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World Politics & Diplomacy 04 Oct 2026, 09:59 PM IST

Report Says Pakistan Sent Four Weapon Flights to Yemen’s Saudi-Backed Government

Pakistan allegedly sent four planeloads of weapons to Yemen’s Saudi-backed government, according to a report by Middle East Eye, a claim that adds a new layer of complexity to the region’s shifting diplomacy around the war in Yemen. The report comes as Pakistan and other members of the Mecca Pact prepare emergency talks on possible engagement with the Houthis, underscoring how military support, regional security, and back-channel diplomacy are now colliding.

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India Entertainment & Culture8h ago

Begum Akhtar Reimagined Through Dastangoi in Bengaluru, Tracing Heartbreak, Agency and Song

A Bengaluru performance of Dastan-e-Akhtari brought Begum Akhtar's life into sharp relief through storytelling, live music and a fresh reading of her choices. Narrator Kafeel Jafri and singer Yusra Naqvi used the centuries-old Dastangoi form to explore the ghazal legend not as a tragic figure, but as a woman navigating respectability, love, rebellion and artistic freedom.

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Global Environment & Science1h ago

Papua's 'Eternal Snow' Is Vanishing, Taking a Climate Archive and Sacred Landmark With It

The glaciers atop Papua's Sudirman Range, long revered as "eternal snow" despite sitting near the equator, are on the brink of disappearing entirely. Scientists say the loss is both a stark marker of global warming and the erasure of a culturally sacred landscape for Indigenous Papuans.

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Global Markets & Equities8h ago

Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Offer as Gulf Tensions Flare and Oil Markets Swing

President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's conditional proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks, according to The Wall Street Journal, even as U.S. and Iranian officials continue indirect negotiations through mediators. The development comes amid renewed Houthi attacks in Yemen and sharp moves in oil prices, underscoring how quickly the conflict is reverberating through global energy markets.

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Global Markets & EquitiesRecently

Hyundai’s 2027 Tucson Signals a Bigger, Smarter Push in Compact SUVs

Hyundai has unveiled the next-generation Tucson with a bolder design, a larger footprint and a stronger hybrid focus, positioning one of its most important global nameplates for the next phase of competition in compact SUVs. Early details point to a more technology-forward cabin and an efficiency target that could sharpen pressure on rivals as buyers continue to favor practical, fuel-conscious crossovers.

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Global Health & BiotechRecently

Foghorn Cuts 40% of Staff After Lilly Ends Cancer Pact on Data Concerns

Foghorn Therapeutics is laying off about 40% of its workforce after Eli Lilly terminated a cancer drug collaboration that had been a key strategic and financial pillar for the biotech company. The collapse of the partnership, reportedly tied to concerns over data quality, has intensified pressure on Foghorn’s pipeline and sent its shares sharply lower as investors reassess the company’s near-term prospects.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AIRecently

AI Will Reduce IT Workload and Slow Hiring Growth, Says Genpact’s NV ‘Tiger’ Tyagarajan

Genpact chief executive NV 'Tiger' Tyagarajan said artificial intelligence will reduce the workload in the IT services industry and eventually lower the need for incremental hiring. He added that employment growth rates in India’s technology sector have already begun to soften, and future workforce additions will not match the pace seen in earlier years.

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Big Tech, Cloud & SemiconductorsRecently

Dinosaur-Killing Impact Crater May Have Sustained Life for Millions of Years

A new scientific analysis suggests the Chicxulub impact crater, formed by the asteroid strike that helped end the age of dinosaurs, may have remained a hot, nutrient-rich habitat for more than five million years after the collision. The findings strengthen the view that catastrophic impacts can also create long-lived environments favorable to microbial life. Researchers say the crater’s post-impact hydrothermal system could have circulated heated water through fractured rock for an extended period, offering a sustained energy source in the aftermath of one of Earth’s most violent events.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionRecently

Ancient Cosmic Impact May Explain Earth’s Black Diamonds, Recasting Their Origin Story

A new scientific interpretation suggests Earth’s rare black diamonds, or carbonado, may have formed after an ancient cosmic impact rather than through conventional deep-Earth processes. The finding adds a fresh dimension to how scientists think about carbon, shock events and the planet’s early geologic history, with implications for mineral formation models tied to the clean energy transition.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceRecently

SBI Expects Surplus From New UPI MDR as It Weighs Volume Impact

State Bank of India expects to generate surplus revenue from the new merchant discount rate on UPI payments above Rs 2,000, citing its large footprint in card issuance and payment gateway services. The bank will begin charging the fee from October 15 and is assessing how transaction splitting may affect its systems and payment volumes.

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Yemen(1)Saudi-backed government in Yemen(1)Pakistan(1)Mohammed bin Salman(1)