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08 Oct 2026
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US to sanction ICC for seeking charges against American servicemembers

The United States announced further sanctions against the International Criminal Court, citing its attempts to charge American service members and challenging national sovereignty.

08 Oct 2026
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Riyadh missile interception on Thursday leaves kindergarten, medical complex damaged

Saudi Arabia's civil defence reported damage to a kindergarten and medical complex in Riyadh from missile fragments after intercepting a Houthi-launched ballistic missile.

08 Oct 2026
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US issues subpoenas to 9 universities over J-1 pay gaps

The United States has initiated a federal investigation into nine major universities, including Harvard and Yale, for allegedly misusing the J-1 visa program.

08 Oct 2026
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Singapore faces world's worst air quality from Indonesian fires

Singapore's air quality has plummeted due to transboundary haze from Indonesian fires, disrupting daily life and threatening events like the Formula One Grand Prix.

08 Oct 2026
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Asim Munir invokes Mecca pact, sends troops to Saudi

Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir has independently decided to deploy additional troops to Saudi Arabia, invoking the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement amid rising Houthi attacks.

08 Oct 2026
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Elon Musk suggests Mukesh Ambani blocking Starlink entry in India

Elon Musk questions India's telecom power dynamics, suggesting Mukesh Ambani's influence, after the government denies claims of regulatory bias against Starlink.

08 Oct 2026
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UK judge invalidates warrants after King Charles stripped Andrew

A high court judge has declared the search warrants used in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest unlawful, as they were obtained under the wrong statutory provision.

08 Oct 2026
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US H-1B overhaul includes proposed $100,000 fees and salary-weighted lottery

The Trump administration's tightening of H-1B visa regulations disproportionately affects early-career Indian IT professionals, while senior engineers remain relatively insulated.

08 Oct 2026
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AZEC Manila: Japan, Saudi Arabia, UAE pledge oil security

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are collaborating with Japan to enhance oil supply security in Southeast Asia, addressing disruptions from Middle East conflicts.

08 Oct 2026
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Flydubai flight plunged 16,000 feet after co-pilot allegedly attacked captain

Airline executives admit the difficulty in preventing rogue pilot incidents following a flydubai co-pilot's attack, despite maintaining high safety standards across the industry.

08 Oct 2026
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Student protests over education spread across Europe amid 6,500 arrests

Student protests originating in France have inspired similar movements in Italy, Belgium, and Greece, highlighting widespread concerns over education funding and resources.

08 Oct 2026
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World Bank: AI eased homework but lowered China exam scores

The World Bank warns that while AI can improve homework scores, it may weaken actual learning by reducing the mental effort needed for reasoning and writing.

08 Oct 2026
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A 16-year-old Bryce airlifted after AI directions on Crown Mountain

A 16-year-old hiker was rescued from a cliff on Crown Mountain, British Columbia, after an AI-planned route led him astray, necessitating a helicopter-assisted rescue.

08 Oct 2026
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Ukraine expands unmanned ground vehicle use amid war with Russia

Unmanned ground vehicles are increasingly performing dangerous frontline tasks in the Russia-Ukraine war, reducing soldiers' exposure and addressing manpower shortages.

08 Oct 2026
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Hideo Fuseda: Japan seeks AI infrastructure cooperation with India

Japan urges India to enhance its AI and telecom infrastructure, emphasizing the need for resilient digital systems to support growing AI demands and withstand natural disasters.

08 Oct 2026
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South Korea's 1st successful hypersonic test observed by President Lee

South Korea conducted its first hypersonic missile test on Thursday, overseen by President Lee Jae Myung, shortly after North Korea's own hypersonic missile launch.

08 Oct 2026
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Antonio Guterres meets Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad to discuss terrorism

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told UN Secretary-General António Guterres that Pakistan is fighting a "global war" against terrorism, seeking international recognition.

