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National Governance & Policy 13 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

U.S. Assures India of Tariff Edge Over Rivals in Trade Talks Breakthrough

The United States has assured India that any prospective trade arrangement would preserve a comparative tariff advantage for Indian exporters over competitors, marking a significant breakthrough in long-running negotiations. The assurance addresses a core demand from New Delhi, which has said it would not move ahead with a deal unless India is not placed at a disadvantage relative to other trading partners.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Trump Says Further U.S. Strikes on Iran Are “Highly Unlikely” as Washington Keeps Forces on Alert

President Donald Trump said additional U.S. attacks on Iran are “highly unlikely,” signaling that Washington is not seeking to widen the confrontation after recent military action. He said the United States is maintaining the current status quo with Tehran, while stressing that American forces remain “locked and loaded” if the situation changes.

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World Politics & Diplomacy09 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

China Confirms Talks on Possible Xi-Putin-Trump Meeting as Great-Power Diplomacy Gains Momentum

China has confirmed that discussions are under way with Russia and the United States over a possible first-ever trilateral meeting involving Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, a prospect that would mark a dramatic moment in contemporary diplomacy. While no date or venue has been announced, the acknowledgment underscores Beijing’s effort to position itself as a central broker in an increasingly fragmented global order.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

U.S. Contractor Admits Sharing Classified Files With Ethiopia in Tigray War Case

An Ethiopian-born American citizen has admitted to providing dozens of classified U.S. documents to senior Ethiopian officials, according to the breaking case at the center of a sensitive national security investigation. The disclosure raises fresh concerns about the handling of intelligence tied to Ethiopia’s brutal conflict in Tigray and the reach of foreign influence into U.S. government systems.

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Global Economy & Central Banks03 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Crude Oil Sells Off More Than 7% as Iran Peace Talk Hopes Lift Supply Outlook Ahead of U.S. Midterms

Crude prices plunged more than 7% on Monday as traders reacted to signs that Washington and Tehran are pursuing diplomacy despite heightened Middle East tensions. The sell-off reflects a rapid reassessment of geopolitical risk premium, with markets betting that any easing in confrontation could reduce the threat of supply disruption at a politically sensitive moment for the United States.

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World Politics & Diplomacy31 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Trump Tariffs Threaten Quebec Mill Town as Témiscaming Fights for Survival

A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec has been shut indefinitely after the United States imposed 50% tariffs on its products, abruptly severing the market that sustained the town for generations. The closure has put hundreds of workers at risk and turned a remote Canadian community into a test case for how trade policy can reverberate far beyond the negotiating table.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy26 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

India, US Nearing First-Phase Trade Deal as Talks Enter Final Fine-Tuning

India and the United States have concluded most of the substantive discussions on a proposed trade agreement, with officials now working through final adjustments after tariff changes in Washington complicated the pace of negotiations. The deal, first framed in February, is being refined rather than renegotiated, suggesting both sides are close to a politically sensitive first-phase understanding.

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World Politics & Diplomacy26 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Trump and Rubio Sharpen Cuba Rhetoric as Washington Signals Possible New Pressure

President Donald Trump and Senator Marco Rubio have intensified their rhetoric over Cuba, reviving the prospect of tougher U.S. action against the communist-run island. The comments reflect a broader hardening in Republican messaging on Havana, with implications for sanctions, migration policy, and Washington’s posture toward Latin America.

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World Politics & Diplomacy25 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Trump and Rubio Sharpen Cuba Rhetoric as Washington Signals Possible New Pressure

Former President Donald Trump and Senator Marco Rubio have intensified their rhetoric over Cuba, reviving speculation that Washington could move toward a tougher policy posture toward Havana. The comments underscore how Cuba remains a potent political and diplomatic flashpoint in U.S. domestic politics, especially in Florida, where hard-line views on the island continue to carry electoral weight.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors24 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

US Elevates Helium to Critical Material Status as Chip Supply Risks Deepen

The United States has designated helium as a critical material, underscoring the gas’s strategic role in semiconductor manufacturing and other advanced industries. The move highlights Washington’s growing concern that supply constraints in niche industrial inputs could ripple through chip production, research, and broader technology supply chains.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy23 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Trump Says India Trade Deal Is 'Pretty Close' as Negotiators Seek Durable Tariff Edge

U.S. President Donald Trump said a trade deal with India is “pretty close” and would be “much different,” signaling that talks may be nearing a politically sensitive stage. For New Delhi, the central test is whether any agreement can secure a lasting tariff advantage over competing exporters, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

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World Politics & Diplomacy23 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

U.S. Orders Saudi Personnel Departure Amid Rising Houthi Threat

The United States has ordered the departure of some personnel from Saudi Arabia amid heightened concern over Houthi attacks, according to reporting cited by multiple outlets. The move underscores growing regional volatility as Washington weighs how to protect diplomats and military assets while tensions across the Middle East remain elevated.

