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Sen. Cory Booker exploded during Jack Smiths Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, accusing Republicans of spending precious time relitigating Donald Trumps 2020 election defeat while Americans struggle with gas prices, grocery bills and the ongoing war in the Middle East. Booker repeatedly called the hearing gaslighting and declared that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.

Iran is escalating pressure in the Strait of Hormuz, with the IRGC Navy reportedly launching anti-ship missiles toward vessels being escorted by the US Navy as Washington moves another aircraft carrier toward the Middle East. The reported launches came from the direction of Qeshm Island, with explosions heard across the Strait. If confirmed, the attacks would mark a third consecutive night of Iranian attacks on shipping through the critical waterway. The escalation follows a UKMTO report that a

Before Rocky became a global phenomenon, Sylvester Stallone says he was just 29 and at the end of his rope. The actor and filmmaker recalls a powerful epiphany in his backyard that changed his relationship with faith, and later inspired a key detail in the Rocky films. Stallone explains why the Resurrection Church in the first movie was no accident, calling the connection beautiful.

Florence Pugh opens up about the personal lessons she took away from filming the new miniseries East of Eden. The actor and executive producer says the project taught her to look after herself, establish clear boundaries, speak up when things were not right and become a stronger defender of herself as both a person and performer. Pugh reflects on how the experience changed her and says looking back at that evolution feels positive.

Russia wants India to reconsider the Su-57, offering its fifth-generation fighter alongside technology cooperation and the possibility of local production. But Delhi continues to stay away.India exited the joint FGFA programme in 2018 amid concerns over stealth, engines and costs. Since then, questions have persisted over Su-57 production numbers, deliveries and its combat record. Moscow presents the aircraft as a potential bridge until Indias indigenous AMCA arrives, but India appears committed

Russia is once again pitching its Su-57E fifth-generation fighter to India, with reported offers of direct deliveries, technology cooperation, local production and deeper industrial access. Moscows argument is that the Su-57 could give the Indian Air Force a fifth-generation capability while India waits for its indigenous AMCA.But Delhi remains unconvinced. India walked away from the joint FGFA programme in 2018, and questions continue over Su-57 production, delivery numbers, exports and its com

IVE DONE A SH*Y JOB: Trumps Blunt Presidential Remark Steals America.gov Spotlight Donald Trumps launch of America.gov took an unexpected turn when he made a blunt remark about his own record as president. While discussing the new government website, Trump pushed back at the suggestion that it could become his biggest achievement, saying that if it were, he would have done a sh***y job as president. The striking comment quickly became the standout moment of the launch, before Trump went on to pr

The United States has proposed a loan of 40 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve to energy companies. This initiative is designed to counteract rising oil prices, which have been significantly impacted by the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. As Indian refiners brace for a decline in Russian oil supplies, competition with China is pushing them toward pricier oil options.

Gwadar was once promoted as the crown jewel of Chinas Belt and Road Initiative. The deep-sea port was supposed to help Beijing bypass the Malacca Strait, move energy through Pakistan and connect Xinjiang to the Arabian Sea. But the reality is starkly different. The port remains commercially underused, major shipping lines prefer established regional hubs and the industrial zones around Gwadar have struggled to take off. At the same time, Chinese workers, convoys and infrastructure have faced rep

What if you could go to college, work with AI, build real products - and graduate without a degree? A $42 million Silicon Valley experiment is asking exactly that question. And for India, the question is even bigger: if AI is already doing 37% of entry-level tasks, what will employers look for in the next generation of workers?

A Florida city councilmans take your curry and go home remark aimed at Indian-origin US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has triggered a wider debate over identity and belonging in America. Krishnamoorthi responded: Im staying. So is the curry. America is my home. The exchange follows earlier controversies involving Palm Bay Councilman Chandler Langevins comments about Indians and Indian Americans. Shreya Chandra examines what the controversy says about Indian-American political representation, t

India-US trade ties are sending mixed signals. In New York, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said closing the trade agreement could help put the relationship on a better track. In Washington, Donald Trump showcased an $18 billion investment linked to an Indian company as part of his push to rebuild American industry and steel supply chains. But tariffs remain unresolved, while Trump aide Howard Lutnick has linked the investment to US tariff pressure. So is the investment helping reset Indi

A Russian aircraft carrying nuclear fuel for Bangladeshs Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant was expected to arrive on September 24 but Pakistan did not clear the flight to cross its airspace. Islamabad has cited technical and procedural issues, while the delivery has now been rescheduled for October.The planned route stretched from Russia through Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and India before reaching Dhaka. Rosatom has rerouted the shipment and says Rooppurs operational timeline remains intact, wi

