia strikes oil site in Yemen's capital
🔮 Swiftly responding to the earlier coalition warning, the Houthis had issued a threat to target Riyadh’s international airport, a refinery, and an Aramco facility in Dammam if the strike went ahead. “The Yemeni Armed Forces urge all citizens to immediately evacuate and move away from targets that our forces will strike should the Saudi enemy target,” military spokesman Yahya Saree wrote on X, identifying the three targets. assertive
2026-10-13 · Al Jazeera
Man City charges: Ahead of PSG, Dias defends celebrations at Liverpool
🔮 - list 3 of 4Canelo Alvarez ‘will fight in Riyadh’ despite Saudi airport attacks - list 4 of 4Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore GP F1 sprint after Russell crashes It was City’s first game since being found guilty of more than 100 charges relating to breaches of the English top flight’s financial fair-play rules. assertive
2026-10-13 · Dawn
Saudi-led coalition strikes oil site in Yemen's capital
🔮 Swiftly responding to the earlier coalition warning, the Houthis had issued a threat to target Riyadh’s international airport, a refinery, and an Aramco facility in Dammam if the strike went ahead. “The Yemeni Armed Forces urge all citizens to immediately evacuate and move away from targets that our forces will strike should the Saudi enemy target,” military spokesman Yahya Saree wrote on X, identifying the three targets. assertive
2026-10-13 · Al Jazeera
Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 as perfect Champions League start continues
🔮 - list 3 of 4Canelo Alvarez ‘will fight in Riyadh’ despite Saudi airport attacks - list 4 of 4Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore GP F1 sprint after Russell crashes Victory takes Arsenal into a share of the lead at the top of the Champions League table alongside Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon. assertive
2026-10-14 · Al Jazeera
UN official says ‘window of opportunity’ for peace in DR Congo
🔮 New talks were held in August in Switzerland, involving representatives from the United States, Qatar and the African Union. Huang said the UN would facilitate a meeting on October 18 in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, between the defence ministers of Burundi, the DRC, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. assertive
2026-10-14 · Dawn
Pope Leo has cancerous tumour removed in lung operation
🔮 She said much would depend on the stage of the cancer found and whether it had spread. assertive
2026-10-14 · Dawn
What we know about Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer operation
🔮 In such a case, the patient “will achieve a cure and never have their life threatened by cancer,” Spigel added. assertive
2026-10-14 · Dawn
India shuts down iconic Delhi protest site after three decades
🔮 The youth-led group has mobilised thousands to take to the streets over a revision to electoral rolls that critics say could disenfranchise eligible voters, months after separate protests over exam irregularities forced the education minister to resign. assertive
2026-10-14 · The Hindu
Saudi says Houthi attacks sparked Aramco fire, wounded 4 in Riyadh
🔮 The Saudi cabinet vowed in a meeting earlier on Tuesday (October 13, 2026), led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, that it "will not allow its security or freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait to be threatened". assertive
2026-10-14 · The Hindu
Heavy Russian strikes on Ukraine kill six, cut power in Kyiv
🔮 There are power disruptions in the capital," Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on Telegram, urging people to remain in shelters. assertive
2026-10-14 · The Hindu
U.S. judge backs CNN, MS Now, Politico access to White House
🔮 That ban was set to expire on Tuesday (October 13, 2026). assertive
2026-10-14 · Dawn
Top leaders of India's Cockroach Janta Party sent to jail after protest
🔮 At the end of the five-day remand period, they could have their detention extended, be granted bail or be released. assertive
2026-10-14 · Dawn
AI could cause 'major' incidents within 2 years without safeguards, says Google DeepMind chair
🔮 Artificial intelligence systems could cause “major” security incidents within two years without adequate steps to make them safe as capabilities grow, Google’s DeepMind chair Demis Hassabis said on Wednesday. mixed
2026-10-14 · Al Jazeera
Man City’s appeal over 114 charges to be heard by January, regulator says
🔮 Manchester City’s appeal after being found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules is expected to be heard by January, according to the chair of English football’s independent regulator. assertive
2026-10-14 · Dawn
Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay blasts Trump's 'unlawful' sanctions against ICC
🔮 The sanctions, which will hit the court’s technology and banking operations, take effect in six months and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has urged talks with Washington during that time to discuss reforms to the court, based in The Hague. assertive
2026-10-14 · The Hindu
Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank
🔮 Settlers also set fire to a car, Mr. Kanaan said, adding that in recent weeks villagers had formed night-watch patrols out of fear that settlers might torch homes, particularly those on the outskirts of the village. assertive
2026-10-14 · Al Jazeera
Ronaldo’s among three Saudi Arabia games postponed due to Houthi attacks
🔮 - list 3 of 4Football regulator says he’ll resign if political interference in City case - list 4 of 4UK PM Andy Burnham met Man City chairman during time as Manchester mayor The meeting between league leaders Al Hilal and Al Riyadh and the match between Al Ittihad and Al Shabab have been postponed to December 19, while the clash between Al Ahli and Ronaldo’s Al Nassr has been rescheduled for March 6, 2027. mixed
2026-10-14 · National Post
Ukraine accuses U.S. of helping Russia as missiles hit Kyiv
🔮 In Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia was watching for any sign that Washington’s backing for Ukraine may have shifted. assertive
2026-10-14 · Al Jazeera
Israel’s former security chief sues Netanyahu for October 7 defamation
🔮 Coming just before Israel’s close-fought October 27 election in which Netanyahu is fighting for his political life, the case filed on Wednesday is set to ramp up the country’s political drama. mixed
2026-10-14 · Al Jazeera
Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool hit LASK for six
🔮 Iraola this week said he has “100 percent” trust in Barcola and Florian Wirtz, who has struggled mightily since joining from Bayer Leverkusen last year. assertive
2026-10-14 · Al Jazeera
PSG beat Man City 4-2 in Champions League thriller
🔮 Former City manager Pep Guardiola returned to the Etihad for the first time since his departure in May, sitting behind the club’s embattled chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and CEO, Ferran Soriano, in a show of solidarity. assertive
2026-10-14 · The Hindu
BBC accuses Trump of dodging deposition in $10-billion defamation suit
🔮 The case — which revolves around a BBC documentary's editing of a Trump speech before his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 — is set to go to trial in February 2027. assertive
2026-10-15 · Dawn
Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank
🔮 Settlers also set fire to a car, Kanaan said, adding that in recent weeks villagers had formed night-watch patrols out of fear that settlers might torch homes, particularly those on the outskirts of the village. assertive
2026-10-15 · Dawn
'No time to recover': UNDP chief sounds alarm on growing poverty after Iran war
🔮 Millions could be thrown into poverty by surging energy costs, the impact of an intense El Nino phenomenon and higher interest rates, with vulnerable countries being pushed to the brink by repeated crises, the UN’s development chief told AFP. assertive
2026-10-15 · Dawn
IMF warns Gulf economies will not return to pre-war growth soon
🔮 “We will not go back to the pre-war trajectory in the medium term because this shock will have a scarring impact on various sectors and also will disrupt a certain number of infrastructure, and will require additional spending in order to increase resilience,” IMF regional director Jihad Azour told reporters. assertive
2026-10-15 · Al Jazeera
Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year amid Houthi attacks
🔮 Football’s Asian Cup, hosted by Saudi Arabia, could be moved back a year to 2028 following a series of attacks on the country by Yemen’s Houthis. assertive
2026-10-15 · Dawn
India expected to overtake Japan as world's 4th largest economy in 2027: IMF
🔮 India is expected to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2027, overtaking Japan, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections that on Thursday laid out the Asian nations’ contrasting trajectories. assertive
2026-10-15 · Dawn
World's top cocoa producer Ivory Coast aims for a climate-tough bean
🔮 The lack of rain also leads to “declines in soil fertility; some mineral elements will no longer be accessible to the plant”, she said. assertive
2026-10-15 · The Hindu
Saudi coalition says missile intercepted in Medina region
🔮 The Houthis have vowed to continue targeting airports and other sites across Saudi Arabia but on Sunday said Mecca and Medina would be spared. " assertive
2026-10-16 · National Post
Trump scraps plan to livestream firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan after widespread criticism
🔮 Hasan “will die, as scheduled, by firing squad, but this event will not be streamed,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. assertive
2026-10-16 · The Hindu
Trump's new press secretary defends 'lawyer' title
🔮 The results are somewhat inconsequential because I knew I wouldn't need the bar in China, and we left shortly thereafter," she said. assertive
2026-10-16 · National Post
Teen school shooter kills three children, one teacher in Oregon before being killed by bystander: police
🔮 After a lockdown, Bend-La Pine School District said law enforcement was escorting students in buses to a separate location, where families could reunite with their children. assertive
2026-10-16 · The Hindu
Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump
🔮 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking to rally European allies at a Brussels summit on Friday (October 16, 2026) after saying Kyiv would no longer abide by U.S. President Donald Trump's demands not to strike Russian oil refineries. assertive
2026-10-16 · The Hindu
Four killed in Indonesia battling fires causing toxic haze
🔮 "Where warranted, we will take action under Singapore's Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, and also explore joint action with other countries," said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, without giving further details. assertive
2026-10-16 · Dawn
India closes down New Delhi park ahead of 'cockroach' movement rally
🔮 Violation of the orders would “attract suitable legal action”, police said Thursday, but added that they would allow “selected persons” to gather at a “suitable place”. assertive
2026-10-16 · Dawn
Google boosts news and link visibility in AI mode
🔮 Google announced on Thursday that it will start displaying links to websites and articles more prominently and higher up in search results powered by artificial intelligence (AI), as brands and news publishers warn of a sharp decline in their traffic. mixed
2026-10-16 · The Hindu
UN chief says ‘subsidising fossil fuels is subsidising suicide’
🔮 Nearly 200 nations are participating in the UN biodiversity negotiations in Yerevan starting on Monday where a lack of finance for nature will be a core focus. assertive
2026-10-16 · Dawn
Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'flying' car
🔮 He added that the vehicle’s “success is not guaranteed” but that “it will probably work”. assertive
2026-10-16 · The Hindu
Ethiopia appoints interim Tigray government
🔮 The federal government caretaker administration, which aims to create "a stable political situation so that free and transparent elections can be held", will administer Tigray for the next six months, Abiy's office said on social media following a cabinet decision. assertive
2026-10-16 · Al Jazeera
Manchester Utd have ‘moved on’ from Martinez outburst, says Carrick
🔮 It is understood Martinez has been fined for his outburst, but Carrick said he would be in United’s squad for the Premier League match at Leeds on Sunday. assertive
2026-10-17 · Dawn
Millions may be forced to move as climate change hits South Asia: UN
🔮 Climate change is threatening livelihoods and forcing people from their homes across South Asia, but technology and government action could help limit the damage, the UN migration chief said on Friday. assertive
2026-10-17 · Dawn
Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump
🔮 French President Emmanuel Macron said Kyiv’s backers will analyse the demand, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the European Union will discuss it before the end of the year. assertive
2026-10-17 · The Hindu
Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure ‘worrying’ for outlook: Pakistan Finance Minister
🔮 He added that unless the government saw “an absolute dire need,” it would not procure spot cargoes on the LNG front, which tend to be far more expensive than previously contracted shipments. assertive
2026-10-17 · Dawn
Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure 'worrying' for outlook: finance minister
🔮 He added that unless the government saw “an absolute dire need”, it would not be procuring spot cargoes on the LNG front, which tend to be far more expensive than previously contracted shipments. assertive
2026-10-17 · Dawn
Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers
🔮 According to the draft, first reported by Politico on Friday, Washington could block a model’s release or use if there is an imminent risk of killing or seriously injuring more than 50 people, or causing more than $1 billion in damages, but only with a judge’s approval. A company spokesperson told AFP that the proposal “grants the federal government the ability to block or deter dangerous deployments of the most powerful models. assertive
2026-10-17 · Dawn
Pakistan has enough energy supplies to last through November, planning for winter spike: Aurangzeb
🔮 He added that unless the government saw “an absolute dire need”, it would not be procuring spot cargoes on the LNG front, which tend to be far more expensive than previously contracted shipments. assertive
2026-10-17 · The Hindu
Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers
🔮 According to the draft, first reported by Politico on Friday (October 16), Washington could block a model’s release or use if there is an imminent risk of killing or seriously injuring more than 50 people, or causing more than $1 billion in damages, but only with a judge’s approval. assertive
2026-10-17 · Dawn
North Korea says tested AI-assisted torpedo system
🔮 Analysts say North Korea could be rapidly advancing its missile and weapons technology with support from Russia received in exchange for sending troops to support its war against Ukraine. mixed
2026-10-17 · The Hindu
Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Hormuz: Iran's Guards
🔮 This week, the Guards' naval commander Admiral Ali Ozmai warned that any vessel that deactivated its navigation systems would be considered "hostile". assertive
2026-10-17 · Dawn
Pope to return to Vatican after cancer surgery
🔮 Pope Leo XIV will leave the Rome hospital where he has been recovering from lung cancer surgery, the Vatican said on Saturday, after doctors deemed him “fit for discharge”. assertive
2026-10-17 · Dawn
Egypt's President Sisi pledges to leave office when term ends in 2030
🔮 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday that he would not seek to remain in office when his current term expires in 2030, describing the matter as “completely settled”. assertive
2026-10-17 · Dawn
Smiling pope returns to Vatican after cancer surgery
🔮 Leo’s discharge capped five days of uncertainty that rattled the Vatican and the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, less than two years into the Chicago-born pope’s papacy, which began upon his election on May 8 last year. assertive
2026-10-17 · Dawn
Looting, blazes and clashes in France amid nationwide protests
🔮 With just months to go before the two-round elections in April and May to choose Macron’s successor, the demonstrations follow weeks of high-school student blockades demanding better learning conditions. assertive
2026-10-17 · The Hindu
Zelenskyy says Trump could lift more Russia sanctions
🔮 Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday (October 17, 2026) that he feared the United States would lift more sanctions on Russia and and that President Donald Trump’s action only “rewards” Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. assertive
2026-10-17 · The Hindu
France demands Israel act after 'criminal violence' against visiting mayor
🔮 French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot demanded on Saturday (October 17, 2026) that Israel crack down on "criminal violence" after a French mayor was beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. assertive
2026-10-18 · The Hindu
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones as Egypt weighs defensive support
🔮 The interceptions came as the President of Egypt, which is also a member of the coalition, said he was willing to "carry out any measure to protect" Saudi Arabia if its leaders requested it. assertive
2026-10-18 · Dawn
Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat up French mayor
🔮 JERUSALEM: Israeli settlers on Saturday attacked a convoy of European diplomats and beat up a visiting French mayor, in a new escalation of violence during the Palestinian olive harvest, witnesses and diplomats said. assertive
2026-10-18 · Dawn
Trump paused Russia sanctions to 'analyse' impact on global economy: Rubio
🔮 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that President Donald Trump’s waiver of sweeping sanctions and tariffs on Russia would be a 60-day pause to “analyse” their impact on the global economy. assertive
2026-10-18 · Dawn
What is holding up the US-India trade deal?
