Kerala declares itself extreme-poverty free, first state in India to do so

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan formally announced in the state assembly on Saturday and that the state has eradicated extreme poverty. The LDF government claims Kerala is the first state in India to do so.

’Wicked’ star Jonathan Bailey named ’sexiest man alive’

English actor Jonathan Bailey, who returns to movie theaters this month in the musical film ’’Wicked: For Good,’’ was named this year’s ’’sexiest man alive’’ by People magazine on Monday.

India discusses increasing cooperation with Arab League

Ministry of External Affairs, Secretary (South), Neena Malhotra, chaired a meeting on Monday with the Arab Ambassadors here in the national capital.

FIFA dismisses Malaysia appeals in forgery scandal

FIFA on Monday announced it had dismissed the appeals lodged by Malaysia’s football federation (FAM) and its seven players in the on-going eligibility scandal linked to forged documents used for an Asia Cup qualifier.

India announces $5.75 million reward for women cricket World Cup winners

India’s cricket board on Monday announced a cash reward of $5.75 million for the women’s team after their triumphant World Cup campaign.

Powerful 6.3 quake kills at least 10 in Afghanistan, scores injured

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring about 260, authorities said, with the death toll likely to rise.

World awaits landmark US Supreme Court decision on Trump’s tariffs

What may be the biggest battle yet in Donald Trump’s trade war is about to begin.

Pakistani government’s mixed signals on wheat pricing expose deep policy incoherence

Pakistan’s wheat market today resembles a cart with two oxen pulling in opposite directions.

China hits out at Japan’s Takaichi for meeting Taiwan’s Lin

China criticized Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for meeting with Taiwan officials on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and her subsequent social media posts about the discussions.

India, Germany reaffirm renewable energy partnership for sustainable growth

Germany and India reaffirmed their long-standing commitment to advancing renewable energy and sustainable development as Parliamentary State Secretary Johann Saathoff concluded a four-day visit to India, the German Embassy said in an official release on Sunday.

Mapping China’s Next Phase: Key Takeaways from the Fourth Plenary Session

The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) wrapped up in Beijing this week, charting a new course for the country’s long-term economic and social development. Over four days of discussions, the meeting assessed the implementation of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) and set the stage for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030).

Nine people suffering life-threatening injuries after train stabbing in Cambridgeshire, police say

Nine people were being treated for life-threatening injuries after a series of stabbings on a train near Cambridge in eastern England, and two men were arrested in what Keir Starmer called an “appalling incident”.

Obama tells Democrats to push back against Trump’s ’lawlessness and recklessness’

Former President Barack Obama touted Democratic candidates for governor in two states at campaign rallies on Saturday, urging voters in next week’s election to reject what he called the “lawlessness and recklessness” of President Donald Trump’s administration.

Anthony Grey, Reuters journalist held captive in Mao’s China, dies at 87

In his first job interview with Reuters, Anthony Grey was asked why he wanted to cover international news. To be mixed up in important events, he said.

Maldives becomes the only country with generational smoking ban

The Maldives began implementing a smoking ban on anyone born after January 2007, becoming the only country with a generational prohibition on tobacco, according to its health ministry

France keen to make Rafale jets in India, boost not just defence but people-to-people ties, says envoy

France is keen for the Dassault Rafale fighters to be made in India, as it looks to strengthen its relationship with India based on three pillars—security and defence, partnership for the planet and people-to-people ties— French ambassador Thierry Mathou told ThePrint Wednesday.

Ex-Indian cricket captain Azharuddin sworn in as minister in Telangana

Congress leader and former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin was sworn in as a minister in Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy’s cabinet on Friday.

India, Australia vow joint action against terror; Canberra backs India after Pahalgam attack

India and Australia have agreed to deepen their security and counterterrorism partnership, reaffirming their commitment to work together against global terrorism.

Xi to meet Canadian, Japanese leaders after Trump trade truce

China’s Xi Jinping will take centre stage at an annual gathering of Pacific Rim leaders in South Korea on Friday, holding talks with Canadian and Japanese counterparts after securing a fragile trade truce with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Andrew stripped of ’prince’ title and will move out of Royal Lodge

Prince Andrew is to lose his ’prince’ title and leave his Windsor mansion, Royal Lodge, following weeks of intense scrutiny over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

What happened to the world police?

The Press Trust of India quoted data as saying that due to the increase in energy demand, India will accelerate its oil imports from Russia in the first half of October; professional data companies estimated that India’s oil imports from Russia in October are expected to increase by about 20% to 1.9 million barrels per day.

Five new suspects arrested over Louvre jewellery theft

Five more suspects have been arrested over their involvement in the Louvre heist, Paris’ public prosecutor has said.

Chinese gym offers Porsche reward for 50 kg weight loss in three months

A gym in China drew mixed reactions after promising a Porsche for 50kg weight loss in three months.

Teenage cricketer dies in Melbourne after being hit by ball

An Australian teenager has died after he was hit by a cricket ball during a practice session in Melbourne.

Trump and Xi meet for first time in six years

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump have begun a landmark meeting in South Korea that could reset the volatile relationship between the world’s two largest economies and rival superpowers.

U.S. agency votes to tighten restrictions on Chinese tech companies deemed threats

The United States has expanded its crackdown on Chinese telecommunications companies, tightening restrictions on equipment deemed a threat to national security.

Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead and trail of destruction across Caribbean

Hurricane Melissa has continued its devastating sweep across the Caribbean, decimating homes and infrastructure, flooding neighbourhoods and leaving dozens dead.

Customs and VAT tax fraud by Chinese companies uncovered in Europe and Africa

European and African authorities have uncovered a series of large-scale customs and VAT fraud schemes involving Chinese companies over the past few years, resulting in billions of dollars in lost tax revenue across continents. Several cases showed that the illicit practices by Chinese sellers included under-declaring the value of the goods to evade customs and VAT taxes.

India, US navies conduct anti-submarine warfare exercise near Diego Garcia

A multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft (MPRA) P-8A Poseidon from Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72 joined an Indian Navy MPRA P-8I for a bilateral combined detachment and training in vicinity of Diego Garcia and the Indian Ocean, Oct. 22-28, 2025.

Trump meets South Korean leader as trade deal remains elusive

US President Donald Trump has met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung as part of the final leg of his whirlwind trip across Asia.