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Gold prices breached $4,000 per ounce globally and ₹1.22 lakh per 10 grams in India, hitting record highs amid global uncertainty and rate cut speculation. Analysts expect the rally to continue if geopolitical tensions and economic concerns persist.

The US government shutdown has entered its second week with no clear resolution. While Trump and Congress remain at odds, quiet bipartisan discussions are emerging over expiring health care subsidies, a key issue fueling the political deadlock.

The US Senate has confirmed Sergio Gor as the next Ambassador to India, with 51 votes in favour. A close Trump aide, Gor pledged to strengthen trade and strategic cooperation with India, calling the partnership key to regional stability and global balance.

England beat Bangladesh by four wickets in a tense ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match in Guwahati. Heather Knight’s unbeaten 79 anchored the chase after Sophie Ecclestone’s three-wicket haul restricted Bangladesh to 178. England now top the points table

India’s Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav are in the race for ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September. Smriti Mandhana, Sidra Amin, and Tazmin Britts are shortlisted for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award

Engaging with the Taliban government allows New Delhi to secure its long-term interests in Afghanistan, prevent terror threats emanating from the region, and counterbalance Chinese and Pakistani influence

India cruised to a 45-27, 45-21 win over Sri Lanka to advance towards the knock-outs at the BWF World Junior Badminton Championships in Guwahati, while the Philippines stunned Hong Kong in a tight Group F match to record a historic win

South Africa opener Tazmin Brits reached a career-best fourth in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings after her century against New Zealand. Australia’s Ash Gardner and New Zealand’s Sophie Devine also achieved personal bests in the latest weekly update

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets President Trump amid strained US-Canada ties over tariffs and annexation rhetoric. With USMCA under review in 2026, Carney seeks tariff relief, especially on steel and aluminum, as fears of trade termination loom in Canada

A blast derailed five bogies of the Jaffar Express in Sindh, Pakistan, injuring several passengers. The train has faced multiple attacks in 2025, often linked to Baloch separatists. Authorities are investigating the latest explosion near Shikarpur’s Sultan Kot

An intruder experiencing a mental health crisis broke into Washington state’s Capitol, causing major damage, including arson and vandalism. He shattered a glass door, burned a historic rug and flag, and toppled busts before being arrested. No political motive was found

A new academic study reveals the U.S. has provided at least $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since the Gaza war began in 2023. Additional regional operations raised U.S. Middle East spending to over $31 billion in two years

Gold prices hit record highs on MCX amid US economic uncertainty, government shutdown fears, and expectations of further Fed rate cuts. Silver also gained, while analysts await key events including FOMC minutes, Fed Chair remarks, and China’s market reopening.

Australia announced its ODI and first two T20 squads against India, welcoming back Mitchell Starc, Matthew Renshaw, and other key players. The selections balance workload management with preparation for the upcoming World Cup and Test series.

US President Donald Trump has claimed credit for stopping the India-Pakistan conflict, saying his intervention “was very effective” and based on trade leverage. India, however, maintains the ceasefire followed direct military talks without any third-party mediation.

Delhi Police have arrested 10 transgender Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in the city. The accused, detained in separate raids in Shalimar Bagh and Mahendra Park, had altered their appearance to conceal their identity and were found violating immigration laws.

As the US government shutdown stretches into its sixth day, Donald Trump has offered to negotiate with Democrats but insists they must reopen the government first. The deadlock has furloughed 750,000 workers and disrupted key federal services nationwide.

India accused Pakistan of attempting to divert global attention by raising Kashmir at the UN, reminding the world of its army’s “genocidal mass rape” of women during Bangladesh’s 1971 war. India reaffirmed its leadership in promoting women’s participation in UN peacekeeping.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed disappointment over the lack of progress in the women, peace and security agenda, warning that global gains are reversing as women continue to face exclusion, violence, and underfunding in conflict zones.

A 23-year-old Texas man was arrested for fatally shooting 28-year-old Indian student Chandrashekar Pole at a Fort Worth gas station. Pole, who recently graduated from the University of North Texas, was working part-time when he was killed.

Johanna Benson, a Namibian para-athletics legend, shined at the World Para Athletics Championships (WPAC 2025) in New Delhi, recording Season Best performances. Reflecting on her career, Benson expressed excitement for the future, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Pakistan batter Sidra Amin has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct after forcefully hitting her bat on the pitch during the Women’s Cricket World Cup match against India in Colombo. One demerit point was added

Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering how the body controls immune responses using regulatory T cells and the Foxp3 gene. Their work helps explain autoimmune diseases and offers new treatment paths

The BWF World Junior Championships have returned to India after a gap of 17 years and will be played in two phases from October 6-19