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- Six Injured in Israeli Drone Strike on Lebanese Border Near Syria
· World
An Israeli drone strike near the Lebanese-Syrian border wounded six people, including five Syrians and one Lebanese, targeting a car.
- Rumbek Town Sees 71 Fatalities Amid Intercommunal Violence
· World
Intercommunal clashes in Rumbek, Lakes State, South Sudan have killed 71 people, the caretaker government said in a statement. The South Sudanese interim…
- Kremlin Reports Trump Welcomes Russian Role in Iran Negotiations
· World
The Kremlin says Trump welcomed Russia’s role in Iran settlement talks. Iran’s IRGC claims it hit LPG carrier NV Sunshine. Yemen reports 2,750 strikes.
- Supreme Court Confirms Use of Final Voter List for Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections
· Politics
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that it is acceptable to delete names of deceased voters, those who have moved out of a ward, and duplicate entries…
- Panama Experiences 7.7‑Magnitude Earthquake, Prompting Evacuations and Aftershocks
· World
A 7.7‑magnitude quake struck Panama’s Herrera Province, prompting airport evacuations, aftershocks, and emergency measures. No casualties reported.
- Georgia Landowner Challenges $3.5 B Pipeline After Route Shift to His 2.5‑Mile Property
· Business & Finance
Donnie Peek, a 79‑year‑old Georgia landowner, filed a challenge with FERC after a $3.5B pipeline was rerouted to cross 2.5 miles of his 1,600‑acre property.
- Conagra Ends Production of Celeste Frozen Pizzas After 60 Years
· Business & Finance
Conagra Brands has halted production of Celeste frozen pizzas, a 60‑year‑old brand, as part of a SKU rationalisation to focus on higher‑growth products.
- U.S. Vaccine Opponent Secures Approval for Hepatitis B Trial in Guinea-Bissau
· Health
A new study in Guinea‑Bissau will enroll 14,000 newborns, giving half a hepatitis B vaccine at birth and withholding it from the other half for six weeks.
- Federal Judge Declares Justice Department’s Voter‑Roll Cross‑Check with Immigration Database Unlawful
· Politics
A federal judge invalidated the Justice Department’s use of the SAVE database to purge voter rolls, citing risk of removing eligible citizens.
- BJP Criticises Rahul Gandhi Over Elon Musk Exchange on X
· Politics
BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of seeking foreign support after his friendly exchange with Elon Musk on X, citing concerns over national security and past corruption.
- CAF President Motsepe Signals AFCON May Return to Biennial Schedule
· Sports
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says AFCON may return to a biennial schedule, rejecting FIFA/UEFA orders and confirming the 2027 tournament will proceed.
- Manchester United Host Tottenham in Premier League Clash at Old Trafford
· Sports
Manchester United host Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Oct 9. Both clubs struggle: United 1 point, Spurs 2 points. Opta gives United 54% win chance.
- UN Envoy Declares Yemen Back in Full-Scale War, Calls for Dialogue
· World
Hans Grundberg says Yemen has slipped back into full‑scale war, warns civilians are suffering, and calls for mediation. 46 civilians killed, 130 injured.
- West Virginia Teen Wins $25,000 Davidson Scholarship for AI‑Accelerated Drug Discovery Research
· Technology
17‑year‑old Pavan Subramani from Morgantown, WV, earns $25,000 Davidson Fellowship for AI method that speeds molecular simulations, aiding drug discovery.
- BJP Protested Election Commission in 2014 Over Denied Rally Permit
· Politics
In May 2014, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged protests against the Election Commission of India (ECI) after the commission denied permission for…
- Adams Ranch Expands to 50,000 Acres, Continues Family Tradition into Fifth Generation
· Agriculture
Since 1937, Adams Ranch in Fort Pierce has grown to 50,000 acres, spanning multiple counties and now nurturing a fifth generation of cattle ranchers.
- Bezos Earth Fund to Green Eight U.S. Cities with $100 Million Investment
· Climate & Environment
The Bezos Earth Fund announced on 7 July 2026 that it will invest $100 million in eight U.S. cities to convert neglected urban land into parks and…
- Parliamentary Committee Calls for Unified Technology Vision and New Coordination Body
· Politics
Parliamentary committee urges MEA to draft a national technology vision, calls for inter‑ministerial body, and urges AI strategy revision.
- Idaho Family Suing State Over 2025 Water Shutdown That Dried 1,000‑acre Farm
· Law & Justice
Idaho family of 1,000‑acre farm sues state after 2025 water shutdown forced irrigation pumps off, drying crops and violating water rights.
- Over 100 NGOs Claim Gaza Ceasefire Exists Only on Paper
· World
Humanitarian and human‑rights organisations have said that a ceasefire reached in Gaza with U.S. backing a year ago is only nominal. A joint statement…
- Musk Urges Indian Government to Grant Starlink Clearances Amid Delays
· Space
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk calls on India to clear Starlink’s regulatory hurdles, citing delays and urging competition for underserved internet access.
- Three Killed, Eight Hurt as Russian Bombardments Intensify Across Ukraine
· World
Russian attacks on Oct 9, 2026, killed 3 civilians and wounded 8 across Ukraine, including Zaporizhzhia, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Kyiv region.
- Iran’s President Urges Peace Talks Free of Threats Amid Ongoing Conflict
· World
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged that peace negotiations succeed only if free of pressure and threats, amid stalled talks on the Strait of Hormuz.
- Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi’s Claim About President Murmu’s Acceptance of ‘Vote Theft’ Allegations Disputed
· Politics
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged President Droupadi Murmu accepted his vote‑theft claims, but BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said the claim is false.
- Pan IIT Alumni India Urges Engineers to Return Home Amid US Visa Uncertainty
· India
Pan IIT Alumni India calls on graduates to stay in India as US PERM and H‑1B visa rules create uncertainty for Indian engineers.
- Trump Declares Iran Conflict Will End Soon, Cites US Prevention of Nuclear Weapon
· World
Former President Trump said the Iran war would end soon, claiming the U.S. stopped Tehran from getting a nuclear weapon and gas prices will fall.
- Akhil Gogoi Calls for Gaurav Gogoi’s Resignation After Nagaon Bypoll Loss
· India
BJP won the Nagaon Lok Sabha by‑election in Assam, pushing Congress to third place. Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi calls for Gaurav Gogoi’s resignation.
- RSF Drone Strike Kills 30 in Sudan’s Blue Nile Province
· World
RSF drone attack in Wad al‑Mahi, Blue Nile, kills 26 women and 4 children, launched from Ethiopia, part of ongoing conflict.
- DHS Defends ICE Shooting in New York, Citing Perceived Threat to Officers
· World
The United States Department of Homeland Security defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) shooting of a man in New York City, saying the…
- Sonam Wangchuk Declines to Join CJP Protest, Focuses on Winter Preparations
· India
Activist Sonam Wangchuk will not join the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar on Oct 10, citing winter preparations and water security projects.