🔮 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit India for the second time this year, as Washington seeks to bolster ties with a strategic partner despite months of friction over a trade deal. assertive
2026-10-18 · Dawn
Canada reports deaths after 'incident' on military base in Alberta
🔮 “We will have more to say in the coming hours and days,” McGuinty said. assertive
2026-10-18 · Dawn
Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon
🔮 Japanese scientists are preparing a mission to Mars’s moons to retrieve samples that could help unlock the origins of the solar system and life on Earth, in what aims to be the first round trip to the Martian region. mixed
2026-10-18 · Dawn
'Serious incident' at Canada base causes deaths, sparks fire: govt
🔮 “We will have more to say in the coming hours and days,” McGuinty said. assertive
2026-10-18 · Dawn
Saudi-led coalition says 2 pilots killed in chopper crash near Yemen
🔮 On Sunday, Egypt’s parliament will hold an emergency session after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi asked lawmakers to authorise support to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks. assertive
2026-10-18 · Dawn
Saudi-led coalition says 2 pilots killed in helicopter crash near Yemen
🔮 On Sunday, Egypt’s parliament will hold an emergency session after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi asked lawmakers to authorise support to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks. assertive
2026-10-18 · Dawn
Musk back in the spotlight, but politics dims the awe
🔮 Now Musk is back in Trump’s good graces, after a spectacular falling-out that followed his exit from DOGE in May 2025. assertive
2026-10-18 · National Post
More than 1,800 arrested in France during violent protests leaving devastation in their wakes
🔮 The capital experienced “a level of violence that we have never, I believe, seen before,” said Paris deputy mayor Lamia El Aaraje. assertive
2026-10-18 · National Post
How Elon Musk’s politics are complicating his tech legacy
🔮 Now Musk is back in Trump’s good graces, after a spectacular falling-out that followed his exit from DOGE in May 2025. assertive
2026-10-18 · The Hindu
Donald Trump says ‘France is burning’, country ‘shattered’ by immigration
🔮 They were told it would lead to this and they didn’t listen,” Mr. Vance wrote on X. “I pray that France, a beautiful country of amazing people, will stop this madness before more of its landmarks burn,” he added. assertive
2026-10-18 · The Hindu
‘Like we had a war’: France counts cost of violent protests
🔮 The capital experienced “a level of violence that we have never, I believe, seen before”, said Paris deputy mayor Lamia El Aaraje. assertive
2026-10-18 · Dawn
'Like we had a war': Over 1,800 arrested as France counts cost of violent protests
🔮 The capital experienced “a level of violence that we have never, I believe, seen before”, said Paris deputy mayor Lamia El Aaraje. assertive
2026-10-18 · Al Jazeera
Manchester United held at Leeds despite improved performance for Carrick
🔮 Recommended Stories list of 4 items- list 1 of 4Will FIFA scrap its peace prize, making Trump its first and only winner? - list 2 of 4Arrests made for pro-Nazi chants at Hajduk Split-Ajax match in Croatia - list 3 of 4Real Madrid demand resignation of La Liga chief after Goebbels comparison - list 4 of 4Spain to appeal to CAS after FIFA penalty for Islamophobic chants The sense of a growing crisis at the club was exacerbated in midweek by an outburst from defender Lisandro Martinez, who took aim at the United hierarchy after a 2-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. The Argentina centre-back said Carrick, in his first full season in charge at Old Trafford, had been left with an under-strength squad after an underwhelming summer transfer window. assertive
2026-10-18 · The Hindu
Taiwan says drives away 16 Chinese ships involved in 'maritime harassment'
🔮 "Such actions will only lead to resentment among the people of Taiwan, and the Coast Guard Administration condemns them in the strongest terms. assertive
2026-10-18 · The Hindu
Iran's new Defence Minister Akhlaghi threatens 'enormous damage' if U.S. attacks
🔮 "People can rest assured that they will most likely not dare to attack us," Mr. Akhlaghi told reporters shortly after securing parliament's vote of confidence. assertive
2026-10-18 · Dawn
Four soldiers dead, dozens injured in fire at Canada military base
🔮 “We will have more to say in the coming hours and days,” McGuinty said. assertive
2026-10-18 · Al Jazeera
Madueke scores only goal as below-par Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest
🔮 While the Gunners earned few style points in the East Midlands, they will not be overly concerned after moving with three points of table-toppers City, who beat Ipswich 3-2 on Saturday. assertive
2026-10-18 · Dawn
2,000 arrested as French unrest spills into second day
🔮 President Emmanuel Macron, who on Saturday vowed that anyone who engaged in vandalism or looting would be prosecuted, was to address the nation on Sunday evening at 1800 GMT. Marine Le Pen, the far-right presidential candidate for the National Rally party, said the troubles showed that Macron’s administration was “running on fumes, exhausted and disoriented”. “We are experiencing a profound crisis of trust and authority, which poses a threat to democracy,” said Le Pen, who leads opinion polls ahead of the election. assertive
2026-10-18 · National Post
France’s Macron condemns ‘unbridled violence’ amid new wave of clashes
🔮 In an address to the nation, Macron said authorities would increase security and vowed lessons would be learned over the police response. assertive
2026-10-18 · The Hindu
Bomb threat forces airliner from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria
🔮 The airline told AFP that 51 passengers and six crew were aboard the flight, and that a security search of the aircraft — an Airbus A320 — was launched after it safely landed in Sofia about a half hour after the threat. "Once the search of the aircraft is complete, the passengers will be rebooked onto alternative flights as quickly as possible," the airline said. mixed
2026-10-19 · The Hindu
Venezuela Opposition alliance confirms Nobel laureate Machado as leader
🔮 Ms. Machado has not been invited to participate, though she has said she will not obstruct the process. assertive
2026-10-19 · The Hindu
Zelenskyy speaks to U.S. envoys as Trump lashes out
🔮 Mr. Zelenskyy earlier told U.S. broadcaster NBC it would be a "historic mistake" if Washington formally supported Russia and that he hoped Mr. Trump would "change his decisions." assertive
2026-10-19 · Dawn
Oil-rich Alberta votes on Canada breakup
🔮 Alberta decides Monday if it wants to pursue a binding referendum on leaving Canada, with Prime Minister Mark Carney warning a separatist win would bring dangerous uncertainty during a trade war with the United States. assertive
2026-10-19 · The Hindu
World Food Programme says ending aid for half million in Gaza due to funding shortfall
🔮 The UN's World Food Programme said on Monday (October 19, 2026) it would end monthly assistance to 500,000 people in Gaza due to a funding shortfall, while warning that needs remained acute. assertive
2026-10-19 · Dawn
UN agency to end monthly aid to 500,000 people in Gaza over funding shortfall
🔮 The World Food Programme said Monday it would end monthly assistance to 500,000 people in Gaza due to a funding shortfall, despite acute needs in the war-battered Palestinian territory. assertive
2026-10-19 · The Hindu
Police ‘lost control’ during French protests, says Interior Minister
🔮 “On Saturday [October 17, 2026], in some major cities, you couldn’t look shopkeepers in the eye after hundreds of shops had been looted and tell them we hadn’t lost control,” Mr. Nunez said. assertive
2026-10-19 · Dawn
Police 'lost control' during French protests, says interior minister
🔮 “On Saturday, in some major cities, you couldn’t look shopkeepers in the eye after hundreds of shops had been looted and tell them we hadn’t lost control,” Nunez said. assertive
2026-10-19 · Dawn
Musk says will give SpaceX share to 'every kid in America'
🔮 Tech billionaire Elon Musk said on Monday that he would give every child in the United States a share in his SpaceX rocket company. assertive
2026-10-19 · National Post
French minister admits police ‘lost control’ of violent demonstrations as organizers call for more
🔮 “On Saturday, in some major cities, you couldn’t look shopkeepers in the eye after hundreds of shops had been looted and tell them we hadn’t lost control,” Nunez said. assertive
2026-10-19 · Dawn
French prime minister calls for curfews as govt grapples with unrest
🔮 “On Saturday, in some major cities, you couldn’t look shopkeepers in the eye after hundreds of shops had been looted and tell them we hadn’t lost control,” Nunez said. assertive
2026-10-19 · Dawn
France announces curfews as government grapples with unrest
🔮 Authorities said partial curfews would be enforced from Monday evening to Tuesday morning in a number of cities including Paris, Lille and Lyon, to protect businesses. assertive
2026-10-20 · The Hindu
Migrants have taken over France, they must close the borders: Trump on France riots
🔮 Opinion polls heavily favour Mr. Trump’s rival Democratic Party in the November 3 midterm elections, which will determine who will take control of Congress. assertive
2026-10-20 · Dawn
Rubio heads to India for 'trade diplomacy'
🔮 After a trip to Uzbekistan, where he called for stronger partnerships with Central Asian countries, Rubio will head to Mumbai to hold talks with Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and meet business leaders. assertive
2026-10-20 · Dawn
France to impose new curfews where necessary: PM
🔮 France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, adding that the measures introduced in several cities the previous day had “helped keep the night calm”. assertive
2026-10-20 · The Hindu
Russia, Iran have ‘never’ worked so closely, says Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi
🔮 The Russian Foreign Ministry said ahead of Mr. Lavrov’s visit to Iran that discussions were expected to focus on “ways to resolve the acute international crisis triggered by the unlawful aggression of the U.S. and Israel” against the Islamic republic. assertive
2026-10-20 · The Hindu
France to impose new curfews where necessary: PM Sebastien Lecornu
🔮 France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, adding that the measures introduced in several cities the previous day had “helped keep the night calm”. assertive
2026-10-20 · Dawn
Rubio lands in India for 'trade diplomacy'
🔮 The top US diplomat visited New Delhi and Kolkata in May, while also touring the Taj Mahal and meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi is not scheduled to meet Rubio this time. The top US diplomat will visit Jamnagar, in the western state of Gujarat, a port and stronghold of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance conglomerate — including its key refinery, the world’s largest. assertive
