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Japan’s weather agency warned of heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and landslides as Typhoon Dujuan approached the eastern Pacific coast on Monday. The storm was expected to pass near Chiba, disrupting highways and potentially causing bullet train delays and cancellations

  World leaders gather at the United Nations for the annual high-level meeting amid wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, alongside climate, terrorism, hunger and AI concerns. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the General Assembly on Saturday 

French President Emmanuel Macron backed closer EU-Canada ties and Canada’s potential status as an EU associate member during talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney. The leaders discussed cooperation in fisheries, security and energy, alongside Ukraine, Middle East and Arctic issues 

  Yemen’s Houthi group said 28 airstrikes hit Taiz, Marib and Al-Jawf provinces over 24 hours amid intensified ground fighting. The group claimed 760 strikes since the latest escalation, while government forces continued efforts to contain Houthi advances near strategic waterways 

A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a Venezuelan man during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas, prompting protests and calls for transparency. Local officials said police were not involved and sought access to evidence for an independent investigation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he and US President Donald Trump agreed to meet in New York to discuss peace efforts. Zelensky said Ukraine was ready for serious steps, with talks covering de-escalation, energy security, food security and human safety

Qatar is working with the US and Iran to revive negotiations, seeking to bridge differences and secure a deal that reopens the Strait of Hormuz and ends the war. Iran’s military command meanwhile warned of painful strikes against US and regional targets  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Zurich en route to New York to lead India’s delegation at the 81st UNGA. He will address the General Assembly on September 26 amid diplomatic focus on India-US ties and energy security concerns

Nathan Ellis’ unbeaten 36 guided Australia to a thrilling one-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the third ODI. Josh Inglis’ century and a late last-wicket stand helped the visitors chase 272 and complete a 3-0 series sweep

India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Vipul met Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation. The talks covered trade, investment, energy, technology and cultural ties, while highlighting support for the Indian community

Alexander Isak’s second-half goal helped Liverpool secure a narrow 1-0 Premier League victory over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. Despite strong pressure from the hosts after the break, Liverpool’s defence held firm to claim three valuable points

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced plans to limit foreign students in classrooms and ban burqas and niqabs in schools. The proposed measure also includes compulsory Italian language lessons for parents of foreign students facing integration difficulties

Telugu NRIs across the Arabian Gulf celebrated Vinayaka Chavithi with rituals, community meals and festive gatherings. While devotees immersed idols at home within one to three days, celebrations in Dubai, Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia reflected diverse practices and customs

Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds toward Moscow, Russian officials said. Two people were killed and 20 injured in the wider Moscow region, while an oil refinery and residential building were damaged during the attack

Iran’s armed forces spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi rejected US CENTCOM’s claim that American forces supported over 1 billion barrels of oil transiting the Strait of Hormuz. He called the statement false, while CENTCOM said its blockade halted Iranian oil exports

Yemen's Houthis claimed attacks on sensitive targets in Riyadh and an Aramco facility in Yanbu, escalating tensions with Saudi Arabia. Riyadh said its air defences intercepted a ballistic missile and thwarted attempted attacks on several other locations.

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US President Donald Trump’s approach to China has shifted from confrontational tariffs to a more cordial relationship with President Xi Jinping. As the US and China compete for global influence, analysts debate whether Trump’s personal diplomacy can deliver meaningful trade and strategic outcomes 

NASA senior official Amit Kshatriya praised the agency’s collaboration with ISRO and expressed interest in expanding cooperation in science and human spaceflight. He highlighted the NISAR mission and Artemis Accords, while astronauts Peggy Whitson and Charles Bolden praised India’s space achievements 

US President Donald Trump announced plans to form an “AI Force” and appoint an “AI Czar” to support the industry’s growth while addressing criminal and civil risks. The move comes amid rising US-China competition over artificial intelligence and concerns about AI-related national security threats 

At least 44 people were killed in clashes between Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters over the past 24 hours, according to military sources. Fighting continued across Taiz and Lahj provinces as both sides battled for strategic positions near Bab al-Mandeb

US President Donald Trump has extended the USD 100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa applications for another year, while ordering closer scrutiny of employers’ recent or planned US layoffs. The White House says the measures aim to protect American workers

Denmark and Greenland cautiously welcomed Donald Trump’s announcement of a security deal that would expand the US military presence in Greenland while keeping the Arctic island under Danish control. The agreement is expected to be signed next week during the UN General Assembly

Ukraine has received a €3.3-billion tranche from the European Union under its Ukraine Support Loan, with funds earmarked for missiles and drones. Meanwhile, Russia summoned Britain’s charge d’affaires over London’s military support and issued warnings over UK facilities.