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Miliband Signals U.K. Israel Policy Reset, Says Gaza Critics ‘Were Right’

U.K. Foreign Secretary David Miliband has signalled a significant recalibration of Britain’s approach to Israel, describing the Gaza war as a moral stain and acknowledging that early critics of the conflict “were right.” His remarks point to a more openly critical, progressive foreign policy line as Labour seeks to distinguish itself from the previous government’s stance. The comments also sharpen debate over Britain’s role in the war and the political costs of its response.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

British National Among Six Dead After Explosion Levels Building Near Athens' Acropolis

Six people, including a British national and four American holidaymakers, were killed when an explosion destroyed a three-storey building in Athens' historic Plaka district, close to the Acropolis. Greek authorities suspect a gas leak caused the blast, which also damaged nearby buildings and prompted emergency crews to search the rubble for survivors before all six bodies were recovered.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Sri Lanka's JVP Sends Top Delegation to India for BJP Talks as Parties Deepen Political Ties

A five-member delegation from Sri Lanka's ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna will visit India from September 27 to October 1 for meetings with senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The trip is aimed at strengthening party-to-party engagement and exchanging organisational experience between the two political formations.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance7h ago

RBI Announces Rs 24,000 Crore Treasury Bill Auction Across 91-, 182- and 364-Day Papers

The Reserve Bank of India has announced an auction of Government of India Treasury Bills worth Rs 24,000 crore, split across 91-day, 182-day and 364-day maturities, with settlement set for October 1, 2026. The sale will use a price-based multiple price method and will be open to competitive and non-competitive bidders, including retail investors through the RBI Retail Direct portal.

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Startups & Venture Capital2h ago

IIT Madras, Unicorn India Ventures Close First Rs 450 Crore Deeptech Fund

IIT Madras, IIT Madras Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures have announced the first close of their deeptech-focused IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I at Rs 450 crore, setting up one of India's most targeted early-stage technology vehicles. The fund has already deployed nearly Rs 55 crore across four startups and aims to back 25 companies in sectors ranging from defence tech and spacetech to semiconductors, robotics and healthtech.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Two Arrested After Mysterious Sewer Emergence Near UN Security Zone in New York

New York police have arrested two men after three people were seen climbing out of a manhole near a hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly expected to stay during the UN General Assembly. Authorities said the incident appears consistent with previous cases of people entering the city's sewer system to search for valuables or scrap metal, but the location prompted heightened security sweeps with federal partners.

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World Politics & Diplomacy2h ago

U.S. Commits Another $267 Million to DRC Ebola Fight, Pressing Allies to Share Burden

The United States has announced an additional $267 million in direct health and humanitarian assistance to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, bringing total U.S. support for the crisis to $887 million. The pledge, unveiled during the U.N. General Assembly's high-level week in New York, expands treatment capacity, surveillance, safe burials and protective equipment while underscoring Washington's call for other capable nations to step up.

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Global Economy & Central Banks7h ago

U.S. Regulators Ease Burden on Community Banks, Expand 18-Month Exam Eligibility

Federal banking regulators have issued an interim final rule that broadens access to an 18-month on-site examination cycle for community banks, raising the asset threshold from $3 billion to $6 billion for qualifying institutions. The move is designed to reduce compliance burden for small, low-risk banks while preserving supervisory oversight through offsite monitoring between exams.

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Global Economy & Central Banks7h ago

Federal Reserve Approves National Westminster Bank's Plan for Stamford Representative Office

The Federal Reserve Board has approved National Westminster Bank Plc's application to establish a representative office in Stamford, Connecticut, marking a new foothold for the London-based lender in the U.S. market. The decision, announced Thursday, allows the bank to expand its presence in one of the country's major financial hubs through a non-branch office focused on liaison and market support functions.

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