Teenage girl killed in crocodile attack while collecting water in India

A 15-year-old girl has died after being dragged into a river by a crocodile in India’s northwestern state of Rajasthan, police confirmed on Tuesday.

Andy Pycroft removed from all Pakistan matches in Asia Cup

Richie Richardson will replace Andy Pycroft as match referee for Pakistan’s Asia Cup game against UAE after PCB’s protest to ICC, according to the board sources.

India, US hold trade talks, both sides describe them as ’’positive’’

Talks between the US and India on a bilateral trade agreement, the first since 50% tariffs were imposed by Donald Trump, have been described by both sides as ’’positive’’.

Chinese-linked mining firms sued over ’ecological catastrophe’ in Zambia

Farmers in Zambia have filed an $80bn (£58.5bn) lawsuit against two Chinese-linked firms, blaming them for an ’’ecological catastrophe’’ caused by the collapse of a dam that stored waste from copper mining.

CIFTIS 2025 Highlights Practical Use of Local Currency Settlements in Global Trade

At the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, local currency settlements were highlighted as an area of growing interest. Amid currency volatility and geopolitical uncertainties, many see multi-currency settlement arrangements not only as ways to cut costs but as tools to better manage risk in cross-border trade.

Trump says he will sue the New York Times for $15bn

Donald Trump has announced he will file a $15bn lawsuit for defamation and libel against the New York Times, calling it a virtual “mouthpiece” for the Democrats.

Nepal’s Gen Z leaders call for corruption-free future, seek closer ties with India

Now that Nepal’s youth-led protests that saw over 60 dead and hundreds injured are over, the Gen Z movement is pushing for a corruption-free political system and better opportunities for young citizens, according to core committee members Tanaka Dhami and Arjun Shahi.

Chinese growth slows more than expected

China’s economic activity slowed more than expected across the board in August, with a sharp slump in investment adding to the likelihood that policymakers will roll out more stimulus to ensure growth stays on track to hit the official target.

US says ’framework’ for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China

Washington has reached a ’’framework’’ deal with China on TikTok’s US operations, paving the way for American ownership, as the world’s two biggest economies negotiate a trade deal.

Eroding gains: Women’s role in post-Hasina Bangladesh economy at risk of erasure

For decades, Bangladesh’s economic story was intertwined with the story of its women. The garment factories filled with young female workers, the self-help groups in rural districts, the rise of women entrepreneurs in urban centres — these were the images that defined a society struggling against patriarchy but finding empowerment through labour and wages.

Rising seas will threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050

One and a half million Australians living in coastal areas are at risk from rising sea levels by 2050, a landmark climate report has warned.

PCB breaks silence on ’no handshake’ controversy, lodges protest against India

Pakistan filed an official complaint after India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, refused post-match handshakes. PCB called this against the spirit of sports.

Romania summons Russian ambassador over drone breach of airspace

Romania has summoned the Russian ambassador to Bucharest to lodge a protest over Moscow’s drone incursion into its airspace, making the second European nation whose airspace has been threatened by the Kremlin’s attacks on Ukraine in a week.

Adolescence triumphs at the Emmys while The Studio breaks records

Netflix’s breakout drama Adolescence has triumphed at this year’s Emmys, winning six awards.

Pakistan seeks $2 billion Chinese funding for CPEC

The federal government has finalised the agenda for the upcoming Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting with China, seeking financing of over $2 billion for major infrastructure projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

China’s economy slumps in August as consumer, export demand sags

China’s factory output growth slowed to its weakest pace in a year in August, while retail sales fell to a nine-month low, keeping pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus to fend off a sharp slowdown in growth in the $19 trillion economy.

Boxing champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46

British boxing legend Ricky Hatton has died aged 46, just weeks after announcing his return to the ring.

Pacific leaders reaffirm support for Taiwan’s right to attend regional forum

Pacific leaders have backed Taiwan’s right to participate in the region’s peak regional meeting, rejecting a push from China to exclude the democratically ruled island from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).

CIFTIS 2025: China Opens Its Doors for Inclusive Global Trade Partnerships

The ongoing 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), which opened on September 10 in Beijing, showcased China’s commitment to inclusive, open, and forward-looking service trade.

India welcomes Nepal’s Interim Government, hopes for peace and stability

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday welcomed the formation of an interim government in Kathmandu led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki. Expressing hope that the move would ’’help foster peace and stability’’ in the Himalayan nation, the MEA said India ’’will continue to work closely with Nepal for the well-being and prosperity of our two peoples and countries.’’

Sri Lanka joins UN vote for Hamas-free Palestinian state

United Nations (United States) (AFP) – The UN General Assembly voted Friday to back the ’’New York Declaration,’’ a resolution which seeks to breathe new life into the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine -- without the involvement of Hamas.

PM Modi speaks to Qatar Amir, reaffirms their commitment to strengthening India-Qatar ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, on Wednesday and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Qatar Strategic Partnership.

Doctor left patient for sex with nurse in operating theatre

A married doctor had sex with a nurse in an operating theatre while a patient was under anaesthetic, a medical tribunal heard, foreign media reported.

Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro sentences to 27 years over coup plot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison, shortly after a majority of a Supreme Court panel voted to convict him on charges related to an attempted military coup.

Philippines protests China’s plan for a nature reserve at a hotly disputed shoal

The Philippines on Thursday protested a plan by China to establish a nature reserve in one of the most hotly disputed shoals in the South China Sea, calling it a “pretext to eventual occupation” and demanding that Beijing immediately withdraw the plan.

Bali’s worst floods in a decade kill 14

At least 14 people on Bali in Indonesia have been killed in what officials say are the island’s worst floods in a decade.

Nepal’s young protesters back former chief justice as interim head

Nepal’s ’’Gen Z’’ protesters backed the country’s first female chief justice to temporarily lead the troubled nation and called for parliament to be dissolved on Thursday, two days after deadly demonstrations forced the prime minister to quit.

Charlie Kirk to get US’s highest honour after being killed at college rally: Trump

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will posthumously award Republican activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, after Kirk was fatally shot at a college campus.

Indian Officials training in Orchard Management, Israel:

As part of the ongoing India–Israel agricultural cooperation, MASHAV- Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation has launched a 10-day training program on Orchard Management at its Agricultural Training Centre in Shefayim.

Pakistan adopts China’s surveillance model, Amnesty warns

Pakistan’s deepening reliance on Chinese surveillance technology has ushered in a new era of digital authoritarianism, raising profound concerns about civil liberties, national sovereignty, and geopolitical alignment. A recent report by Amnesty International has cast a stark light on the extent of this surveillance apparatus, describing it as one of the “most comprehensive examples of state surveillance outside China.”