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India Growing Force On World Stage: UK PM Keir Starmer After Mumbai visit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday updated the House of Commons on his two-day visit to Mumbai last week with the country's biggest trade delegation to India, scoring deals worth around 1.3 billion pounds.

Published on: 15.10.2025 02:33
Obama Urges California Voters To Pass Proposition 50 To Counter Trump

Barack Obama is entering the fight for U.S. House control by appearing in a 30-second ad urging California voters to approve a November ballot proposal that could add as many as five Democrat-held House seats in California.

Published on: 15.10.2025 02:24
Hamas "Already Violating" Gaza Peace Deal: Ex-Israeli Defence Spokesman

Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus, former international spokesperson of the Israel Defense Forces, "does not expect Hamas to actually fulfill the agreement."

Published on: 15.10.2025 01:56
"Have Great Ties With President Xi But Sometimes It Gets Testy": Trump

US President Donald Trump slammed China's halt of American soybean purchases as an "economically hostile act," warning Tuesday that his country could in turn stop buying cooking oil from the world's second-biggest economy.

Published on: 15.10.2025 01:53
Renowned Indian-Origin US Defence Expert Ashley Tellis Arrested Over Secret Documents

Ashley J Tellis, a renowned foreign policy scholar and defence strategist of Indian origin, has been arrested and charged with unlawfully retaining classified national defence information, according to the US Attorney's Office in Virginia.

Published on: 15.10.2025 01:49
US Expects Support From India Against China's Rare Earth Curbs: Official

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed on Monday that Washington expects support from its allies and friends, including India, over its attempt to counter China's latest export controls on rare earths.

Published on: 15.10.2025 01:10
Fresh Clashes Break Out On Border Between Afghan Taliban And Pak Forces

Intense fighting broke out once again on Tuesday night between Pakistani security forces and the Afghan Taliban along the border between the two countries in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, state media reported.

Published on: 15.10.2025 00:10
IMF, Pakistan Reach Staff-Level Deal On $1.2 Billion Payout

The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on its loan program, which would allow the country to access $1.2 billion after approval from the fund's board.

Published on: 14.10.2025 23:49
US Revokes Visas For 6 Foreigners Over Charlie Kirk Comments

The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it had revoked the visas of six foreigners over social media comments made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Published on: 14.10.2025 23:37
Trump Posthumously Awards Charlie Kirk Presidential Medal Of Freedom

US President Donald Trump hailed assassinated ally Charlie Kirk as a "martyr for truth and freedom" Tuesday as he posthumously awarded the right-wing activist America's highest civilian honor.

Published on: 14.10.2025 23:24
Iran Sentences 2 French Citizens To A Combined 63 Years In Jail For Spying

An Iranian court sentenced two French citizens to a combined 63 years in prison on espionage and national security charges, the country's judiciary said Tuesday, likely further straining relations between Tehran and Paris.

Published on: 14.10.2025 23:05
"Making Him Look Very Bad": Trump Slams Putin Over Ukraine War

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin over his ongoing war in Ukraine, saying it was "making him look very bad."

Published on: 14.10.2025 22:18
US Says 6 Killed In Strike On Alleged Drug-Carrying Boat Near Venezuela

The United States struck another small boat accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, killing six people, President Donald Trump said Tuesday.

Published on: 14.10.2025 22:04
Israel Says 4 More Dead Hostages Handed Over By Hamas

The Israeli military said the remains of four more hostages handed over by Hamas on Tuesday were brought into Israel from Gaza, as the identities of those transferred a day earlier were confirmed.

Published on: 14.10.2025 21:47
Walmart Partners With OpenAI To Let Users Shop Directly On ChatGPT

OpenAI is partnering with Walmart to let shoppers make purchases directly within ChatGPT, furthering the artificial intelligence company's push to turn its chatbot into a virtual merchant as it seeks to boost revenue.

Published on: 14.10.2025 20:24
"Very Unhappy": Trump Threatens Spain With Tariffs Over NATO Spending

President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened trade penalties, including tariffs, against Spain, saying he is unhappy with its refusal to raise defense spending to 5% and calling the move disrespectful to NATO.

Published on: 14.10.2025 19:27
Trump Says "We Will Disarm" Hamas And It Will Happen "Perhaps Violently"

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that "we will disarm" Hamas if the Palestinian militants refuse to do it themselves, as he called for the group to release the bodies of hostages.

Published on: 14.10.2025 19:10
US Stocks Dip As Trade Tensions With China Flare Up Again

Stocks slipped in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday as trade tensions escalated again with China.

Published on: 14.10.2025 19:04
US State Department Employee Accused Of Removing Classified Documents, Meeting Chinese Officials

A US State Department employee has been accused of unlawfully removing classified documents from secure government locations and holding multiple meetings with Chinese officials dating back to 2023, Fox News reported.

Published on: 14.10.2025 18:56
Mother, 2 Others Charged In Death Of Child Found In Bin Outside US Home

The mother of a 12-year-old girl whose remains was found last week in a storage bin outside of an abandoned home in Connecticut has been charged in her death, along with her boyfriend and sister.

