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13

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Indian-origin woman shot dead in California after months of stalking, accused dies by suicide

Sacramento (California) : A 38-year-old Indian-origin woman was shot dead outside a restaurant in Sacramento, California, after allegedly being stalked for months by a 22-year-old man from India, according to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The accused, identified as Rohit, later died from what authorities described as a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police standoff. The incident took place on September 8 at a shopping centre in Sacramento. According to DHS, Rohit approached the woman, identified as Shalini Thakur, at her car. When she tried to escape, he allegedly chased her, pulled out a gun and fired at…

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12

Sep

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Trump again claims Iran war nearing end, makes bold prediction on oil prices: ‘Will come tumbling down’

Donald Trump again said the war in Iran is nearing its end, claiming the conflict would be over soon after the November US midterm elections and predicted that oil prices would fall sharply after that. Speaking to reporters during a trip to Ireland on Saturday, Trump said he expected the war to end "very soon", suggesting it could happen "right after the midterms". He added that oil prices would "come tumbling down" once the fighting ends in the Middle East. This is the second time in a week the US President has spoken about the conclusion of the war. Speaking to…

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12

Sep

By The Press Editor

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The Global South Explained: Who it is, what it wants and why it matters

New Delhi: The term "Global South" has been dominating the headlines and conversation topics for the past few days as various leaders landed in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit 2026. With India being the chair this year, the push is for a stronger voice for developing countries in global decision-making. The New Delhi Declaration called for greater representation of developing countries in international institutions and backed reforms of the UN Security Council and the global financial architecture. With so much being talked about the Global South. Here's a deep dive into what the Global South actually is and why it holds…

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12

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Guangzhou-New Delhi flights to resume after six years hiatus as PM Modi-Xi meet at BRICS

Beijing: China Southern Airlines is set to resume regular passenger flights between Guangzhou and New Delhi from September 21, marking the return of the carrier's India service after a gap of six years. The announcement came as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in India for the 18th BRICS Summit and prepared for a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. According to China's state-run Global Times, China Southern will resume operations on the Guangzhou-New Delhi route from September 21. With the reinstatement of the service, the airline said it will operate more than 100 weekly flights across eight…

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12

Sep

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Russia not threatening European countries: Vladimir Putin on sidelines of BRICS Summit 2026

New Delhi: On the sidelines of BRICS Summit 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said Russia is not threatening European countries, nor is he going to threaten them. He said no one seems to even consider that Russia has no grounds for any conflict with Europe. He added that all issues were settled as a result of the Second World War and what happened later, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, was done with the consent of the Russian Federation as the successor of the Soviet Union. He also stated that everything that runs counter to those arrangements…

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12

Sep

By The Press Editor

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North Korea fires ballistic missiles into sea hours after US, South Korea, Japan military drill

Seoul: North Korea launched several ballistic missiles towards the sea on Saturday, hours after a five-day military exercise involving the United States, South Korea and Japan concluded. The missile launches came amid heightened tensions over Pyongyang's strong opposition to joint military activities by the three countries, which it considers a direct security threat. South Korea's military said it detected multiple missile launches from the Wonsan area on North Korea's eastern coast. The projectiles were fired towards the sea, with authorities in Seoul immediately stepping up surveillance and monitoring activities. The South Korean military said it was maintaining close coordination with the…

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12

Sep

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Three Indian Air Force Qualified Flying Instructors join Royal Air Force in UK to train British pilots

London: In a historic bilateral defence milestone for India, three Indian Air Force Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) Valley in Wales, UK, to train British fast-jet pilots. Making the announcement about the historic achievement in a post on X, the media coordination centre of the Indian Air Force said, "A historic first in India–UK defence cooperation. Three Indian Air Force Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) have joined RAF Valley, Wales, to instruct Royal Air Force pilots — marking the first deployment of Indian QFIs to the UK." IAF calls QFIs' deployment ‘landmark step to strengthen shared…

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11

Sep

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On 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, Donald Trump repeats Iran will ‘never have a nuclear weapon’

Washington: While paying tributes to the victims of the deadly September 11 terror attacks on its 25th anniversary, US President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated that Iran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, as he justified Washington's conflict against Tehran once again. "We salute our first responders and law enforcement, and we love them. And we salute the service members right now to ensure that the world's number 1 sponsor of terror, the Islamic Republic of Iran, will never ever have a nuclear weapon," said the 80-year-old Republican leader, addressing a gathering at White House. The Trump administration…

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11

Sep

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Literal shockwave: Israeli strike on Hezbollah tunnel triggers 4.1 magnitude earthquake in Lebanon | VIDEO

A powerful Israeli airstrike literally sent shockwaves across southern Lebanon, with a magnitude 4.1 earthquake being triggered in the area. The US Geological Survey recorded the quake soon after Lebanese news agency NNA reported that the Israeli military blasted a Hezbollah tunnel at the Ali al-Taher ridge.  Tremors and the sound of the blast were felt across Nabatieh and surrounding areas, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). Israel confirms attack Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the attack, saying the operation completed the consolidation of a security zone in the area. In a joint statement,…

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11

Sep

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Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline targeted by Houthis; satellite images show huge plume of smoke

While tensions remain high in the Middle East as the United States (US) and Iran continue trading strikes against each other, Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline corridor which is in the southeast of Medina was targeted by Houthi rebels, said media reports on Friday. Saudi Arabian authorities have not confirmed the strikes yet, but regional observers and experts have analysed satellite images to confirm the strikes. The images, which have gone viral on social media platforms, showed a large plume of smoke near the route of the Petroline toward Mahd adh-Dhahab. "The Houthis appear to have struck Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline,…

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