08 Oct 2026
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CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue Trump over White House ban

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico will appear in federal court to request a judge extend protection against a White House ban initiated by President Trump over "FAKE NEWS" allegations.

08 Oct 2026
• Nobel Prize

Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

Canadian poet Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature "for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature."

08 Oct 2026
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South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over President Zelenskyy U.N. speech

South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Ukraine after President Zelenskyy's disclosure of a secret transfer of North Korean POWs, escalating tensions between Seoul and Kyiv.

08 Oct 2026
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Russian strike on Kramatorsk busses kills 30 and injures 18

A Russian strike on two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, has killed 30 people and wounded 18, according to local authorities.

08 Oct 2026
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Texas executes Jamaal Howard after court denies pentobarbital appeals

Texas executed Jamaal Howard using pentobarbital, the same drug that failed to kill Christa Pike in Tennessee, raising concerns about its efficacy and safety.

India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, calls them 'unacceptable'

India has condemned the attacks on Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Abha international airports, which were claimed by Yemen's Houthi fighters.

08 Oct 2026
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Riviera Elementary student Bellamy Dawkins-Morris killed when video board fell

A 5-year-old boy died after a video display board fell on him at Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay, Florida. The incident occurred on October 7th.

08 Oct 2026
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Trump administration unveils $100 million plus US STEM plan boosting PhDs

The Trump administration is investing over $100 million in education programs to boost American researchers in STEM fields, amid efforts to reduce reliance on foreign scientists.

08 Oct 2026
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Partial collapse in Istanbul's Maltepe traps at least 7 people

A seven-story building partially collapsed in Istanbul, trapping at least seven people, including a 6-year-old child, as rescue teams work to reach them.

08 Oct 2026
• Ellen DeGeneres

Meghan Markle dines with Malala in first London appearance

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, was recently spotted in London with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai.

08 Oct 2026
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France releases 10 million barrels diesel to lower fuel prices

France will release 10 million barrels from its strategic diesel reserves to ease cost pressures, as protests over education underfunding escalate nationwide.

08 Oct 2026
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Tehran responds to US via mediators, won't resume Hormuz operations

Iran will address US proposals to end the West Asia war via mediators, as tensions and maritime security issues persist around the Strait of Hormuz.

08 Oct 2026
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India condemns Yemen's Houthi strikes, offers condolences to victims' families

India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, calling the targeting of civilian infrastructure "completely unacceptable."

08 Oct 2026
• United States of America

US proposes $70,000 fee for foreign students seeking temporary work

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a $70,000 fee for F-1 nonimmigrant students who want to participate in Optional Practical Training (OPT).

08 Oct 2026
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United States reshapes Middle East military posture after Iran-linked attacks

After Iranian attacks severely damaged key bases, the US is reconsidering its military strategy in the Middle East to address new vulnerabilities and logistical challenges.

08 Oct 2026
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UPS employee accidentally routed F-35 parts through Hong Kong

A missed email by a UPS worker allowed sensitive F-35 jet parts to be mistakenly routed through Hong Kong, potentially exposing US military technology to China.

08 Oct 2026
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Jared Kushner and Kirill Dmitriev discuss US Nord Stream investor

Top Russian and US officials, including Jared Kushner, have reportedly held talks about involving a US investor in the Nord Stream pipelines amid ongoing tensions.

08 Oct 2026
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Akie Abe opens Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor in Varanasi

Akie Abe became emotional at the inauguration of the Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor, recalling her late husband's bond with PM Modi.

08 Oct 2026
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Marco Rubio says Iran won't get nuclear weapon under Trump

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon, asserting any agreement must ensure Tehran cannot develop such arms.

08 Oct 2026
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Israel announced closure of British consulate, now UK mission, Jerusalem

The British consulate in Jerusalem will become the 'UK Mission, Jerusalem' following Israel's decision to close the facility amid tensions over West Bank settlement policies.

