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2026-08-25 · Times of India

Colombian drug gangs recruiting children through social media to pilot explosive drones: Report

🔮 It also called on social media companies to make it easier for users to report recruitment content and preserve evidence that could help prosecutors. assertive

2026-09-03 · Times of India

Watch: Flash floods in China destroys 3-storey building in an instant; 2500 stranded inside school

🔮 The storm is forecast to move west towards Guangdong, with heavy rain expected in Fujian and Guangdong through Friday. assertive

2026-09-05 · Times of India

Millions of hours of Ukraine drone data being used to train AI: Report

🔮 Ukraine’s war with Russia is generating a resource that could outlive the conflict itself. mixed

2026-09-06 · Times of India

Banking on the dollar: How Iran keeps $9bn flowing through US banks despite sanctions

🔮 Some suppliers may not know the ultimate destination of the goods, while others are small enough or sufficiently disconnected from the global financial system to be assertive

2026-09-06 · Times of India

From drones to assassins: Russia's hybrid war in Europe could turn deadly, experts warn

🔮 A growing series of suspected Russian sabotage operations across Europe is raising fears that Moscow’s campaign of covert pressure could escalate into attempts to kill senior defence officials and other prominent targets, security experts have warned. speculative

2026-09-06 · Times of India

Schoolchildren among 25 killed as bus falls 30 metres into ravine in Africa

🔮 Cape Verde president José Maria Pereira Neves described the accident as “a great catastrophe” and was expected to visit Fogo along with other officials on Sunday (local time). assertive

2026-09-06 · Times of India

US working on 'peace package' for Ukraine after talks with Putin, Zelenskyy

🔮 The White House said further steps would be announced in the coming weeks. assertive

2026-09-15 · Times of India

‘Born without making a sound’: New docs reveal chilling details about Trump rally shooter

🔮 His father said Crooks put considerable pressure on himself because he feared he might not get into college. assertive

2026-09-15 · Times of India

Suspected sabotage hits Dutch rail during rush hour; material found on tracks

🔮 The disruption was so extensive that the operator said it could not provide enough replacement buses for stranded passengers. mixed

2026-09-18 · Times of India

'Do I want to annihilate them?' Trump weighs next phase of Iran war

🔮 Anything could happen with me.” assertive

2026-09-18 · Times of India

'Rewards for justice': US offers $15M for info on Iran's secretive financial networks

🔮 The US department of state has offered a reward of up to $15 million for information that could help disrupt the financial mechanisms of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its various branches, including the IRGC-Qods Force (IRGC-QF). assertive

2026-09-18 · Times of India

'A bit chubby': Memoir claims King Charles fat-shamed Diana; was 'giddily elated' by her death

🔮 Earl Spencer, brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, is set to release a memoir that makes a series of deeply personal claims about his sister’s relationship with King Charles, alleging that the then-Prince Charles sounded “giddily elated — like a lottery winner” when he called after Diana’s death in 1997 and that he once told her, shortly after their engagement, “Oh, a bit chubby here, aren’t we?” mixed

2026-09-18 · Times of India

Pentagon weighs withdrawing 25,000-40,000 troops from Europe: Report

🔮 The drawdown could be even larger, with some options involving the withdrawal of as many as 40,000 troops, according to current and former US and Western officials cited by NBC. mixed

2026-09-19 · Times of India

Iran war costs US $45.1 billion; fatalities possibly higher than 18 reported by Pentagon

🔮 The human and material cost of America’s war with Iran is proving larger than previously disclosed, with the Pentagon telling Congress that the conflict has cost $45.1 billion so far, while a Washington Post report said the number of US military fatalities may also be higher than the Pentagon’s publicly reported tally. mixed

2026-09-21 · Times of India

Pakistan braces for protests as govt warns of $400 million daily loss

🔮 Pakistan’s government has put heavy restrictions on protestors warning them that those seeking to march towards Islamabad with the government warning that disruptions could cost the economy around $400 million a day as separate marches by Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) and Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) put pressure on the capital. assertive

2026-09-22 · Times of India

South Korea proposes nuclear freeze with Kim Jong Un in exchange for sanctions relief: Report

🔮 In an interview with the New York Times, Lee said Washington could offer sanctions relief in exchange for Pyongyang halting further development of nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missile technology. assertive

2026-09-22 · Times of India

'Mass casualty' alert? Pakistan hospitals clear beds ahead of PTI protest

🔮 People familiar with the situation told Drop Site that patients scheduled for surgery on Monday were informed that their procedures would be postponed. mixed

2026-09-23 · Times of India

'Almost all agents' data stolen? Hackers claim they breached FBI jobs site, stole 2TB of data

🔮 However, Axios said it could not independently verify whether the stolen data was legitimate or current. mixed

2026-09-23 · Times of India

'White House access privilege, not right': DOJ cites national security behind Trump barring reporters