2026-10-20 · The Hindu
French PM vows ‘massive’ police deployment for new demonstrations on October 24
🔮 French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) authorities would mobilise a "massive" security presence next weekend, with organisers announcing plans for new protests after riots erupted on the sidelines of nationwide demonstrations. assertive
2026-10-20 · The Hindu
Zelensky, U.S. envoys hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims U.S. missile holdup
🔮 The Norway talks were set to continue into the evening, Store told reporters, with he and Mr. Zelensky set to give a press conference around 7:15 p.m. (1715 GMT) mixed
2026-10-20 · Al Jazeera
PSG score late to sink Barcelona 4-2 in Champions League blockbuster
🔮 It had briefly looked as though Barcelona would leave the French capital with a point when Lamine Yamal, who is hoping to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, stabbed in Barcelona’s second equaliser on the night. assertive
2026-10-21 · The Hindu
Musk ordered reduction in Starshield services for Ukraine: report
🔮 Elon Musk ordered a reduction in Starshield services for Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), after the tech billionaire said any limits on the SpaceX-operated communications system would ultimately have come from the President. assertive
2026-10-21 · The Hindu
IEA chief sees little chance of oil market 'normalisation' next year
🔮 "I personally don't see any credible pathway that 2027 will be a year of normalisation" after the Gulf supply disruptions caused by the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran last February, Fatih Birol told a conference organised by The Financial Times. assertive
2026-10-21 · The Hindu
NATO sending planes, radars to Black Sea after drone attacks
🔮 "Allies have or will send additional maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, explosive exploitation teams, intelligence personnel, drones, and more to the Black Sea," said Colonel Martin O'Donnell, a spokesman for NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. assertive
2026-10-21 · The Hindu
France arrests man, calls in anti-terror police over town hall protest fire
🔮 'Betray France' French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin told commercial broadcaster TF1 late Monday (October 19, 2026) that anti-terror prosecutors would soon decide whether to investigate the incident as a suspected terror attack against the town hall organised by the ultra-left. assertive
2026-10-21 · The Hindu
French PM to meet unions as government prepares for more protests
🔮 Sebastien Lecornu will meet with representatives from five unions on Wednesday (October 21, 2026) morning to discuss "ways and means to guarantee the essential freedom to demonstrate" according to a letter sent to the organisations, which noted some were attempting to subvert the protests with "unacceptable acts”. assertive
2026-10-21 · The Hindu
U.K. govt. approves drilling in Jackdaw gas field
🔮 The Labour administration promised when returning to power in 2024 not to issue any new oil and gas drilling licences as it steers Britain away from fossil fuels towards cleaner renewable energy. But Prime Minister Andy Burnham said approving the drilling in the Jackdaw field, about 150 miles (240 kilometres) east of Aberdeen, would "protect hundreds of jobs and help keep millions of homes warm this winter". assertive
2026-10-21 · The Hindu
Getty Images begins Chapter 11 proceedings to restructure debt
🔮 Getty, which partners with AFP and several other media companies, said earlier this month that it had reached an agreement with major lenders and would pursue a “pre-packaged” bankruptcy. assertive
2026-10-21 · The Hindu
U.S. envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelenskyy
🔮 Mr. Rubio said during a visit to India that Mr. Witkoff would next head to Russia after the "positive" talks with Mr. Zelensky "He'll now, armed with those ideas, be able to go to Saint Petersburg and share them with the Russian side — and let's see if we can make some progress," Mr. Rubio said. assertive
2026-10-22 · National Post
Russia ready ‘in principle’ to resume peace talks with Ukraine and U.S., but doubtful of progress: official
🔮 Discussions would continue between the U.S., Ukraine and Russia at the technical level, he added. assertive
2026-10-22 · The Hindu
Missiles strike Ukraine's capital after U.S. envoy visits Russia
🔮 Mr. Witkoff praised Mr. Putin as a "humanitarian" for freeing U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, but the Kremlin warned after the meeting in Saint Petersburg that while Moscow was "in principle" willing to restart talks there was little "substance" in Ukrainian and European peace proposals the U.S. diplomat had delivered. assertive
2026-10-22 · Dawn
Websites down: What is PHP and how has it raised AI hacking fears?
🔮 Artificial intelligence has found critical security flaws in a major programming language called PHP, with many websites taken offline Thursday as organisations worldwide scramble to fend off would-be hackers. mixed
2026-10-22 · The Hindu
In Israel, Eisenkot tries quiet appeal to oust Netanyahu
🔮 Gadi Eisenkot, the man who could unseat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, almost always dresses in plain black, speaks halting English and, reflecting the military culture that shapes him, responds in interviews in bullet-point lists. assertive
2026-10-22 · Dawn
The Trump rally: a slice of 'Americana' politics, coming to an end
🔮 As Donald Trump runs his final campaign, no one will be able to replace his rallies. assertive
2026-10-22 · Dawn
India capital steps up air pollution controls ahead of winter
🔮 The government’s Commission for Air Quality Management has predicted air quality to remain “poor” in the coming days. assertive
2026-10-22 · Dawn
Suspects in West Bank settler attacks put under house arrest
🔮 All but one of the suspects arrested over recent settler attacks on an American photojournalist and a visiting French mayor in the West Bank have been released from detention and placed under house arrest, their lawyers said. assertive
2026-10-22 · Al Jazeera
Wrong national anthems played three times at Asian Para Games in Japan
🔮 Wrong national anthems were played three times at the Asian Para Games in Japan’s Nagoya this week, prompting the mayor to apologise weeks after the city hosted the mishap-plagued Asian Games. assertive
2026-10-22 · Al Jazeera
Angel Reese shines again as Dream down Valkyries to lead WNBA Finals
🔮 Recommended Stories list of 4 items- list 1 of 4Angel Reese scores 30 as Dream stun Valkyries to go level in WNBA Finals - list 2 of 4WNBA Finals: Gabby Williams leads Valkyries to nervy Game 1 win over Dream - list 3 of 4A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall - list 4 of 4NBA star Wembanyama to French students: ‘I hear you’ assertive
2026-10-22 · Dawn
Targeted by Trump, International Criminal Court wins top EU rights prize
🔮 The EU has already thrown its support behind the ICC in the face of the US sanctions — which will come into force in six months — and has said it is “ready to take any necessary measures” to make sure the court can keep working. “The International Criminal Court must be free to pursue its mission, independently, and without pressure or intimidation,” EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on social media after the prize was announced. assertive
2026-10-22 · Al Jazeera
Maradona doctor was made ‘scapegoat’ for his death, Argentinian court told
🔮 “It’s easy to attack me because I’m the one who had the most contact with Maradona,” Luque said in court, asserting that “the only one who would defend me would be Diego. “I cared deeply for him, I loved him, he was my idol and my friend,” he said. assertive
2026-10-22 · Dawn
Brook scores fastest double century in ODI history in rampant England's 429-4 against Sri Lanka
🔮 Opener Tom Banton set the tone with a 51-ball 50 and Will Jacks was 66 not out with three sixes and eight fours. assertive
2026-10-22 · Al Jazeera
Sri Lanka beat England to overcome Harry Brook hitting fastest 200 in ODIs
🔮 Opener Tom Banton set the tone with a 51-ball 50, and Will Jacks was 66 not out with three sixes and eight fours. assertive
2026-10-22 · The Hindu
Albanian lawmakers scuffle in parliament as protests continue
🔮 Anti-government protests in the Balkan nation began in May over a controversial resort development linked to US President Donald Trump's family. assertive
2026-10-23 · The Hindu
Judge orders Trump to give deposition in BBC lawsuit by December 11
🔮 The lawyers said Mr. Trump would be able to give a deposition between January 11 and 22. assertive
2026-10-23 · National Post
Trump says Ukraine’s Starshield satellite system access is ‘back’
🔮 The Journal reported earlier this week that Musk had capped the speed at which Ukrainian equipment could connect to the system, making some of Kyiv’s drones useless. assertive
2026-10-23 · National Post
New York city council votes to ban iconic Central Park horse carriages after decades of debate
🔮 Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who must sign the measure into law, had previously voiced support for such a ban but has also expressed concerns regarding protections for workers in the industry. assertive
2026-10-23 · National Post
Fake pollsters and bogus polls becoming a real issue in U.S. midterms
🔮 It said the firm had been experimenting on how easy it could be for “an entirely fabricated polling firm to gain traction” and “be taken seriously.” assertive
2026-10-23 · The Hindu
Lula, Bolsonaro to clash once more before Brazil vote
🔮 Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will clash with his right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro in a second and final televised debate on Friday (October 23, 2026), as both make a last-ditch effort to sway undecided voters. assertive
2026-10-23 · The Hindu
Eight dead, 10 injured in Ecuador prison riots: officials
🔮 , corrections officials said. More than 500 inmates have been killed in Ecuador's prisons since 2021. Some facilities are under military control, but drug-trafficking gangs challenge authorities from inside prison walls, ordering murders and extortion from behind bars. Officials said those responsible for the riots have been identified and will be transferred to a maximum security prison, El Encuentro. assertive
2026-10-23 · The Hindu
Trump says Starshield restored in Ukraine, declines to say if he contacted Musk
🔮 The Journal reported earlier this week that Mr. Musk had capped the speed at which Ukrainian equipment could connect to the system, making some of Kyiv's drones useless. assertive
2026-10-23 · Dawn
How are Ukraine strikes, Mideast war driving US fuel prices?
