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Japans Takaichi calls population decline a quietly advancing national crisis

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to formulate a comprehensive population strategy by the end of the year, in a policy speech to parliament

5 Oct 2026 11:59 am
Trump cites Indian election that didn't happen to call U.S. electoral process corrupt

The reference to India appeared to be a possible mix-up with Brazil. Brazil held the first round of its presidential election on Sunday, with 125.27 million valid votes recorded, according to the country's electoral authority.

5 Oct 2026 11:30 am
U.S. accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader's son

The Justice Department said Zhang travelled to Seattle in 2025 at the direction of Chinese officials and subsequently sent them photos, video and license plate information of the Taiwanese leader's son and his family

5 Oct 2026 9:23 am
U.S. military says latest strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean kills 4

The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 235 in 70 strikes

5 Oct 2026 9:10 am
FBI Director Kash Patel gets engaged to longtime girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins

Ms. Wilkins, 27, posted a black-and-white photo of herself standing with Mr. Patel, 46, flashing her hand in front of them to show off her ring

5 Oct 2026 7:37 am
West Asian crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase

Exports averaged 18 million bpd between March 2025 and February this year before the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began

5 Oct 2026 7:06 am
Now it's Typhoon Nolo after Pacific hurricane crosses international dateline

Nolo is expected to keep moving west across the Pacific and is not forecast to threaten any land through Friday (October 1), forecasters said

5 Oct 2026 6:38 am
UN pre-COP climate summit kicks off in Fiji

This week's talks in Nadi and on the atoll nation of Tuvalu are a precursor to the larger UN-sponsored global climate summit - known as COP31 - to be held next month in Turkey

5 Oct 2026 6:36 am
Brazils Flavio Bolsonaro beats polls in presidential vote, faces Lula in runoff

The two leading candidates will advance to the second round of voting on October 25

5 Oct 2026 5:42 am
Georgia block party shooting kills two, injures dozens

Authorities do not believe there is a remaining threat to the public, but have not publicly named any suspects or persons of interest, and have not identified a motive for the shooting

5 Oct 2026 5:39 am
U.S. Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack

The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base

5 Oct 2026 4:00 am
U.S. Marine arrested for alleged killing of woman on Okinawa, triggers outrage from Japan

Some 50,000 US troops are deployed in Japan under a bilateral security pact, about half of them on Okinawa

5 Oct 2026 3:01 am
Asian Games 2026: Karnataka athletes return with a haul of four gold, three silver and two bronze medals

The four golds mark an improvement from the 2022 edition in Hangzhou, China, where sportspersons from the State helped India secure three gold medals

5 Oct 2026 12:39 am
Outbound force: On the U.S. leaving Iraq

The U.S. is leaving Iraq in weariness, if not defeat

5 Oct 2026 12:02 am
Co-pilot accused of trying to hijack flydubai plane likely acted alone: Reports

The co-pilot has been identified by multiple media outlets as Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national, although his identity has not been officially confirmed

4 Oct 2026 10:16 pm
Ethiopia controls Tigray capital as regional rivals meet in Egypt

The presidents of Egypt, Somalia, Sudan and Eritrea all of whom have difficult relations with Ethiopia were set to meet in the Egyptian city of Alamein on Sunday to discuss the conflict.

4 Oct 2026 8:58 pm
China says 'divergent opinions' contributed to lack of G20 consensus

The draft called on all countries to move to eliminate structural excess capacity in their economies, among other actions

4 Oct 2026 8:50 pm
Trump names national intelligence director Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task force

The task force will reach out to consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers and AI companies, the Republican president said.

4 Oct 2026 8:40 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan seeks strigent action against YC workers, police over University Hostel violence

In a letter to the Home Minister, the CPI(M) veteran alleged that the decision by the Youth Congress to commence itsmarch from the hostel premises instead of its usual protest venues was a deliberate attempt to provoke violence

4 Oct 2026 8:27 pm
Sharmila reiterates demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation

APCC president alleges concerns over transparency, collective decision-making in Election Commission; says Congress will fight to protect democratic institutions

4 Oct 2026 8:22 pm
Poor rains this monsoon bleed farmers, power utilities

Extent of Kharif cultivation falls to lowest since 2022 as groundwater depletion adds to woes

4 Oct 2026 8:22 pm
C-DITs pact with Indian Institute of Creative Technologies to aid in establishment of AVGC-XR Centre of Excellence in Thiruvananthapuram

Also aims to strengthen Keralams animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality (AVGC-XR) ecosystem

4 Oct 2026 8:15 pm
Wildlife Week: ITREK plants native saplings at Ponmudi

Thirty native tree saplings were planted near the existing shola forest close to the cafeteria at Ponmudi

4 Oct 2026 8:05 pm
Kerala HC directs CBI to investigate 14-year-old case of a missing paramilitary force soldier

Subash Chandra Bose, a native of Vengoor in Ernakulam serving with the Tripura State Rifles, went missing in April 2012 while travelling by train to rejoin duty after leave.

4 Oct 2026 8:04 pm
As first Agniveer batch complete term, services suggest improvements to scheme

Army, Navy, Air Force have submitted recommendations based on four years of experience in implementing the Agniveer scheme; armed forces seek to balance need for younger force with operational experience and continuity

4 Oct 2026 8:00 pm
CPI(M) extended district committee meeting in Kozhikode from October 6

Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan will open the event; over 120 delegates to attend the meeting

4 Oct 2026 7:47 pm
Report sought after child dies in mothers arms during trek to hospital in Meghalaya

Members of the three-year-olds family had to walk about 10 km from their village in West Khasi Hills district to the nearest point a vehicle could reach

4 Oct 2026 7:31 pm
Andhra Pradesh ready for local body polls, awaiting SC verdict on BC quota: Narayana

Delay may cost 12,000 crore in 16th Finance Commission funds, says Minister

4 Oct 2026 7:14 pm