Former Ambassador and author Rajiv Dogra delivered one of the sharpest lines, calling America a bully that backs off the moment it's confronted. He argues that India has been far too reluctant to do the confronting. Asked what leverage India actually has against Washington, unlike China's rare earths or technology cards, Dogra's answer is blunt: international behaviour doesn't run on cards, it runs on courage. He points to Iran, written off as unlikely to survive days of confrontation. He also r

Gwadar was once promoted as a crown jewel of Chinas Belt and Road Initiative a deep-sea port designed to give Beijing a strategic foothold on the Arabian Sea. Years later, the promise has collided with a very different reality: limited commercial activity, heavy security, local protests and continuing violence targeting Chinese personnel.At the heart of the crisis is Balochistan itself. Local communities have protested over jobs, drinking water, electricity, fishing rights and security restrict

The USS Santa Barbara is undergoing urgent repairs in Singapore after government contracting documents reviewed by The Washington Sun revealed serious maintenance problems aboard the U.S. Navy warship. The documents say all four engines were operating beyond recommended limits, creating a critical threat of mechanical failure. The ship also needed repairs to its cooling systems, fire pump and stern tube seal. The Navy says the ship arrived safely and will return to operations after maintenance.

An Iranian passenger aircraft operated by Caspian Airlines was stopped at Istanbul Airport after Turkish bailiffs reportedly boarded the Boeing 737 and served an order linked to an unpaid debt of around 3 million. The aircraft was preparing to depart with passengers on board when authorities prevented it from taking off, leaving travellers caught in the middle of a financial dispute involving the Iranian airline. The incident comes as Iranian aviation faces mounting pressure from US sanctions ta

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has defended Moscows use of military force in Ukraine, arguing that Russian strikes are aimed at what he described as infrastructure supporting Ukraines war effort against Russia. During an exchange with journalists in Moscow, Lavrov was challenged over whether Russia is using brute force in Ukraine on a daily basis. Lavrov responded that Russia is indeed using force, but described it as a response to what he called a direct threat to the Russian Federation

China has rejected the Philippines updated maritime chart covering disputed areas of the South China Sea, calling it illegal and invalid and accusing Manila of violating Chinese territorial sovereignty. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Zhongye Island and Mahuan Island are part of Chinas Nansha Islands and claimed Beijing has sovereignty over the islands and their adjacent waters. Guo accused the Philippines of exceeding its territorial scope by delineating the so-called Kala

With India's tour of New Zealand set to begin on October 22, the mental preparations have already begun. Ahead of the bumper five T20I, five ODI and two Test series, the key members of the Test squad would be required to play domestic cricket to stay fit and match sharp.

Delhi Police has charged a sleeper bus driver and conductor for allegedly gangraping a minor in August. The minor boarded the bus in Greater Noida believing it was heading to her destination. After the assault, she was dropped near Kashmere Gate, where she reported the incident. Forensic evidence collected from the bus includes semen samples and hair strands.

The INDIA bloc is gathering to address significant concerns regarding the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision process. This crucial meeting will see opposition parties deliberating on an agitation and a potential motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Key opposition leaders will participate, although some, like the Aam Aadmi Party and DMK, will be absent.

Reports indicate that Russia is intensifying its attacks on Ukraine, targeting key cities with ballistic missiles and drones. As Ukraine grapples with a lack of US-made Patriot missiles, the capability of its air defenses is being severely tested. Ukrainian officials claim that these strikes are a strategic move by Russia to weaken their defense.

On September 26, over 575 passionate volunteers dedicated their time to a significant cleanup effort in Nevada's Truckee River watershed. Their hard work resulted in the removal of an astounding 120,125 pounds of waste, which included both litter and invasive weeds. This collaborative initiative also focused on planting vegetation and enhancing storm drains, all aimed at safeguarding the local ecosystem.

Taylor Swifts former Beverly Hills estate, where she wrote her hit album 1989, is back on the market for $7.995 million. The 1.5-acre Pillsbury Estate features a main residence, guest house, four bedrooms, five bathrooms, mature oak trees, a pickleball court and an eight-car motor court following extensive renovations by its current owners.

In October 2002, a sea wall breach in Essex transformed farmland into a coastal wetland, increasing saltmarsh areas. This project, supported by various environmental organizations, aimed to restore natural habitats and manage coastal erosion. Marine life flourished, and biodiversity increased rapidly in the newly flooded areas after the breach. Traditional farming on higher land continued alongside saltmarsh restoration, contributing to sustainable agriculture.