08 Oct 2026
• Emmanuel Macron

'Stop': French mayor stops police from advancing on protesters

A video has emerged of Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko stepping in between riot police and student protesters during a nationwide demonstration in France.

08 Oct 2026
• Saudi Arabia

Houthis issue 'last warning' to airlines against using Saudi airspace

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group has issued a "last warning" to global airlines operating flights in Saudi airspace, saying it has become "a theater" for the Houthis' military operations.

08 Oct 2026
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North Korea rejects South Korea's $6.8m aid for Pyongyang hospital

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dismissed South Korea's $6.8 million medical aid offer as a provocation, highlighting ongoing inter-Korean tensions.

08 Oct 2026
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Cilia Flores seeks release from New York jail over health

Cilia Flores, wife of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is seeking release from a New York jail due to health issues, as her lawyers argue for house arrest instead.

08 Oct 2026
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Pakistan sets ₹195 benchmark per 1,000 monetized YouTube views

Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue has introduced a new framework to tax social media creators, setting a Rs 195 benchmark per 1,000 YouTube views to widen the revenue base.

08 Oct 2026
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US House proposes H-1B bill raising fines to $250,000

A new Republican bill proposes increasing fines for serious H-1B visa violations to $250,000, aiming to deter employer abuse and protect US workers.

08 Oct 2026
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Trump warns Iran might attack Los Angeles and San Diego

President Donald Trump reiterated his controversial comments about Iran potentially striking California during a Texas rally, emphasizing U.S. prevention efforts.

08 Oct 2026
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Alleged 16-year-old crashes SUV into 6 students outside Lindenwold High

A New Jersey teen driver allegedly drove an SUV into a group of minors, injuring six students near Lindenwold High School. The incident occurred on E Gibbsboro Road.

08 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

'Settled 8 wars': Trump renews bid for Nobel Peace Prize

United States President Donald Trump has once again put his name in the running for the Nobel Peace Prize.

08 Oct 2026
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South Korea probes 176,000 metric tons fuel shipments to Russia

South Korea is probing fuel shipments from its ports to Russia and will pursue legal action if domestic laws were violated, following a Guardian report on the trade.

08 Oct 2026
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Australia's opposition will cut 650,000 temporary migrants over 4 years

Australia's opposition Coalition proposes cutting temporary migrants by 650,000 over four years, focusing on stricter student visa rules and reduced net overseas migration.

08 Oct 2026
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India accuses Pakistan of harboring Jaish-e-Mohammed at U.N. meeting

India accused Pakistan of providing safe havens to terrorists and questioned Islamabad's claim about not knowing Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar's whereabouts.

08 Oct 2026
• World Health Organization

Second Russian lab worker possibly sick from plague

The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked Russia for more information about the death of 28-year-old employee, Darya Shipilova, at a plague research lab in Siberia last week and about media reports that a second employee has pneumonia with no known cause.

08 Oct 2026
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Strait of Hormuz sees 7 vessels, crude crossing down 27%

The number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz has reached its lowest point in over two months following a surge in attacks on tankers, according to recent shipping data.

08 Oct 2026
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Edinburgh doctors perform 1st testicular tissue transplant on UK teenager

A 19-year-old in the UK has become the first to receive a testicular tissue transplant, offering hope for fertility preservation after chemotherapy-induced infertility.

08 Oct 2026
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Trump administration to unveil alleged H-1B and J-1 misuse findings

The Trump administration is set to reveal new findings on alleged abuses in US work-visa programs, focusing on H-1B and J-1 visas, with a briefing scheduled for Thursday.

08 Oct 2026
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Indigenous, civil groups sue Indonesia over haze, name Prabowo Subianto

The Indonesian government is accused of gross negligence in a lawsuit over wildfires causing toxic haze across Southeast Asia, impacting health and education.

08 Oct 2026
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President Trump ends Iran talks in Texas, stoking military debate

President Donald Trump announced his disinterest in an Iran deal as reports suggest the U.S. is preparing for significant military action against the country.