🔮 The US president said Wednesday that he believed an end to the Russia-Ukraine war could be closer than ever, as the Kremlin said it was willing to restart trilateral talks with Kyiv and Washington next month. assertive
2026-10-23 · Al Jazeera
Manchester United labelled ‘babies’ by club legend Wayne Rooney
🔮 Carrick’s men are 13th in the Premier League before Sunday’s visit by Bournemouth and could drop into the bottom three if results go against them this weekend. assertive
2026-10-23 · Al Jazeera
Maradona death: Verdict in trial to be delivered on December 22
🔮 The verdict in the trial over the 2020 death of Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona will be delivered on December 22, the court announced Thursday, after six months of hearings. assertive
2026-10-23 · Al Jazeera
LeBron shrugs off Trump blast in home debut win for Philadelphia 76ers
🔮 Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and Joel Embiid added 24 – including a jump shot with 6:54 left to play that gave the Sixers their first lead of the night – one they wouldn’t relinquish on the way to an epic comeback. assertive
2026-10-23 · Dawn
New Greece law bans social media for under-15s
🔮 The opposition socialist Pasok party abstained after seeking an alternative bill that would have banned social media for under-13s and parental controls for 13- and 14-year-olds. assertive
2026-10-23 · The Hindu
Casualties feared as multi-storey building collapses in Nairobi
🔮 Asked if he could see obvious flaws in the construction process, he said: “Everyone rushes to build in this neighbourhood.” Local media reported looting and possible casualties trapped beneath the rubble, with images showing large crowds gathered at the site immediately after the incident, which happened around lunchtime. mixed
2026-10-23 · National Post
Meghan Markle responds to claims father had child abuse images
🔮 Thomas Markle, who now reportedly lives in a rehab centre in Florida, told the Daily Mail the allegations against him were “sick lies.” Harry, the second son of King Charles III and estranged brother of heir to the throne Prince William, married the former American actress at Windsor Castle in May 2018. Thomas Markle, a former TV lighting director, did not attend. mixed
2026-10-23 · Al Jazeera
Ecuador judge orders pre-trial detention of leftist presidential candidate
🔮 They include Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez, convicted of illegally selling subsidised fuel and former Vice President Jorge Glas, serving a sentence for corruption. assertive
2026-10-23 · The Hindu
U.S. could strike Iran this weekend, envoy says
🔮 The United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, a U.S. envoy said Friday (October 24, 2026), after mounting threats by both Washington and Israel. assertive
2026-10-24 · The Hindu
Asian football endorses Infantino re-election in apparent U-turn
🔮 It has become for everyone, and this would not have been possible without a strong, a united, a committed Asia. assertive
2026-10-24 · Al Jazeera
WHO announces start of Ebola vaccine clinical trial in DR Congo
🔮 Recommended Stories list of 3 items- list 1 of 3Kenya announces second Ebola death, says ‘no evidence’ of community spread - list 2 of 3Nigeria’s first Ebola case matches DR Congo strain, health officials say - list 3 of 3WHO warns ‘more complex’ Ebola outbreak now present in 3 African countries Ervebo, a vaccine approved for use against the more common Zaire strain of Ebola, will be put through a full-scale human trial to see assertive
2026-10-24 · The Hindu
Trump lifts some Canada tariffs ahead of midterms
🔮 The easing of tariffs will apply to products including “plywood sheets, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment,” the White House said in a statement. assertive
2026-10-24 · Dawn
Jordan church shooting claims 7 lives
🔮 The gunmen got out of a vehicle and started shooting during a funeral procession, the public security directorate said in a statement, adding that a manhunt was underway for the perpetrators. “The terrorist attack against Karak will be met with the harshest retaliation,” King Abdullah II said in a post on X. “We will strike with an iron fist against those who dare to threaten our nation.” assertive
2026-10-24 · The Hindu
France to deploy 70,000 police for fresh weekend protests
🔮 France will deploy about 70,000 police nationwide as it braces for new protests on Saturday (October 24, 2026) after some of the worst urban violence in years erupted on the sidelines of demonstrations a week ago. assertive
2026-10-24 · The Hindu
Signs point to renewed major U.S. military operations against Iran
🔮 Neither country has engaged in major attacks on land-based targets since early September, but that may soon change. mixed
2026-10-24 · Dawn
France to deploy 70,000 police for fresh weekend protests
🔮 France will deploy about 70,000 police nationwide as it braces for new protests on Saturday after some of the worst urban violence in years erupted on the sidelines of demonstrations a week ago. assertive
2026-10-24 · Dawn
Israel launches major West Bank operation after soldiers killed
🔮 Israel’s military launched an operation in the occupied West Bank on Friday, which it said would last several days and include searches and building demolitions, after gunmen killed two soldiers days ahead of Israeli elections in which security has been a key focus. mixed
2026-10-24 · The Hindu
Lula, Bolsonaro strike calmer tone in final Brazil election debate
🔮 The election outcome could see Latin America's largest country join a regional shift to the right championed by U.S. President Donald Trump, or remain a left-wing stronghold. assertive
2026-10-24 · The Hindu
U.S. spy chief warns Iran has ramped up efforts to target Americans
🔮 Mr. Trump suggested on Friday (October 23, 2026) that the U.S. might launch renewed military operations against Iran. mixed
2026-10-24 · The Hindu
Israel launches major West Bank operation after soldiers killed
🔮 Israel's military launched an operation in the occupied West Bank on Friday (October 23, 2026) it said would last several days and include searches and building demolitions, after gunmen killed two soldiers days ahead of Israeli elections in which security has been a key focus. mixed
2026-10-24 · Dawn
UAE diplomat vying for UN's top job
🔮 If she succeeds, she would be the first woman and the second Arab to snatch the job in what would be a tour de force for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a Middle East power that was under Iranian attack earlier this year. assertive
2026-10-24 · The Hindu
Police fire tear gas as new French protests kick off
🔮 Unions said they reluctantly would go along with that. assertive
2026-10-24 · The Hindu
Death toll from Jordan church attack rises to nine
🔮 King Abdullah II, who met with victims after the attack, said during a National Security Council meeting on Saturday that "the security and safety of Jordanians are a red line", adding that "the hand of justice will reach every terrorist". He said on Friday (October 23) that the shooting would be met with the "harshest retaliation" possible. assertive
2026-10-24 · National Post
U.K. police says it did not pass ‘claims’ over Meghan Markle’s dad to other law enforcement
🔮 In the United States, an FBI spokesperson said it was “aware of the allegations and will provide support, as appropriate, to the Philippine authorities.” mixed
2026-10-24 · National Post
Fresh protests kick off in France with more than 130 arrested
🔮 “There has been no major incident” as of midday (1000 GMT), Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said, adding: “We will not tolerate any violence or any disturbance of public order.” assertive
2026-10-24 · Al Jazeera
Man City beaten at Aston Villa as perfect Premier League start ends
🔮 - list 3 of 4Bayern say coach Kompany ‘stable’ in hospital but will be out for weeks - list 4 of 4Ronaldinho’s comeback with Ravenna at 46 set for next month at Forli After Jackson blasted home the opener after just six minutes, Villa relied on a brilliant goalkeeping display from Zion Suzuki to keep City at bay. assertive
2026-10-24 · Dawn
Israeli forces displace families, demolish buildings in occupied West Bank's Hebron
🔮 The Palestinian Authority called for international pressure on Israel to protect residents, who said soldiers announced the evacuations over loudspeakers late at night as they packed what they could and left. assertive
2026-10-24 · The Hindu
Marco Rubio urges Cubans to work with CIA, but warns: be discreet
🔮 “Those beautiful (U.S. military) ships will pass Cuba. assertive
2026-10-24 · The Hindu
Iran president says many struggling for food as war bites
🔮 Washington has in recent weeks dialled back military operations in favour of economic pressure, while Iran's leaders have said peace negotiations will only succeed without pressure and threats from Washington as the conflict remains locked in a stalemate. "There are many people in this society who are struggling to put food on the table because of the war we have found ourselves in, because of the wartime conditions we are living under," Mr. Pezeshkian said in a speech shared on his website. assertive
2026-10-24 · National Post
Thousands protest in Italy with 9 arrested and 371 detained
🔮 Others remained defiantly open after a call by the city’s mayor Giuseppe Sala not to “panic.” assertive
2026-10-25 · The Hindu
Obama blasts Trump’s ‘chaos and cruelty’ while campaigning for Democrats
🔮 In Ohio, Mr. Brown will attempt a comeback against incumbent Republican Senator Jon Husted, while the race for governor will be contested between Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate in 2024. assertive
2026-10-25 · The Hindu
Fresh clashes rock France as protesters march on
🔮 Marching in the rain at the head of the protest in the northern city of Lille, 47-year-old Delphine insisted: “Neither the President, nor the weather will stop me from demonstrating.” assertive
2026-10-25 · The Hindu
More Lula, or back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil votes in cliffhanger
🔮 Final polls showed the two candidates neck-and-neck. Sunday's runoff will determine whether Brazil remains one of Latin America's few leftist nations or joins a regional swing to the right championed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has not openly endorsed the son of his ally. Mr. Lula, who is seeking a fourth term in office overall, has pitched himself as a bulwark against U.S. interference and democratic backsliding and promised to expand social protections. Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, has vowed to crack down on crime and slash government spending, while handing Brazil to "the Lord Jesus Christ," with a message of change that won over Brazilians looking for something new. "Enough is enough. assertive
2026-10-25 · The Hindu
Israel to close all land crossings with West Bank on election day
🔮 Israel said on Sunday (October 25, 2026) all land crossings with the West Bank will be closed on the day of next week's election, as it pledged a harder line on militancy after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers in the territory. assertive
2026-10-25 · The Hindu
Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink's terms of service
🔮 Violation of those terms will result in end of service," he wrote in another post. assertive
2026-10-25 · The Hindu
Riyadh airport resumes flights following Houthi attacks
🔮 Riyadh's international airport said flights would resume on Sunday (October 25, 2026) after a two-week closure following strikes from Yemen's Houthis on the Saudi capital, though the Iran-backed group warned of more to come. assertive
2026-10-25 · The Hindu
Serbia enters into elections amid ascending students’ movement against SNS
🔮 Serbia votes on Sunday (October 25, 2026) in what is set to be its most fiercely contested parliamentary election in more than 14 years, as a student-led movement seeks to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic. assertive
2026-10-25 · The Hindu
Explosions heard in Saudi capital as airport prepares to reopen
🔮 Riyadh's international airport said flights would resume on Sunday (October 25, 2026) after a two-week closure following the Houthi strikes. assertive
2026-10-25 · Dawn
Resumption of war with with Israel, US will not change Iran's positions: Araghchi
🔮 Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that a potential resumption of war with Israel and the United States would not change his country’s positions. assertive
2026-10-25 · The Hindu
Donald Trump says Audi to invest $4.2 billion in its first U.S. auto plant
🔮 Audi confirmed the investment in a release, saying the plant would create about 4,500 jobs. assertive
2026-10-25 · Dawn
Houthis target Saudi Arabia's south as Riyadh airport due to reopen
🔮 “The bombardment has been very heavy since this morning — may God keep us safe. assertive
2026-10-25 · Dawn
Potential resumption of war with Israel, US will not change Iran's positions: Araghchi
🔮 Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that a potential resumption of war with Israel and the United States would not change his country’s positions. assertive
2026-10-25 · Dawn
Brazil chooses between Lula and Bolsonaro in nail-biter vote
🔮 Sunday’s runoff will determine whether Brazil remains one of Latin America’s few leftist nations or joins a regional swing to the right championed by US President Donald Trump, an ally of the Bolsonaro family, though he has not openly endorsed Flavio. assertive
2026-10-25 · Dawn
Flights resume at Riyadh airport after two-week closure as Houthis attack Saudi Arabia
🔮 “The bombardment has been very heavy since this morning — may God keep us safe. assertive
2026-10-25 · Al Jazeera
Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou to halve gap to La Liga leaders
🔮 Barca had won six of the seven previous Clasicos since the German arrived but were surprisingly subdued against Mourinho’s side. “In general we didn’t have a great game, in the first half we weren’t ourselves, there were a lot of things we could have done better,” Barcelona midfielder Pedri told DAZN. assertive
2026-10-26 · The Hindu
China’s Communist Party elite hold key talks on governance
🔮 China’s President Xi Jinping opened a key meeting of Communist Party elites in Beijing on Monday (October 26, 2026), state media said, which observers will be closely watching for clues as to the country’s direction and future leadership. assertive
2026-10-26 · The Hindu
Trump says Canada trade deal coming ‘soon’
🔮 A trade agreement between the United States and Canada would be reached “pretty soon,” President Donald Trump told a campaign rally on Sunday (October 25, 2026), nine days ahead of crucial U.S. midterm elections. assertive
2026-10-26 · The Hindu
Marine Le Pen, France’s far-right candidate, launches presidential bid
🔮 "I think Marine Le Pen could save France from the state it's in today, particularly when it comes to the economy, security and maintaining law and order," the 23-year-old told AFP. assertive
2026-10-26 · The Hindu
Emmanuel Macron warns October 31 protests in France could turn ‘risky’
🔮 French President Emmanuel Macron warned that a new wave of protests this weekend could turn "risky", adding that protest routes would remain outside city centres to protect public order. mixed
2026-10-26 · Dawn
From protests to power: How Serbia's students triumphed
🔮 The movement built its campaign around opposing Vucic, setting aside issues that could divide its supporters. “In order to win an election, the students needed the support of both groups of voters: those who are pro-European and those who are Eurosceptic,” political analyst Dusan Vucicevic told AFP. assertive
2026-10-27 · The Hindu
Bolsonaro’s party says it recognises Lula’s election win in Brazil
