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UK warns Russia’s Nato incursions risk armed conflict, Moscow calls claims ‘hysterical’

Britain’s Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper on Monday warned that Russia’s incursions into Nato territory could provoke an armed conflict, a statement that prompted a swift rebuke from Moscow, which dismissed the concerns as unfounded and “hysterical”

Jaishankar, Rubio meet in New York, agree on 'sustained engagement' on priority areas

Jaishankar on Monday met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York for bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly session, with both leaders agreeing on the importance of "sustained engagement" to advance progress on key priority areas.

'Will only be viable if the US...': Putin proposes conditional one-year extension to nuclear weapons treaty

Russian President Putin on Monday proposed a one-year extension of the New START treaty — the last remaining arms control agreement between the US and Russia — as both sides remain at odds over geopolitical issues, including the ongoing war in Ukraine

Epstein files claim another victim in UK, Duchess of York dropped as children’s charity patron

The Duchess of York has been removed as patron of a children’s charity after leaked emails appeared to show her apologising to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein for distancing herself from him, according to a report

Sharif lays out red carpet for Asim Munir's political role in Pakistan one foreign trip at a time

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is becoming a regular feature in the country's foreign policy, which is otherwise a domain of the Shehbaz Sharif government. Ironically, it is Sharif who is ceding diplomatic turf to Munir, but why?

Calls to recognise a Palestinian state are growing. Here's how Israel could respond

As calls to recognise Palestine gain momentum, France and Saudi Arabia are likely to push the long-standing two-state solution forward at this year's United Nations General Assembly. However, these efforts face strong opposition from the United States and Israel, who say the move will reward Hamas and will make it harder to reach a deal to halt the war and return the remaining hostages

Ukraine claims minor gain in Sumy region — a counter to Russia’s ‘unstoppable’ march narrative?

After weeks of brutal fighting, Ukraine’s modest gain in Sumy disrupts Russia’s narrative of unstoppable advances — but comes at a devastating human and tactical cost

Is Trump losing the bigger game to China to win a TikTok battle — trade, AI tech and Taiwan?

It is becoming increasingly clear that US President Donald Trump has made key concessions on major issues of trade, technology, and Taiwan, in negotiations with China to claim a symbolic victory on a relatively minor issue of TikTok.

Could Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B fee cripple US hospitals, schools?

While the focus of Donald Trump’s new $100,000 fee for every new H-1B visa, is on tech firms like Amazon and Microsoft, the rule could devastate hospitals, universities, and research institutions that depend on foreign-trained doctors, nurses, and STEM talent to fill critical staffing gaps

In Graphics | Does statehood make Palestine a country, at last?

Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, Britain, Australia, Canada, and Portugal have officially recognised Palestine as a state, with France, Belgium and other countries poised to follow suit at the UN General Assembly. But what does official statehood mean for the people of this region?

Is AI a bigger threat for women than men in jobs? UN report says…

The UN’s “Gender Snapshot 2025” report warns that women are at greater risk of job losses from artificial intelligence than men, with nearly 28 per cent of women’s jobs potentially affected globally compared with 21 per cent of men’s. The report calls for urgent action to bridge the gender digital divide.

As Trump tightens visa norms, Starmer plans to drop UK visa fees to tap global talent

In a bid to attract top talent to the United Kingdom at a time when US President Donald Trump is pursuing an anti-immigrant agenda, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is working on policies to bring to the country's world's best scientists, academics, and digital experts.

Why did Pakistan air force bomb its own villages in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is known as the world’s most dangerous place, and on Monday (September 22), it proved to be true. Pakistan’s air force launched eight LS-6 precision-guided glide bombs on villages in the Tirah Valley in the northwestern region, killing 30 people — all of them civilians. Local reports state that the strikes were targeting the Pakistan Taliban, which has several hideouts there

World summit to meet on two-state solution as support grows for Palestinian state

In support of the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, France and Saudi Arabia have convened a summit today where more countries are expected to recognise the Palestinian state. Israel and the United States have opposed the summit.

