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Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is ready for peace talks, but insisted that any agreement must take into account what he called the national interests of Russia and the Russian people. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow, Putin also claimed that Western expectations of Russias economic collapse and social division had not materialised.

Queen Camilla is reportedly furious as Princess Dianas legacy returns to the royal spotlight following Charles Spencers new memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. The book has reignited scrutiny of King Charles, Camilla and Diana, while Buckingham Palace issued a rare response to Spencers claims. Spencer later defended his account in a BBC interview. Now, reports of Camillas anger are adding another dramatic layer to the latest royal family controversy surrounding Dianas enduring legacy.

The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company did not publicly identify the researchers, but the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg reported that they were Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak and Mikita Balesni. At least two of them worked on AI safety and alignment, areas focused on making advanced AI systems behave safely and follow human instructions. We have parted ways with three individuals, OpenAI told news agency AFP in a statement.

Mark Zuckerberg significantly influenced an AI agreement forged between major tech firms and the White House. The pact seeks to implement strong internal controls and outside audits for frontier AI models. Zuckerberg's discussions with key industry executives and lawmakers facilitated the creation of this collaborative document. The agreement does not impose legal requirements but suggests potential future federal regulation on AI.

Unconfirmed reports claim a suspected Houthi bomber attempted to attack Mecca, Islams holiest city, triggering panic and a major security response. Saudi Arabia has also accused the Iran-backed Houthis of targeting a power distribution station in Medina, which supplies electricity to the Prophets Mosque. The Houthis have denied targeting both holy cities and rejected the Medina allegations. The claims come as fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces intensifies, raising tensio

Recent developments have led to a surge in oil prices, largely driven by new restrictions placed on Chinese fuel exports. This, combined with reports of increased US military presence in the Middle East, has heightened concerns over supply stability. Following the escalation of conflict between the US and Israel regarding Iran, both Brent and WTI crude prices have risen sharply.

In a significant escalation of the conflict, Ukraine has confirmed its inaugural deployment of the FP-7 tactical ballistic missile, a cutting-edge weapon designed by Fire Point. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed this news on October 1 via Telegram. While details regarding the missile's target and effects are currently classified, the FP-7 boasts an impressive range of about 250 kilometers.

Simranjit Singh a.k.a Simi Singh left left India in 2006 to pursue hotel management, found an unexpected second career in cricket, played for Ireland at the 2022 T20 World Cup and then survived acute liver failure. Now, after his wife donated part of her liver to save him, Simi Singh has returned home to Mohali, bringing a remarkable 20-year journey to an end. Yet, his association with cricket will continue: he's opened an academy, where he is honing young talent.

Mammootty's former residence in Kochi's Panampilly Nagar has opened its doors to fans as a unique holiday accommodation. This charming villa offers four distinctive bedrooms, welcoming up to eight guests. In addition to the cozy sleeping arrangements, guests can indulge in a private theatre and art galleries during their stay. The entire villa can be booked for around Rs 25,433, exclusive of taxes.

Chairman Setty says bank aspires to increase UPI transactions through Yono to 5cr per day

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the global situation will gradually change for the better as what he described as Western hegemony declines.Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow, Putin argued that the world is moving towards what he called a more stable, democratic and free multipolar international order. He also warned that international conflicts are highly likely to continue as the global balance changes and said the transition towards a new world order would carry significan

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir traded insults with lawmakers Ahmad Tibi and Ofer Cassif amid a heated battle over disqualifications ahead of Israels October 27 election.Ben-Gvir called Tibi a terrorist, while Tibi hit back with Every dogs day comes and you are the dog. Other insults were heard during the confrontation as the political row escalated.The clash came amid proceedings involving Sami Abu Shehadeh, leader of Balad, whose candidacy was disqualified by Israels Central

Iran claims it has achieved a major breakthrough in its missile programme, developing the capability to use a long-range ballistic missile against a moving target.An IRGC official told Irans Fars news agency that the capability was achieved in recent days as Tehran continues to adapt its missile and drone tactics based on lessons from recent military operations.Iran also cited its recent missile operations and said it has been studying how opposing air-defence systems respond in order to modify