🔮 Though Mr. Bolsonaro maintained that he would seek annulment of the presidential election, his party later distanced itself from that position and opted to accept the official vote. “We recognise the presidential election results, as proclaimed by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), but we believe that the concerns raised need to be sufficiently addressed within a balanced and democratic political debate,” the party said in a statement late Monday (October 26, 2026). assertive
2026-10-27 · The Hindu
Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 staff, with some Indian teams eligible
🔮 Staff on select teams in the United States, Canada, India and Britain at vice president level and below will be eligible, a Microsoft spokesperson said, while some groups of employees, including some working on data centres, sales and marketing, are excluded. mixed
2026-10-27 · The Hindu
Jordan strikes militant groups in Syria after church attack
🔮 ‘We will show them’ assertive
2026-10-27 · The Hindu
U.S.-brokered truce begins in Ukraine city occupied by Russia
🔮 Both sides said they would observe the truce starting at 3:00 a.m. local time (0100 GMT). assertive
2026-10-27 · Dawn
Israelis to decide Netanyahu’s fate in pivotal election today
🔮 A deeply divided Israel will head to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since the October 7, 2023, attack, with voters delivering their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s rightward drift. assertive
2026-10-27 · The Hindu
Israel holds polls amid uncertainty over Netanyahu’s future, coalition numbers
🔮 Israel’s Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that blanket exemptions could not continue without legislation. assertive
2026-10-27 · Dawn
Jordan strikes militant groups in Syria after church attack
🔮 ‘We will show them’ assertive
2026-10-27 · Dawn
Pakistan's last antique restorers give old treasures new life
🔮 “Often, the condition of the items is so bad that no one would buy them,” he said. assertive
2026-10-27 · The Hindu
Norway, Finland leaders hold 'frank and substantive' talk with Putin
🔮 "The outcome of this war will have a direct impact on our security and broader European security. assertive
2026-10-27 · National Post
Trump says he will respect U.S. midterm results ‘if they’re honest’
🔮 President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would respect the results of the U.S. midterm elections “if they’re honest,” in what appeared to be a fresh bid to sow doubt ahead of next week’s crucial vote. assertive
2026-10-27 · The Hindu
Record turnout as Israeli voters deliver verdict on Netanyahu
🔮 "Incitement and violence will not intimidate us," Mr. Golan said in a statement, blaming the incident on the "poison machine" of Mr. Netanyahu. assertive
2026-10-27 · The Hindu
Syria condemns deadly Jordan strikes as ‘unacceptable violation’
🔮 "We vowed the terrorists would not escape punishment, and no proponent of dark ideologies that divide Jordanians will be tolerated," Jordan's King Abdullah II said. assertive
2026-10-27 · The Hindu
Nobel committee says Venezuela needs democratic change despite Maria Machado’s return
🔮 "The committee expresses its hope that her return will strengthen the democratic opposition and its peaceful struggle for democracy," Mr. Frydnes said. assertive
2026-10-27 · The Hindu
One dead, four others missing in Gabon oil rig disaster
🔮 Rescuers were still searching for four other people lost in the disaster, which struck as the Prospector 5 platform off the coast of Mayumba in the country's south was preparing drilling operations, according to the naval officer in charge of the effort. mixed
2026-10-27 · The Hindu
Dutch broadcaster pulls out of Eurovision over Israel ‘sensitivities’
🔮 The Netherlands will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, its public broadcaster NPO said on Tuesday (October 27, 2026), citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation. assertive
2026-10-27 · The Hindu
Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for ‘offending national sentiments’
🔮 The authenticity of the video could not immediately be verified by AFP Fact Check. assertive
2026-10-27 · The Hindu
U.S. judge halts tree-cutting at Trump’s golf course project
🔮 "The Government felled hundreds of trees from the East Potomac Golf Course without real notice, even though it knew of the scheduled removal at least a week prior," Ms. Reyes said, adding that they were "healthy, nonhazardous trees." Mr. Trump said this month that construction was set to start in November on the 18-hole course. assertive
2026-10-27 · The Hindu
Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil refinery, blasts shake Riyadh
🔮 Turkey and Pakistan have not announced any strikes on the Houthis during the group's weeks of attacks on Saudi Arabia. ‘Not afraid of any alliance' Al-Houthi said the group was "not afraid of any alliance that may be formed". Yemen's largely dormant conflict reignited in July, further destabilising the region months into West Asia war between the United States and Iran. assertive
2026-10-27 · Dawn
Netanyahu scrambles for votes as Israelis turn out in record numbers
🔮 The country’s main pollsters — Channels 11, 12 and 13 — projected the opposition bloc to win 52 or 53 seats, and Netanyahu’s bloc to win 50, although his Likud would be the largest single party in the parliament, with 24 or 25 seats. assertive
2026-10-28 · National Post
With no clear winner in Israel’s election, here’s what could happen next
🔮 Israelis went to the polls in the highest turnout for decades on Tuesday, with initial exit polls showing a slight edge but no majority for the opposition, meaning the next government will be formed by whoever can cobble together a coalition. assertive
2026-10-28 · The Hindu
Flavio Bolsonaro reaches U.S., say reports citing sources
🔮 Mr. Bolsonaro is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering, and, with his election loss is also set to lose parliamentary immunity. assertive
2026-10-28 · The Hindu
Rubio joins Trump on campaign trail days before U.S. midterms
🔮 The president will be on the go, so being on the plane with him gives (Rubio) a chance to talk to him about these items,” the U.S. official added on condition of anonymity. assertive
2026-10-28 · The Hindu
Trump drastically loosens oil and gas methane rules
🔮 To cheers from the crowd, Mr. Trump added that the move would "unlock vast quantities of Texas natural gas." assertive
2026-10-28 · Dawn
Netanyahu and rival each claim mandate after tight Israel election
🔮 The strongest gains came from Arab Israeli parties whose voters turned out in soaring numbers against Netanyahu, who has relentlessly warned that the minority would dilute the Jewish nationalist direction in which he has taken Israel. mixed
2026-10-28 · The Hindu
Netanyahu and rival each claim mandate after tight Israel election
🔮 The strongest gains came from Arab Israeli parties whose voters turned out in soaring numbers against Mr. Netanyahu, who has relentlessly warned that the minority would dilute the Jewish nationalist direction in which he has taken Israel. mixed
2026-10-28 · Dawn
Netanyahu, rival Eisenkot both vow to form government after inconclusive Israeli election
🔮 The strongest gains came from Arab Israeli parties whose voters turned out in soaring numbers against Netanyahu, who has relentlessly warned that the minority would dilute the Jewish nationalist direction in which he has taken Israel. assertive
2026-10-28 · Dawn
Cyclone Arnab lashes India coast, no deaths reported
🔮 Neighbouring Sri Lanka closed schools as its Department of Meteorology warned that storms could trigger flash floods and mudslides. assertive
2026-10-28 · Al Jazeera
Arsenal knocked out of League Cup by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town
🔮 No one would have predicted Arsenal’s embarrassment regardless of Arteta’s selection gamble. assertive
2026-10-28 · Dawn
Trump tamed after US midterms? Europe doubts it
🔮 President Donald Trump may be facing a political pounding at the US midterm elections next month — but in Europe expectations are low that a big Democrat win would change much. mixed
2026-10-28 · Al Jazeera
Where does Arsenal’s Fleetwood humiliation place in English cup shocks?
🔮 Malcolm Macdonald put Newcastle ahead eight minutes from time, and it seemed as if there would be no fairytale for the non-league outfit. assertive
2026-10-28 · The Hindu
Netanyahu bloc leads after half of Israeli votes counted but no majority
🔮 Following the vote, both Mr. Netanyahu and his rival Gadi Eisenkot vowed to form a government despite neither being projected to win a majority. mixed
2026-10-28 · The Hindu
Hegseth proposes 'ambitious' U.S.-ASEAN defence framework at Philippine summit
🔮 U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed the creation of an "ambitious" new U.S.-ASEAN defence framework on Wednesday (October 28, 2026), telling the bloc's leaders it could help them navigate "critically important" years ahead. assertive
2026-10-28 · Al Jazeera
Former world No 3 Stan Wawrinka ends career in home match defeat in Basel
🔮 The 41-year-old Swiss announced earlier in the season that his last tournament as a professional would be the ATP 500-level event in his home country, and a 7-5, 7-6 (7/2) defeat by Czech Jiri Lehecka brought an end to the career of the three-time major champion. assertive
2026-10-28 · Al Jazeera
China says it takes Mbappe’s apology ‘seriously’ after Mao dictator comment
🔮 Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a regular briefing on Wednesday: “We take seriously the apology the individual concerned has made.” But that may not be the end of the matter. assertive
2026-10-28 · Dawn
Netanyahu bloc leads as Israeli votes counted, but no majority
🔮 Following the vote, both Netanyahu and his main rival Gadi Eisenkot vowed to form a government despite neither being projected to win a majority. assertive
2026-10-28 · The Hindu
Flavio Bolsonaro on his way to Ecuador after fleeing Brazil
🔮 The U.S. State Department said it would issue visas to Mr. Bolsonaro and his family but did not confirm their travel plans. assertive
2026-10-28 · Dawn
Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, at least 10 dead
🔮 Footage by regional Castilla La Mancha Television showed a derailed train with at least one carriage remaining on an elevated section of track while twisted metal, broken panels and wreckage could be seen strewn across an embankment beneath the line. assertive
2026-10-28 · Dawn
At least 30 dead as two high-speed trains collide in Spain
🔮 A Renfe and an Iryo train crashed just after 9am (1pm PKT), causing two Iryo wagons to derail, a government spokesperson for the Castilla La Mancha region said, adding that the cause and number of injuries were still being determined. Footage by regional Castilla La Mancha Television showed a derailed train with at least one carriage remaining on an elevated section of track while twisted metal, broken panels and wreckage could be seen strewn across an embankment beneath the line. Adif said the incident occurred on the line from Madrid to Seville. assertive
2026-10-28 · The Hindu
Israeli Arab parties hold key as Netanyahu falls short of majority
🔮 Both Mr. Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving Prime Minister who is allied with far-right and ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties, and Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief leading a broad opposition bloc, vowed that they would seek to form the next government. But neither looks set to reach the 61-seat threshold for a majority. mixed
2026-10-28 · Dawn
At least 64 people killed in Spain as two high-speed trains collide
🔮 “We are speaking of approximately 64 (dead), but this is probably going to grow even more,” the leader of the central region of Castilla-La Mancha, Emiliano Garcia-Page, told reporters at the scene, raising a previous toll of 31. Evacuated passengers streamed along a road near the scene, some splattered with blood or with their wounds bandaged, others wheeling suitcases and being given water by volunteers who said it had been donated from neighbouring towns. Hundreds of ambulances, funeral home vans and helicopters were parked next to a train with several carriages sitting on an elevated section of track while twisted metal, broken panels and wreckage could be seen strewn across an embankment beneath the line where at least three carriages had plunged. assertive
2026-10-28 · Dawn
‘God will surely provide’: Afghans compete for jobs, homes as millions return from neighbouring countries
🔮 Jawzjan may be hundreds of kilometres (miles) from the frontiers with Iran and Pakistan, but Afghans have travelled far and wide to reach areas they or their relatives fled years earlier. assertive
2026-10-28 · The Hindu
Israel president urges against new vote despite inconclusive result
🔮 Both Mr. Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving Prime Minister who is allied with far-right and ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties, and Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief leading a broad opposition bloc, said they would seek to form the next government. But neither looks set to reach the 61-seat threshold, with Mr. Netanyahu's bloc projected to win 53 of the 120 seats in parliament and Eisenkot's opposition set for 48. mixed
2026-10-28 · The Hindu
Syria says French jihadist killed in shootout with government forces
🔮 Accusing Syria's authorities of killing the man, the statement vowed that "we will not leave this land before taking revenge". assertive
2026-10-28 · Dawn
Netanyahu set to remain caretaker prime minister after inconclusive Israeli election
🔮 Benjamin Netanyahu looked set to remain Israel’s caretaker prime minister after unexpectedly strong backing among Jewish voters left his opponents little apparent prospect of unseating him, despite his right-wing bloc losing its parliamentary majority. assertive
2026-10-28 · The Hindu
Trump says Putin-Zelensky meeting to be set up 'very soon'
🔮 U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky would be set up "very soon." assertive
2026-10-28 · The Hindu
Afghan-Pakistan border clash kills one, injures five
🔮 They said they could not confirm any casualties on the Afghan side of the border. mixed
2026-10-28 · The Hindu
Iran warns of 'devastating' economic fallout from any new Israeli attack
🔮 Iran on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) warned of a devastating economic impact from any new Israeli-led attack, as the votes were counted in an Israeli election that could determine the future of the regional war. assertive
2026-10-28 · Dawn
Israel's unassuming President Herzog holds keys to next government
🔮 Israel’s President Isaac Herzog is known for his unassuming and mild manner, but all eyes will soon be on him as he decides who to task with forming the next coalition government. assertive
2026-10-28 · The Hindu
Pioneering U.S. labour leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96
🔮 "We know that many of you around the world share in our mourning, and we will be following up on plans to recognise and celebrate her incredible life and legacy." assertive
2026-10-28 · The Hindu
U.S. Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation
🔮 The 12-member Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-2 to hold rates at a target range between 3.75 and 4.00%, citing the need for more data in the fight against inflation, after having hiked for the first time in three years at its previous meeting in September. “The accumulation of more information will help the Committee determine the policy stance appropriate to ensure a timely return of inflation to the Committee’s two percent goal,” the Fed said in a statement announcing its decision. assertive
2026-10-29 · Al Jazeera
Chelsea beat Liverpool 6-5 on penalties to reach League Cup quarterfinals
🔮 We were struggling at home in the league but now we go against Arsenal on Sunday,” said Iraola, who will face his former club Bournemouth in the last eight. assertive
2026-10-29 · The Hindu
Flavio Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil’s true leader after fleeing to U.S.