In a first, scientists create AI virus to hunt down harmful bacteria

Scientists have for the first time used artificial intelligence to design viruses capable of killing harmful bacteria. In a major leap for computational biology, researchers at Stanford University and the Arc Institute built the world’s first fully AI-generated genome.

Watch | Charlie Kirk's wife Erika says 'forgive' the shooter who killed her husband

Erika Kirk, the 36-year-old widow of slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, said she forgives the man accused of killing him, as she delivered a deeply religious speech at a memorial event Sunday for her deceased husband.

Is Bangladesh's economy collapsing? Experts raise alarm as Yunus delays election

While Bangladesh's Interim Chief Muhammad Yunus continues to delay elections, financial experts raise alarm about the deplorable state of the country's economy. Here's why

Canada arrests Inderjit Gosal — Pannun aide and Khalistani terrorist as it resets ties with India

Khalistani terrorist Inderjit Singh Gosal, a close aide of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has been arrested in Canada on multiple firearms-related charges, in what officials describe as the first major outcome of renewed India–Canada security cooperation.

‘PoK will say I am India’: Rajnath says military action won’t be required for Kashmir integration

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that India will not need military action for the full integration of Kashmir as Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) will one day proclaim, 'I am India', and join the country at its own accord.

Is China exporting counterfeit airbag parts to the US? Warning issued after fatal accidents

US regulators are investigating a series of fatal crashes linked to counterfeit Chinese-made airbag inflators raising urgent concerns about dangerous auto parts entering the American market

Did Trump's border czar take a $50,000 bribe?

Tom Homan, US President Donald Trump’s border czar, was caught on FBI video in 2024 allegedly accepting a $50,000 (Rs 44.10 lakh) cash bribe in exchange for promises to help secure future immigration-related contracts. The probe began under President Joe Biden but was shut down after Trump’s return to power

Pakistan bombs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village, 30 killed in air force strike: Reports

At least 30 civilians were killed in Pakistani Air Force airstrikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday, according to multiple reports. Pakistani fighter jets dropped eight LS-6 bombs on Matre Dara village in the Tirah Valley, killing civilians.

Piyush Goyal in US today: India eyes ‘mutually beneficial’ trade deal, early conclusion of talks

Amid the tariff tensions between India and the United States, India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Washington, DC, on Monday. Here's what to expect from the trip

US mocks allies recognising Palestine state: ‘Our focus is serious diplomacy, not performative gestures’

The United States on Monday criticised Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal after they recognised a Palestinian state, calling the move “performative” and emphasising its focus on Israel’s security and the release of hostages.

Moldova new battleground for Russia-Europe rivalry as it heads to Sept 28 parliamentary vote

Later this week, the eastern European nation of Moldova will hold most important elections in its history. As pro-Russia and pro-European Union (EU) forces are locked in a closest contest, voters will decide the future trajectory of the nation.

Who is Zhang Zhan, the Chinese Covid-19 whistleblower sentenced to 4 more years in prison?

Zhang Zhan, a Chinese citizen journalist, was sentenced to another four years in prison for 'picking quarrels and provoking trouble'. Zhan exposed the early Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan, posting videos that criticised the government's management of the virus. She was subsequently arrested and has spent four years behind bars until now

Op Sindoor: In 5 weeks, BSF will get first batch of 47 ‘drone commandos’

In five weeks, 47 soldiers will graduate from the newly set-up Drone Warfare School at the BSF’s Tekanpur training institute as the force’s first “drone commandos,” part of a larger plan to integrate drones into its operations following Operation Sindoor.

Watch | ‘Without H-1B, US scientific establishment would collapse’: Physicist Michio Kaku’s warning

More than a decade ago, American physicist Michio Kaku called the H1B visa the 'genius visa' visa and dubbed it the driving force of the US science and technology industries. He warned that the American scientific establishment would collapse without the H1B visa.

'US quickly turning into a banana republic': Trump stokes outcry by urging Pam Bondi to target rivals

Top Democratic leaders lashed out at the US President Donald Trump's administration after the American leader asked the Department of Justice to charge his enemies

Nifty IT index feels the heat as Trump's H-1B crackdown disrupts industry's playbook

Indian IT stocks tumbled on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, raising concerns over the sector’s reliance on sending skilled workers to the US.