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A landslide triggered by heavy rains destroyed Tarasin village in Sudan’s Central Darfur, killing over 1,000 people, according to the Sudan Liberation Movement-Army. The village was completely wiped out, with only one survivor. Appeals for international aid have been made

The Indian Army has arrived in Alaska for Yudh Abhyas 2025, a joint Indo-US exercise featuring heliborne operations, mountain warfare, and tactical drills to enhance interoperability, UN peacekeeping readiness, and multi-domain cooperation.

  Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as an “old friend” in Beijing amid strengthened ties and shared opposition to U.S. influence. Their talks follow a regional summit and precede China’s military parade marking WWII’s end

American scholar John Mearsheimer has slammed Trump’s India policy as a “colossal blunder,” warning secondary sanctions on Russian oil will fail and accusing the administration of poisoning ties, pushing India closer to China and Russia.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong begins a three-day India visit, marking 60 years of diplomatic ties, with key agreements expected in finance, digitalisation, aviation, skill development, defence, and sustainable growth under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi visited the Shiv Durga Temple in Santa Clara, California, following a burglary, condemning the act and showing solidarity with the Hindu-American community. He called for strict action and vowed to continue speaking out against attacks on temples.

Thousands across the US marked Labour Day with protests demanding stronger worker protections and criticising Trump’s tariffs, deportations, and federal interventions, as advocacy groups organised hundreds of events nationwide under the 50501 movement.

Indian users account for 33 per cent of all paid subscribers on World Chess with 25 per cent of all free-to-play users

Beyond the promise of 'the Elephant and the Dragon' coming together, the two countries still have major roadblocks to clear before they are able to engage meaningfully

PM Modi and President Putin shared a private hour-long conversation in Putin’s AURUS limousine en route to bilateral talks at the SCO Summit in Tianjin. Modi urged an end to the Ukraine conflict and reaffirmed India's commitment to lasting peace

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad, killing at least 610 and injuring 1,300, with many villages destroyed. Rescue operations continue, and casualties may rise. The quake caused widespread devastation in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces late Sunday night

At the SCO Summit in Tianjin, Russian President Putin praised India’s and other strategic partners’ efforts toward resolving the Ukraine conflict. PM Modi reaffirmed India’s support for peace, following talks with both Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky on ongoing negotiations

During the SCO Summit, PM Modi and Xi Jinping underscored the need for collective action against terrorism, particularly cross-border threats. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif faced embarrassment as the Pahalgam attack was strongly condemned, highlighting Islamabad’s isolation on security issues.

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province late Sunday, killing at least 250 and injuring over 500. The shallow quake, centred near Jalalabad, caused severe damage across multiple districts, prompting urgent disaster response efforts.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the SCO Summit in Tianjin, condemned countries that support terrorism, recalled the Pahalgam terror attack, and highlighted India’s leadership in combating extremist groups, urging SCO members to unite for security, connectivity, and shared opportunity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared images of light interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO Summit in Tianjin. The informal moments reflect growing India-China engagement and a collaborative stance amid global geopolitical pressures.

PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin to discuss trade, defence, and investment. India reiterates its support for a peaceful resolution in Ukraine while strengthening its strategic partnership with Moscow.

Trump’s policies towards India — from deportations, tariffs to siding with Pakistan — exposed the risks of overreliance on any one power

Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunning 83rd-minute free-kick to secure Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Arsenal, maintaining their perfect Premier League start and extending their scoring streak to 37 consecutive matches

It is an undeniable fact that neither country benefits from letting the freeze continue, but for India, the long-standing frustration over Canadian tolerance of pro-Khalistan groups will not vanish

Brighton came from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in the Premier League, with Erling Haaland's first-half goal undone by a penalty and a late strike from Brajan Gruda

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships after losing 19-21, 21-18, 12-21 to Chen Boyang and Liu Yi in the semifinals

Swiatek rallies from a 5-1 deficit to defeat Kalinskaya 7-6 (2), 6-4 and reach the US Open Round of 16. Osaka also progresses with a win, setting up a clash with Gauff

India secured a 3-2 win over Japan in the Hockey Asia Cup, advancing to the Super 4s. Harmanpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh were key scorers as Japan's Kawabe netted twice