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Oil tanker carrying Indian sailors attacked near Hormuz, catches fire

A Kuwait-flagged oil tanker carrying 21 Indian sailors was attacked by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz on October 21. All sailors are reported safe.

Pakistan And Three Muslim Nations Sign Badr Defence Production Agreement

Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar and Indonesia signed the multilateral Badr MoU in Doha to boost defence manufacturing, military technology, training and research cooperation.

Trump thanks Musk for SpaceX share plan for American children

US President Donald Trump thanked Elon Musk after Musk announced a plan to give one SpaceX share to every child in America next year.

Iran Says Not One Gram of Uranium Will Leave Country

Iran says not even one gram of enriched uranium will leave the country, as Pakistan’s Asim Munir visits Tehran to revive US-Iran talks.

Trump says India-US trade deal close, likely to be different

US President Donald Trump says India and the United States are very close to a trade agreement, as talks continue on trade, energy, technology and defence cooperation.

India-US ties began with ice trade, says S Jaishankar in Mumbai

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India-US ties, which once began with the ice trade between Mumbai and America, have expanded to finance, technology and strategic cooperation.

Rubio says India-US partnership will shape direction of 21st century

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the India-US partnership is crucial to shaping the 21st century, citing strategic, technology and trade cooperation.

Trump backs Netanyahu as Israel prepares for October parliamentary elections

US President Donald Trump expressed support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 27 parliamentary elections.

Netanyahu Stresses Stronger India Ties to Broaden Israel’s Strategic Options

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.

US sought India-China tariffs, Europe refused to join, Bessent says

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration wanted Europe to join additional tariffs on India and China over Russian oil purchases, but European allies refused.

Debt-hit Pakistan to lead UN-backed borrowers’ debt management platform globally

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has taken over as chair of the UN-backed Borrowers Platform as the country continues to face heavy external debt.

Araghchi Taunts Trump Over Threat, Iran Warns of Serious Consequences

Amid rising Iran-US tensions, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded sharply to Donald Trump’s warning and cautioned against any new military confrontation.

Trump urges voters to treat him as candidate in midterms

US President Donald Trump urged Republican supporters in Georgia to vote in the 2026 midterm elections as if he were also a candidate.

Trump removes press secretary after five days amid qualification questions

US President Donald Trump’s White House sees another change as Katie Zakaria leaves the press secretary role after five days amid qualification questions.

Trump press secretary exits after five days amid criticism, questions

White House press secretary Katie Zakaria left the role five days after taking charge amid criticism of her first briefing and questions over legal qualifications.

CJP Protests Stir US Concern; Six Lawmakers Urge Rubio Action

Six US lawmakers have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio over CJP protests, police action, detentions and civil liberties issues in India.

Trump Shields India From Tariff Threat Over Russian Oil Purchases

The immediate threat of US tariffs of up to 100 percent on India over Russian oil and gas purchases has receded after Donald Trump halted some provisions.

Five killed, including three children, in United States school shooting

A school shooting in the United States has raised security concerns, with five people, including three children, reported dead. Police are investigating the incident.

India Tells UN Attacks on Indian Ships Are Deeply Concerning

India told the UN Security Council that attacks on commercial vessels and Indian sailors in West Asia are a serious concern, urging de-escalation, dialogue and respect for international law.

Trump Warns of Tough Action Against Leaks on US Strikes

US President Donald Trump has warned of strict action against those leaking sensitive information linked to US military operations, intensifying debate over security and press freedom.