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Pakistan-China push to label BLA a terror group blocked by US, UK and France at the UN

US, UK and France blocked Pakistan and China's joint bid to designate the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and the Majeed Brigade as terrorist organisations under the UN1267 terror sanctions regime list. 

Iran backs down on nuclear site resolution after US pushback

Iran withdrew its resolution condemning attacks on nuclear sites after last-minute US pressure exposing deep divides at the UN watchdog as sanctions threats loom

Texas A&M University president resigns over children’s literature recognising more than two genders

Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh has resigned after backlash over his handling of a children’s literature course that recognised more than two genders

Iran okays what Taliban banned in Afghanistan: Poppies for opium

With the country’s Food and Drug Administration warning that ongoing supply shortages could threaten public health, Iran is now working to cultivate enough poppies to meet its domestic needs

Over 250,000 displaced in a month as Israel intensifies Gaza City offensive: UN

As Israel continues with its offensive in Gaza City, the latest figures released by the United Nations suggest that over a quarter of a million people have been displaced from the largest city in the coastal enclave in the last month

Trump UK visit: How the $204 billion US investment may help the British economy bounce back

US President Donald Trump’s second State visit to the UK featured lavish royal ceremonies, record US investments worth £150 billion, and the signing of a landmark Tech Prosperity Deal with PM Keir Starmer. While the visit brought pledges of thousands of jobs, differences over steel tariffs and immigration remain unresolved

US judge nominated by Trump blocks move to deport Guatemalan kids, rejects ‘family reunion’ argument

US District Judge Timothy J Kelly, nominated by Trump himself, pronounced the ruling as the Trump administration attempted to remove Guatemalan migrant children who were living in government shelters and foster care over the Labour Day weekend

Trump-Xi phone call scheduled for 6.30 pm India time: 3 Ts in focus — tariff, TikTok and Taiwan

US President Donald Trump is slated to hold a telephonic conversation with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on Friday at 9 am Washington time (6:30 pm IST). Here are the three 'Ts' the two leaders will be discussing.

Army helicopter with 4 soldiers aboard crashes in Washington state, triggering wildfire

At least four service members were aboard a US Army MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter that crashed near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state

Nirav Modi’s fresh bid to delay extradition to India, moves UK court to reopen appeal he lost

Nirav Modi's lawyers have argued that “if extradited to India, he will be interrogated by multiple agencies and may face torture during such interrogation”

'Gaza situation catastrophic': US vetoes UNSC resolution for immediate ceasefire 6th time

The United States has once again vetoed the UNSC resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza as Israel continues with its onslaught in the coastal enclave.

North Korea's Kim inspects drone test, pushes for greater use of AI

State media said the exercise demonstrated the "excellent combat effectiveness of Kumsong-series tactical attack drones", reporting Kim expressed "great satisfaction" with the result

US police shoot Indian techie dead after roommate scuffle, family seeks answers

Mohammed Nizamuddin, a software professional in California, was killed after the Santa Clara police shot at him on September 3. Although the exact details of the incident are not known yet, his family alleges racial discrimination

Trump takes battle with Lisa Cook to Supreme Court: There's 'sufficient cause' to fire Fed governor

The Trump administration on Thursday asked the US Supreme Court to immediately allow the president to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook amid scrutiny over her home mortgage