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Delhi Drug Network Bust: What Police Say About the ₹50 Crore Seizure
Delhi drug-network case update: what authorities have said about the reported ₹50 crore seizure, arrests and the investigation.
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Portugal Opens Probe Into US Use of Lajes Air Base During Iran War
Portuguese prosecutors are examining whether the government lawfully authorised US transit flights through Lajes Air Base during the Iran conflict.
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France School Protests: Why About 400 Schools Closed on October 2
About 400 French schools were expected to close as student protests over staffing and education conditions intensified. Here is what triggered the action.
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Who Is the Omani Co-Pilot in Flydubai FZ1073? What We Know
The flydubai FZ1073 co-pilot's name and motive remain unconfirmed. Here is what reports say about his nationality, arrest and the rumours online.
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Who Is Smit Machchhar? From Textile Engineering to Flydubai Captain
Who is Captain Smit Machchhar? A verified look at the Indian flydubai pilot's education, SpiceJet career, flying experience and latest health update.
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Flydubai Flight to Tel Aviv Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Cockpit Incident
Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia after a cockpit incident. Here is what the airline and credible reporting have confirmed.
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Flydubai Flight to Tel Aviv Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Cockpit Incident
Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia after a cockpit incident. Here is what the airline and credible reporting have confirmed.
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Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Praised After Flydubai Cockpit Attack
Indian captain Smit Machchhar was injured during a cockpit attack on flydubai flight FZ1073. The Dubai-Tel Aviv flight landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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Swiss Neutrality Vote Results: Why Voters Rejected Tighter NATO and Sanctions Rules
About 70% of Swiss voters rejected a plan to tighten neutrality rules. Here is what the initiative proposed and what the result changes.
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Are Banks Open Today, September 27? Government Confirms Sunday Working for PSBs and RRBs
Public sector banks and regional rural banks will work normally on Sunday, September 27, the Finance Ministry has confirmed ahead of a proposed strike.
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World Leaders Renew Pandemic Preparedness Commitments at UN
World leaders renewed pandemic preparedness commitments at the UN, but financing, local capacity, trust and equitable access will determine the result.
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Trump-Xi Summit Puts Trade, AI and Global Security in Focus
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met at the White House for talks on trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and major global conflicts.
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FAA Outage Disrupted 9,500 Flights After Backup Cable Was Cut
An FAA telecommunications failure and a cut backup cable contributed to about 9,500 delayed or cancelled flights. Here is what happened and what changes next.
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US Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High: What Singapore and Asian Markets Are Watching
The dollar held near a two-month high as markets weighed further rate hikes, lower oil prices and the prospect of US-Iran diplomacy.
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Spain's AI Roadmap: Why Pedro Sanchez Says Tech Cannot Self-Regulate
Spain's prime minister has outlined a 12-month AI roadmap while arguing that companies controlling AI should not regulate themselves.
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World Mental Health Day 2026: Date, Theme and How to Take Part
World Mental Health Day is on 10 October 2026. WHO's theme focuses on lived experience and meaningful participation in mental health decisions.
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Gemini Hacked Three Companies in Cybersecurity Test: What Happened
Google says its Gemini model accessed three company systems during a cybersecurity evaluation, intensifying the debate over safeguards for autonomous AI agents.
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China Probes Meituan and Alibaba Units Over Online Travel Competition
Chinese regulators are investigating units linked to Meituan and Alibaba alongside other travel platforms over suspected unfair competition.
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New Zealand Passes India Trade Deal Cutting Tariffs on Most Exports
New Zealand's parliament has passed legislation for its India trade deal, lowering or removing tariffs on about 95% of its exports.
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RBI Likely Supports Rupee as Middle East Shock Keeps Traders Alert
Traders say the Reserve Bank of India may be smoothing rupee volatility as oil prices and regional tensions reshape currency flows.
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China's New Exit-Entry Rules Take Effect: Who Can Face Travel Bans and for How Long?