08 Oct 2026
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Tanker attacked off Qatar coast, oil tops $100 a barrel

A tanker off Qatar's north coast was attacked, as Iran declared it would close a key oil transport route through the strait of Hormuz.

08 Oct 2026
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India accuses Pakistan at UN of supporting terror groups

India accused Pakistan of losing control over the terror ecosystem it allegedly created, likening it to a "Frankenstein’s monster" turning on its creators.

08 Oct 2026
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Trump optimistic Iran conflict could end soon, lowering oil prices

US President Donald Trump announced that the war with Iran will conclude rapidly, leading to a significant drop in global oil prices.

08 Oct 2026
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Trump warns Chris LaCivita, James Blair over Republika Srpska visit

Donald Trump has warned he will dismiss advisers Chris LaCivita and James Blair if their visit to Republika Srpska in Bosnia creates a conflict of interest.

08 Oct 2026
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Mecca Defence Alliance activated, Turkish opposition warns of Yemen involvement

Turkey's opposition leaders condemn the Mecca Defence Alliance, arguing that deploying troops to Saudi Arabia without parliamentary approval constitutes a constitutional crime.

08 Oct 2026
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Pakistan confirms troops in Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

Pakistan has confirmed its military personnel are stationed in Saudi Arabia, maintaining a longstanding presence amid heightened tensions with Yemen's Houthi rebels.

08 Oct 2026
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Russian missile strike on Pryluky kills 20, including 5 children

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia's missile strike on Pryluky, which killed 20 people, including five children, in a residential building.

08 Oct 2026
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards intensify crackdown on Hormuz oil smuggling routes

Iran's Revolutionary Guards plan to close illegal transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting oil smuggling operations and asserting control over this crucial waterway.

08 Oct 2026
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CENTCOM disputes Iran's claim it controls Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command refuted Iran's assertion that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, confirming that commercial and energy traffic continues to flow through the strategic waterway.

08 Oct 2026
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Nepal ends search after August 26 floods, shifts to rebuilding

Nepal's government has ceased search operations for flood victims, sparking mixed reactions among families of the missing, with some expressing anger and others seeking closure.

08 Oct 2026
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Gavin Newsom signs more than 1,000 bills in final year

In his final year as governor, Gavin Newsom signed over 1,000 bills, introducing significant regulations and programs that will impact everyday life in California.

08 Oct 2026
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani heckled at Union Square vigil for victims

Mayor Zohran Mamdani was booed by anti-Israel protesters during an Oct. 7 vigil in Union Square, as tensions rose over his perceived stance on Palestinian issues.

08 Oct 2026
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Paras Defence to manufacture Guardian-1 interceptor in India with Powerus

Paras Defence Space and Technology signed a licensing agreement with Powerus Corporation three months before the US firm engaged in a defence deal with Pakistan.

08 Oct 2026
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Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores face New York torture charges

US prosecutors are set to charge Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores with torturing detained Americans, following their capture during a US military raid in Caracas.

08 Oct 2026
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White House rebuts claim Trump suggested Iran should attack cities

The White House refuted claims that President Trump suggested Iran should target Los Angeles and San Diego, asserting he was emphasizing the threat posed by a nuclear-capable Iran.

08 Oct 2026
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Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud arrested after alleged Mall of America plot

The FBI has arrested Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, 18, for planning a mass shooting at the Mall of America in the name of ISIS.

08 Oct 2026
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India and Canada on track to sign CEPA before G-20

India and Canada are advancing talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) ahead of PM Modi's visit to Ottawa, aiming to boost bilateral trade significantly.

08 Oct 2026
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Donald Trump to award science and tech medals October 8

President Donald Trump is set to award medals to top tech executives, including Elon Musk and Michael Dell, at the Science: A New Golden Age Summit on Thursday.

