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Young Converts Fuel a Quiet Catholic Revival Across the U.S. and Europe

A rise in young adult Catholic conversions is drawing attention in the United States and Europe, where churches that long appeared to be in retreat are seeing signs of renewed interest. In France especially, a surge in baptisms and adult catechumens is being read by church leaders as evidence of a deeper spiritual search rather than a simple demographic blip.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Dogs Decipher Human Language Using Unique Cognitive Mechanisms, Study Reveals

A groundbreaking study has unveiled that dogs employ cognitive strategies similar to human infants to interpret human speech, challenging previous assumptions about canine communication abilities. This research sheds light on the intricate bond between humans and dogs, suggesting a deeper understanding of language processing in non-human species.

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World Politics & Diplomacy22m ago

South Africa's New U.S. Ambassador Rejects Trump's White Genocide Claim as Refugee Debate Escalates

South Africa's new ambassador to Washington, Roelf Meyer, has flatly rejected Donald Trump's claim that white Afrikaners face genocide, saying the notion of a mass attack on the minority "does not exist." Meyer, a former apartheid-era mediator and self-described Afrikaner, says violence in South Africa has been misrepresented as the Trump administration expands a refugee pathway for white South Africans.

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World Politics & Diplomacy2h ago

Landau Pitches Trade as the Core of U.S. Diplomacy in New York Showcase

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau used a New York City event to argue that economic diplomacy should sit at the center of U.S. foreign policy, not at its margins. Framing trade and commercial ties as the foundation of lasting goodwill, he said the Trump administration is elevating dealmaking as a strategic tool for prosperity and influence.

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World Politics & Diplomacy2h ago

Rubio, Jaishankar Reaffirm U.S.-India Strategic Ties as Sanctions Pressure on Russia and Iran Looms

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New York on September 23, 2026, in talks that underscored the centrality of the U.S.-India partnership to Indo-Pacific security. The two officials also discussed developments in the Middle East and the possibility of sanctions against states that continue economic engagement with Russia and Iran, highlighting the widening geopolitical stakes surrounding energy security and great-power competition.

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World Politics & Diplomacy2h ago

Rubio Meets Lavrov at UN as Washington and Moscow Probe a War Without an Endgame

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, underscoring that even amid deep U.S.-Russia hostility, diplomatic channels remain open. According to the State Department, the two discussed the Russia-Ukraine war and the broader bilateral relationship, a sign that Washington is still testing whether limited engagement can influence a conflict that has defied repeated efforts at resolution.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace4h ago

EU's Top Diplomat Warns Europe Not to Hand Russia the Outcome It Wants

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, is warning European governments against easing pressure on Moscow at a moment when Russia is accused of probing NATO with hybrid attacks, sabotage and political pressure. Drawing on her own upbringing under Soviet rule, Kallas is urging Europe to resist fatigue, arguing that concessions now would reward Russian aggression rather than contain it.

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Global Economy & Central Banks6h ago

Federal Reserve Releases September Projections as Markets Parse Policy Path After FOMC Meeting

The Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday released the economic projections prepared by policymakers at the September 15-16 meeting, offering fresh insight into how officials see growth, inflation and the labor market evolving. The release, published at 2:00 p.m. EDT, is likely to be closely watched by global investors for clues about the pace and direction of U.S. monetary policy.

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World Politics & Diplomacy8h 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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