Putin Says Opponents Tried to Disrupt Russian Election, Vows Ukraine Goals Will Be Met
Vladimir Putin claimed opponents sought to derail Russia's election but said voter turnout showed the country could not be intimidated.
Defence & Security
CRPF Opens Sports Quota Recruitment for 521 Head Constable and Constable Posts
The CRPF will fill 521 Head Constable (GD) and Constable (GD) posts under the Sports Quota, with online applications open from October 12 to November 11, 2026.
Danish lawmakers welcome Denmark-Greenland-US Arctic security agreement
Danish lawmakers welcomed a new Arctic security agreement signed by Denmark, Greenland and the US, but cautioned that mistrust of Washington persists.
MoD signs Rs 810.79 crore deal with BDL for 160 air-to-ground weapons for IAF
The Defence Ministry has contracted Bharat Dynamics Limited for 160 Satellite Smart Anti Airfield Weapons and associated equipment for the Indian Air Force at a cost of Rs 810.79 crore.
Italian Police Seize €3.2 Million in Anti-Mafia Raids Near Naples
Italy's Carabinieri seized €3.2 million in banknotes and arrested 34 people in an anti-mafia operation targeting an alleged Camorra-type clan near Naples.
Tighter UN Security and a False Alarm Snarl Midtown Traffic as General Assembly Opens
Opening day of the UN General Assembly brought stricter bag screening, long staff queues and a Third Avenue shutdown after a harmless suspicious package.
US-Denmark-Greenland Arctic security pact a 'win for all three', analyst says
Trump signed an Arctic security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that eases tensions and allows a larger US military presence.
Tehran Billboard Shows IRGC Member Astride Seized US Underwater Vehicle
A billboard in northern Tehran depicts a Revolutionary Guard member with his foot on a US unmanned underwater vehicle that Iran says it seized in the Strait of Hormuz.
US, Denmark and Greenland sign Arctic security agreement
Trump and the leaders of Denmark and Greenland signed an accord in New York expanding US military access to Greenland while upholding Danish sovereignty.
Melbourne man charged over alleged role as IS online propagandist
A 65-year-old Australian citizen has been charged with terrorism offences after police alleged he distributed Islamic State propaganda online for years.
Pakistan Says Afghan Taliban Shelled Border Posts; Kabul Denies Attack
Pakistani officials allege Afghan Taliban forces shelled border posts after an infiltration attempt; Kabul denies the attack amid rising tensions.
Houthis Seize Yemen's Red Sea Coast in 48-Hour Blitz With Iranian Help
Houthi rebels captured Yemen's Red Sea coast in under 48 hours, aided by Iranian Revolutionary Guard advisers, in a blow to U.S. allies.
China's Military Purges Test War-Fighting Readiness as Xi Tightens Grip
China's purge of senior military leaders has raised doubts about war-fighting readiness while strengthening Xi Jinping's control over the PLA.
Taiwan Signals Confidence in US Arms Sales as Xi Meets Trump
Taiwan voiced confidence that US arms sales will continue as Xi Jinping meets Donald Trump, and unveiled live-fire drills featuring a new armored vehicle.
Russian Drone Strikes Injure Seven Across Ukraine, Damage Warehouses and Port Infrastructure
Russian overnight drone strikes injured seven people across Ukraine and damaged warehouses, businesses and port infrastructure in Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhzhia and Odesa.
Army Man on Leave Beaten to Death in Mizoram Road Rage; Eight Arrested
A 29-year-old Army man was beaten to death in a road rage incident in Mizoram's Kolasib district; eight people, including two minors, have been arrested.
Taiwan tests indigenous Cheetah armored vehicle as China presses US on arms sales
Taiwan held live-fire exercises with its new Cheetah armored vehicle in Tainan, as its defense ministry vowed to continue arms procurement talks with the US amid Chinese pressure.
Ukraine Poised to Sign Landmark Drone Defence Deal with US
Ukraine is ready to sign a drone defence agreement with the US, likely around the UN General Assembly, as Washington seeks Kyiv's expertise in countering low-cost drones.
Taiwan Vows to Keep Close Ties With US on Arms Sales Ahead of Xi-Trump Meet
Taiwan says it will maintain close contact with the US to implement arms sales as planned, ahead of a Xi Jinping-Donald Trump meeting in Washington.
Trump's White House Ballroom Drone Port Plan Meets an Existing Secret Service Hub
Trump wants a drone port atop his new White House ballroom, but the Secret Service already runs a surveillance drone hub nearby.