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World Politics & Diplomacy22 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Mexico Charges Former Prosecutor With Treason Over U.S. Drug Raid

Mexico has charged César Jáuregui Moreno, a former prosecutor and current state official, with treason after accusing him of allowing U.S. agents to participate in an April raid on a suspected drug laboratory. The case has sharpened long-running tensions over sovereignty, cross-border law enforcement, and the limits of foreign involvement in Mexico’s anti-narcotics operations.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy20 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

India Gets Tariff Reprieve as Trump Waives Russian Oil Penalties, but Trade Risk Remains

India has secured a temporary reprieve after Donald Trump waived penalties linked to Russian oil purchases, easing immediate pressure on New Delhi’s export outlook. But the relief is fragile: officials and analysts say the threat of revived tariffs could still be used as leverage in future trade negotiations, keeping India’s energy and trade policy under scrutiny.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy15 Oct 2026, 01:58 PM IST

Sergio Gor Says He Is Confident India and US Will Reach Trade Deal

US Ambassador Sergio Gor said he is confident Washington and New Delhi will eventually conclude a trade agreement, while stressing that two large and complex economies cannot align every issue overnight. His remarks come as the Trump administration is expected to decide within 10 days on possible Russia sanctions measures, a development that could shape the broader diplomatic and economic backdrop.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 01:38 AM IST

India-U.S. Trade Deal Negotiations Are ‘Heading Toward a Landing Point,’ Jaishankar Says

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said negotiations on the India-U.S. trade deal are moving toward a conclusion, describing the remaining issues as limited and manageable. His remarks signal that both sides may be close to resolving a package that has drawn close scrutiny from exporters, policymakers and investors amid a broader push to deepen economic ties.

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World Politics & Diplomacy09 Oct 2026, 01:18 AM IST

‘Every Day There Is Killing’: Gaza Civilians Face Fresh Strikes as Ceasefire Frays and Peace Plan Stalls

Palestinians in Gaza say Israeli strikes have continued despite the ceasefire framework, deepening fears that the war is not truly over even as diplomatic efforts remain stuck. With many families still living in overcrowded tent camps and the U.S.-backed plan to end the conflict largely stalled, the gap between political promises and conditions on the ground is widening.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace08 Oct 2026, 04:17 AM IST

Trump, Hegseth Unveil Arsenal-2 Shipyard in Maryland as U.S. Pushes Industrial Expansion

President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a new shipyard project, Arsenal-2, at Sparrows Point, Maryland, in a move framed as part of a broader effort to rebuild American maritime and defence-industrial capacity. The announcement signals renewed federal attention on shipbuilding, supply-chain resilience and strategic manufacturing at a time of intensifying global competition.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 12:32 AM IST

Zelenskiy Says Intelligence Indicates Russia Is Preparing a Major New Assault

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukrainian intelligence indicates Russia is preparing a large-scale attack, warning that Moscow is not easing pressure despite mounting battlefield and infrastructure losses. The warning comes as Ukraine intensifies strikes on Russian energy assets and Russia escalates attacks on Kyiv and other critical infrastructure, underscoring a widening war of attrition with no immediate diplomatic breakthrough in sight.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy07 Oct 2026, 09:24 AM IST

US Trade Deficit Widens to $105.6 Billion in August as Imports Surge; India’s Gap Stands at $6.2 Billion

The US trade deficit widened sharply to $105.6 billion in August as imports rose faster than exports, underscoring persistent demand for foreign goods and a still-elevated external imbalance. Even so, the deficit for the year through August remained 19.9 per cent below the comparable 2025 period, suggesting the broader trade picture has improved despite the monthly deterioration.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 08:50 AM IST

‘Not Again’: U.S. Marine Arrest for Murder Rekindles Anger in Okinawa

The arrest of a U.S. Marine on suspicion of murder has reignited long-simmering anger in Okinawa, where many residents say the latest case is a painful reminder of decades of friction tied to the American military presence. The episode has revived protests and sharpened demands for accountability, even as officials in Tokyo and Washington seek to contain the diplomatic fallout.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 09:20 AM IST

Rare Images Expose the Human Ruin Left by North Korea’s 1990s Famine

Never-before-seen photographs from inside North Korea are offering a stark visual record of the devastation caused by the country’s 1990s famine, a catastrophe long obscured by state secrecy and limited access. The images, highlighted in recent reporting, underscore the scale of human suffering during the period known as the “Arduous March,” when hunger, economic collapse and isolation combined to kill an estimated hundreds of thousands, and possibly far more.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 04:45 AM IST

Historic Colesante’s Reopens in Watertown, Drawing Crowds and Local Cheers

A long-closed Watertown landmark, Colesante’s, reopened Saturday to strong local interest, with supporters gathering outside and traffic briefly punctuated by celebratory honks. The return of the historic bar underscores the enduring value of legacy venues in smaller downtown economies, where reopening can carry both symbolic and commercial weight.

