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US-Iran Standoff: U.S. Threatens Global Grounding of Iranian Airlines While Tehran Holds Firm on Strait of Hormuz
Washington is threatening secondary sanctions to ground all Iranian airlines globally, while Tehran maintains strategic leverage through the contested Strait of Hormuz corridor.
US-Denmark Greenland Pact: Historic Arctic Security Deal Reached After Months of Tensions
The United States, Denmark, and Greenland have reached a major Arctic security pact, granting Washington permanent defense access and blocking non-NATO adversaries from the island.
Crude Bomb Explosions in Dhaka: Panic Spreads Across Capital After Blasts Near High Court and Shilpakala Academy
A series of sudden crude bomb explosions near key locations in Dhaka, including the High Court and Shilpakala Academy, has prompted police to step up security across the city.
Imran Khan's Sisters Detained: Lahore Police Take Family Members Into Custody Ahead of PTI Protest
Pakistani authorities detained Aleema Khan and other family members of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan under public order laws ahead of a planned party protest.
United Nations Calls for Urgent Global Action Amid 'Unprecedented' Frontier AI Risks
The United Nations human rights chief issued an urgent warning to governments and leading technology companies, demanding immediate global regulation to manage the unprecedented existential and societal risks posed by advanced frontier AI.
UPI Merchant Payment Fee Debate: Government Sets 0.4% MDR on Transactions Above ₹2,000
The National Payments Corporation of India announced a new Merchant Discount Rate framework, imposing a 0.4% fee on person-to-merchant UPI payments above ₹2,000 starting October 15, 2026.
India Strongly Condemns Houthi Drone Attack Near Mecca and Calls for Regional Peace
New Delhi expressed deep concern over the recent drone attack near Mecca, strongly condemning hostile actions targeting Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and civilian infrastructure.
EPFO Wage Ceiling Hike: Government Raises Mandatory Salary Limit to ₹25,000 from ₹15,000
The Union Cabinet has approved a major hike in the EPFO wage ceiling, raising the mandatory coverage limit from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month to expand social security benefits.
Five Baby Orangutans Found Abandoned in Odisha Forest, Sparking International Smuggling Probe
Five baby orangutans, a species native only to Southeast Asia, were mysteriously found abandoned in an Odisha forest, prompting wildlife authorities and the Indonesian government to investigate a potential international trafficking network.
Global Oil Prices Surge Past $100 a Barrel Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict and Tanker Strikes
International oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as military conflicts and direct U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers heightened fears of major supply shortages.
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on All Remaining Iranian Airlines Under Operation Economic Outcas
The United States Treasury Department has sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines and related foreign supply networks, cutting off the country's entire commercial aviation sector from the global financial system.
India and Bangladesh Hold High-Level Strategic Talks to Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Regional Cooperation
Senior diplomatic representatives from India and Bangladesh met in Dhaka to discuss a wide range of strategic issues, committing to a forward-looking partnership based on mutual trust and regional growth.