🔮 "I am the elected president, and the criminals who stole Brazil's election are part of a criminal organization that has established a tyranny," Mr. Flavio Bolsonaro said in the statement published on his X account, slamming "electoral fraud." "I will lead the opposition from here," he said. mixed
2026-10-29 · The Hindu
U.S. judge rejects Trump administration’s interference in California midterm vote
🔮 A federal judge on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) rejected the U.S. Department of Justice's efforts to set aside the ballots of more than 20,000 California voters it said might not be citizens, slamming the move as brazen pre-election "interference." assertive
2026-10-29 · Dawn
Afghanistan opium poppy cultivation surges despite Taliban govt ban: UN
🔮 In May, two people were killed in clashes that erupted as Afghan security forces moved to destroy opium poppy fields in Badakhshan. assertive
2026-10-29 · The Hindu
Afghanistan opium poppy cultivation surges despite Taliban government ban: UN
🔮 In May, two people were killed in clashes that erupted as Afghan security forces moved to destroy opium poppy fields in Badakhshan. assertive
2026-10-29 · The Hindu
U.S. bans imports from Chinese genomics companies over forced labour concerns
🔮 According to the U.S. DHS, the companies "helped collect genetic material used to track persecuted ethnic minorities, including people subjected to forced labour, meaning work they could not freely refuse." assertive
2026-10-29 · Al Jazeera
Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long redemption road in China
🔮 Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga have apologised for the French striker’s comments about Mao Zedong, but the damage to their reputation in China will not be easily or quickly repaired assertive
2026-10-29 · Dawn
Israel piles pressure on Arab parties as Netanyahu seeks government
🔮 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc on Thursday piled pressure on Israeli Arab leaders over unproven accusations of foreign funding, in a push to neuter parties that could hold the key to forming a government after an inconclusive election. mixed
2026-10-29 · Dawn
EU hits pause on country-level social media bans for children
🔮 The EU believes allowing countries to move ahead with national laws would divide the bloc, creating varying age-limits among member states. assertive
2026-10-29 · Al Jazeera
Neville says managers need sacking ‘for own good’ as Man Utd retain Carrick
🔮 But Carrick, 45, and a former United and England midfielder, remains in charge and is expected to give a pre-match news conference later on Thursday ahead of the team’s league match away to Chelsea on Saturday. assertive
2026-10-29 · The Hindu
Israel piles pressure on Arab parties as Netanyahu seeks government
🔮 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc on Thursday (October 29, 2026) piled pressure on Israeli Arab leaders over unproven accusations of foreign funding, in a push to neuter parties that could hold the key to forming a government after an inconclusive election. assertive
2026-10-29 · The Hindu
Palestinian President says hopes for peace talks with new Israeli government
🔮 Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday (October 29, 2026) that he hoped the election of a new Israeli government would allow for the resumption of peace talks. mixed
2026-10-29 · Dawn
US fires top military planner in latest ouster: reports
🔮 A spokesperson for the Joint Staff, a top Pentagon body that handles planning and other issues, initially issued a statement that appeared to confirm Sylvia’s departure but later withdrew it, saying: “Out of respect for the servicemember and the ongoing personnel process we will not comment further.” assertive
2026-10-29 · Dawn
3 dead in rock spire collapse at tourist site in Turkiye's Cappadocia
🔮 “According to initial findings, two people were killed and five others injured in the incident,” Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said on X. The nationalities of the dead were not immediately known. “Search and rescue teams are continuing intensive, coordinated operations to locate any other victims who may be trapped under the debris,” the minister said. assertive
2026-10-29 · Dawn
US fires top military planner over alleged leaks: reports
🔮 Parnell did not identify Sylvia by name and said “no further comment will be made regarding the individual or the circumstances of this action”. assertive
2026-10-29 · Al Jazeera
Manchester United’s Carrick backs Fernandes and is expected to face Chelsea
🔮 Carrick was widely expected to be sacked this week, but he remains in charge after a show of support from the club’s hierarchy. assertive
2026-10-29 · National Post
Patrick Stewart dead at 86: Shakespearean actor who became a Hollywood megastar was a ‘singular talent’
🔮 “His sonorous voice and singular talent will forever be synonymous with indelible performances in every genre,” the statement said. “He explored the human condition in all its poetic complexity and brought hope not only to the far reaches of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but into science fiction’s most iconic final frontier aboard the Starship Enterprise.” assertive
2026-10-29 · National Post
Patrick Stewart dead at 86: Shakespearean actor who became a Hollywood megastar was a ‘singular talent’
🔮 “His sonorous voice and singular talent will forever be synonymous with indelible performances in every genre,” the statement said. assertive
2026-10-30 · National Post
Trump cancels midterm appearances, will campaign via ‘tele-rallies’
🔮 Instead of the events in Kansas and Iowa, Trump will hold a “large number” of virtual “tele-rallies” in a series of states, the Republican National Committee said. assertive
2026-10-30 · Dawn
Netanyahu's bloc finishes ahead in Israel election, but well short of majority
🔮 The fragmented outcome sets the stage for difficult negotiations to form a government that could last weeks, with no single bloc able to reach the 61-seat threshold needed and the prospect of another election remaining if talks fail. assertive
2026-10-30 · The Hindu
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in U.S. for G20 meeting
🔮 The Foreign Ministers' talks in Atlanta, Georgia, also takes place just days before crucial U.S. midterm elections, and will set the stage for the December G20 leaders' summit in Miami at President Donald Trump's Doral resort. assertive
2026-10-30 · Dawn
'You are disgusting': Trump lashes out at reporter as he cancels weekend rallies ahead of midterm polls
🔮 Later on Thursday, the Republican National Committee said in a statement that it would also cancel a planned rally in Iowa, home to several competitive congressional races. assertive
2026-10-30 · The Hindu
Marco Rubio hosts G20 Foreign Ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members
🔮 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host his G20 counterparts, including Russia's Sergei Lavrov, for talks on Friday (October 30, 2026) that are expected to be fractious, with wars in Ukraine and Iran and surging energy prices fanning discord. assertive
2026-10-30 · Dawn
Rubio hosts G20 ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members
🔮 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host his G20 counterparts, including Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, for talks on Friday that are expected to be fractious, with wars in Ukraine and Iran and surging energy prices fanning discord. assertive
2026-10-30 · The Hindu
Drone strikes kill 14, including children, in Ethiopia's Amhara: witnesses
🔮 "My sister-in-law was killed, and we couldn't even find her body because it was dismembered," he said. assertive
2026-10-30 · Al Jazeera
World number one Rybakina withdraws from Pan Pacific Open with neck injury
🔮 World number one Sinner will not play in 2026 due to knee injury assertive
2026-10-30 · The Hindu
Thousands of students, workers protest in Italy under heavy security
🔮 "They can't afford to pay exorbitant tuition fees, and rent... which weighs heavily on their parents' shoulders," said the 21-year-old, citing student housing in Rome that could reach 1,200 euros per month for a single room. assertive
2026-10-30 · The Hindu
China ruling party says 'eliminated dangers' after 33 expelled
🔮 The Party, he told reporters at a news briefing, had been guided by the sense of mission that "we would rather offend thousands than let down 1.4 billion people", referring to China's population. assertive
2026-10-30 · Al Jazeera
Arsenal boss Arteta fires ‘Disneyland’ warning at Dowman after red card
🔮 - list 2 of 4Manchester United’s Carrick backs Fernandes and is expected to face Chelsea - list 3 of 4Can assertive
2026-10-30 · The Hindu
Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries, Russia says
🔮 Ukraine has resumed its attacks on Russian oil refineries after a brief pause, Russia's deputy prime minister said Friday, warning the strikes could reduce Moscow's planned diesel exports. assertive
2026-10-30 · The Hindu
Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts under Kremlin pressure
🔮 "Novaya Gazeta has announced that it is ceasing its activities, but Novaya Gazeta will never stop inspiring us. assertive
2026-10-30 · The Hindu
China denies spying on Nvidia's Jensen Huang
🔮 That could have given her insights into U.S. President Donald Trump's thinking around AI, an issue likely to arise during talks with China's President Xi Jinping next month. assertive
2026-10-30 · Al Jazeera
Barcelona’s Flick praises Yamal’s ‘mentality’ after missing out on Ballon d’Or
🔮 - list 2 of 3Manchester United’s Carrick backs Fernandes and is expected to face Chelsea - list 3 of 3Can Carrick survive Man United’s slump and Fernandes fallout? assertive
2026-10-30 · The Hindu
Germans to join Europe's youth protest wave
🔮 Tens of thousands of young Germans are set to demonstrate on Saturday (October 31, 2026), the latest in a wave of protests across Europe led by youths who complain political elites are ignoring their concerns. mixed
2026-10-31 · The Hindu
U.S. imprisons two Chinese nationals for spying
🔮 "Let this sentencing serve as a clear warning: If you attempt to jeopardise the safety and security of our service members, our citizens, or our nation, justice will find you," said Roman Rozhavsky, assistant director of the FBI's Counterintelligence and Espionage Division. assertive
2026-10-31 · The Hindu
Flavio Bolsonaro says he left Brazil because he is the victim of 'persecution'
🔮 He also suggested there had been irregularities in the runoff, comparing them to "handball goals" that were not disallowed by VAR, without detailing what those irregularities might have been. assertive
2026-10-31 · Dawn
India’s animal centre vows reset after criticism
🔮 Last year, CITES said it “considers that a number of specimens traded as ‘captive-bred’… may not be”. assertive
2026-10-31 · The Hindu
U.S., South Korea, Japan vow ‘complete’ North Korea’s denuclearisation
🔮 Analysts and South Korea’s spy agency say Mr. Kim may have conveyed Pyongyang’s position on potential talks with Mr. Trump to Beijing during a recent visit to the Chinese border city of Dandong. mixed
2026-10-31 · Dawn
Trump admin approves potential Patriot missiles sale to Ukraine
🔮 The Trump administration on Friday green-lit the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, the State Department said, but the Ukrainian president warned deliveries could take years. mixed
2026-10-31 · The Hindu
Fears of violence as France braces for Halloween protests
🔮 Around 70,000 security personnel will be deployed on Saturday (October 31, 2026), matching the number mobilised a week ago, as authorities seek to avert a repeat of the October 17 unrest. assertive
2026-10-31 · Dawn
'Trump betrayed us': Arizona's Latino voters sour on president
🔮 Nunez says he will vote on November 3 for independent candidates — neither Republican nor Democratic. assertive
2026-10-31 · Al Jazeera
LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey shine as 76ers beat Knicks in NBA Cup thriller
🔮 Group-stage Cup games will be played throughout November, all counting in the regular-season standings. assertive
2026-10-31 · The Hindu
Trump backtracks on rallies in turbulent end to midterms campaign
🔮 U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (October 30, 2026) insisted Republicans “have a shot” at success in the U.S. midterms, despite a feverish end to the campaign for elections that will decide control of Congress. assertive
2026-10-31 · The Hindu
Nations commit to get nature goals back on track at UN nature summit
🔮 “The progress we failed to achieve here is a series of missed opportunities to speed up our response to the loss of biodiversity,” Ms. Barbut said in a lengthy statement sent to AFP, stressing that “nature will not wait for the pace of our negotiations.” assertive
2026-10-31 · Dawn
UK PM 'open' to slavery apology but not reparations
🔮 “Listening to calls for a formal apology on behalf of the British state will form an important part of this process, and I am open to them.” assertive
2026-10-31 · Dawn
Syria weighing whether to join Makkah pact: foreign minister
🔮 A day earlier, he said that the wording of the pact did not bar new members after being asked about whether Iran could join the agreement. assertive
2026-10-31 · The Hindu
Iran’s Supreme Leader warns U.S., Israel against new attacks
🔮 "If the enemies once again launch military or terrorist attacks, it is the armed forces of the Islamic Republic and the Iranian nation that will determine the time and conditions for ending them," said a statement attributed to Mr. Khamenei posted on his website. mixed
2026-10-31 · Dawn
Iran's supreme leader warns US, Israel of 'unrestricted geographical response' to new attacks
🔮 “If the enemies once again launch military or terrorist attacks, it is the armed forces of the Islamic Republic and the Iranian nation that will determine the time and conditions for ending them,” said a statement attributed to Khamenei posted on his website. mixed
2026-10-31 · Al Jazeera
