World

At the UN's annual summit, world leaders will tackle AI governance amid growing concerns over risks like disinformation and pandemics. New UN bodies aim to guide global cooperation, but experts question their effectiveness in regulating fast-moving AI technologies

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will expand energy trade with the US, with nuclear power, critical minerals and clean energy driving cooperation. He also criticised the EU’s CBAM, warning it risks isolating Europe and raising its costs.

EAM S. Jaishankar urged Global South nations to adopt a multi-pronged strategy for political, diplomatic, and technological cooperation, citing vaccines, digital tools, and AI as areas for collaboration, while also pushing for UN reform and stronger multilateralism.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has credited Donald Trump with playing a key role in ending hostilities between India and Pakistan, though New Delhi has categorically denied any third-party mediation, asserting the ceasefire followed direct military talks.

India take on Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Super 4 with spinners expected to play a key role. While India have the stronger batting line-up, Bangladesh’s attack led by Mustafizur Rahman could test India in the middle overs

Legendary cricket umpire Harold “Dickie” Bird, aged 92, passed away. Known for his accuracy, humour, and memorable on-field moments, Bird officiated 66 Tests and 69 ODIs and remained a beloved figure in cricket even after retirement

Aishwarya Pissay created history by becoming the first woman from Asia and India to race in the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship in Portugal. Competing in Rally2 Women’s class, she now eyes Dakar 2027 as her next milestone

President Trump promoted unproven medical claims about Tylenol and vaccines, linking them to autism without evidence. Speaking alongside vaccine skeptic RFK Jr., he advised pregnant women and parents to avoid recommended medications, drawing widespread criticism from medical experts and scientists

Canadian police have arrested Khalistani leader Inderjeet Singh Gosal in Ontario on multiple firearms-related charges. Gosal, affiliated with Sikhs for Justice and a key figure in the Khalistan referendum campaign, was charged alongside two others following a Friday arrest

Every 20 years, Japan's Ise Jingu shrine is entirely rebuilt using sacred cypress trees in a 1,300-year-old ritual. This spiritual renewal blends tradition, craftsmanship, and Shinto belief, symbolizing continuity, reverence for nature, and connection across generations

Estonia has invoked NATO's Article 4 after Russian jets violated its airspace, prompting urgent consultations among allies. This marks the second Article 4 request in two weeks amid growing eastern flank tensions, though it doesn't mandate military action

Climate change is driving marine species to migrate, with tropical fish appearing in temperate reefs like those off Sydney. Using environmental DNA (eDNA) alongside traditional surveys, scientists uncover hidden species movements, offering better insight into shifting marine biodiversity

Following high-level NSA-level talks between India and Canada, Canadian authorities arrested Khalistan operative Inderjeet Singh Gosal. India sees this as a sign of renewed cooperation on intelligence-sharing and tackling terror funding from Canadian soil.

President Donald Trump will address the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, criticising “globalist institutions” for undermining world order while highlighting his second-term foreign policy record. His speech comes amid wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, and renewed concerns over US multilateral commitments.

A Bain & Company report warns that meeting global AI compute demand by 2030 will require $2 trillion in new revenue, with power and funding shortages threatening technology adoption worldwide.

A 13-year-old Afghan boy from Kunduz flew undetected in the landing gear of a Kabul–Delhi flight before being caught at IGI Airport on Sunday. He claimed he acted out of “curiosity” and was repatriated on the same aircraft.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called India “critical” to American interests after meeting EAM Jaishankar, with talks covering trade, defense, energy, and the Quad, even as differences remain on tariffs and Russian oil.

JSMM leader Shafi Burfat, in a letter to UNGA leaders, accused Pakistan of systemic oppression of Sindhis, Baloch, Pashtuns and others, urging global action against its policies of exploitation and suppression.

The UN Security Council met urgently after Estonia accused Russian jets of intruding into its airspace. Russia denied the claim, while members urged restraint to prevent escalation amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met IAEA chief Rafael Grossi in New York, discussing nuclear cooperation, sanctions pressures, and diplomatic solutions as tensions rise following snapback moves by European powers.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged stronger efforts to achieve SDGs, highlighting financial reform, climate action, and technology. With many goals off track, UNGA President Annalena Baerbock warned progress is insufficient and uneven.

Piyush Goyal met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in New York to advance trade talks, as discussions remain overshadowed by Trump’s H-1B visa restrictions and accompanied by recent birthday exchanges between Modi and Trump.

Former US Commerce official Christopher Padilla said Trump’s H-1B visa restrictions would impact India-US trade negotiations, adding agriculture and tariffs remain difficult issues as both countries push forward sensitive bilateral discussions.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas assured India of a reliable partnership in multilateralism during talks with S Jaishankar, highlighting a new strategy to deepen India-EU ties across trade, security, and global issues.