Topic: World / International

Shashi Tharoor congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his election victory and voiced hope over BRICS and the Global South.

Lula’s victory in Brazil has sparked a dispute, with Flavio Bolsonaro seeking an order to annul the election after refusing to accept the result.

A powerful earthquake struck near Vanuatu in the South Pacific on Saturday, prompting an initial tsunami alert that was later withdrawn, reports said.

Amid the war with Russia, the dispute over Starlink services used in Ukraine’s military communications has deepened as Trump says he may speak to Elon Musk.

Amid rising US-Iran tensions, Iranian officials warn that undersea communication cables in the Persian Gulf could be targeted if the US and Israel attack again.

India is working to expand its share in global trade, with Piyush Goyal saying FTAs could cover nearly 75% of global GDP in 12 to 18 months.

Britain has launched the ‘Be Ready’ campaign, advising citizens to keep three days of essential supplies at home for possible emergencies.

In Britain, Stephen Lang was ordered to pay £2,270.90, about ₹2.87 lakh, after throwing a parking notice in a separate littering case.

Ahead of Israel’s October 27 general election, Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Narendra Modi and invited him to attend Israel’s Independence Day celebrations.

Israel’s October 27 election is tied to Benjamin Netanyahu’s future, but a change in power may not bring major relief for Palestinians.

Quest Diagnostics has reported unauthorised access to its Quanum Lab Services Manager platform, affecting some patient records as an investigation continues.

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck China’s Tibet Autonomous Region on Thursday night, killing at least 16 people and injuring 54, with rescue operations under way.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stressed strengthening ties with India, Latin America and other partners amid concerns over a possible future shift in US policy toward Israel.

Muhammad Yunus faced protests at New York’s JFK airport on October 12, 2026. Bangladesh says it will identify those involved and pursue legal action.

A report says an aircraft was not allowed to land in Israel because an Indonesian pilot was on board, and was cleared only after the pilot was changed.

Police in Dhaka have arrested four people over an alleged attempt to deface a Rabindranath Tagore mural outside Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed anger over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he helped stop eight wars and deserved recognition for each.

Questions are being raised over Pakistan’s defence cooperation with Saudi Arabia and whether it could join action against Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni secured approval for a major electoral law change after warning she would resign if the bill failed.

US President Donald Trump again claimed the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he helped resolve eight wars and saved millions of lives.