Florida Sen. Ashley Moody launched a blistering attack on the Democratic Socialists of America during a Republican rally in Lakeland, calling the movement a cancer on this nation and warning that its agenda threatens the constitutional framework of the United States.Moodys remarks came as Republicans increasingly focus on the growing influence of the Democratic left. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is a DSA member whom the organization has celebrated as one of its most prominent electoral suc

A senior adviser to Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that Tehrans retaliatory campaign has effectively kept American naval vessels away from the U.S. Fifth Fleets headquarters in Bahrain, declaring that U.S. ships are fleeing.Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Naqdi claimed that for seven months not a single U.S. Navy frigate, not even a small boat had been able to dock at the Bahrain base. He presented the alleged disruption, along with Iranian attacks on U.S. interests and pres

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the global situation will gradually change for the better as what he described as Western hegemony declines.Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow, Putin argued that the world is moving towards what he called a more stable, democratic and free multipolar international order. He also warned that international conflicts are highly likely to continue as the global balance changes and said the transition towards a new world order would carry significan

'Bindass Mumbai boy, go-to guy at flying school'

President Donald Trump jokingly floated Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy as a possible White House press secretary before immediately suggesting there was one major obstacle Doocy makes too much money at Fox.Asked what he was looking for in the next press secretary, Trump said there were a lot of people interested in the job and then pointed to Doocy. Maybe a guy like Peter, Trump said, before joking that Doocy was already out of contention because of his latest Fox contract and salary.

Christa Pike survived a botched execution in Tennessee after two doses of pentobarbital failed to stop her heart. The death row inmate was rushed to hospital amid concerns she may have suffered a brain injury after the failed lethal injection. Her attorneys have blamed degraded pentobarbital, damaged veins and problems with the execution protocol. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has now suspended all remaining executions for 2026 and ordered an independent review into the shocking execution failure

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer faced a blunt question over whether he had become too toxic to continue leading Democrats as the party battles President Donald Trump and heads deeper into the 2026 midterm fight.Schumer rejected the premise outright, insisting Democrats remain united. Our caucus is totally unified, he said, adding that the party is in great shape.

A terrifying mid-air attack on Flydubai Flight FZ1073 left 174 people at risk after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and the aircraft plunged sharply. Passengers rushed into the cockpit, subdued the attacker and helped prevent a potential disaster before the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. As investigations continue, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed new details about the co-pilots background, while authorities probe the motive behind the shocking

Vice President JD Vance was repeatedly interrupted by protesters during a campaign rally in Lakeland, Florida, as Republicans stepped up their push ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. One heckler could be heard shouting during Vances remarks, forcing the vice president to stop and address the disruption directly.

Pakistan's terror support key factor for India

Pulls up officials as over 23K cr remains unrecovered across India

Conflicting accounts are emerging over an alleged attack on the Taiba power distribution station near Medina in Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities have attributed the incident to Yemens Houthi movement, citing an investigation and debris reportedly recovered from a drone. The Houthis have denied targeting the facility or being responsible. Claims that the incident was connected to the Prophets Mosque have also circulated, although available descriptions place the power facility away from the religi

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed a major new detail about the FlyDubai cockpit attack, claiming that the co-pilot accused of attacking the captain underwent Islamist radical indoctrination. The suspect is reportedly being interrogated in Saudi Arabia, with Israeli authorities expected to participate in the investigation.Netanyahu said investigators know the suspect underwent radical indoctrination but cautioned that it is still too early to determine who, if anyone, was beh

Reports of around 40 impact points at Israels Nevatim Air Base have sparked fresh questions over the extent of damage from an Iranian missile strike. While earlier claims reportedly suggested no impacts, subsequent satellite imagery and assessments have prompted renewed scrutiny. Images circulating online appear to show multiple impact points, but they remain unverified and do not independently establish 40 direct missile hits or the scale of damage caused.Watch

Donald Trump says the United States is making great progress toward establishing a permanent U.S. Army base in Poland, a move that would deepen Americas military footprint on NATOs eastern flank. Polish President Karol Nawrocki has even floated the possibility of calling the future installation Fort Trump.The push comes as tensions around Russias Kaliningrad exclave intensify. Moscow has warned NATO that it could use nuclear weapons if the alliance attempted to isolate Kaliningrad, which sits be