🔮 In a court filing late Tuesday, the Justice Department argued that “access to the White House is a privilege, not a right” and said the administration could deny journalists access to restricted presidential areas even for “viewpoint-discriminatory reasons”. assertive

2026-09-24 · Times of India

How China helped arm Iran before Trump rolled out the red carpet for Xi

🔮 According to Iranian customs records analysed by WSJ, some of the components could be used in drone systems and missile guidance equipment. assertive

2026-09-26 · Times of India

Diana after Diana: How her story kept changing long after her death

🔮 According to Spencer, in the days after Diana’s death, he and the then-Prince Charles argued over whether William and Harry should walk behind their mother’s coffin. assertive

2026-09-27 · Times of India

Winds, floods, 20-foot waves: What’s behind the nor’easter battering US East Coast

🔮 The National Weather Service warned that the storm could continue bringing coastal flooding, rip currents, strong wind gusts and heavy rain through Monday. assertive

2026-09-27 · Times of India

'Gaza on verge of exploding': Egypt spy chief warned Israel of Hamas escalation before Oct 7

🔮 However, Kamel did not provide a specific date or details of the multipronged attack that Hamas would launch less than two weeks later. mixed

2026-09-27 · Times of India

'Xi understands how I feel': Trump says Taiwan not a major point of friction

🔮 The package was reportedly put on hold after Trump’s meeting with Xi in Beijing earlier this year, and the US president has so far not indicated whether it will move forward following the latest summit. assertive

2026-09-29 · Times of India

‘Took turns shooting’: Trans NYT exec killed by in-laws amid anti-LGBTQ+ allegations

🔮 Zhang and Chen are due to appear in court Wednesday, where the charges against them are expected to be formally addressed. mixed

2026-09-29 · Times of India

8 US Marines hurt in previously unreported Iranian strikes; possible brain injuries

🔮 None suffered serious injuries, but they experienced smoke inhalation and concussion-like symptoms, including headaches, with officials saying some may have sustained traumatic brain injuries. mixed

2026-09-29 · Times of India

Who was behind RAF Fairford terror plot? 'Foreign actor' claim puts Iran link in focus

🔮 Trump says plot ‘might’ be linked to Iran US president Donald Trump also weighed in on Monday, saying he would not have released the suspects on bail. Asked whether the case was linked to Iran, Trump said: “It might.” assertive

2026-09-30 · Times of India

Student protests rock France, over 400 detained: Why are schools protesting

🔮 The proposed €54 billion savings package is aimed at bringing the public deficit down, while the government has also warned that public debt could reach 121.7% of GDP in 2027. assertive

2026-10-01 · Times of India

Legal setback for Trump: Second judge halts $100,000 H-1B visa fee

🔮 The plaintiffs argued that federal agencies could not introduce the fee without following the notice-and-comment procedures required under US administrative law. assertive

2026-10-01 · Times of India

Cornell rape case: Transcript reveals rape claim police never shared with DA

🔮 The woman, who is referred to with the placeholder Jane Doe in a civil lawsuit, told Cornell University police during a two-day interview in November 2024 that she could say with “100% confidence” that she was raped, according to a transcript obtained by CBS News. assertive

2026-10-01 · Times of India

Captain Machchhar, a dentist, plumber & the crew who helped save flydubai flight

🔮 He feared Machchhar would die before help arrived. assertive

2026-10-03 · Times of India

How an Omani flagged for extremism ended up piloting a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai jet

🔮 CBS News reported that sources initially suggested al-Hammami could have held dual citizenship, which they said might explain how he was cleared to fly to Israel. mixed

2026-10-03 · Times of India

Camp David huddle: Trump team discusses Iran war, possible Yemen offensive

🔮 “If I told you, you would have a major story,” Trump told reporters. assertive

2026-10-04 · Times of India

‘Blatant lie’: China slams US panel’s ‘genocide’ claim after Starbucks opens first Xinjiang stores

🔮 He added that China would continue to expand high-standard opening-up and create more opportunities for foreign companies to invest and grow in the country. assertive

2026-10-04 · Times of India

US Marine arrested in Japan over murder, robbery of local woman

🔮 Vice foreign minister Takehiro Funakoshi raised the case with Glass, who told him that the US side would fully cooperate with the investigation and take all possible measures to prevent a recurrence, the ministry said. assertive

2026-10-04 · Times of India

Zelenskyy vows to hit Russian refineries as infrastructure warfare escalates

🔮 He said Ukraine would respond against Russian energy infrastructure but would not deliberately target civilian facilities. assertive

2026-10-04 · Times of India

Gay bar raid in Taiwan sparks protest; 51 detained under 'public morality' law

🔮 Around 100 members of Taipei’s LGBTQ+ community protested on Sunday after police raided a gay bar the previous day and detained 51 people, an unusual move in Taiwan, which has long projected a liberal image and legal protections for sexual minorities. assertive

