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PSG-Barcelona match in Champions League to go ahead amid shock over Frances violent unrest

Interior Minister Laurent Nuez said the possibility of calling off planned events was discussed, including football matches, but this does not apply to tomorrows match between PSG and FC Barcelona

19 Oct 2026 8:08 pm
Germany condemns France protest violence

Berlin warned citizens in France to exercise caution after more than 2,500 people were arrested in weekend protests over the cost of living that saw town halls and shops looted and set ablaze

19 Oct 2026 5:10 pm
UN experts urge Israel to protect West Bank olive farmers

The experts urged Israel to ensure that is forces protect Palestinian farmers from settler attacks and refrain from interference with their access to land

19 Oct 2026 5:06 pm
Baby orangutan rescued in India repatriated to Indonesia

The orangutan was repatriated from Gujarat and arrived at Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, where officials from the Consulate General of India attended a reception organised by Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry

19 Oct 2026 4:08 pm
Australian lawmaker critically hurt in attack, officials say

Independent MP Helen Haines suffered critical injuries after being deliberately struck by a car outside her Wangaratta office, as PM Anthony Albanese called it an attack

19 Oct 2026 3:03 pm
Israel Police arrest eight suspects over settler attacks on diplomats, U.S. photojournalist in West Bank

The suspects were held under an operation named Olive Leaf after settlers attacked Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine and European diplomats in separate incidents

19 Oct 2026 12:14 pm
Pakistan Army officer killed in IED blast

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to security forces for killing the four terrorists and expressed grief over the death of the Army officer

19 Oct 2026 12:09 pm
Rubio says no pause in U.S. intel sharing with Ukraine

Marco Rubio said that Donald Trump wanted Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin to concentrate on ending the war

19 Oct 2026 12:09 pm
Venezuela Opposition alliance confirms Nobel laureate Machado as leader

The coalition's announcement comes as one Opposition faction engages in political transition talks with the interim government, following the US ouster of longtime leader Nicolas Maduro

19 Oct 2026 9:11 am
Zelenskyy speaks to U.S. envoys as Trump lashes out

Earlier, Donald Trump said that he was in the process of negotiating peace between Russia and Ukraine and making great progress, but claimed Zelenskyy doesn't want to end this war

19 Oct 2026 9:10 am
Albania protests continue for sixth straight day demanding Prime Ministers resignation

Hundreds of protesters gathered on Sunday in front of the Education Ministry chanting Rama, resign in a tense standoff with the police, who later used water cannons and tear gas to hold back the crowds

18 Oct 2026 8:53 pm
Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base

Canadas Defence Minister says that people have been killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire

18 Oct 2026 8:11 am
Clashes and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

Police fired tear gas and water cannons to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks, paving stones and other objects at officers in the Place de la Rpublique, northeast of the Paris city centre

18 Oct 2026 7:05 am
Several Afghan Taliban personnel killed in alleged retaliatory action along border: Pakistan officials

The firing was reported in the Taida sector, Upper Kurram and Ghuz Garhi areas, where the Afghan Taliban allegedly opened fire to facilitate the cross-border infiltration of militants, says security official

18 Oct 2026 1:26 am
Pakistani opposition leader warns against concentration of power in military establishment

Mr. Rehman said Pakistan could function effectively only when the military, bureaucracy and elected institutions operated within their respective constitutional domains

18 Oct 2026 12:34 am
Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food

The Paris prosecutors office said that a large-scale attack was affecting connected refrigerators in several major food retailers across France, leading to food losses and fires

17 Oct 2026 8:33 pm
Pakistan detains hundreds from former PM Khan's party as protests falter

Detentions followed the Central government's imposition of emergency rule on October 11 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial stronghold of Khan's PTI party, after major protests demanding the former premier's release

17 Oct 2026 7:12 pm
Iran backs political process to resolve Saudi-Houthi conflict: FM

The Houthis have repeatedly attacked Saudi targets including energy facilities and Riyadhs international airport, where 13 people were killed in a major attack last week

17 Oct 2026 7:12 pm
Vatican says Pope Leo to be released from the hospital on October 17, four days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung removed after doctors identified a suspected cancerous nodule. The surgery confirmed he had adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer

17 Oct 2026 4:36 pm
Coach crashes into truck in Turkey, killing 11: authorities

The coach crashed near the entry to a motorway between the city of Bursa and the seaside city of Izmir, the governor's office of the local Manisa district said on X, stating the toll

17 Oct 2026 4:29 pm
Pakistan has robust nuclear security regime: IAEA

She also commended Pakistans contribution to developing the skills of the nuclear security workforce, saying it had a far-reaching impact.

17 Oct 2026 3:58 pm
Bangladesh celebrates Durga Puja under heavy security; PM and President stress communal harmony

A total of 33,851 puja mandaps have been set up across Bangladesh this year, including 258 in the capital city Dhaka, according to the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad. The number has increased by nearly 1,500 from last year, according to BSS

17 Oct 2026 3:12 pm
Trump blocking Russia sanctions a 'historic moment': Putins envoy

The Kremlin and Putin who appeared in military uniform and said Moscow intends to seize the rest of eastern Ukraine have not yet reacted to the move, which is a major diplomatic win for Russia

17 Oct 2026 2:14 pm
Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers

The companys draft bill would let Washington block a models release if there is an imminent risk of killing more than 50 people or causing more than $1 billion in damages, but only with a judges approval

17 Oct 2026 1:12 pm
U.S. lawmakers urge Rubio to question India over handling of CJP protests

In their letter,the lawmakers cited the CJP protests against then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the ongoing demonstrations seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as examples of alleged use of excessive forces against protesters

