Japan Urges India to Speed Up Approval of UNICORN Naval Radar Deal
Japan has asked India to expedite internal clearance of the UNICORN naval radar agreement signed during Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's July visit.
International Relations
US Sanctions Iran Military Supply Network as rial Hits Record Low
The US sanctioned 10 individuals and entities accused of enabling Iran's military procurement, as the rial slid past 2.5 million to the dollar.
US lawmakers urge FERC to block $33 billion AES sale to BlackRock unit
A group of US lawmakers, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, has asked federal energy regulators to reject the $33.4 billion sale of power company AES to a BlackRock subsidiary and its partners.
Senate Sponsor Says Chinese Vehicle Bill Won't Ban Mercedes-Benz in US
A sponsor of a bill to tighten the US ban on Chinese vehicles says negotiations are underway to ensure Mercedes-Benz is not barred from selling in America.
Burnham to Unwind Triple Lock, Redirect Savings to National Care Service
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to replace the triple lock pension guarantee from 2030, funding a new National Care Service.
Burnham Pledges Long-Term Fix for UK's Deepest Problems
Andy Burnham set out a long-term vision on social care, housing and utilities, asking voters for patience amid tight public finances.
India Rejects Turkey's Kashmir Remarks at UNGA as 'Unwarranted'
India rejected Turkish President Erdogan's UNGA reference to Kashmir, saying no outside party has any locus standi on the issue.
Romanian Court Orders Georgescu Held 30 Days in Fraud Probe
A Romanian appeals court ordered Calin Georgescu detained for 30 days in a fraud case, overturning a prior decision.
Jury Deliberates in Ohio Trial of Ex-'American Idol' Singer Accused of Killing Wife
A jury in Ohio is deciding whether former 'American Idol' contestant Caleb Flynn murdered his wife Ashley in February while having an affair.
Berlin Presses UniCredit for Firm Commitments on Commerzbank
Berlin expects UniCredit to commit to jobs, Germany as a business location and Commerzbank's role financing mid-sized firms, government sources say.
Ontario distillery halts Michigan whiskey shipments as US ban on Canadian alcohol takes effect
Wolfhead Distillery in Amherstburg, Ontario, has stopped shipping its Coffee Whisky Liqueur to Michigan after the US ban on Canadian alcohol took effect.
Omar Abdullah Mocks BJP's Award Suggestion for CEC, Urges Poll Panel Introspection
Omar Abdullah mocked the BJP's suggestion of a Padma award for CEC Gyanesh Kumar and said the Election Commission should introspect amid opposition criticism.
Czech Government Survives No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Deficit and PM's Conflicts
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's government faced a no-confidence vote over a 386 billion koruna draft deficit and conflict-of-interest questions.
British Museum Exhibition Traces 2,000 Years of Korean Art Beyond Pop Culture
The British Museum's 'Korea' exhibition opens October 1, showcasing 2,000 years of Korean art, from ancient Buddhist works to contemporary pieces.
Mississippi AG Won't Retry Officer After Deadlocked Jury in Jaylen Lewis Shooting
Mississippi's attorney general will not retry a Capitol Police officer after a jury deadlocked on a manslaughter charge in the 2022 fatal shooting of Jaylen Lewis.
Russia to Trim Welfare, Education and Health Funding as Defence Costs Climb
Russia's 2027 draft budget raises defence spending by 27% while cutting welfare, education and healthcare funding, alongside new tax hikes.
Israeli Settlers Block Palestinian Man's Return to West Bank Home in Jalud
Israeli settlers blocked a Palestinian man from returning to his home in Jalud, West Bank, forcing his evacuation in an armored vehicle after rioting that injured three officers.
Dangote Says US Investors to Join $16B Lamu Refinery as Kenya Groundbreaking Nears
Aliko Dangote says American investors will back a $16 billion refinery in Lamu, Kenya, ahead of Wednesday's groundbreaking, even as a land lawsuit clouds the site.
Spain Approves Housing Decree as Protests Continue Over Eviction of 87-Year-Old
Spain's government has unveiled urgent housing measures after mass protests over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid. Demonstrators say the decree is insufficient.
India Unveils Curtain Raiser for Routes Asia 2027 in New Delhi
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu unveiled the Curtain Raiser for Routes Asia 2027, to be hosted in New Delhi from 16-18 March 2027.