Former special counsel Jack Smith delivered an explosive defense of his Trump investigation before the Senate Judiciary Committee, saying his team developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Donald Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election result and prevent the lawful transfer of power. Smith said the case was driven by evidence and law, not Trumps political affiliation.

Sen. Eric Schmitts attack on Jack Smith took an awkward turn at a fiery Senate Judiciary Committee hearing after the Missouri Republican accused the former special counsel of misleading lawmakers about attending a basketball game. Schmitt called Smith a dirtbag while pressing a theory that Smith had been in Atlanta for an NBA Hawks game potentially placing him near Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Russia remains one of the worlds biggest arms exporters, but its position in the global defence market has weakened sharply. SIPRI data shows that Russian exports of major arms fell by 64% between 201620 and 202125, while Russias share of global major-arms exports dropped from 21% to 6.8%.India remains central to Moscows defence business. India accounted for 48% of Russias major-arms exports during 202125, even as New Delhi has gradually diversified its own sources of military hardware.The relat

Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States over its oil exports and the Strait of Hormuz.Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said that if Iran is prevented from selling its oil, no other country in the region will be able to sell oil either.The warning comes as tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations continue over reopening the key oil shipping route.#Iran #usiranwar #iranoil #straitofhormuz #hormuz #iranwar #MiddleEast #OilCrisis #OilSupply #Geop

Sen. John Kennedy delivered one of the most personal attacks of the day during Jack Smiths appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, telling the former special counsel to his face: You make me want to throw up in my mouth. The remark came as Kennedy tore into Smith over his investigations of Donald Trump and accused him of abusing prosecutorial power.

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has taken its wartime message directly to the American public, issuing a 26-page open letter addressed to US students, academics, journalists and ordinary citizens. At the centre of the letter is a demand for the United States to close its roughly 800 overseas military bases and bring American troops home. The IRGC argues that Americans are paying the price for Washingtons foreign policy through military spending, overseas wars and support for Israel. It c

Presley Gerbers final hours are raising fresh questions after a new TMZ report claimed the sober house where he died was warned that he was under the influence before his arrival. According to sources cited by TMZ, staff at Resolutions Living were asked whether they would accept Presley and reportedly told his team to bring him in. The report has renewed scrutiny over the decision to admit him, the facilitys role in his final hours and whether a different level of treatment was needed. The medic

Im staying. So is the curry. Raja Krishnamoorthis sharp reply to a Florida councilmans go home insult has become a larger statement about Indian-American identity. The confrontation was not an isolated incident. It followed earlier attacks on Indian Americans and claims that Indian-origin citizens do not truly belong in the United States. Krishnamoorthi has rejected the idea that immigration, H-1B visas and Indian identity form an Indian Question that America must solve. He says immigration poli

India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has offered Washington a carefully worded message: an India-US trade agreement, if finalised, could help put bilateral ties on a better track. The same day, Donald Trump announced that Indias Essar Group would invest $18 billion in the United States, with a $15 billion steel plant planned in Iowa. Trump presented the project as a major American manufacturing victory. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick went further, saying the investment was the result

South Korea has blamed North Korean landmines for a blast inside the Demilitarised Zone that injured its soldiers, calling the incident a violation of the Korean War armistice.Seoul says the mines were likely planted during Pyongyangs recent border-fortification work and has warned that corresponding measures will follow. North Korea has not publicly commented on the incident.

Meghan Markles Hollywood journey has taken another dramatic turn after Ari Emanuel confirmed that WME ultimately parted ways with the Duchess. Asked about Meghans career during an interview promoting his memoir, the Hollywood power broker delivered a remarkably blunt response, saying he no longer has to think about it. His comment comes after WME represented Meghan from 2023, amid reports and speculation surrounding their professional relationship. With Meghan continuing to build her entertainme

AI is already playing a significant role in modern warfare, with India using 23 AI applications during Operation Sindoor. Drawing on 26 years of military data and live feeds, these systems helped track Pakistani military movements, improve battlefield awareness and support artillery planning, including weather predictions. Systems such as Akashteer and integrated command networks are connecting sensors and weapons for faster decision-making. Globally, AI is being used for target recognition, cou

Under the PRAGATI-50 initiative, fifty cities in India have been selected to boost cleanliness and sanitation efforts. These cities will implement focused strategies and be closely monitored within the Swachh Bharat MissionUrban 2.0 framework. Union Minister Manohar Lal will chair regular reviews to ensure consistent progress. The initiative encourages active citizen involvement, urging states and local authorities to create actionable plans for timely implementation.