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India, Poland Can Shape Global Debates Together, Says Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India and Poland have significant scope to work together on major global issues and help shape international debates. Speaking in Warsaw after talks with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, Jaishankar discussed the Ukraine conflict, West Asia, the Indo-Pacific, food and energy security, supply-chain resilience and the changing global order. The two sides also reviewed progress in their Strategic Partnership and cooperation in areas including defence, cyber security, space, AI, critical minerals and digital technology.
Sri Lanka Arrests Namal Rajapaksa Over $2.3 Billion Airbus Deal Probe
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested Namal Rajapaksa, the son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa and a sitting parliamentarian, as part of a corruption investigation into a controversial $2.3 billion Airbus aircraft deal involving SriLankan Airlines. The 40-year-old lawmaker was summoned before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for questioning and was taken into custody afterwards. Authorities said he would be produced before a magistrate, while the exact charges were not immediately clear.
US Hunts Iran War Data Leaker With Mass Polygraph Tests Of Top Army Officials - NDTV
US Hunts Iran War Data Leaker With Mass Polygraph Tests Of Top Army Officials NDTV In Major Leak Hunt, Pentagon Gives Polygraph Tests to Joint Staff Members The New York Times <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3wFBVV95cUxOeUxSVVh1V202ZnAtSlJmcWpwYVNOTVFhZ1FfVGk0QlhUVXNvRVB2Q0V2bzFQejBSZ0FfUFdxUW
Rescuers pull Chinese worker, Nepali woman from flood wreckage alive - Al Jazeera
Rescuers pull Chinese worker, Nepali woman from flood wreckage alive Al Jazeera <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxOaG1aeTdsTDc5NHp0U0J2UFV0eGtnY1k4TjBqT3FzS3hmM3o1Um1hRW1Xa0UtcmV3YlRFZTVROFVVRVBYY2t5MF9WekJzLXZMdWJLa1ZYeWpIZmpjcC1Vamt3bzJvd21WeWFnTjB2QWJqXzA5bWM5dHJhLTNwLXRDMnJ0SVNqUmo4cjBQYXNjWi15aURhVTE4NXhtVHJFcVJxeUlVZVRERUlXa1dZY01PVGpmclFnMkpldFZGQkdXdw?oc=5" t
Iran War: Why the US Midterm Elections Could Be a Pivotal Moment
The US midterm elections on November 3 could become a decisive moment in the ongoing war between the United States and Iran. The conflict is already facing strong opposition among American voters, while rising fuel and transportation costs are creating additional political pressure on President Donald Trump and Republicans.
Yemen Clashes Intensify as Houthis Push Toward Bab al-Mandab; 81 Fighters Killed
At least 81 combatants have been killed in renewed fighting between Yemen’s Houthi forces and government troops, according to military and medical sources. The clashes erupted along Yemen’s western coast and the Taiz region as the Houthis attempted to advance toward areas bordering the strategically important Bab al-Mandab Strait, a major maritime chokepoint linking the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.
Trump Threatens to Halt Trade With Deficit Countries Unless Fed Cuts Rates
US President Donald Trump has escalated his pressure on the Federal Reserve, warning that the United States could stop trading with countries with which it runs a trade deficit unless interest rates are lowered. His comments came after a stronger-than-expected August employment report, which increased expectations that the Fed could keep rates high or even consider a hike.
Ground Report: Bridges Washed Away, Zipline Keeps Nepal's Devighat Connected - NDTV
Ground Report: Bridges Washed Away, Zipline Keeps Nepal's Devighat Connected NDTV Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 1,344 The Hindu <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxOX0hpZVh5UFNzOUN0UHMxTnYyU0V2a0l1eXFYcUY3QWQ5akpMV
US Strikes 3 Iranian Oil Tankers After Tehran Targeted Its Navy Warships - ndtv.com
US Strikes 3 Iranian Oil Tankers After Tehran Targeted Its Navy Warships ndtv.com US military says three Iranian tankers struck in Gulf CNN <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiyAFBVV95cUxQc1hXR2o4Smo3UnZmTTJmM2V4bldFYkpPekNpM2NhUGozMnVKcWZWOHNyUDdmSm5YR2dWT3FRd0FHWnM1Nlc2c3pxSk1XNVdlM1VNb0VyOVRpRG9vMnMyenFVbFVNdERKVEpyeVAtQ0p
Watch: PM Modi takes metro ride to Delhi's SRCC, interacts with students - The Times of India
Watch: PM Modi takes metro ride to Delhi's SRCC, interacts with students The Times of India PM Modi Recycles "Half Water-Half Air" Line At Shri Ram College, 13 Years After Big Launch Speech NDTV<
In a first, 9 Isro staff bodies seek 'written clarity' on private sector shift - The Times of India
In a first, 9 Isro staff bodies seek 'written clarity' on private sector shift The Times of India Letter sent after GSLV launch: ISRO staff question trajectory of space privatisation,
Putin orders 3-day pause in strikes against Kyiv as US delegation arrives in Russia - The Times of India
Putin orders 3-day pause in strikes against Kyiv as US delegation arrives in Russia The Times of India <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0gFBVV95cUxQODIxWlotcUl5S0hTUWdSWnNwUnRRMG55Q2htbFpGc0ktVkc5SXNmVk5uMDVqOGZuSGtudTBuQlNEQnF6M0JzaU9vSlhGcno1ZzRGOC1RVGhTNllrdTQwQ05kYVJQc1YzN3ZLcVdBbXlkQi1FS0tMV1dhLTF3LWh2d2dvTnptZkFCU0gxUFdIbFlWamVCSTBmdlFxWXhVRkQwZ3gzN00wMW0wNTRscnRPY1lVQnEwQlNOaE0ydVJZOF9qVDJKeTliZXBaZ1NaUm1GVEHSAdgBQVVfeXFMT0FLZGRhYzFsQVliQlNYWTMzbnl2Zm4zUExqNXRZUkdIZUhTZ3N0VG5fV1kyeWN6c25iSmpVTWN1WUdDUy1IM3J3RTNwaHRhYTY5N04ycV
Putin Says 'No Strikes On Kyiv For 3 Days' After Zelensky's Ceasefire Pitch - NDTV
Putin Says 'No Strikes On Kyiv For 3 Days' After Zelensky's Ceasefire Pitch NDTV <a href="https://news.google.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
Chinese Banks Buy US Treasuries After Raising Dollar Deposit Rates
Chinese commercial banks have been purchasing US Treasury securities in recent months after raising interest rates on dollar deposits, according to people familiar with the matter. The strategy comes as yields on Chinese government bonds remain low while US Treasury yields have risen. At the same time, encouraging customers to retain dollars rather than convert them into yuan could help slow the Chinese currency's appreciation.
