Italy to end support for Gaza flotilla as Israeli action looms

Flotilla spokesperson says Israeli attack expected overnight; Italy ship to stop following convoy as it gets closer to Gaza

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Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid in deal with Trump

In May, Trump issued an executive order that gave drugmakers 30 days to electively lower prices or face new limits on what the government will pay.

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Director Sanju Surendran on the big win at the Busan International Film Festival 2025 for his film, ‘Khidki Gaav’

The film, starring Roshan Abdul Rahoof and Bhanu Priyamvada, is about a Malayali live-in couple in Delhi and the challenges they face. It won Hylife Vision Award at the festival

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Two railway links to offer easy connectivity to Bhutan

Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse lines will run to a total distance of 89 km; they will be developed at a cost of ₹4,033 crore; Railway Minister says project will boost economy, tourism

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White House releases Gaza peace plan as Trump meets Netanyahu

Once all hostages are released, Israel will release 250 Palestinians serving life sentences and 1,700 Gazans who were detained after the start of the war on October 7, 2023, the plan said.

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Netanyahu calls Qatar PM to apologise for Israeli strike targeting Hamas officials in Doha

The White House said Netanyahu expressed regret for Israel violating Qatari sovereignty and “affirmed that Israel will not conduct such an attack again in the future.”

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Trump hints at ‘something special’ in West Asia talks

U.S. President Trump said that “all are on board for something special” in Middle East, with Netanyahu’s visit to White House and plan for Gaza peace

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Acetaminophen | Spectacle of blame

Scientists and obstetric groups have objected Trump administration’s claims that the drug ‘causes’ autism when used during pregnancy

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Russia says seized three villages in east Ukraine

Ukraine said an overnight Russian barrage killed one person and wounded 12 in the southeastern Kherson region, and damaged railways in the neighboring Odesa region

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U.S. rejects WHO non-communicable diseases declaration: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The World Health Organization has said the "new, ambitious and achievable" declaration will lay out a roadmap for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing towards 2030 and beyond

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The turmoil in Kathmandu, the road ahead for Nepal

The goal should be to ensure fair elections so that the political gains of the last two decades towards a more democratic and inclusive Nepal are not squandered

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U.K. court drops terror case against Kneecap rapper

Belfast-based lawyer Darragh Mackin, representing the Kneecap member, said the case was “always a political persecution masquerading as a prosecution”

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Microsoft disables services to Israel defence unit after review

Media reported that an Israeli military surveillance agency used Microsoft’s Azure to store large volumes of mobile phone call recordings from Palestinians

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Israeli forces kill 15 Palestinians: Gaza civil defence

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Man arrested in U.K. over alleged cyberattack that affected European airports

The U.K.'s National Crime Agency said the suspect was held in West Sussex on September 23 on suspicion of offenses involving the misuse of computers and was released on conditional bail.

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NATO warns Russia 'must stop' air violations on eastern flank

"Russia bears full responsibility for these actions, which are escalatory, risk miscalculation and endanger lives. They must stop," NATO's 32 member states said in a statement.

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Rubio meets Syria's leader in New York as the country's isolation eases further

They discussed ongoing counterterrorism efforts, efforts to locate missing Americans, and the importance of Israel-Syria relations in achieving greater regional security, says the State Department statement

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British PM Keir Starmer likely to visit India in October

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mr. Starmer will hold summit-level talks during the visit, which comes a little more than two months after Mr. Modi visited the U.K. to attend the signing of the U.K.-India free trade agreement.

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Turkiye's main opposition re-elects leader ahead of key court ruling

An Ankara court is set to rule over whether to annul the 2023 congress of the Republican People's Party (CHP) where Ozgur Ozel was elected chairman over alleged irregularities, a case government critics say highlights Turkey's slide towards autocracy.

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Antifa | Amorphous and ideological

The U.S. President first threatened to target the anti-fascist movement in May 2020 in the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter-driven protests. Following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump has announced plans to designate the group a terrorist organisation

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Maduro offers to engage in direct talks with Trump envoy Grenell

President, I hope that together we can defeat the falsehoods that have sullied our relationship, which must be historic and peaceful, says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a letter to U.S. President Trump

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Fifty years apart, Yom Kippur war of 1973 and ongoing Gaza conflict shape Saudi Arabia-Pakistan relations

Following the setback to Israel in the Yom Kippur War the global and regional dynamics in South Asia prompted Pakistan to reach out to Saudi Arabia. Official sources says that Israeli strikes in Qatar have further encouraged this partnership

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Trump to sign proclamation imposing $1,00,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, says White House official

The official said U.S. President Trump also planned to order changes to the prevailing wage levels for the H-1B programme as a way to limit their use

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More than 400 arrests made in Chicago area operation so far: U.S. top immigration official

ICE launched its Chicago area operation on September 8, drawing concern from activists and immigrant communities who say there’s been a noticeable uptick in immigration enforcement agents

