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Visibly shaken residents of Panama City gathered outside as they waited for news of the quakes impact on Friday (October 9, 2026)

The Category 3 storm has grown into a major hurricane the first of an unusually quiet Atlantic season and is expected to make landfall Friday night

The announcement by the US Department of Treasury came minutes after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and struck a deal to supply diesel to the American and global markets

The surprise announcement comes against the backdrop of a U.S. law seeking to impose steep tariffs against top purchasers of Russian oil and gas

One man was killed, and five people were wounded in Russian strikes on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region in the morning hours, said Mykhailo Semikin, the head of the regional military administratio

Diplomatic efforts to end the seven-month conflict, which began with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, have been at an impasse since the summer

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

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

The attacks on October 8 were the deadliest in Saudi Arabia since the kingdom and allied forces in neighbouring Yemen launched a major military offensive against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels last weekend

The former UN human rights chief noted increasing attacks on the international justice system and called for accountability for crimes against humanity

Government reminds Trump administration that Indian professionals are skilled contributors to U.S. economy after U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance calls foreign workers indentured servants

The sanctions are an assault on the rule of law and on the very foundations of the international legal order which strikes at the simple principle that no one stands above the law, said the court in a statement

Using satellite data, researchers at Oregon State University find around 75% of the all buildings in Gaza are either damaged or destroyed since October 7, 2023,

Justice Pillay has been a judge on several international courts, including the International Criminal Court and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.

In the concluding episode of The Scopes 10-part Gaganyaan series, we look beyond Indias first human spaceflight mission to the technology that could shape what comes next: reusable rockets. From the economics of disposable launch systems and SpaceXs Falcon 9 to ISROs Reusable Launch Vehicle programme and Pushpak landing experiments, the episode examines the challenges and possibilities of reusability. Could reusable launch vehicles enable more frequent crewed missions and help India build a sust

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

The rating recognises the institutions efforts to foster creativity, problem-solving and an entrepreneurial mindset among students

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Thushara Rodrigo said Sri Lanka will put its national interest first before considering any help

The students have complained of absent teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures

Mumbai-based founder Karan Vaidya wants IST 1947 to make watches that feel Indian without looking stereotypically so, drawing on everything from the Konark Sun Temple to Indian wildlife and cricket

At the same time that Indias women athletes are rewriting records, girls are taking to the streets (yet again) to demand the right to be themselves

Indias push to become a global AI hub is facing growing opposition as tech giants Amazon, Google and Microsoft invest billions in data centres across the country. Residents near these facilities are raising concerns over water consumption, electricity demand, noise and the loss of green spaces. From Mumbai to Andhra Pradesh, communities and environmentalists are questioning the impact of these projects. As Indias AI infrastructure expands, can technological growth come without putting additional

Visitors can buy Kondapalli and Etikoppaka toys, Kalamkari, wood carvings and leather puppets directly from about 70 artisans

The Indian-origin head of the U.N. Independent Inquiry Commission on Palestine has had an illustrious career in humanitarian law

Ms. Pillay is a judge on the International Court of Justice in the case where Myanmar stands accused of genocide..

The ministry added comments made by U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance describing the characterisations as unwarranted.

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has asked nationals to stay indoors as necessary, after attacks attributed to Houthi militants killed three people and disrupted flights between India and Saudi Arabia

The expansion gives fans access to a single destination where they can read and discover manga from leading publishers and seamlessly stream their anime adaptations on the platform

Gandhis return to the centre of opposition politics shows a wider churn in India, with protests, citizen action and new political movements seeking greater accountability and systemic change; despite efforts to diminish his legacy, his emphasis on bottom-up political change remains relevant

While Lakshadweep was found to be the most affected, with up to 37% of the coral cover bleached or dead at intermediate levels of accumulated heat stress, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park (MGMNP) in AndamanIslands faced only 11.5% bleaching or mortality.

On September 30, pilot Smit Machchhar helped save the lives of 172 passengers and his fellow crew members aboard flydubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv

Tighter mobility conditions could accelerate GCC expansion, bring more global research and development mandates to Indian cities, and increase domestic demand for senior technology professionals, anticipates Priyank Kharge

Alberta is scheduled to hold a vote October 19 on whether the province should remain in Canada or move toward a future referendum on separation; Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said she will vote to remain in Canada

Revanth Reddys post on social media is being seen as a support to Elon Musk

Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali, the leader of the local council, won the by-election in the central London constituency of Holborn and St. Pancras

The new rules, approved by lawmakers in a secret ballot with 227 votes against 164, scraps the first-past-the-post seats and puts the whole parliament under proportional representation. While similar systems have existed previously, the contentious/ambitious clause guarantees up to 70 bonus seats in the Chamber, and 35 in the Senate, to the party or coalition that secure at least 42% votes

While Beijing typically regulates fuel exports through a quota system, it has recently tightened oversight by vetting shipments on a month-by-month basis

CJP, Left groups allege supporters being detained ahead of Oct. 10 protest as Delhi Police urge citizens to not participate

High temperatures and strong El Nino events have increased the pressure on coal-fired thermal power plants

The man survived and is being treated at a hospital, the agency said, describing him as a criminal illegal alien with a prior grand larceny conviction and a history of other arrests

India continues to report more leprosy cases, childhood infections and disability than projected, highlighting the need to interrupt transmissions

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The U.S. and Iran signed a short-lived interim agreement in June, intended to establish a 60-day ceasefire and framework for a permanent peace deal

The base, RAF Molesworth, which is 112 km north of London, is operated by the U.S. Air Force and is home to the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre, which provides information to the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe

Mr. Hegseth said the military hasnt executed a servicemember by firing squad since World War II

The action against the Indian entities and individuals is part of the U.S. crackdown against Iran under Operation Economic Outcast

Japan is strengthening its defence capabilities while maintaining the U.S. alliance as its cornerstone and expanding cooperation with like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific, says Former Japanese Prime Minister