08 Oct 2026
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Student protests across France injure 1-year-old as 450,000 march

A one-year-old was hit by a firework near Versailles during violent student protests against France's economy, leading to hospitalization for tinnitus amid escalating unrest.

08 Oct 2026
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Eviction of Maria del Carmen Abascal sparks nationwide protests

María del Carmen Abascal, whose eviction sparked nationwide protests against Spain's housing crisis, has died at 87. Her plight highlighted the country's surging rent issues.

08 Oct 2026
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Trump steps back from Chris LaCivita and James Blair

Donald Trump distanced himself from advisers Chris LaCivita and James Blair after reports surfaced of their involvement with a pro-Russia government in the Balkans.

08 Oct 2026
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DNC sues President Trump over alleged misuse of DHS funds

The Democratic National Committee has filed a lawsuit against Trump's administration, alleging illegal use of taxpayer money for political advertisements.

08 Oct 2026
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California arrest uncovers major Chinese spy network inside United States

Wanying Zhang's arrest highlights a growing Chinese espionage network in the US, with increasing recruitment efforts and threats to families of those who resist cooperation.

07 Oct 2026
• Elon Musk

Why Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey's new Pentagon roles are worrying

The US Department of Defense has enlisted SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey, co-founder of defense tech firm Anduril Industries, to spearhead a study on automated and AI-powered weaponry.

07 Oct 2026
• Bangladesh

Bangladesh government hints at reconciliation with disbanded Awami League

The Bangladesh government has hinted at the possibility of reconciliation with the disbanded Awami League, albeit with conditions.

07 Oct 2026
• British Royal Family

Harry-Meghan to apologize to William and Kate for Oprah interview?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to apologize to the British royal family for their controversial comments during their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey.

07 Oct 2026
• Poland

7 injured in knife attack at Poland school; teen arrested

A 19-year-old student was arrested after a knife attack at a high school in Ostroleka, Poland, on Wednesday, leaving seven people injured.

07 Oct 2026
• Pope Francis

Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young Aboriginal men

Former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men during his time as a Catholic cleric.

07 Oct 2026
• Ukraine

'Birthday gift to Putin': Russian strikes kill 12 in Ukraine

Russian strikes killed at least 12 people and injured over 40 across Ukraine on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday.

07 Oct 2026
• Iran

US lost 81 planes, drones worth $3.3B in Iran war

The United States military has lost or damaged 81 aircraft since the conflict in Iran started, a new report by the Congressional Research Service has revealed.

07 Oct 2026
• Egypt

India proposes 3-part peace plan to end Russia-Ukraine war

India has proposed a three-part plan for a truce between Russia and Ukraine.

07 Oct 2026
• United States of America

US inmate who survived 2 lethal injections conscious and speaking

Christa Pike, a 50-year-old death row inmate in the United States, is now "conscious and speaking" after surviving a botched execution attempt last week.

Ukrainian drone hits oil tanker carrying 23 Indian crew members

A Ukrainian drone attack has set a Liberian-flagged oil tanker ablaze off the coast of Russia's Black Sea.

07 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

Trump blames France student protests on Islam, mass migration

United States President Donald Trump has blamed the ongoing student-led protests in France on Islam and "out of control mass migration."

06 Oct 2026
• Germany

Ex-German intelligence chief arrested for allegedly spying

Former German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) president August Hanning has been arrested on espionage allegations.

06 Oct 2026
• Dengue

Florida battles decades' biggest dengue outbreak, surpassing 250 local cases

Florida is currently grappling with its largest dengue outbreak in decades, with over 250 locally transmitted cases reported this year.

11 Indian sailors injured after projectile hits ship in Hormuz

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has condemned an attack on a Panama-flagged commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, saying the continuing incidents of attacks on shipping in the region remain a cause of deep concern.

06 Oct 2026
• Pennsylvania

Measles outbreak: New York governor declares disaster emergency

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide disaster emergency in response to a measles outbreak.

