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Why Starmer wants to talk trade, services but not immigration

During his India visit, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasised trade and services cooperation while ruling out new visa concessions, seeking to balance Britain’s economic diplomacy with growing domestic pressure to curb immigration and appease Reform UK supporters.

Germany to let police shoot down rogue drones, says interior minister

The decision follows recent drone sightings at Munich Airport that halted air traffic for several hours last week, disrupting travel for thousands of passengers

Pam Bondi does a Kash Patel: The questioning and her no answers

AG Pam Bondi faced a tense and combative session before the Senate Judiciary Committee on October 7, as Democrats accused her of refusing to answer questions and protecting allies. The hearing quickly turned partisan, with Democrats pressing her on alleged political interference and Republicans praising her.

Russia sharing lessons it learnt in Ukraine war with China, Iran and North Korea: Report

From drone tactics to AI warfare, Russia is transforming its military through lessons from Ukraine — and sharing them with China, Iran, and North Korea, raising fresh concerns for the West, according to a report

No more veggie 'steaks'? EU moves to strip meat terms from plant-based foods

he proposal was approved in a plenary session held in Strasbourg, with 355 votes for and 247 against

'Unacceptable': Was India hinting at US attempts to take control of Afghanistan's Bagram air base?

In a surprising development, India has joined the Taliban, Pakistan, China, and Russia in opposing US President Donald Trump’s demand to take control of Afghanistan’s Bagram air base. The move comes just days before Taliban FM Muttaqi's India visit.

Gold is creating records, but in whose vaults is all of it going?

China’s total foreign exchange reserves stood at $3.34 trillion at the end of September, an increase of $16.5 billion month-on-month

PM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport in major infra boost

PM Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), built at a cost of around ₹19,650 crore, marking a major milestone in India’s aviation sector. The airport, developed under a Public–Private Partnership, is India’s largest Greenfield airport project.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to trio for ‘development of metal-organic frameworks’

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M Yaghi for their pioneering work on metal-organic frameworks.

Wall Street sees red as US govt shutdown, Fed consumer expectation survey fuel economic worries

According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 lost 25.69 points, or 0.38 per cent, to end at 6,714.59 points, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 153.30 points, or 0.67 per cent, to 22,788.36

Why is India hosting Taliban foreign minister for 8 days? Afghan media abuzz with new era hopes

India is preparing to host Acting Taliban FM Muttaqi for an eight-day visit, sparking a buzz in Afghan media as a “new era of engagement.” Reports say discussions are expected to focus on upgrading diplomatic ties, expanding consular services, and exploring regional security and counterterrorism cooperation.

Paraglider bombing at Buddhist festival in Myanmar leaves dozens dead, 47 injured

As per reports, two bombs were released onto the crowd using a motorised paraglider, a personal aircraft operated by a single pilot.

Gold and bitcoin price surges: This is the rally of fear not euphoria

Gold and Bitcoin have both hit record highs as investors seek refuge from political turmoil, inflation, and fears over the US government shutdown

When can Trump win Nobel Peace Prize? Experts say ‘maybe next year’; but who will get it this year?

As Nobel Peace Prize looms around, people estimate its the potential winner, with experts predicting their best fit amid the global world tensions.

Amid talks for Gaza peace, Israel’s Ben Gvir prays at Temple Mount ‘for destruction of Hamas’

Earlier this morning, the far-right minister was spotted praying at the Western Wall alongside fellow Otzma Yehudit lawmakers, MKs Amichai Eliyahu and Limor Son Har-Melech

Taliban, internet and Afghan women: A 48-hour blackout that silenced more than voices

The internet outage joins a long line of Taliban crackdowns that include silencing women, locking girls out of classrooms, and shutting doors to basic freedoms

Pakistan: 11 paramilitary troops killed in TTP ambush near Afghan border, says report

At least 11 Pakistani soldiers, including two senior officers, were killed in an ambush by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) gunmen near Afghan border. The attack in Kurram district marks another surge in violence against Pak forces.

Starmer's first India visit puts spotlight on Scotch whisky as industry eyes £1bn boost

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer begins a two-day visit to India to advance the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, with Scotch whisky and Scottish exports set to benefit

‘Foreign agents’: Why Russia has suddenly turned tables on pro-war bloggers

The Kremlin is growing increasingly intolerant of these pro-war military bloggers, whose posts can also be occasionally unflattering to the Kremlin, for example, writing about problems or corruption in the military

Ecuador President Noboa survives alleged assassination attempt

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa narrowly escaped harm after protesters attacked his motorcade with rocks during unrest over fuel subsidy cuts. Authorities allege it was an attempted assassination, while Indigenous groups accuse security forces of using excessive force against demonstrators. Five suspects have been detained as tensions rise across the country.

Watch | Israel intercepts another Gaza flotilla, organisers say IDF board boats

The Israeli military intercepted aid flotilla vessels en route to Gaza, days after deporting activists, as protests and peace talks continue

Business unusual: Starmer, PM Modi to push trade over tension with eyes on India-UK Vision 2035

The focus on Starmer's first trip will shine on trade and business more than anything else, as the prime minister is accompanied by a delegation of over 100 business leaders and innovators from across Britain

Gold on fire: Shoots past $4,000 in a first, over 100% jump in 2 years; returns outstrip equities

Gold has smashed past the $4,000 mark for the first time, fueled by US economic concerns, government shutdown risks, and soaring investor demand for safe-haven assets, but what’s really behind this record-breaking rally?

Who is the woman captured on camera cutting ribbons dedicated to Israeli hostages in London?

Nadia Yahlom, an artist and PhD student from the University of Westminster, was seen snipping away yellow ribbons in north London’s Muswell Hill tied in solidarity for Israeli hostages in Gaza. In the footage, the woman can be seen with a pair of scissors, declaring that they were ‘condoning genocide’ while onlookers try to stop her

'We have unleashed a monster': Denmark mulls plan to ban social media for under-15s

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that prolonged use of social media by children has affected their reading skills and messed up their concentration, adding that “on screens they see things no child or young person should see”

Starmer in India: UK has no plans to relax visa rules for Indian workers or students

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Mumbai for a two-day visit to promote a recent trade deal with India, while ruling out changes to visa policies

EU unveils tough new measures to protect steel industry from China, triggering meltdown in UK

The European Union has proposed halving its tariff-free steel import quota, triggering strong backlash from the United Kingdom over fears of devastating impacts on its steel industry

Watch| Starmer arrives in Mumbai for first state visit, with trade high on agenda

The two-day visit, at the invitation of PM Modi, will see both leaders take stock of the progress made across all aspects of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in line with “Vision 2035”

California leads West Coast in declaring Diwali a state holiday

The new bill essentially means that public schools and community colleges will stay shut on Diwali from this year, while state employees will be allowed to take paid time off for the festival

Witkoff to join Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt as Trump says there's 'real chance' to end war

The discussions on the Gaza ceasefire are being held in Sharm el-Sheikh, the Egyptian resort city on the Red Sea, as they entered a second day on the second anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack