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Israeli strikes killed 32 people in Gaza overnight, including families in their homes, as Netanyahu vowed to continue the war despite global calls for a ceasefire. Humanitarian conditions are collapsing, with hospitals shutting down and aid blocked from northern Gaza.

A Pakistani national, Mohd Akram, who accidentally crossed into Indian territory near Jammu, was apprehended by the BSF and later repatriated. Officials confirmed no incriminating material was found, and the handover was completed with Pakistani Rangers at the IB.

Donald Trump urged Microsoft to fire Lisa Monaco, its Head of Global Affairs, calling her “corrupt” and a security risk. Monaco, former Deputy Attorney General under Biden, joined Microsoft in May to oversee global government engagements.

President Trump urged Microsoft to fire Global Affairs head Lisa Monaco, calling her a “menace to national security,” citing her past in the Biden administration and criticising her access to sensitive contracts.

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Longxi County in Gansu’s Dingxi City early Saturday. No casualties were reported, though rural houses were damaged. Rescue teams and emergency responses have been activated nationwide.

India ridiculed Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s claim of “victory” at the UNGA, saying its military pleaded for a ceasefire after Indian strikes devastated airbases. New Delhi vowed not to bow to nuclear blackmail and defended Operation Sindoor targeting terror camps.

Rahul Gandhi has begun a four-nation tour of South America to meet political leaders, students, and business communities. The Congress said his visit will deepen democratic, trade, and strategic ties, building on historical India–South America cooperation and Global South solidarity.

India told the UNGA that Pakistan’s military “pleaded” for a halt to fighting during Operation Sindoor, rejecting PM Shehbaz Sharif’s claim that Donald Trump helped avert war. New Delhi reiterated there is no scope for third-party intervention.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reaffirmed his country’s “invariable” reliance on nuclear force for security, stressing it is an “unchangeable duty,” while rejecting US denuclearisation demands and highlighting recent nuclear development progress.

The UN Security Council rejected a China-Russia resolution to extend the Iran nuclear deal for six months, setting the stage for a sanctions “snapback” as disputes over legality and compliance intensify.

US tariffs on patented drugs won’t hit Indian pharma immediately, says Bhaskar Chakravorti, but future risk to generics remains. He urged India to cut Russian oil imports as a signal to Washington.

India is pressing the US for tariffs below 20% and removal of the 25% levy on Russian oil purchases. Jaishankar flagged “double standards” on energy access during ongoing trade talks in New York.

Hungary denied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s claim that Hungarian drones violated Ukraine’s airspace, with FM Peter Szijjarto calling it “phantoms,” as bilateral ties remain strained over pipelines, minorities, and EU accession.

India survived a scare against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup after Pathum Nissanka scored 107. Abhishek Sharma’s 61 and Arshdeep Singh’s Super Over heroics helped India tie at 202, with Suryakumar Yadav finishing the match in the final delivery

The Global Chess League Season 3 player draft in Mumbai saw PBG Alaskan Knights sign Gukesh Dommaraju and Arjun Erigaisi, while Wesley So joined upGrad Mumba Masters. Six franchises finalized squads ahead of the league, scheduled at Mumbai’s Royal Opera House in December

India U17 men’s team will face Bangladesh in the SAFF U17 Championship 2025 final in Colombo on Saturday. The Blue Colts are unbeaten, while Bangladesh remain defensively strong, setting up a high-stakes battle between defending champions and experienced rivals

India’s 16-year-old Jonathan Gavin Antony won gold in the men’s 10m Air Pistol at the ISSF Junior World Cup in New Delhi. Rashmika Sahgal secured silver in the women’s final, while Harmehar Singh Lally topped men’s skeet qualification

Captains of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 expressed confidence at a special Captains’ Day event in Bengaluru and Colombo. Harmanpreet Kaur said India will give their best in the home World Cup, starting on 30 September in Guwahati

As more nations recognise Palestine, the reality on the ground—fragmented by expanding Israeli settlements and political instability—raises doubts about viable statehood. Without diplomatic action to halt settlement growth, recognition risks becoming symbolic rather than supporting lasting peace or sovereignty

President Donald Trump escalated his campaign of political retribution, overseeing the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and directing efforts to label liberal groups as domestic terrorists, sparking bipartisan concern over abuse of power and weaponization of federal agencies

An Indian national in the US illegally has been arrested for a California truck crash that critically injured a five-year-old girl. This is the second such case in months, with US officials blaming lax licensing rules in California.

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, finalizing a new trade deal. Trump repeated his claim of easing Indo-Pak tensions as Pakistan nominated him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

Trump will impose steep tariffs on drugs, furniture, trucks and cabinets from October 1, citing national security. Economists warn the move could drive inflation higher and strain healthcare costs, while exemptions may apply to firms expanding U.S. manufacturing.

Jasprit Bumrah has been included in India’s Test squad for the West Indies series, while Devdutt Padikkal replaces an out-of-form Karun Nair. Ravindra Jadeja is named vice-captain for the two-match series starting in Ahmedabad on October 2