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India suffered a 1-4 defeat to China in the Asia Cup final, missing out on direct qualification for the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup and will now play in the qualifiers

Lakshya Sen and the duo of Satwik-Chirag ended runners-up at the Hong Kong Open, losing in their respective finals to Chinese opponents despite promising starts and strong performances earlier in the tournament

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki assumed office as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister, declaring Gen Z protest victims martyrs and announcing Rs 1 million compensation per family. Her government dissolved parliament amid unrest that left 72 dead, sparking sharp criticism from political parties

Brazil’s Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes led the conviction of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro for orchestrating a coup attempt, sentencing him to 27 years. Revered by some as a defender of democracy and reviled by others, de Moraes’ bold rulings polarized Brazil

Authorities are probing the motive behind the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Suspect Tyler James Robinson, 22, faces murder charges as political tensions rise. A memorial will be held in Arizona on September 21

A far-right march in London led by Tommy Robinson turned violent, injuring 26 police officers and leading to 25 arrests. Clashes erupted with counter-protesters as over 100,000 gathered, making it one of the UK’s largest recent right-wing demonstrations

An Israeli strike on Hamas officials in Qatar has sparked fears in Turkiye that it could be the next target. Ankara warns of regional escalation, boosts defences, and strengthens support for Hamas amid rising tensions with Israel in Syria and beyond

Taliban restrictions and Trump’s travel ban have derailed higher education dreams of Afghan, Iranian, and Myanmar students aspiring to study in the US. Visa delays, bans, and immigration crackdowns force many to defer, seek alternatives in Europe, or abandon plans

Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, warned of “unfavorable consequences” if South Korea and the US go ahead with the Iron Mace exercise. She called the joint military drill reckless, amid rising regional security tensions.

At least seven people were killed and three injured after gunmen disguised as soldiers attacked a pool hall in Ecuador’s Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas. It was the second such shooting in a month, linked to growing gang violence.

Gold and Silver prices surged to fresh record highs this week, driven by global uncertainty, tariff concerns, and safe-haven demand, with analysts expecting the bullish trend to continue in near term

Modi’s China visit revives talk of RIC, signalling a new phase in India’s strategic balancing, but the question remains — is it a troika of convenience or a pillar of multipolarity

President Donald Trump has proposed a sweeping economic strategy to end the Russia-Ukraine war, urging NATO countries to halt oil imports from Russia and impose 50–100% tariffs on China for its energy trade with Moscow. In a social media post, Trump criticised NATO’s commitment to the conflict and claimed that continued oil purchases weaken the alliance’s leverage.

India and Japan played out a 1-1 draw in the Women’s Asia Cup Super 4s in Hangzhou. Beauty Dung Dung scored for India before Shiho Kobayakawa equalised late for Japan

India and Pakistan face off in a Group A Asia Cup clash in Dubai on Sunday. India start as favourites, but Pakistan’s unpredictability and political backdrop add spice to the encounter

Esha Singh won her maiden World Cup gold in women’s 10m air pistol at Ningbo, edging China’s Yao Qianxun by 0.1, ending India’s medal drought at the ISSF World Cup

The IndianOil 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in Delhi from September 27 will feature 2,200 athletes from 104 countries across 186 events, making it India’s largest para sporting event to date

Minakshi, Jaismine Lamboria and Nupur stormed into the finals of the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, boosting India’s gold medal hopes after dominating their semi-final bouts with commanding wins

At least 12 Pakistani soldiers and 35 TTP militants were killed in major clashes during military operations in Bajaur and South Waziristan. The Pakistan Army blamed Afghan nationals for involvement and urged the Taliban to prevent cross-border terror activity

At least 30 people died and dozens were injured in a series of road accidents across Afghanistan this week. Incidents occurred in Samangan, Baghlan, Badghis, and other provinces. Police blame reckless driving and poor road conditions for the rising toll

Surjit Singh, a 39-year-old man, has been jailed for life for killing his 76-year-old mother, Mohinder Kaur, during a drunken outburst in Birmingham. The attack was triggered by a family argument and involved sustained violence. He must serve 15 years

Israel has intensified airstrikes on Gaza City, killing at least 32 people, including 12 children. Entire families have died, and evacuation orders continue. The UN warns the crisis is worsening as residents struggle to flee or find safe shelter

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck early Saturday near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region, the US Geological Survey reported. The quake hit 111.7 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 39 km. No casualties were reported immediately.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sushila Karki on becoming Nepal’s interim prime minister, pledging India’s support for the country’s peace and prosperity. Karki, Nepal’s first woman chief justice, has now created history again as the country’s first woman prime minister.