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Scottish, Northern Irish, Welsh leaders assert right to self-determination

All three parties - the Scottish National Party (SNP), Plaid Cymru in Wales and the pro-Irish unity Sinn Fein in Northern Ireland - want to break away from the U.K. but have different positions on how and when this might take place.

14 Sep 2026 4:52 pm
Carney, locked in U.S. trade war, pitches Canada to global investment titans

Attracting investment is crucial for Canadas economy to weather mounting tariffs imposed by the United States, Canadas top trade partner

14 Sep 2026 4:08 pm
Saudi crown prince, U.S. CENTCOM chief discuss developments after Houthi escalation

The meeting comes days after the crown prince had sought military assistance from U.S. President Donald Trump to help fight the Houthis

14 Sep 2026 3:53 pm
Merz wins respite in German municipal polls but tougher tests to come

The CDU won 27.2% of the vote at the weekend, with its coalition ally the Social Democrats on 24.6%, while the AfD climbed to third place with 15.9%, 11.3 points more than its result in 2021

14 Sep 2026 3:52 pm
A road crash involving multiple vehicles in South Africa kills at least 21 people, officials say

Authorities believe the crash started with the two minibus taxis colliding head-on, after which an SUV crashed into them, the Western Cape Mobility department said

14 Sep 2026 3:30 pm
There was only darkness: Nepal flood survivor recalls 9 days underground | Survivor story

After surviving nine days trapped underground following Nepals devastating glacier-triggered floods, hydropower worker Sanjay Sah has finally returned home. Surviving on floodwater in complete darkness, Sah says faith and thoughts of his family kept him alive until rescuers reached him. His emotional reunion comes as the search continues for thousands still missing.

14 Sep 2026 2:52 pm
Yemens Houthi rebels seize more key islands in southern Red Sea, tighten grip on shipping routes

The rebels deployed fighters on the islands of Greater Hanish and Lesser Hanish 160 kilometers north of Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to two government officials and a Houthi official

14 Sep 2026 1:49 pm
U.S. set to axe climate pollution limits for power plants: reports

Donald Trump frequently calls human-induced climate change a hoax and has worked since returning to office last year to remove a number of environmental regulations, many of which limited fossil fuel use.

14 Sep 2026 1:06 pm
Indian-origin man wanted in U.S. for Medicare fraud

Mohammed used American Premier to submit approximately $93 million in alleged fraudulent Medicare claims, resulting in payments of at least $65 million, the Office of the Inspector General, says Department of Health and Human Services

14 Sep 2026 12:58 pm
Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness

It was All By Myself, the song the Quebec superstars voice has been measured against since 1996, saved for the encore of her first full concert in more than six years

14 Sep 2026 12:33 pm
Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with U.S. Supreme Court poised to weigh in

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trumps attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections

14 Sep 2026 12:09 pm
Donald Trump agrees to new ethics rules to advance crypto bill, but hurdles remain

Donald Trump agreed to a measure that would bar him and his wife from issuing the types of meme coins that they swiftly launched as he prepared to return to the White House for a second time

14 Sep 2026 11:56 am
France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s

President Emmanuel Macron has called for similar legislation to be adopted throughout the European Union.

14 Sep 2026 11:27 am
Japan scandal-hit nuclear plant operator head to resign: reports

Japan is moving to revive nuclear power 15 years after an enormous earthquake and tsunami sent reactors at the Fukushima atomic plant into meltdown in 2011

14 Sep 2026 10:58 am
Historic first Ganga Aarti held on River Thames in UK

'Ganga Aarti on the Thames: A Ceremony of Light' was organised by Chinmaya Mission UK in collaboration with the annual 'Totally Thames' festival, as part of the global celebrations marking 75 years of the charity

14 Sep 2026 10:37 am
Why the BRICS summit was a major diplomatic win for India

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi is being seen as a significant diplomatic achievement for India. From pushing reforms in global governance to strengthening trade cooperation and facilitating dialogue among rival nations, the summit highlighted Indias growing role as a bridge between competing global powers. Heres a look at the key outcomes and why the New Delhi Declaration matters.