West Indies thrash Bangladesh by eight wickets in first Test in Mirpur
🔮 The second Test will be played in Sylhet from November 5. assertive
2026-10-31 · Al Jazeera
Chelsea beat Man United as Martinez sent off to pile pressure on Carrick
🔮 Michael Carrick’s stay of execution as Manchester United boss may not last long after his team imploded in a 2-0 Premier League loss at Chelsea. assertive
2026-10-31 · Dawn
Turkiye nominates veteran diplomat Sinirlioglu for role of UN chief
🔮 The choice of the next UN chief would be crucial in steering the international community towards “a more peaceful, just and sustainable future” amid mounting global challenges, he added. assertive
2026-10-31 · The Hindu
Trump admin approves potential Patriot missiles sale to Ukraine
🔮 The Trump administration on Friday (October 30, 2026) green-lit the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, the State Department said, but the Ukrainian president warned deliveries could take years. mixed
2026-10-31 · Dawn
India opposition parties hold mock impeachment of poll chief
🔮 India’s political opposition staged a symbolic impeachment of the election commissioner on Saturday to protest against a revision of voter lists that they say could unfairly benefit the ruling party. assertive
2026-10-31 · The Hindu
UN ends its Somalia political mission after three decades
🔮 In May 2024, Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud asked the UN to end the mission ahead of the expiry of its mandate in October that year. assertive
2026-10-31 · The Hindu
Iran has no plans for talks with U.S.: Foreign Minister
🔮 "If Washington's objective in sending the message is to sow discord, this would be yet another misstep, adding to America's previous errors." But Mr. Araghchi added, "The American side's effort to open a dialogue and reach a broader understanding is viewed as a positive step." Published - October 31, 2026 09:52 pm IST assertive
2026-10-31 · Al Jazeera
Brighton shock Man City, closing gap on Premier League leader to two points
🔮 But the visitors were well worthy of a famous win and could also have added to their lead when Jack Hinshelwood hit the side netting late on. assertive
2026-10-31 · Dawn
German police fire water cannon during tense 'Gen Z' protests
🔮 “We will not tolerate violence against emergency workers,” said a police statement. assertive
2026-10-31 · Dawn
Germans join Europe's wave of 'Gen Z' protests; police fire water cannon on demonstrators
🔮 “We will not tolerate violence against emergency workers,” said a police statement. assertive
2026-11-01 · The Hindu
Rubio says U.S. yet to decide on new Iran strikes
🔮 But Mr. Rubio added that Mr. Trump “hasn’t made a decision” on further military action, amid reports that the U.S. leader could attack after key midterm elections on Tuesday (November 3, 2026). assertive
2026-11-01 · Dawn
US to deport 150 Afghan immigrants back to Kabul
🔮 President Donald Trump’s administration plans to deport more than 150 Afghan immigrants back to Afghanistan via Pakistan, US media reported, a move advocacy groups say could endanger their lives. speculative
2026-11-01 · The Hindu
‘Epstein Files’: U.S. Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal
🔮 Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret," the note ends, followed by Mr. Trump's signature, which takes the place of pubic hair on the nude outline. assertive
2026-11-01 · CBS News
Rioters loot stores in Germany amid cost of living protests
🔮 "We call for more money to be invested in social services and education, as well as in climate protection - in short, in our future - because we are the ones who will be affected by this the longest and who will have to live with it," high school student Lara Breitenbach said. assertive
2026-11-01 · The Hindu
President Trump says U.S. still has ‘one or two targets’ in Iran
🔮 We still have to take care of, I would say one or two sites, but we can do that in 10 minutes,” Mr. Trump told reporters at his Florida residence. mixed
2026-11-01 · The Hindu
Israeli protesters demand opposition ally with Arab parties to oust Netanyahu
🔮 An alliance between the two camps would potentially give the anti-Netanyahu bloc a comfortable majority of 67 seats, but the idea is opposed by some parties in the opposition bloc. assertive
2026-11-01 · Al Jazeera
Lamine Yamal, Raphinha help Barcelona hammer Alaves to retain Liga top spot
🔮 With them, we will achieve big things. assertive
2026-11-01 · Dawn
Thousands protest in India's capital against voter roll revision
🔮 The CJP has gained millions of followers on social media since it was launched in May. assertive
2026-11-01 · Dawn
North Korea tests cluster-bomb warheads: KCNA
🔮 “Within this year we will enable units to select and use all those types according to operational aims and specific features of targets,” said the general director of the North’s Missile Administration. assertive
2026-11-01 · The Hindu
French school blockades to restart from Monday: student group
🔮 The head of a student group said a campaign of high school blockades would restart on Monday (November 2, 2026), adding the government's proposals did not go far enough. assertive
2026-11-01 · Al Jazeera
Yamaha pulls out of Qatar MotoGP over ‘situation in the Middle East’
🔮 MotoGP said talks with the organisers in Qatar and safety advisers had not flagged any reasons to change plans for the event, which will run from Friday to November 8 at the Lusail International Circuit outside Qatar’s capital, Doha. assertive
2026-11-01 · Al Jazeera
Ireland’s European athletics champion Ciara Mageean dies aged 34
🔮 “Beyond the medals, records and sporting accolades, Ciara will be remembered for her warmth, courage and tremendous strength of character,” said Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill. assertive
2026-11-01 · Dawn
Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes
🔮 Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to “take care” of more targets. mixed
2026-11-01 · The Hindu
North Korea tests cluster-bomb warheads in latest weapons drill
🔮 "Within this year we will enable units to select and use all those types according to operational aims and specific features of targets," said the general director of the North's Missile Administration. assertive
2026-11-01 · The Hindu
Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes
🔮 Iran warned on Sunday (November 1, 2026) that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to "take care" of more targets. mixed
2026-11-01 · The Hindu
Israel elections chief says inquiry into irregularities will not undermine result
🔮 The head of Israel’s Central Elections Committee said on Sunday (November 1, 2026) that an ongoing investigation into alleged foreign funding in the country’s recent vote would not call into question its result, noting that so far “suspicions remain suspicions”. assertive
2026-11-01 · The Hindu
Bulgarian President wins runoff election: exit polls
🔮 Ms. Iotova is projected to receive between 50.7% and 52.5% of the vote, compared to between 43.4% and 44% for Mr. Gyurov, according to three different exit polls. assertive
2026-11-01 · The Hindu
Trump holds call with Netanyahu over state of Iran war: report
🔮 Throughout the eight-month war Mr. Trump has pursued dual tracks with Tehran: a campaign of airstrikes and other attacks, while seeking to reach a deal that would jumpstart peace talks and fully open the Strait of Hormuz to vital oil and gas traffic. mixed
2026-11-02 · The Hindu
Cyber attacks hit Russia, Ukraine after truce ends
🔮 U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to resume this month, having been effectively frozen since the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran in February. assertive
2026-11-02 · The Hindu
At least 19 dead in Venezuela army attack on Colombian rebel camp
🔮 The military operation along the border may represent the latest shift in Venezuelan policy since the U.S. ouster of Nicolas Maduro in January. assertive
2026-11-02 · The Hindu
Irish bookshops help meet U.K. demand for Sally Rooney novels
🔮 Publisher Faber said it could no longer distribute Ms. Rooney's books in the United Kingdom because it could not transfer U.K. earnings to the author after she announced plans to donate those proceeds to Palestine Action, which is banned in Britain. assertive
2026-11-02 · The Hindu
Trump's Republicans scramble to stop Democratic midterms wave
🔮 Republicans in the U.S. made a final push on Sunday (November 1, 2026) to prevent a predicted thumping in U.S. midterm elections where Democrats are gunning to win control of Congress and impose a first political check on President Donald Trump's pursuit of power. assertive
2026-11-02 · Al Jazeera
NBA: Yaxel Lendeborg scores 37 as Warriors defeat Clippers
🔮 Maybe throw little dance moves like Steph in once in a while, but I’m gonna just keep trying to find my joy assertive
2026-11-02 · The Hindu
Iran says considering two-day plan to reopen Hormuz
🔮 We have stated that, if Iran's demands are met, it would be possible to restore security to the Strait of Hormuz and resume the negotiating process within a short period," said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, adding that the "exchange of messages is still ongoing" via mediators. assertive
2026-11-02 · Dawn
Laden with eggs, robots race up sacred Chinese mountain
🔮 But the rugged terrain would prove a stern test for some competitors. assertive
2026-11-02 · Dawn
Bangladesh garment workers protesting for higher wages clash with police
🔮 The protests came despite the government’s announcement on Sunday that it would establish a wage board to review the minimum wage in the vital garment industry, which employs millions of people and generates the bulk of Bangladesh’s export earnings. However, labour leaders say workers’ grievances extend beyond the formation of the board, citing inflation and rising household expenses. assertive
2026-11-02 · Dawn
China calls for Mideast dialogue in talks with Iran, Saudi, Oman
🔮 Later this month, Beijing will send its Middle East envoy to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia as a part of “shuttle diplomacy visits… aimed at promoting peace talks (and) easing tensions”, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson told a news briefing. assertive
2026-11-02 · Dawn
China calls for Middle East dialogue in talks with Iran, Saudi Arabia, Oman
🔮 Later this month, Beijing will send its Middle East envoy to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia as part of “shuttle diplomacy visits… aimed at promoting peace talks (and) easing tensions”, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson told a news briefing. assertive
2026-11-02 · Dawn
Fridge cyberattack hits supermarkets across Europe
🔮 “If Sabcobel hadn’t started this operation … the impact would have been much more important,” chief executive Stephan Moelans told AFP. assertive
2026-11-02 · The Hindu
Iran says ready to reopen Hormuz in two days if U.S. agrees to demands
🔮 "We have stated that, if Iran's demands are met, it would be possible to restore security to the Strait of Hormuz and resume the negotiating process within a short period. assertive
2026-11-02 · The Hindu
U.K. warns EU against keeping Britain out of ‘Made in Europe’
🔮 The British Minister will also meet EU Defence Chief Andrius Kubilius. assertive
2026-11-02 · Dawn
Trump to make final US midterm pitch at troubled Reflecting Pool
🔮 Donald Trump chose Washington’s Reflecting Pool — an iconic landmark where botched repairs came to symbolise the 80-year-old’s chaotic presidency — for a final speech on Monday to rally Republicans against a predicted tide of Democratic victories in midterm elections. assertive
2026-11-02 · Dawn
'Over a million' abuse images found on phone of UK man who drugged, raped wife: prosecutor
🔮 Some of the defendants allegedly “hid behind a screen” and conspired with the husband over the years to administer substances to the woman so she could be “used and abused”. assertive
2026-11-02 · Dawn
Trump touts reflecting pool as US midterm battle reaches finale
🔮 Polls show Democrats poised to seize the House of Representatives and within reach of the Senate in Tuesday’s vote — a shift that would impose tight political constraints on the president. assertive
2026-11-02 · Dawn
Trump touts Washington reflecting pool as US midterm battle reaches finale
🔮 Polls show Democrats poised to seize the House of Representatives and within reach of the Senate in Tuesday’s vote — a shift that would impose tight political constraints on the president. assertive
2026-11-03 · The Hindu
Israel’s far-right supporters hold out hope for return to power
🔮 Itamar Ben Gvir, the far-right Israeli firebrand who achieved international notoriety as part of the outgoing government, fell short of expectations that he would gain ground in the latest election. assertive
2026-11-03 · Dawn
Taliban govt voices concern over US plans for deportation
🔮 More than 150 Afghans in the United States would be deported via Pakistan to Afghanistan, including relatives of those who assisted US forces before their 2021 withdrawal, according to US media reports and an advocacy group. “The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan expresses its serious concern over reports that the United States intends to deport some Afghan refugees to Pakistan who have not yet been able to obtain legal residency documents in that country,” foreign ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi said in a statement. mixed
2026-11-03 · Dawn
UN reports warn of large-scale damage to Earth’s ice from climate change
🔮 PARIS: Exceeding 1.5C of global warming will have “irreversible” consequences for glaciers, sea ice and the Earth’s frozen regions, two UN reports warned on Monday, calling for urgent action. mixed
2026-11-03 · Dawn
US signals progress in Iran talks to avert flare-up
🔮 A deal with Tehran “could happen,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. assertive
2026-11-03 · The Hindu
Russia downs hundreds of drones after Ukraine truce ends