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Israel Army says will use ‘unprecedented force’ in Gaza City

The United Nations estimated at the end of August that about one million people were living in Gaza City and its surroundings

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Trump suggests U.S. troops could return to base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to rival China

Mr. Trump hinted that the Taliban, who have struggled with an economic crisis, international legitimacy, internal rifts and rival militant groups since their return to power in 2021, could be game to allow the U.S. military to return

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Powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake shakes Russia’s far east Kamchatka region

The quake’s epicentre was 127 kilometres (79 miles) east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and it struck at 6:58 a.m. on Friday local time

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U.S. once again vetoes Security Council resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire, hostage release

Danny Danon, Israel’s ambassador to the U.N., blasted the new resolution, saying that ceasefire would “not release the hostages and will not bring security to the region”

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If oil price comes down, Putin will settle and drop out of Ukraine war: Trump

U.S. President suggests that European countries, India, and China should stop purchasing Russian oil

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An exhibition of saris in Chennai weaves together stories of nostalgia, grief, and celebration

Laya, a portmanteau pop-up between September 18 and 20, tells a heart-warming tale of weaving saris that signal celebration from loss

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ink defence pact for joint defence against aggression

According to the Dawn newspaper, a statement from Pakistan PM’s office announced the signing of the pact, which stated that any aggression against either country shall be considered an act of aggression against both

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Human Rights Watch accuses Israel forces of displacing South Syria residents

The statement by HRW quoted the Israeli military as saying it is operating in southern Syria "to protect the citizens of the State of Israel" and that its activities are "in accordance with international law"

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Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline again after reaching framework deal with China

President Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline, signing executive order to keep app operating despite previous federal law violations

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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder, weapon, obstruction offences

Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said Tyler Robinson’s DNA was found on trigger of the gun used to kill Charlie Kirk

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Kazakhstan bans bride kidnappings, forced marriages

Forcing someone to marry is now punishable by up to 10 years in prison, Kazakh police said in a statement.

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China says intercepted Philippine ships at disputed South China Sea shoal

China approved plans to turn Scarborough Shoal into a national nature reserve last week, without announcing its specific boundaries.

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U.S. won’t hit China with tariffs over Russian oil unless Europe goes first: Treasury chief Bessent

U.S. Treasury Secretary urges European countries to impose tariffs on China and India to cut off Russian oil revenue

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U.S. military again targeted boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela: Trump

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Nepal protest death toll rises to 72, says Health Ministry

 Health Ministry spokesperson Prakash Budathoki said that bodies of many people who died in shopping malls, houses and other buildings that were set on fire or attacked are now being discovered

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Qatar PM urges world to reject ‘double standards’ and punish Israel

Qatar’s Prime Minister calls for international accountability on Israel at preparatory ministerial meeting for the emergency Arab-Islamic summit amid escalating tensions in the region

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Charlie Kirk | Death of a culture crusader

The American right-wing activist, who was killed in Utah on September 10, had promoted conservatism in a Trumpist avatar, creating a heady cocktail of MAGA populism and Christian nationalism that he showcased through public debates with campus liberals

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From the Bench to the helm

The former Chief Justice, who has become Nepal’s first woman PM, has to restore order and public faith in the system and hold free and fair elections, bringing back the democratic process

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Once banned Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed panel wins Jahangirnagar University students’ union poll in Bangladesh

Shibir’s victory adds to political dynamics as Islamists-led eight party grouping demand exclusion of 14 political parties, and PR system election

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‘Unconstitutional’, ‘arbitrary’: Nepal parties slam House dissolution move

The criticism followed recommendation by the first Cabinet meeting chaired by interim PM Sushila Karki to dissolve the House of Representatives, a proposal that President Ram Chandra Poudel promptly approved

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2 persons injured in Palestinian stabbing attack near Jerusalem

Israeli police said an individual "from the Shuafat area carried out a stabbing attack against guests at a hotel in Kibbutz Tzuba, injuring them"

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Rifle recovered in the search for Charlie Kirk's killer as FBI releases photos of person of interest

The photos show a person wearing a hat, sunglasses and a long-sleeve black shirt

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Turkiye prosecutors seize 3 TV stations as part of fraud probe

Turkish prosecutors seize Can Holding conglomerate, including major TV stations, arrest executives on fraud charges

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Watch: NATO warns Russia after drone incursions into Poland

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‘This is a national movement now, not just Gen Z’: Nepali protester

Many of the Gen Z protesters were themselves caught off guard. Their demand was the resignation of the Prime Minister and Home Minister, as well as addressing the issue of rampant corruption, along with the lifting of the ban on certain social media platforms

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India’s milliners are adding a feather to the fashion industry’s cap

Milliners of India are painting the landscape of the country’s fashion industry with vibrant hues, one hat at a time

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Watch: The rise and fall of K.P. Sharma Oli: Nepal’s embattled leader

K.P. Sharma Oli’s political journey has ended in resignation after massive anti-corruption protests engulfed Nepal. Once a dominant figure in Nepali politics, Oli faced growing public anger as demonstrators torched his residence, Parliament, and key institutions.