17 Oct 2026 11:10 am
Pakistan says substantial forces, resources already in Saudi Arabia under defence deal

Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the remarks at his weekly press briefing in response to a question on the growing threat posed by Yemens Houthi rebels to Saudi Arabia

17 Oct 2026 10:36 am
Japan protests Russias extradition requests for ICC president Tomoko Akane and eight other court staff

Japan has criticized Russias request for the extradition of the International Criminal Courts president and eight other tribunal officials from the Netherlands, where the court is based

17 Oct 2026 10:35 am
Judy Shelton, Trumps Former Fed Pick, Joins Treasury as Scott Bessents Adviser

Judy Shelton previously led the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the National Endowment for Democracy

17 Oct 2026 9:37 am
Death toll from Russian bus strike in eastern Ukraine jumps to 30: authorities

The governor's office said public transport had been suspended

17 Oct 2026 6:38 am
El Nino rains flood South America, sending residents fleeing and cattle swimming

More rain is on the way. Uruguayan officials have warned that the country's drenched northwest will get its heaviest rain of the year in the coming months

17 Oct 2026 6:36 am
Yemens Houthis say struck Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites

The fighting in Yemen has become the most active front in the West Asia war in recent weeks, displacing more than 1,84,000 people, the United Nations says, and deepening the conflict that has engulfed the wider region.

17 Oct 2026 6:14 am
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia let go just days into role

Donald Trump said he had told her to reconsider the job following public scrutiny

17 Oct 2026 12:13 am
U.S. midterms Donald Trumps test, Indias stakes

The midterm elections will test the U.S. Presidents leadership, congressional control and the future of India relations

16 Oct 2026 11:45 pm
China says ready to address each others concerns after FM Sitharaman flags trade barriers

Reacting to Indias trade deficit with China crossing $100 billion in the first nine months, Nirmala Sitharaman said the growing trade imbalance and persistent restrictions on market access for Indian products remained major concerns, despite years of engagement with Beijing

16 Oct 2026 11:11 pm
Iran's military says oil tanker on fire in Gulf of Oman

Tehran had said non-compliant vessels in the zone would face sanctions, without explicitly threatening military action against them.

16 Oct 2026 10:30 pm
Pakistan criticises Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's warning of stronger response to future terror attacks

Pakistan rejects and condemns the Indian Defence Minister's provocative remarks..., Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said

16 Oct 2026 8:14 pm
UN chief says subsidising fossil fuels is subsidising suicide

The United Nations says that for every dollar invested in protecting or restoring nature, about $30 still goes into activities that degrade it.

16 Oct 2026 1:15 pm
Fourth edition of Puducherry Bird Atlas records 43,000 birds, 158 species

The exercise followed three previous rounds held in December 2025, March 2026, and June 2026

14 Oct 2026 1:19 pm
How many ghuspaithiye were detected, deleted, deported after SIR: Congress to Amit Shah

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asks Union Home Minister Amit Shah three questions on infiltrators, after Shah criticised the Oppositions vote chori protests

14 Oct 2026 1:17 pm
Why did academics and activists sleep in Telangana schools | Explainer

Budgetary support for education has declined to a single-digit percentage of the State outlay and has remained so over the past decade

14 Oct 2026 1:15 pm
September WPI Inflation rises to 11.39% as food, fuel and manufactured goods prices increase

In manufactured items, WPI inflation was at a series high of 9.76%, higher than 8.37% in August

14 Oct 2026 1:14 pm
Abhijit Dipke speaks on peace bond violation & CJP leaders custody

CJP Founder Abhijit Dipke spoke to the media following the five-day judicial custody of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, and the signing of peace bonds. He criticized government claims of foreign funding made by figures like Harish Salve, as well as previous accusations involving Devendra Fadnavis. Dipke shared that he is heading to Delhi for a meeting to determine the groups next course of action.

14 Oct 2026 1:11 pm
India, U.S. ironing out differences on trade deal; nearing 'landing point': Jaishankar

India and the U.S. have been in talks since early 2025 on the proposed trade pact to address tariff friction, eliminate non-tariff barriers, and boost bilateral market access.

14 Oct 2026 1:01 pm
Frankfurt-Delhi Air India flight diverted to Jaipur following bomb threat

Security teams sweep the jet at Jaipur airport as investigators probe the threat and verify passenger safety after the diversion

14 Oct 2026 12:50 pm
Killing of Parvinder Singh Jhota: Punjabs drug menace and the questions it raises | Explainer

Jhota was shot at a chemist shop in Mansa town and rushed to the local civil hospital, where doctors declared he was brought dead

14 Oct 2026 12:50 pm
Frankfurt-Delhi Air India Dreamliner diverted to Jaipur following bomb threat

Security teams sweep the jet at Jaipur airport as investigators probe the threat and verify passenger safety after the diversion

14 Oct 2026 12:48 pm
Keralam Assembly: Opposition LDF, ruling UDF trade barbs over power situation

Moving an adjournment motion, G.R. Anil of CPI alleges the crisis was artificially created with the knowledge of UDF government to pave the way for power sector corporates to enter State

14 Oct 2026 12:47 pm
India maps 28 ladakh sites; China says it doesnt recognise U.T of Ladakh

India and China have locked horns after New Delhi standardised the names of 28 geographic features in Ladakh, including several near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Beijing rejected the move as illegal and void, stating it has never recognised the Union Territory of Ladakh created in 2019. New Delhi dismissed the objections, standing firm on its domestic administrative sovereignty.

14 Oct 2026 12:23 pm