China to send giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang to Atlanta zoo
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, bred in Sichuan, will travel to Zoo Atlanta under a 10-year giant panda protection cooperation agreement.
International Relations
A Month On, Nepal Floods Leave Thousands Missing and a Costly Rebuild
Nepal is still searching for thousands missing a month after devastating floods, with recovery costs estimated at $4.77 billion.
West Bank springs, heritage sites at centre of growing water access dispute
Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank say settler seizures of springs and heritage sites are cutting off water for farming and tourism.
China's Overseas Coal Pledge Holds, but Loopholes Keep Plants Coming
China has cancelled 67% of the overseas coal capacity it planned in 2021, but loopholes and captive plants are still driving coal growth in Southeast Asia.
Flash floods leave trail of mud and ruin along Nepal's Trishuli River
Flash floods along the Trishuli River in Nepal's Nuwakot district have damaged houses and blanketed farmland in mud, with recovery efforts under way.
Edible Oil Import Duty Cut Draws Farmer Ire Ahead of Festive Season
India has reduced import duty on edible oils ahead of the festival season, prompting concern among oilseed farmers who fear a hit to their incomes and a link to a proposed US trade deal.
Modi and Yunus Hold First Talks Since Dhaka Regime Change at BIMSTEC Summit
PM Modi and Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus met in Bangkok, raising minority safety, Hasina's extradition and border issues while pledging continued ties.
India and Chile Begin Talks on Comprehensive Trade Pact
India and Chile have launched negotiations on a comprehensive economic agreement, alongside a copper mining pact and Antarctic cooperation.
Venezuela Government and Opposition Agree to Lift Sanctions on Journalists
Venezuela's government and opposition agreed in Caracas to lift administrative measures on news outlets and advance judicial reform, as talks toward a political transition continue.
Trump Moves to Withhold $800 Million in Approved Funds, Drawing Legal Challenge
President Trump sought to unilaterally withhold over $800 million in congressionally approved spending, using a pocket rescission that a key senator called illegal.
Musk flags China's power capacity as AI demand strains global grids
Elon Musk said China's electricity generation has overtaken the combined output of the US, Europe and India, and could grow further as AI demand rises.
Jaishankar Rebuts Pakistani Reporter at UNGA, Flags Maritime Threats
S Jaishankar rebuffed a Pakistani reporter's question at a UNGA press briefing and highlighted growing threats to commercial shipping and Indian seafarers.
Iran Awaits US Reply on Hormuz Reopening Plan as Trump Reportedly Balks
Iran is waiting for a formal US response to its offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end regional fighting in seven days, after reports that President Trump rejected the plan.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missiles and drones aimed at kingdom
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted two Houthi ballistic missiles and two drones targeting Khamis Mushait and Riyadh.
US Supreme Court Allows Expanded SAVE Database Ahead of Midterms
The US Supreme Court reinstated an expanded immigration database that the Trump administration says will curb non-citizen voting, over dissent from the court's three liberal justices.
Trump Turns Down Iran's Seven-Day Ceasefire, Signals More Strikes After Midterms
Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and told aides he expects US bombing to resume after the 3 November midterms.
Lourdes Girds for Pope Leo XIV as Abuse Shadow Hangs Over Visit
Pilgrims fill Lourdes' grotto and spring ahead of Pope Leo XIV's Saturday visit, as abuse survivors await a papal meeting and Rupnik mosaics are covered.
India-New Zealand FTA to take effect on 20 October as forecasters lift growth outlook
India and New Zealand have finalised a free-trade agreement effective 20 October, even as global agencies raise India's FY27 growth forecasts and banks brace for higher cash use.
Trump Rejects Iran's Seven-Day Hormuz Peace Plan, Eyes Post-Midterm Bombing
Trump has rejected Iran's plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause regional fighting within seven days, and expects to resume bombing after November's congressional elections.
Trump Turns Down Iran's Ceasefire Bid, Anticipates Fresh Strikes After Midterms
President Trump has rejected Iran's proposed seven-day ceasefire and expects to resume bombing after the November midterms, according to US officials cited in a report.