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World Politics & Diplomacy 15 Oct 2026, 06:27 AM IST

Rights Groups Blast Uncontested Election of 15 States to UN Human Rights Council

Human rights organizations are condemning the uncontested election of 15 countries to seats on the United Nations Human Rights Council, arguing that the process rewards governments with poor rights records and weakens the body’s credibility. The criticism underscores a long-running dispute over whether the council’s regional voting system allows serious abusers to win seats with little scrutiny.

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Global Markets & Equities08 Oct 2026, 04:39 AM IST

ICE Raids Are Reverberating Through Local Economies, Deepening Strains on Jobs, Prices and Growth

New reporting and policy analysis suggest that intensified immigration enforcement is doing more than removing workers from the labor force: it is also weakening local economies, disrupting consumer demand and adding pressure to already fragile affordability conditions. From Chicago to Minnesota, the economic fallout is increasingly visible in sectors that depend on immigrant labor, even as the national debate remains focused on border security and deportation policy.

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World Politics & Diplomacy14 Oct 2026, 07:15 PM IST

Rights Groups Blast Uncontested Election of 15 States to UN Rights Council

Human rights organizations have condemned the uncontested election of 15 countries to the United Nations Human Rights Council, arguing that the vote undermines the body’s credibility and weakens accountability for governments with poor rights records. The criticism comes as the council fills seats for the 2027-2029 term through regional slates that left no room for competitive voting in the General Assembly.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 08:30 AM IST

Atletico Punish Slumping Manchester United as Crisis Deepens in Madrid

Atletico Madrid handed Manchester United another damaging setback in the Champions League league phase, extending a miserable run for the English club and intensifying scrutiny on a side already enduring its worst domestic start in four decades. The defeat in the Spanish capital left United winless in five matches across all competitions, compounding concerns over form, confidence and tactical direction.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 07:07 AM IST

Burnham Says He Wants to Repair Bridges Between Ukraine and the United States as Zelensky Meets Him in London

Prime Minister Burnham said he wants to “repair bridges” between Ukraine and the United States as he met President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street, signalling an effort to steady relations at a sensitive moment in the war. The meeting underscores London’s attempt to reinforce Western support for Kyiv while navigating political strains that have complicated transatlantic coordination.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition13 Oct 2026, 02:22 AM IST

Geomagnetic Storm Forecast Raises Prospect of Rare Aurora Sightings Across Parts of the United States

A strong geomagnetic storm is forecast to reach Earth, raising the possibility that the northern lights could be visible far beyond their usual range across parts of the United States on Monday. Space-weather forecasters say multiple coronal mass ejections are expected to interact with Earth’s magnetic field, creating conditions that may briefly brighten skies in several northern states if cloud cover and local light pollution cooperate.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 01:30 AM IST

How Common Is the Death Penalty in the United States?

The death penalty has returned to the center of public debate after Tennessee inmate Christa Pike survived two lethal injection attempts, underscoring the legal and practical difficulties of carrying out executions in the United States. While capital punishment remains on the books in many states, it is now used far less often than in past decades and is concentrated in a small number of jurisdictions.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 01:34 AM IST

Brazil Accuses the United States of Election Interference as Sovereignty Becomes a Campaign Flashpoint

Brazil has accused the United States of meddling in its political process, sharpening a long-running dispute over sovereignty just as voters prepare to choose their next president. The allegation has intensified a campaign already defined by clashes between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro over national security, foreign influence and Brazil’s relationship with Washington.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 05:04 PM IST

Poll Finds China Viewed as Better Influence Than the United States in Latin America

A new survey highlighted by The Economist suggests China is now seen more favorably than the United States across much of Latin America, underscoring how trade, diplomacy and perceptions of reliability are reshaping the region’s geopolitical outlook. The finding lands at a sensitive moment for Washington, as President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has revived fears of a more confrontational U.S. posture toward the hemisphere.

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