US shutdown deepens, flight delays mount as air

The 34-day US government shutdown has severely disrupted air travel, with widespread flight delays as unpaid air traffic controllers and TSA staff skip work, prompting safety and reliability concerns across major airports.

“Hidden gem”: Ancient Indian artefact

An ancient Indian ivory carving depicting the life of Buddha has become the highlight of a new exhibition at China’s National Museum

Canada’s crackdown on student visas hits

Canada’s tighter student visa rules have led to a sharp drop in Indian applications, with rejection rates hitting 74% in August 2025.

Bahrain echoes India’s advocacy for peace,

Bahrain, echoing India’s call for peace in the Middle East, urged all parties in Gaza to respect the ceasefire and emphasized dialogue, coexistence, and mutual respect during Foreign Minister Abdullatif Alzayani’s visit to New Delhi.

WHO urges collective action to tackle health

On World One Health Day, WHO urged global cooperation and a multidisciplinary One Health approach to tackle emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and climate-related health threats

Multiple causalities feared as Afghanistan struck

A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan near Mazar-i-Sharif, causing widespread damage and fears of heavy casualties according to NCS.

Xi takes the win after Trump meeting

Trump and Xi’s first meeting in six years at the APEC summit eased tensions but saw China gain trade wins while the U.S. sidestepped the Taiwan issue.

International Federation of Journalists slams

The International Federation of Journalists has condemned the worsening state of press freedom in Pakistan, citing rising violence, censorship, and economic insecurity for journalists, and urged the government to take immediate action to protect media workers.

Trump calls ‘G2 meeting’ with Chinese

US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as “a great one,” announcing a one-year trade pact

ISRO to launch India’s heaviest

ISRO will launch India’s heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03 (GSAT 7R), weighing around 4,400 kg

Türkiye to host Muslim nations’ meeting on

Türkiye will host a high-level meeting of foreign ministers from Muslim-majority countries in Istanbul next Monday to discuss collective support for the U.S.-proposed peace plan for Gaza, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced.

UN extends Libya mission as political stalemate

The UN Security Council has voted to extend the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) for another year, to stabilize the conflict-torn nation amid ongoing political deadlock.