06 Oct 2026
• Books

Jeffrey Archer's books released in India before hitting global bookshelves?

Jeffrey Archer, the best-selling British author who passed away on Monday aged 86, had a special connection with India.

06 Oct 2026
• Saudi Arabia

Yemeni forces secure Bab al-Mandab Strait, claim city of Mokha

Yemeni pro-government forces, with Saudi Arabia's backing, have reportedly secured the Bab al-Mandab Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea. This comes as part of a major offensive against the Iran-backed Houthi movement.

06 Oct 2026
• Ukraine

Pakistan police use fishing nets to stop potential drone attacks

In a bid to counter drone attacks, police in Hangu district of northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have installed fishing nets at their checkposts.

06 Oct 2026
• France

Mass protests erupt in France over education funding

Mass protests have erupted across France, with high school and university students leading the charge.

06 Oct 2026
• Abu Dhabi

flydubai captain underwent emergency treatment after ax attack by co-pilot

Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, suffered a skull fracture after his co-pilot attacked him with a crash ax, reports said.

06 Oct 2026
• Brazil

Brazil: Right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro wins 1st round against Lula

In a tightly contested first round of Brazil's presidential election, right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has emerged victorious.

06 Oct 2026
• Moscow

650 Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow region overnight, Russia claims

Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on the Moscow region on Monday night, Russian authorities said on Tuesday.

06 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

Trump approves 2009 Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad

United States President Donald Trump has signed off on a firing squad execution for Nidal Hasan, the man behind the 2009 Fort Hood shooting in Texas.

06 Oct 2026
• Saudi Arabia

Pakistan, Turkey to send troops to Saudi Arabia

Pakistan and Turkey will send troops to Saudi Arabia under a new defense pact, the three countries announced on Monday.

06 Oct 2026
• S Jaishankar

Indian Embassy reacts to Russian drone on Turkish cargo ship

A Turkish-owned cargo ship, MV Royad Mammadov, was attacked by Russian drones in the Black Sea.

06 Oct 2026
• Saudi Arabia

flydubai co-pilot carried out hijacking attempt as 'revenge for Gaza'

The Omani co-pilot who attacked the captain of a flydubai flight and attempted to crash the plane reportedly told investigators that he carried out the attack to avenge Gaza.

06 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

US bombers pulled from UK base over 'Iran-linked threat': Trump

United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that American B-1 bombers were pulled back from a United Kingdom airbase due to an "Iran-linked threat."

06 Oct 2026
• Dubai

JD Vance slams hiring of flydubai flight's co-pilot

United States Vice President JD Vance has slammed the hiring of the flydubai co-pilot involved in a recent hijacking incident.

06 Oct 2026
• London

Bestselling author, ex-politician Jeffrey Archer passes away at 86

Bestselling author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has passed away at the age of 86.

05 Oct 2026
• British Airways

British Airways flight declares emergency after sudden 28,000-feet descent

A British Airways flight, BA295, was forced to declare an emergency mid-flight after it suddenly and steeply descended over Ireland.

05 Oct 2026
• Madrid

Spain's PM calls early elections amid mounting housing crisis

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced early elections after his government faced a major legislative defeat on emergency measures to tackle the country's housing crisis.

05 Oct 2026
• Saudi Arabia

Yemen government forces capture strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthis

Yemeni government forces have reportedly captured the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels as part of the ongoing military operation, dubbed "Dawn of Yemen."

05 Oct 2026
• France

France shuts up to 500 schools amid violent student protests

France has shut down up to 500 schools on Monday in the wake of violent student protests.

05 Oct 2026
• United States of America

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes legal action over arrest

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police over his February arrest.

05 Oct 2026
• COVID-19

What we know about the Russian plague scare

Health authorities in Siberia's Irkutsk region have placed nearly 200 people under medical observation after a laboratory worker died from a suspected case of pneumonic plague.