2026-10-05 · Times of India

'No terror link': Flydubai co-pilot likely acted alone - report

🔮 US president Donald Trump had earlier suggested that al-Hammami could be linked to Iran, saying it was “based on what I’m hearing”. assertive

2026-10-05 · Times of India

How flydubai security failure, across 3 countries, almost led to 'Israel’s 9/11’

🔮 People familiar with the matter said that had the country formally withdrawn al-Hammami’s pilot licence over its concerns, the action would likely have been flagged to the UAE. assertive

2026-10-05 · Times of India

Flydubai co-pilot 'planned attack before being hired', targeted Israel airport: Reports

🔮 He planned the attack before joining flydubai The latest claims suggest the September 30 incident may have been planned well before al-Hammami joined the airline. mixed

2026-10-05 · Times of India

Former Prince Andrew challenges police over arrest in Epstein files probe - report

🔮 A formal request for the material could take more than a year, with no guarantee that US authorities would comply. assertive

2026-10-06 · Times of India

New York declares disaster emergency over measles, 108 cases reported

🔮 Governor Kathy Hochul said the emergency declaration would expand the pool of health professionals who can administer measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines and allow more healthcare workers to order testing. assertive

2026-10-06 · Times of India

Nigerian Air Force plane crashes, killing all 25 passengers and 7 crew

🔮 They were mainly used for maritime patrol and ISR missions, but could also conduct search-and-rescue operations and limited transport duties. assertive

2026-10-06 · Times of India

Dentist recalls crucial 45 minutes that helped save flydubai hero Captain Smit Machchhar

🔮 “But every time I opened the T-shirt to check the bleeding, it would bleed more. assertive

2026-10-07 · Times of India

'Will call Putin over pneumonic plague,' says Trump - what is happening in Russia?

🔮 Russian authorities said she had pneumonia of unknown cause, while reports in Russian media and on social media suggested she may have contracted pneumonic plague. assertive

2026-10-07 · Times of India

'Why 60% enriched fuel?' Vance demands Iran cut nuclear capacity to end war

🔮 In an exclusive interview with Reuters, Vance said the US remained open to a negotiated settlement but would not accept promises in place of action. assertive

2026-10-08 · Times of India

Texas carries out first US execution since Christa Pike's botched lethal injection

🔮 Howard’s lawyers cited Christa Pike’s case in their final appeal, arguing that Texas’ execution drugs could also have degraded because they were being used beyond their original beyond-use dates allowed under pharmaceutical standards. assertive

2026-10-08 · Times of India

‘Iran will never have a nuclear weapon’: Rubio draws red line for Tehran

🔮 US secretary of state Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Iran will never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon under US president Donald Trump, as Washington pushes Tehran to make a substantial reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity as part of any deal to end the war. assertive

2026-10-09 · Times of India

'ICE out of our neighbourhoods’: Shooting of man sparks protests in New York

🔮 The child was physically unharmed, mayor Mamdani shared later in a statement. assertive

2026-10-09 · Times of India

Pentagon to livestream Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution on December 3

🔮 The Pentagon has announced that it will livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. assertive

2026-10-09 · Times of India

‘The Orange Plague’: Why a golden, naked Trump is sitting on another man

🔮 I will do anything to help him. assertive

2026-10-09 · Times of India

Makeup, colourful scarves: Bizarre reasons Taliban uses to detain women

🔮 UNAMA said it was “gravely concerned” about the detentions and threats of arrest, warning that safety concerns and stigma could mean many more cases had gone unreported. assertive

2026-10-09 · Times of India

South African jurist of Indian origin Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

🔮 Mohammadi said the award would strengthen her resolve, vowing to continue striving for “democracy, freedom and equality”. assertive

2026-10-12 · Times of India

‘Started to sink backwards’: 139 migrants killed as boat capsizes off Djibouti

🔮 The official count may rise further, as some bodies buried by migrants themselves have yet to be verified by authorities, Coissac told the Associated Press. assertive

2026-10-15 · Times of India

How Chinese parts are fuelling Houthi ambitions to strike Israel and Saudi Arabia

🔮 Some of the seized equipment could have legitimate civilian uses. assertive

2026-10-15 · Times of India

How opposition to data centres is bringing Democrats and Republicans together

🔮 The issue is reaching national politics, too, as politicians from both parties are facing pressure to explain how they would regulate the industry's growth, even as President Donald Trump has championed the expansion of artificial intelligence and criticised opposition to data centres. assertive

2026-10-16 · Times of India

Watch: China-North Korea bridge opens after 12-years delay

🔮 North Korean premier Pak Thae Song said the bridge would help advance prosperity and improve people’s well-being, according to the countries’ state media. mixed

2026-10-16 · Times of India

Trans teen accused of Hindu temple attack plot to receive hormone shots in jail

🔮 The 19-year-old transgender teen accused of plotting a racist mass shooting at a Hindu temple near Chicago will reportedly continue receiving hormone injections for gender transition while in jail awaiting trial, after a judge ordered his detention without bail. mixed

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