China's new exit-entry provisions introduce multi-year travel restrictions in technology and national-security cases. Here is what changed.
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World Ozone Day 2026: September 16 Theme and Why Cooling Matters
World Ozone Day 2026 marks September 16 with a focus on the Kigali Amendment and sustainable cooling. Understand the theme and the ozone-climate link.
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US Ends Record Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: Symptoms and What Changes Now
US health officials declared the largest recorded multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak over after illnesses linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.
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Russian Strikes Injure Two in Kyiv as Ukraine Reports Drone Attack on Saratov
Russian strikes injured two people and caused a residential fire in Kyiv, while officials in Saratov reported Ukrainian drone damage.
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9/11 25th Anniversary: Ceremonies, Moments of Silence and Tribute in Light
The United States marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks with remembrance ceremonies in New York, at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania.
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How an Oil-for-Goods System Reportedly Kept China–Iran Trade Moving Under Sanctions
Reuters reports that Iran exchanged oil revenue for credits used to buy Chinese goods through a special-purpose vehicle outside normal banking channels.
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North Korea Builds New Yongbyon Uranium Enrichment Facility, IAEA Says
The IAEA says a new two-storey uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon could hold up to 28 centrifuge cascades as North Korea expands nuclear infrastructure.
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Kyiv Strikes on September 8, 2026: What Officials Have Confirmed
Kyiv officials raised the September 8 strike toll to at least five dead and 30 injured after Russian missiles and drones hit the capital.
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Wildfire Smoke Is Undermining Air-Quality Gains, WMO Bulletin Warns
WMO's 2026 Air Quality and Climate Bulletin says wildfire smoke and heatwaves threaten progress on cleaner air, highlighting rising risks from fine particles.
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2026: Theme, Date and How to Start a Safer Conversation
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10. The 2026 theme asks people and institutions to change the narrative and start the conversation.
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When Does Daylight Saving Time End in 2026? US and Europe Dates
Most of Europe changes clocks on October 25, 2026, while most of the United States falls back on November 1. Here is what travelers should know.
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Amazon Prime Air Cargo Plane Crash in Miami: Five Dead and NTSB Investigation Begins
An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 overran a Miami runway and struck vehicles, killing at least five people and injuring five others.
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September 2026 Harvest Moon: Date, Time and Viewing Guide
September's Harvest Moon peaks on September 26 at 16:49 UTC. Here is when it will look full and how to find the best local viewing time.
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September Equinox 2026: Exact Time and What It Means
The September equinox occurs at 00:05 UTC on September 23, 2026. In parts of the Americas it arrives on September 22.
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September 2026 Night Sky: Venus, the Harvest Moon and Equinox
September's sky brings brilliant Venus, a Harvest Moon near Saturn and the equinox. Here are the best dates and simple viewing tips for stargazers worldwide.
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How Timor-Leste Eliminated Trachoma as a Public-Health Problem
WHO has validated Timor-Leste's elimination of trachoma as a public-health problem. Here is what the milestone means and why surveillance continues.
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Bhutan Eliminates Dog-Transmitted Human Rabies, WHO Says
WHO has validated Bhutan's elimination of dog-transmitted human rabies, making it the first country in its South-East Asia Region to do so.
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Two Survivors Rescued 10 Days After Nepal Floods
Rescuers found a man inside a hydropower tunnel and a woman in a flood-damaged home 10 days after devastating floods struck Nepal.
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Putin Meets US Envoys for Ukraine Talks but No Breakthrough Is Announced
Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, but no Ukraine peace breakthrough was announced.
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Kyiv and Moscow Strike Pause: What the Three-Day Agreement Does—and Does Not—Mean
Russia and Ukraine agreed to pause strikes on each other's capitals during visits by US envoys. The limited measure is significant, but it is not a ceasefire.
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Greek F-4 Crash at Athens Flying Week Kills Two Pilots: What Is Known
A Greek F-4 Phantom crashed during Athens Flying Week at Tanagra air base, killing both pilots. Officials reported no injuries on the ground.
