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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.

The funeral of Indian-origin motel manager Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah, brutally beheaded in Dallas, will be held Saturday. A fundraiser for his family has nearly reached USD 200,000 as the Indian-American community demands justice and stronger action against violent offenders.

Minakshi defeated Alice Pumphrey in the women’s 48kg quarterfinals to secure India’s fourth medal at the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, advancing to the semifinals alongside other Indian boxers

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers has brought its flagship International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition to India for the first time. The Hyderabad event, running till September 13, focuses on innovation, sustainability, and inclusion across academia, industry, and government

IACG signed an MoU with Kyoto Seika University, Japan, for student and faculty exchange. The pact aims to boost Telangana’s global opportunities in anime and manga through industry–academia linkages, JETRO partnerships, and creative curriculum development

Albania has appointed the world’s first AI-generated "minister," Diella, to oversee public tenders and ensure corruption-free governance. Prime Minister Edi Rama said the AI system will make public spending fully transparent as Albania pushes for EU membership.

Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah, a 50-year-old Indian-origin motel manager in Texas, was brutally beheaded by a co-worker after a dispute over a washing machine. The suspect, with a criminal record, has been arrested and charged with capital murder

Australia has approved the world’s first single-dose chlamydia vaccine for koalas, developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast. The vaccine reduces mortality and infection, but conservationists stress that habitat loss remains the main threat to the endangered species

Nepal is preparing to appoint former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister amid nationwide youth-led protests against corruption. Her selection follows days of political negotiations as unrest intensifies, with 34 people killed and over 1,000 injured in clashes.