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Indian Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar Stabbed Mid-Air, Former SpiceJet Pilot Helped Avert Disaster

Indian airline captain Smit Machchhar, the pilot-in-command of a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was injured in a serious cockpit incident after being attacked by his co-pilot during the flight on September 30.

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US Destroys 5 Iranian Oil Tankers; Iran Strikes US Base in Jordan as Gulf Tensions Soar

New Delhi: The conflict between the United States and Iran has sharply escalated after the US military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, prompting Iran to launch missile attacks against US forces in Jordan and target vessels in and around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

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Modi, Xi Jinping and Putin Share Warm Handshake at SCO Summit in Bishkek

Bishkek, September 1, 2026: A significant diplomatic moment unfolded at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were seen exchanging handshakes and sharing a brief interaction ahead of the formal proceedings.

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Mohan Bhagwat in New York: “A Hindu Who Wants No Muslims in Bharat Cannot Remain Hindu”

New York, August 30, 2026: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat delivered a message of religious coexistence and unity during a faith leaders’ conference in New York, saying that a Hindu who believes Muslims should have no place in Bharat cannot remain a Hindu.

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China-Nepal Flood Tragedy: 517 Foreign Nationals Missing, 288 Indians Still Untraceable

Kathmandu/Beijing, August 28, 2026: The devastating flash floods along the China-Nepal border have triggered a massive international search operation, with hundreds of foreign nationals still unaccounted for. Nepal’s tourism authorities have reported that 517 foreign nationals from more than 30 countries are among those missing in Nepal.

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Flood risk rises again on the Tibet-Nepal border, China issues Level-4 alert

Kathmandu/Tibet, August 28, 2026: After a devastating flood along the Nepal‑China border, the threat of severe flooding looms again. The Chinese Ministry of Water Resources has activated a Level‑IV emergency flood response. This warning was issued regarding the potential breach of a newly formed Barrier Lake near the Tibet‑Nepa border.

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Pennsylvania Reports First Measles Deaths in 35 Years as Outbreak Grows

Harrisburg, August 25, 2026: Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, marking the first measles-related deaths in the state in 35 years and the first reported measles deaths in the United States in 2026, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

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15 Newborns Reportedly Killed in Islamabad Hospital Fire; AC Fault Suspected

Islamabad, August 26, 2026: A devastating fire broke out in the neonatal nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad on Wednesday morning, with reports saying at least 15 newborn babies lost their lives in the tragedy.

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Nine Years in Exile: Rohingya Refugees Renew Call for Safe Return to Myanmar

Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, August 25, 2026: Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees gathered in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar camps on Tuesday to mark nine years since the mass exodus from Myanmar, renewing their demand for a safe, voluntary and dignified return to their homeland in Rakhine State.

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CIA Chief John Ratcliffe Makes Rare Moscow Visit for Undisclosed Talks

Washington/Moscow, August 26, 2026: US Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe has travelled to Moscow for an unannounced visit and reportedly held or was due to hold meetings with Russian officials, according to US media reports. The unusual trip comes amid heightened tensions surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war and broader US-Russia relations.

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Canada Strikes Back: Ottawa Announces Tariffs of Up to 50% on US Goods

Ottawa, August 26, 2026: Canada has announced dollar-for-dollar, rate-for-rate retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on selected US imports, escalating the trade dispute between the two North American neighbours after negotiations between Ottawa and Washington broke down.

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US Presidential Election Heats Up: Candidates Clash on Key Issues

The 2024 U.S. presidential race intensifies as candidates debate the economy, national security, and healthcare. Voters are weighing contrasting policy proposals amid a polarized political climate.

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