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Democrats release suggestive birthday letter to Epstein purportedly signed by Trump, which he denies

Donald Trump has denied writing the letter and creating the drawing, calling a report on it “false, malicious, and defamatory”

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India, China should counter unfair U.S. tariffs: Chinese envoy

Xu Feihong said the U.S. is using the tariffs as a kind of “weapon” to extract “exorbitant” costs from various countries, and India and China must cooperate with each other to navigate the situation

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Bangladesh sending 1,200 tonnes of hilsa ahead of festive season as gesture of ‘enduring friendship’

Bangladesh has traditionally sent the prized fish ahead of the Durga Puja and Dussera season

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French PM ousted in parliament confidence vote

In the vote in the National Assembly, 364 deputies voted that they had no confidence in the government while just 194 gave it their confidence

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Trump attends U.S. Open as Rolex's guest despite Swiss tariffs

The President was watching from Rolex’s suite, and his acceptance of Rolex’s invitation came mere weeks after the Trump administration imposed a whopping 39% tariff on Swiss products

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Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas over hostages

Israel’s army bombed a Gaza City residential tower on September 7, 2025, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the military was “deepening” its assault on the Gaza Strip’s key urban centre

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Russia, India and China have tendency to interact in common interests: Lavrov

The Russian Foreign Minister says the three countries are aware of their common interests in a number of areas. “This does not mean that everything is 100% the same, but there is a tendency for China, Russia and India to develop their partnership, deriving mutual benefit from those areas where we have the same interests,” he says.

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Britain's Crown Prosecution Service inspects Tihar jail as India intensifies efforts to extradite fugitives

According to information, the CPS team visited the high-security ward of Tihar and spoke with the prisoners there

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Boko Haram militants kill 60 in attack in Nigeria's northeast

The Bama local government area was the target of several Boko Haram attacks a decade ago, forcing many residents to flee

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Thousands bid silent farewell to Giorgio Armani in Milan

Early visitors also included Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala; the city will hold a day of public mourning on September 8

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Katchatheevu | A flashpoint in the Palk Strait

Half a century since New Delhi gave up its claim to the barren island and recognised Sri Lanka’s sovereignty over it, politicians in India periodically rake up the issue, triggering tensions in ties between the friendly countries

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Trump says he’ll ‘always be friends’ with Modi; ‘nothing to worry’ about India-U.S. ties

The U.S. President was asked whether he is ready to reset relations with India, as ties between the countries reel under possibly the worst phase in over two decades

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Trump says U.S. in ‘very deep’ negotiations with Hamas, urges release of hostages

“We are in very deep negotiation with Hamas,” Mr. Trump told reporters, saying the situation will be “tough” and “nasty” if Hamas continues to hold Israeli hostages

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Attorneys General warn OpenAI, other tech companies to improve chatbot safety

California AG Rob Bonta and Delaware AG Kathleen Jennings have spent months reviewing OpenAI’s plans to restructure its business, with an eye on “ensuring rigorous and robust oversight of OpenAI’s safety mission”

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Gaza civil defence says Israeli fire kills 44

Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal said that an Israeli air strike on Thursday (September 4, 2025) hit a tent sheltering a a displaced Palestinian family in Gaza City, killing five people including three children

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes southeastern Afghanistan, Germany’s geosciences centre says

The quake follows a series of earthquakes earlier this week that killed more than 2,200 people and injured over 3,600 in the country’s east

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Trump unlawfully cancelled Harvard's research grants, U.S. judge rules

The judge said Mr. Trump was right to combat antisemitism and that Harvard was “wrong to tolerate hateful behaviour as long as it did” but fighting antisemitism was not the administration’s true aim and that officials wanted to pressure Harvard to accede to its demands in violation of its free-speech rights under the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment

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At least 15 killed, 18 injured as Gloria funicular, Lisbon’s landmark streetcar, derails

Five of the injured are in serious condition and a child is among the injured, the National Institute for Medical Emergencies said in a statement; an unknown number of the injured are foreigners, it said

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Bomb blast kills at least 11 at rally in southwestern Pakistan, officials say

Police said they were investigating the blast, which appeared to be a suicide bombing; no group has claimed responsibility so far

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U.K. sets out support for Afghanistan earthquake victims

Response to the crisis has been hampered by the shrinking of funding for Afghanistan, led by U.S. aid cuts

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Amnesty says Syrian government forces, allies behind 46 Druze ‘executions’

Amnesty said it documented the “deliberate shooting and killing” of 46 Druze in Sweida city or on its outskirts on July 15 and 16

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