14 Sep 2026 9:03 am
More than 30 missing from ferry that sank in Vanuatu

This loss appears to be the result of strong winds and marine warnings not being heeded, and possibly of negligence, including overloading of the vessel, says Prime Minister's office

14 Sep 2026 8:43 am
Trump says he will consider releasing 9/11 records after families request

Several families have long alleged that a group of extremist religious leaders in Saudi Arabia gained influence in the Saudi government and aided the hijackers

14 Sep 2026 8:22 am
Oil prices jump more than $3 after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude futures rose $3.62, or 3.46%, to $108.23 per barrel as of 2214 GMT (Sunday). WTI futures rose $3.15, or 3.15%, to $103.20 per barrel

14 Sep 2026 7:29 am
Swedish election ends in near dead heat; preliminary results give opposition 1-seat majority

The outcome of the election may not be decided until Wednesday (September 16), when local election boards count early votes that did not make it to the polling stations by Election Day. This includes, among others things, overseas votes

14 Sep 2026 6:41 am
Saudi Civil Defence lifts warnings of potential danger in four cities

Saudi Civil Defence had issued the alerts for the cities of Najran, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Abha

14 Sep 2026 6:33 am
Trump says lifting U.S. tariff on Irish whiskey as 'everybody's been bugging' him about it

Irish whiskey currently faces the standard tariff imposed by the U.S. President on most imports from the European Union, which was reduced from 15% to 10% in July

14 Sep 2026 4:39 am
Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, says attacks causing shortage

Ukraine has for months been targeting Russia's oil and gas industry with long-range strikes, prompting fuel rationing across the country and causing Moscow to ban diesel exports in July

14 Sep 2026 4:31 am
Fighting in Yemen intensifies, Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia

As Yemen risks descending into another civil war, the United Nations estimated that more than 80,000 people in the impoverished country have been displaced by the fighting since the start of September

14 Sep 2026 3:33 am
Boat carrying migrants partially sinks in Greece, 25 missing

So far, 51 foreign nationals have been rescued by nearby vessels; there were 77 people on the boat, according to survivors

14 Sep 2026 2:51 am
Talks between Iran and Gulf countries in Oman postponed in the interests of consensus

The regional meeting to discuss possible agreements on the Strait of Hormuz was scheduled for September 14

14 Sep 2026 1:53 am
Pakistans westward turn strategic depth or overstretch

Pakistans expanding West Asian role brings influence and opportunity, but also strategic risks

14 Sep 2026 1:40 am
Russian drone hits train near Ukraine-Poland border soon after Boris Johnson, other visiting dignitaries passed through

There were no immediate reports of casualties on any of the trains; the diplomatic train carrying security advisers from several European Union states had purposely left the station at Yahodyn ahead of schedule

14 Sep 2026 12:57 am
Want to 'reset' ties with India, should be done through bilateral discussions: Bangladesh

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said Bangladesh needs to move beyond what he described as an excessive preoccupation with India and approach its relationship with New Delhi in a balanced manner

14 Sep 2026 12:44 am
Trump says very negative forces raising exaggerated concerns over AI

Were leading China in AI; were the most sophisticated country in the world, and frankly I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI wins, said Donald Trump

13 Sep 2026 11:30 pm
India steps up Africa outreach as Modi holds talks with leaders from the continent

New Delhi restarts discussion on next India-Africa Forum Summit on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit

13 Sep 2026 11:20 pm
Russia strikes Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train: Ukraine, Poland

The strike, just two kilometres (1.2 miles) from the Polish border, came days after U.S. envoys visited Kyiv and Moscow, hoping to revive Washington-led talks on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II

13 Sep 2026 11:18 pm
There is no such thing as a UN map with borders: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres

Days earlier India had noted anomalies in a map used by the UN during the Correct the Map resolution