🔮 , Moscow's mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Tuesday (November 3, 2026) Russian air defence systems downed nearly 500 drones headed towards the capital, as a flare-up in fighting with Ukraine dashed hopes of progress towards peace. assertive
2026-11-03 · The Hindu
Russia-Ukraine war: Strikes on a school by Russia kills 26, derailing hopes of progress toward peace
🔮 Mr. Zelensky said that after the Oleshky truce, "there was a moment when the next steps could have shown that progress toward peace was possible". assertive
2026-11-03 · Dawn
Donald the Lame Duck? Trump will have other ideas if Republicans lose midterms
🔮 President Donald Trump’s second term has been a wild ride, but his last two years in power could be wilder still if Republicans lose control of Congress in Tuesday’s US midterm elections. mixed
2026-11-03 · Dawn
'Who cares?' Alaska voters shrug off potential Democratic manipulation
🔮 Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola, in a tight race against Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan that could determine who controls Congress in Washington, stands accused of recruiting another Dan Sullivan to run in order to create ballot confusion and siphon off votes from the senator. assertive
2026-11-03 · Dawn
Australia's Glenn Maxwell calls time on international career
🔮 “There was a small hope or discussion that I might have been able to potentially get a send-off game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (against England). assertive
2026-11-03 · The Hindu
Iran unveils huge billboard with threat against Donald Trump’s life
🔮 “We will kill Trump”, read the billboard towering over the busy Enghelab Square in Tehran, which depicted the U.S. president behind bars with his head bowed. assertive
2026-11-03 · Dawn
Polls open on US east coast in midterm elections that could weaken Trump’s hold on Washington
🔮 Polls opened on the US east coast on Tuesday in midterm elections that could upend Donald Trump’s presidency, with Democrats looking to seize control of Congress and significantly curb his executive powers. assertive
2026-11-03 · Dawn
French judges probe war crimes complaint against Israeli army in Lebanon: lawyer
🔮 I hope this investigation will help break the impunity enjoyed by Israeli officials responsible for attacks against civilians in Lebanon and Palestine,” he added. assertive
2026-11-03 · The Hindu
Kremlin confirms Ukraine-U.S. talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11
🔮 The Kremlin confirmed on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) that U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks to end more than four years of war will take place in Abu Dhabi next week. assertive
2026-11-03 · The Hindu
Bangladesh garment workers clash with police, defy call to end protests
🔮 She said she feared that the protest would not subside unless the wage board announced a salary increase. assertive
2026-11-03 · Dawn
Americans vote in midterms set to upend Trump presidency
🔮 Multiple polls predict Democrats will take control of the House of Representatives and have a shot at seizing the Senate on the back of voter resentment at a deeply unpopular president, soaring energy costs and the dragging conflict with Iran. assertive
2026-11-03 · Al Jazeera
Nordic nations refuse to face Russia in ice hockey World Championship
🔮 Denmark, Norway and Sweden say they would refuse to play against Russia in the ice hockey world championships next year because of its war in Ukraine, a day after neighbouring Finland said it would also refuse. assertive
2026-11-03 · Dawn
Spanish footballer Jesus De Miguel dies after collision with keeper
🔮 European football governing body UEFA said a minute’s silence would be held before matches this week in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. assertive
2026-11-03 · The Hindu
Students blockade dozens of French schools and universities
🔮 "If next year we manage to get rid of Parcoursup, among other things, then it will all have been worth it," he said, referring to the university admissions platform. assertive
2026-11-03 · The Hindu
Iran president says return to war benefits 'no one', after reported U.S. strikes
🔮 Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) that a return to war would benefit "no one", hours after reported U.S. strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz. assertive
2026-11-03 · Dawn
Binance reveals hackers used fake job interviews, malicious code in $6.3bn heist
🔮 Around $2.85bn of the stolen $6.34bn has been frozen, Binance said, meaning that the attackers could not use it or convert it to another currency. mixed
2026-11-03 · The Hindu
Trump says U.S. cutting $3.8 billion annual security assistance to Israel
🔮 If they did need it, I would say keep it going,” Mr. Trump added. assertive
2026-11-03 · Dawn
Americans vote in election seen as a referendum on Trump presidency
🔮 Americans voted on Tuesday in a midterm election seen as a nationwide referendum on US President Donald Trump that could wrest control of Congress from his Republican Party and impose major restraints on the remaining two years of his presidency. assertive
2026-11-03 · Dawn
Americans vote in midterm election seen as a referendum on Trump presidency
🔮 Americans voted on Tuesday in a midterm election seen as a nationwide referendum on US President Donald Trump that could wrest control of Congress from his Republican Party and impose major restraints on the remaining two years of his presidency. assertive
2026-11-03 · The Hindu
Israel attorney general asks intel services to provide proof of poll fraud
🔮 “If the Shin Bet or any other authority holds evidence that would justify opening an investigation, it is invited to present it,” said Gali Baharav-Miara, according to a statement sent to the media by her spokesperson. mixed
2026-11-04 · The Hindu
Spain’s Transport Minister offers resignation after deadly train crash
🔮 "A transport minister in a country like Spain cannot remain in office after two accidents of such seriousness in less than a year, however different they may be, whether or not I bear direct responsibility," Mr. Puente told members of Parliament, referring to the latest tragedy and a January crash in Andalusia that claimed 46 lives. assertive
2026-11-04 · The Hindu
Democratic gains mount in U.S. midterms as Donald Trump faces bruising verdict
🔮 Democrats captured a Republican-held House seat in North Carolina, in a district Mr. Trump won comfortably in 2024, while several contests in Florida suggested that redrawn electoral boundaries might not deliver the gains Republicans had hoped for. assertive
2026-11-04 · The Hindu
Rising Democratic star Jon Ossoff’s reelection fuels presidential prospects
🔮 Jon Ossoff’s reelection on Tuesday (November 3., 2026) to the Senate in the southern state of Georgia will fuel speculation of a 2028 presidential run by one of the Democratic Party’s young rising stars. assertive
2026-11-04 · The Hindu
Democrats win U.S. House in growing midterms wave against Trump
🔮 Democrats won the House and were within reach of taking over the Senate in a rapidly building midterms wave on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) projected to sweep Republicans aside and deliver a stinging repudiation of Donald Trump’s bruising presidency. assertive
2026-11-04 · Dawn
US midterms: Democrats win US House in growing midterms wave against Trump
🔮 Democrats won the House and were within reach of taking over the Senate in a rapidly building midterms wave Tuesday projected to sweep Republicans aside and deliver a stinging repudiation of Donald Trump’s bruising presidency. assertive
2026-11-04 · The Hindu
In huge blow to Republicans, Democrat Talarico flips U.S. Senate seat in Texas
🔮 Mr. Talarico defeated the state’s Attorney General Ken Paxton, a close ally of President Donald Trump, NBC News and CBS News projected. assertive
2026-11-04 · Dawn
US midterms: Democrats projected to flip Senate and take full control of Congress
🔮 Democrats have seized control of both houses of Congress, in a rout of President Donald Trump’s Republicans in the midterm elections, US networks projected. assertive
2026-11-04 · Dawn
US midterms: Democrats projected to win Congress in major setback for Trump
🔮 Trump struck a conciliatory note despite his history of questioning election results, telling The New York Times: “I am absolutely willing to accept those results” and promising to “work with the Democrats.” But minutes later on social media the 80-year-old signaled how he intends to deal with Democratic attempts to pass laws, posting a picture of a red baseball cap emblazoned: “VETO.” assertive
2026-11-04 · The Hindu
Indonesia arrests ex-police chief over alleged illegal wiretapping of President, officials
🔮 Indonesia's former police chief, fired this week from his latest post as Presidential chief of staff, may have committed "treason" through his alleged involvement in wiretapping the head of state's telephone, the government said on Wednesday (November 4, 2026). mixed
2026-11-04 · Dawn
Historic leadership firsts for minorities across US in midterm vote
🔮 A former Atlanta mayor, Bottoms defeated billionaire health care executive Rick Jackson, a win that returns the governor’s office to Democrats after more than two decades of Republican control. assertive
2026-11-04 · The Hindu
Israel's unassuming President Herzog holds keys to next government
🔮 Israel's President Isaac Herzog is known for his unassuming and mild manner, but all eyes will be on him as he decides whom to task with forming the next coalition government. assertive
2026-11-04 · Dawn
Lone Star turns blue: Democrats Talarico, Hinojosa topple Texas Republicans
🔮 Democrat James Talarico, a former schoolteacher and Presbyterian seminarian who campaigned on a “politics of love,” on Tuesday won the US Senate race in Texas, dealing a historic blow to Republicans that could reshape American politics. assertive
2026-11-04 · The Hindu
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in Michigan Senate battle
🔮 Democrat Abdul El-Sayed said early on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) that he had won a US Senate seat in Michigan over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers, which would make him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. assertive
2026-11-04 · Dawn
Democratic takeover of US Congress: What happens next
🔮 Emboldened by victories deep in traditional Republican territory, the party is promising swift action on living costs and the war in Iran, while signalling that investigations of alleged abuses and corruption will be a major priority. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is in line to become the first Black speaker when the new Congress takes office in January, vowed to go after what he described as “unprecedented corruption” in the government. “Because if you have people in high office who are so focused on enriching themselves, their family members, their friends, or their donors, then they’re not focused on making life better for the American people,” he said. assertive
2026-11-04 · Dawn
US midterms: Democrats win Congress in major setback for Trump
🔮 Trump struck a conciliatory note despite his history of questioning election results, telling The New York Times: “I am absolutely willing to accept those results” and promising to “work with the Democrats”. assertive
2026-11-04 · Dawn
Numbers that tell the story of the Democrats' midterm blowout
🔮 Texas also went blue for the first time in decades, with Talarico scoring a massive upset to flip a Senate seat in the Lone Star State for the first time since 1988 — the year before Talarico was born. assertive
2026-11-04 · Dawn
'We did it!': Democrat El-Sayed hails US Senate win, becomes first Muslim elected to upper chamber of Congress
🔮 ‘Swear me in’ Republicans ran a scorched-earth campaign to paint Democrats as communists and branded El-Sayed a terrorist who would endanger Americans. assertive
2026-11-04 · Dawn
Israel election commission rejects Netanyahu charges of fraud
🔮 Israeli electoral authorities on Wednesday rejected allegations promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraud by Arab parties, who could hold the key to removing him from power after a divisive vote. mixed
2026-11-04 · Dawn
US midterms: Democrats win US Congress in midterm rout of Trump
🔮 Democrats seized control of the US Congress on Wednesday, capturing the Senate and House of Representatives in a stunning, nationwide rejection of Donald Trump set to put the brakes on the final two years of his presidency. assertive
2026-11-04 · The Hindu
Seoul court upholds ex-President Yoon’s election conviction
🔮 A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) upheld former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s 18-month suspended sentence for spreading disinformation on the campaign trail, a ruling that could force the opposition to repay nearly $30 million. mixed
2026-11-04 · The Hindu
Israel election commission rejects Benjamin Netanyahu charges of fraud
🔮 Israeli electoral authorities on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) rejected allegations promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraud by Arab parties, who could hold the key to removing him from power after a divisive vote. mixed
2026-11-04 · Dawn
Iran supreme leader says those expecting US policy shift 'seriously mistaken'
🔮 “Those who still harbour even the slightest hope that the behaviour of the hegemonic system might change through partisan or factional shifts, or who imagine that making concessions to the United States can dissuade it from hostility towards the Iranian nation, are seriously mistaken,” Khamenei said in a written statement published on his website. assertive
2026-11-04 · Dawn
Democrats win US Congress in midterm rout of Trump
🔮 Democrats seized control of the US Congress on Wednesday, capturing the Senate and House of Representatives in a stunning, nationwide rejection of Donald Trump set to put the brakes on the final two years of his presidency. assertive
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