Centre Designates Shahzad Bhatti Network as Terrorist Group Under UAPA
The Union Home Ministry has designated the Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist group under UAPA, citing a serious threat to internal security and communal harmony.
Defence & Security
Israeli Forces Raid Al-Ain Refugee Camp in West Bank, Citing Counter-Terrorism
Israeli forces raided Al-Ain refugee camp near Nablus in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, saying they acted to thwart terrorism. Medics evacuated a sick person.
Russian Strike on Odesa Injures Seven, Including Two Children
Seven people, including two children, were injured in a Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa region overnight, emergency services said.
Russia pounds Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities hours after US sanctions bill passes
Russia struck Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, injuring over two dozen people, shortly after the US House passed a major sanctions bill targeting Moscow.
Takaichi Reshuffles Japan Cabinet, Keeps Key Ministers for US Ties
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi reshuffled her Cabinet, keeping key ministers as she seeks stable US ties and addresses economic and security challenges.
Takaichi Keeps Foreign, Defence and Finance Ministers in First Cabinet Shuffle
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi retained her foreign, defence and finance ministers in her first cabinet shuffle, keeping key allies in place.
Drone Incursions Near Danube Keep Romanian Border Towns on Edge
Romania reports 27 drone incursions this year, up from 9 in 2025, as border towns along the Danube face the spillover of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Two Militants Killed in Udhampur Encounter; Security Forces Widen Search
Two unidentified militants were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, prompting a wider combing operation.
Drone Alerts Keep Romanian Border Town on Edge as Incursions Triple
Drone incursions into Romanian airspace have tripled this year, unsettling residents of Isaccea, a Danube border town close to Russian strikes on Ukraine.
Lebanon, France and Jordan to Meet in Paris on Backing Lebanese Army
Leaders of Lebanon, France and Jordan meet in Paris to prepare a donor conference for Lebanon's underfunded army and discuss southern Lebanon.
US, China Experts Urge Nuclear-Style Guardrails for Military AI
Security experts from the US and China have proposed safeguards for military AI, including red lines around nuclear systems and a crisis hotline.
Russia Votes in Wartime Duma Election as Kremlin Tightens Grip
Russia begins three days of parliamentary voting with United Russia poised to retain dominance and the sole anti-war party barred from the ballot.
Trump Signals Iran War May Be Nearing End as Houthi-Saudi Clashes Escalate
Trump says Iran wants a deal as the seven-month war widens into Yemen, with Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and a planned Gulf leaders' meeting at the UN.
Trump Signals Hope for End to Iran War as Gulf Leaders Set for UN Talks
Trump says he hopes the seven-month Iran war is nearing its end, as a report says he will meet Gulf leaders at the UN next week.
Asian Allies Watch Nervously as Trump Prepares to Host Xi
US allies in Asia worry Trump may trade support for Taiwan for economic wins with Xi Jinping at their September 24 summit.
Aramco Moves to Restore East-West Pipeline After Houthi Drone Strikes
Saudi Aramco is working to restart its East-West oil pipeline within days, aiming to recover half its capacity after Houthi drone strikes forced a shutdown.
Trump Says Iran War May End 'Very Soon', Touts 'Trump Dividend' at Rally
US President Donald Trump told a North Carolina rally that the war with Iran may be over 'very soon' and spoke of a 'Trump dividend'.
Jhiram Ghati verdict: 10 Maoists sentenced to death, families of victims and accused unhappy
A special NIA court in Bastar sentenced 10 Maoists to death in the Jhiram Ghati attack case, prompting disappointment from families of both the accused and a prominent victim.
UK and Canada Leaders Discuss AI Risks, Online Safety and Defence Ties
British PM Andy Burnham and Canadian PM Mark Carney discussed AI challenges, online safety and deepening defence cooperation, Downing Street said.
India, Pakistan Trade Protests Over Naval Collision in North Arabian Sea
India and Pakistan have lodged rival protests after an Indian Navy warship and a Pakistan Navy vessel collided in the North Arabian Sea.