05 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

US withdraws long-range bombers from UK base after new threat

The United States has pulled all long-range bombers from the Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford in the United Kingdom back to their home stations.

05 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

FBI director Kash Patel gets engaged to country singer Alexis

Kash Patel, the current director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has gotten engaged to country music singer Alexis Wilkins.

05 Oct 2026
• Brazil

'India's Presidential Election': Trump confuses Brazil with India

United States President Donald Trump has mistakenly praised India while commenting on the presidential polls in Brazil.

05 Oct 2026
• Dubai

flydubai hijack attempt: Israel transport ministry faces flak over security

Israeli authorities had reportedly warned about security threats on foreign flights for years, but the transport ministry failed to act.

05 Oct 2026
• Israel

Co-pilot's flight hijack attempt was to replicate 9/11 attack: Investigators

Hammam al-Hammani, the flydubai co-pilot who attempted to hijack a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight last week, had planned a 9/11-style attack.

05 Oct 2026
• World Health Organization

Russian lab worker dies after contact with unknown virus

A laboratory worker in Russia's Siberia has died after coming into contact with an "unknown" virus.

04 Oct 2026
• Benjamin Netanyahu

UAE shares passenger, crew list of flydubai flight with Israel

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has shared the passenger and crew list of a flydubai flight with Israel. This comes after an attempted hijacking incident on a flight headed to Tel Aviv.

04 Oct 2026
• Oman

flydubai passengers refused to free co-pilot at crew's request

A new video has emerged showing the Omani co-pilot, who allegedly tried to crash a flydubai flight, sitting on his knees with his hands tied behind his back.

Arizona man's sentence overturned after AI video used in courtroom

An Arizona appeals court has overturned the 10-year manslaughter sentence of Gabriel Paul Horcasitas, who was convicted of killing another driver.

04 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

Trump appoints Jay Clayton as new AI czar of US

US President Donald Trump has appointed Jay Clayton, the current Director of National Intelligence, as the administration's artificial intelligence (AI) czar.

04 Oct 2026
• Germany

Germany's overnight stays by Indian tourists might double by 2030

Germany is targeting to double the number of overnight stays by Indian tourists by 2030.

04 Oct 2026
• Kazakhstan

Russian drone attack destroys Indian pharmaceutical company's Ukraine plant: Report

A pharmaceutical plant owned by India's Kusum Group was destroyed in a Russian drone attack in Sumy, Ukraine, NDTV reported.

US Coast Guard finds debris of missing air ambulance

The United States Coast Guard has discovered debris from a missing air ambulance off the coast of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts.

04 Oct 2026
• Ukraine

Ukraine war: 1 civilian casualty occurs every 23 minutes

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has taken a heavy toll on civilians, with over one casualty every 23 minutes in the first eight months of 2026.

04 Oct 2026
• Japan

North Korea conducts missile test

North Korea has successfully tested an intermediate-range missile, state media reported on Sunday.

04 Oct 2026
• Israel

Not 100% safe: Israel on foreign pilots after flydubai incident

Israel's Transportation Ministry has stated that it does not conduct background checks on pilots of foreign airlines, making such flights not "100%" safe.

'We had no choice': India on hosting ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina

India has defended its decision to host former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after her government was overthrown in August 2024, a PTI report stated.

04 Oct 2026
• Benjamin Netanyahu

'First thought was catastrophic damage to aircraft': flydubai captain

Indian Captain Smit Machchhar has recounted chilling details of the flydubai cockpit attack aboard Flight FZ1073.

03 Oct 2026
• S Jaishankar

India's proposal 'most comprehensive' in Black Sea energy truce: Ukraine

Ukraine has confirmed that India is playing a role in mediating an energy truce in the Black Sea.

03 Oct 2026
• United States of America

US: Coast guard searches for missing plane with 6 onboard

The United States Coast Guard has launched a search operation for a Gulfstream G100 aircraft that went missing while flying from Bermuda to Boston.