Published on: 14.10.2025 18:46

News from Arabic Countries

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,329

Here are the key events from day 1,329 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 15.10.2025 01:24
LIVE: Israel restricts aid into Gaza; Hamas releases bodies of 4 captives

Handover comes as Trump says Hamas must disarm or be disarmed, 'perhaps violently'.

Published on: 15.10.2025 00:00
FIFA World Cup 2026: The best pictures from the latest qualified teams

The latest round of qualifiers around the globe for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has seen the number of entrants rise to 28.

Published on: 14.10.2025 23:52
Who are the latest teams to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Full list of teams in the World Cup and those knocked out after the latest round of qualifiers.

Published on: 14.10.2025 23:20
US, China roll out port fees, threatening more trade turmoil

Analysts have warned the tit-for-tat trade fees risk 'distorting global freight flows' for goods including petrol, toys.

Published on: 14.10.2025 23:19
South Africa says ICJ genocide case will continue despite Gaza ceasefire

President Cyril Ramaphosa says progress and healing hinge on the case against Israel being heard.

Published on: 14.10.2025 22:57
How will Donald Trump enforce his plan for Gaza?

The US President has urged leaders in the Middle East to move past conflict.

Published on: 14.10.2025 22:14
Syria’s al-Sharaa to meet Russia’s Putin in Moscow on Wednesday

The trip will be Ahmed al-Sharaa's first official visit to Russia, a longtime ally of the former Bashar al-Assad regime.

Published on: 14.10.2025 22:14
‘Not going to waste our time’: Trump hinges US aid to Argentina on election

The US president has said a $20bn currency swap with Argentina depended on the success of Javier Milei's coalition.

Published on: 14.10.2025 21:55
Israel imposes new Gaza aid restrictions, keeps Rafah crossing closed

Israeli forces kill several Palestinians in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire comes under growing strain.

Published on: 14.10.2025 21:25
Trump administration carries out lethal strike in Caribbean, killing six

Tuesday's strike is the fifth known US attack on a vessel off the Venezuelan coast, bringing the total death toll to 27.

Published on: 14.10.2025 20:45
Trump warns Hamas will be disarmed ‘quickly and perhaps violently’

President Donald Trump said that Hamas “is going to disarm” but if they don’t the US would act to disarm them.

Published on: 14.10.2025 20:40
Israel confirms transfer of 4 more bodies from Gaza

Four more bodies of deceased captives from Gaza have been handed over to the International Red Cross.

Published on: 14.10.2025 20:30
Qatar beats UAE to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026

Qatar appeared at the 2022 World Cup as tournament hosts, but the 2026 edition is their first via qualification route.

Published on: 14.10.2025 20:17
Turkiye dispatches ship with 900 tonnes of food for Gaza

Under the new ceasefire, the Turkish ship, the Akdeniz, is sailing to Egypt's El-Arish port with food supplies for Gaza.

Published on: 14.10.2025 20:11
Dozens hospitalised in Tunisia’s Gabes amid environmental crisis

Local official says more than 120 people hospitalised in the city amid surge in reported cases of respiratory problems.

Published on: 14.10.2025 19:33
Osimhen hat-trick sends Nigeria to playoffs as South Africa reach World Cup

South Africa book their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Nigeria are pushed into CAF playoffs despite beating Benin.

Published on: 14.10.2025 19:21
Trump must be an honest broker in Gaza

Political analyst Sarah Eltantawi says ceasefire in Gaza is a result of public pressure and Trump should recognise that.

Published on: 14.10.2025 19:08
Palestinians see a long road to normalcy as ceasefire unfolds in Gaza

While Israeli bombardment has largely stopped, Palestinians in Gaza are careful to not feel overly optimistic.

Published on: 14.10.2025 18:53
Palestinians see ‘new Nakba’ in West Bank villages as demolitions return

Israeli forces have carried out multiple demolitions in the West Bank's Khallet al-Daba in 2025.

Published on: 14.10.2025 18:51
‘Show Israel the red card’: Protesters urge boycott of Israel at World Cup

Israel’s World Cup qualifier versus Italy was played under heavy security and protests just days after a Gaza ceasefire.

Published on: 14.10.2025 18:40
‘The shining star of our family’: R&B singer D’Angelo passes away at age 51

Musicians including Jill Scott and Tyler, the Creator, remembered D'Angelo as a 'genius' as tributes poured in.

Published on: 14.10.2025 18:02
Control, choke points: The battle lines in southern Sudan

The Sudanese army's gains may enable it to choke off the RSF's supply lines and eventually enter Darfur, analysts say.

Published on: 14.10.2025 17:37
Tens of thousands rally in Brussels to protest austerity plans

Flights grounded, public transport disrupted as 80,000 people take to the streets of the Belgian capital.

Published on: 14.10.2025 17:27
GM takes $1.6bn hit as EV tax credit expires in US

The EV tax incentive was scrapped as part of US President Donald Trump’s mega tax bill passed earlier this year.

Published on: 14.10.2025 17:14