Topic: World / International

Direct US-Houthi talks in Oman amid rising tensions in Yemen could affect Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea oil routes and maritime security concerns.

Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, rejected international calls to end the country’s nuclear weapons programme, calling disarmament appeals mere “noise”.

A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 developed a technical fault after takeoff from Mashhad Airport in Iran. All passengers and crew were reported safe.

Saudi Arabia says Royal Saudi Air Defense intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered restricted airspace.

The 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India has begun at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with leaders discussing economy, trade, technology and cooperation.

The United States has claimed it targeted a boat on a suspected drug-smuggling route in the Caribbean Sea, with US Southern Command saying three people were killed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to discuss defence cooperation, including Su-57 and BrahMos, during their 11 September meeting in New Delhi.

A controversy has emerged over claims that China warned Nepal 12 days in advance of a possible disaster. The Chinese Embassy has rejected such claims.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in New Delhi to attend the BRICS Summit. India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13, 2026.

Amid US and Western sanctions, a reported Iran-China oil-for-credit arrangement has highlighted trade channels outside the international banking system.

US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” to every adult citizen if Republicans retain control of both chambers in the November midterm elections.

Growing trade tensions between the United States and Canada have taken a new turn, with the US banning imports of some Canadian dairy products and alcoholic beverages from September 29, 2026.

Trump has warned the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, saying the US could halt trade with deficit countries if rates are not reduced.

Canada has raised the study permit proof-of-funds requirement from September 1, 2026, affecting Indian students planning higher education in Canada.

A glacier collapse in the Himalayan region triggered a chain of events behind Nepal’s devastating August 26 flood, reports said.

A devastating flash flood in Nepal’s northern Rasuwa district has caused widespread destruction along the Bhotekoshi River, leaving several people dead...

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have signed the Mecca Pact, a trilateral mutual defence agreement aimed at strengthening military cooperation and col...

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has firmly rejected Bangladesh's allegations linking New Delhi to the recent virtual press conference of form...

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to make her first public appearance this week since being ousted from office in August 2024,...

A growing debate has emerged over whether Indian voters are gradually losing faith in the power of their vote amid recurring political defections, shift...