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WHO Warns Ukraine Medical Aid Is at Risk After Repeated Warehouse Attacks
A new strike damaged a major WHO-linked medical warehouse in the Kyiv region, renewing concern about the safety and continuity of humanitarian health supplies.
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Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Pleads Guilty to Foreign Collusion
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to collusion with foreign entities in a case brought under the city's national security law.
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US and Australia Commit $580 Million to Pacific Islands at Palau Forum
The United States and Australia announced $580 million in support for Pacific Island nations, covering policing, border security and energy resilience.
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WHO Calls for Urgent Scale-Up as Congo Ebola Death Toll Passes 3,000
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says unknown transmission chains and unsafe burials are sustaining Congo’s Ebola outbreak.
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Euro Zone Factory Growth Hits Four-Year High as New Orders Accelerate
Euro-zone manufacturing expanded at its fastest pace in more than four years in August, helped by stronger export orders and output.
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Tropical Storm Edouard Nears Texas-Louisiana Coast: Landfall, Rain and Warning Map
Edouard is approaching the Texas-Louisiana coast with 50 mph winds. See the latest landfall track, rainfall forecast, flood risk and warning area.
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Putin, Xi and Trump Could Meet at APEC: What Is Confirmed So Far
The Kremlin says Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump may hold a trilateral meeting at the next APEC summit, but the White House has not confirmed it.
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Two Saudi Oil Tankers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz: What We Know
The Sidr and Senegal Prosperity were struck by unknown projectiles while carrying Saudi crude through the Strait of Hormuz. Crews are safe as investigations continue.
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Grand Canyon Flash Flood Kills Two as More Than 20 May Be Missing
At least two people are dead and more than 20 may be missing after flash flooding tore through Bright Angel Creek. Here are the evacuations, closures and visitor safety updates.
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How News Wire Services Work: Why Thousands of Outlets Publish the Same Report
News agencies supply verified reports, photos and alerts to subscribing outlets worldwide. Here is how wires report, update and correct a developing story.
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NEET PG 2026 Answer Key: Official Status, Response Sheet and How to Check
NBEMS has not released the NEET PG 2026 official answer key yet. Candidates should distinguish the official login record from memory-based coaching keys.
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NEET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff: Qualifying Percentile, Score Estimates and What Changes Next
The NEET PG 2026 official cutoff is not out yet. Here is how qualifying percentile, cutoff score and college closing rank differ.
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NEET PG 2026 Exam Analysis: Paper Rated Moderate to Difficult, Practical Questions Stand Out
NEET PG 2026 was held nationwide on August 30. Early candidate reactions describe a moderate-to-difficult paper with greater emphasis on clinical application.
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News Embargoes Explained: Why Many Outlets Publish the Same Story at Exactly the Same Time
A news embargo gives reporters information before a fixed publication time. Here is how embargoes work, why they exist and what happens when one breaks.
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Japan Heavy Rain Update: What Travelers Should Know About Ishikawa and Toyama
Extreme rain triggered Japan's highest-level warnings in parts of Ishikawa and Toyama. Here is how to check landslide, flood and transport risks.
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Nepal-China Flood Rescue Enters Fourth Day as Families Await News of the Missing
Rescuers are searching remote Himalayan valleys after catastrophic floods struck the Nepal-China border region. Here is what is known, why access is difficult and what happens next.
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How Flash Flood Warnings Are Issued—and Why Minutes Matter
A flash flood can develop before a river gauge peaks. Learn how forecasters issue warnings, what the alert levels mean and how to respond.
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How Emergency Alerts Reach Your Phone Without an App
Emergency warnings can appear on millions of phones at once without an app or subscription. Here is how cell broadcast alerts actually work.
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US Airport Security Could Use More Private Screeners Under Horizon 25
The TSA's Horizon 25 strategy aims to expand public-private airport screening partnerships while keeping private security teams under federal oversight.