13 Sep 2026 11:07 pm
Nearly 86,000 flee fighting in Yemen: UN

Displacement in Yemen, the Arab world's poorest country, has now reached 85,818 people, the International Organization for Migration said in a statement

13 Sep 2026 10:58 pm
Malaysian PM sings Kishore Kumar song, wins hearts online

In a social media clip that has garnered over a million views and widely shared, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim is seen singing to a piano tune being played by an accompanist

13 Sep 2026 10:57 pm
It was good conversation, we agreed to put past behind us: Pezeshkian on meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

We also had discussions with the Presidents of Russia and China, which were mostly brief exchanges; a promising outlook for the expansion of economic cooperation is taking shape, said Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

13 Sep 2026 10:45 pm
There is no such thing as a UN map with borders: Guterres

India has written to the UN, objecting to anomalies in the depiction of Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin in a map used during the consultation process for the Correct the Map resolution, passed by the UN General Assembly

13 Sep 2026 10:30 pm
Putin seeks BRICS grain trade, insurance to fight curbs

Russian President pitches for setting up a dedicated platform for economic growth with the BRICS, says the global stature of BRICS is rising as it has been focusing on charting an independent course

13 Sep 2026 9:53 pm
Trump reiterates that he sees Iran war ending after U.S. midterm elections

Gasolines going to drop like a rock, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters

13 Sep 2026 8:09 pm
Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+, HIV support groups

As per the duty to protect families and children given to the state by the constitution, no criminal organisation, abuse network or illegal activity which targets children, youths or families will be tolerated, said Justice Minister Akin Gurlek

13 Sep 2026 7:38 pm
The Security Council is paralysed, but the UN is not broken, says Guterres

Mr. Guterres, in Delhi for BRICS Summit, commends Indias efforts at mediation between Russia and Ukraine, clarifies map controversy

13 Sep 2026 7:23 pm
China outlines AI, smart manufacturing vision for BRICS

China has proposed establishing a BRICS special economic zone partnership, under which countries can set up an intelligent portal, coordinate policies, and build a new frontier for open development

13 Sep 2026 6:36 pm
Israeli strike kills two people in Gaza, medics say

The strike in the Tel Al-Hawa neighbourhood in western Gaza City left the vehicle mangled, according to footage circulated on social media

13 Sep 2026 4:49 pm
World without rules is like crossroads without traffic lights: Chinese President Xi

He called upon the leaders of the grouping to work towards writing a ew chapter of strength through unity for the Global South

13 Sep 2026 4:47 pm
Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government

But Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, who has trailed in opinion polls throughout his four years in office, has been catching up in the final weeks of campaigning, with rival Magdalena Andersson and her Social Democrats losing ground

13 Sep 2026 4:23 pm
Al-Mokha is not a storm in a coffee cup

The Red Sea port lent its name to mocha and its where coffee trade started

13 Sep 2026 3:39 pm
Is the United Nations broken?Antonio Guterres on reforming the world body | The Hindu Exclusive

In an exclusive interview to The Hindu on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, the UNSG, who demits office at the end of the year weighed in on a number of issues, including UN reform, the election for his successor, the latest developments in the West Asia war, Israels war in Gaza, Indias efforts in the Russia-Ukraine war, and the latest controversy of a new UN resolution on the world map.

13 Sep 2026 3:19 pm
Philippine ferry fire victims may take months to identify, authorities say

Some remains were found clustered together in parts of the vessel, while others were scattered across different areas of the ship, said forensic specialist Richard Allan Mangalip

13 Sep 2026 1:18 pm
Nepal flash floods: Rescue teams clear 70 metres of debris in tunnel as they close in on six trapped workers

According to the project manager, the powerhouse is about 60 metres further down the tunnel. The rescue teams were to continue working through the night to reach it, says Indias Ambassador to Nepal

13 Sep 2026 1:05 pm
The Security Council is paralysed, but the UN is not broken, says UNSG Guterres

Mr. Guterres, in Delhi for BRICS Summit, commends Indias efforts at mediation between Russia and Ukraine, clarifies map controversy

13 Sep 2026 12:26 pm