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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, 11:09 AM IST

Kasparov Says U.S. Warned Him of Threat to His Life as Putin Remains in Power

Russian dissident and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov says U.S. officials warned him that his life could be in danger, underscoring the continuing risks faced by prominent Kremlin critics abroad. Kasparov said he and his family cannot be truly safe while Vladimir Putin remains in power, a stark reminder of the long reach of Russia’s security state and the enduring climate of fear surrounding exiled opposition figures.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 06:13 AM IST

Kasparov Says U.S. Warned Him of Threat to His Life as He Warns He Is Not Safe While Putin Remains in Power

Russian dissident and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov says U.S. officials warned him that his life could be in danger, underscoring the continuing risks faced by prominent Kremlin critics abroad. Kasparov said he and his family would not be truly safe while Vladimir Putin remains in power, framing the warning as part of a broader climate of transnational intimidation.

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India Entertainment & Culture03 Oct 2026, 06:30 AM IST

Bengaluru Ensemble Revives Kabir for a Modern Audience

Bengaluru-based music collective The Sadho Project is preparing to stage Songs of the Seeker on September 30, a performance built around the poetry of Kabirdas. The production aims to reframe the 15th-century mystic poet’s verses for contemporary listeners, underscoring the continuing relevance of devotional and philosophical traditions in India’s cultural life.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AI03 Oct 2026, 05:23 AM IST

Finance Ministry Seeks Banks’ Views on AI Loan Collection Tools as Adoption Remains Uneven

India’s finance ministry has asked banks to share details of their use of artificial intelligence in loan collection, signalling a closer review of how lenders are deploying automation and whether customer-protection safeguards are keeping pace. Early indications suggest most banks are using AI to support borrower engagement and repayment reminders, while only a limited number have moved to conversational AI for collections.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 09:11 PM IST

U.S. Foreign Aid Enters a New Phase as Washington Bets on Bilateral Health Deals

The United States has begun reshaping its foreign aid model, with a sharper emphasis on bilateral health agreements and direct country-by-country commitments. The approach is intended to preserve U.S. influence while reducing the perception of open-ended aid, but questions remain over whether the new framework can deliver the scale, trust, and speed that global health programs require.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning03 Oct 2026, 07:13 AM IST

Sean Parker Rebuilds Stability AI Around Music With Label Backing

Sean Parker, the former Napster founder and Facebook president, is moving to reshape Stability AI around music, with major labels now backing the effort rather than fighting it. The shift signals a notable thaw between the recorded-music industry and one of the most prominent figures in digital disruption, as generative AI enters a more negotiated phase.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 04:41 AM IST

Kasparov Says U.S. Warned Him of Threat to His Life as Putin Remains in Power

Russian dissident and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov said the United States warned him that his life could be in danger, underscoring the continuing risks faced by prominent Kremlin critics abroad. Kasparov said he and his family would not be truly safe while Vladimir Putin remains in power, a stark reminder of the long shadow cast by Russia’s political repression.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 04:41 AM IST

Washington and Tehran Keep Talking Past Each Other as Nuclear Tensions and Regional War Risks Persist

The United States and Iran continue to send signals that suggest diplomacy is alive, even as both sides remain trapped in incompatible assumptions about leverage, deterrence, and red lines. The result is a familiar pattern: indirect contact, public posturing, and rising risk that miscalculation could again push the region toward conflict.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (02:06 AM IST)

Modi, Trump Review Bilateral Ties as India Weighs Russia Sanctions Risk

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and the United States agreed to maintain close engagement after a fresh review of bilateral ties with President Donald Trump, as New Delhi navigates intensifying scrutiny over Russia sanctions. The exchange underscores the balancing act facing India: preserving strategic autonomy while protecting a deepening partnership with Washington across trade, defence and technology.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (04:41 AM IST)

US Exempts Select Indian Specialty Drugs From 100% Tariff, Easing Pressure on Pharma Trade

The United States has exempted select Indian specialty drugs from a proposed 100% tariff, a move that should blunt immediate cost pressure on a critical export segment for India’s pharmaceutical industry. The decision offers relief to manufacturers of high-value medicines while underscoring the continuing sensitivity of trade policy in a sector central to both countries’ healthcare supply chains.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:07 PM IST)

Sánchez Suffers Housing Defeat as Eviction Row Deepens Political Pressure

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has suffered a damaging parliamentary defeat on housing policy after a vote shaped by public anger over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman. The result intensifies pressure on the minority government and revives speculation that Sánchez may be forced toward a snap election amid a widening series of scandals affecting his party and allies.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (03:42 PM IST)

Kasparov Says U.S. Warned Him of Threat to His Life as Putin Remains in Power

Russian dissident and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov says U.S. officials warned him that his life could be in danger, underscoring the continuing risks faced by prominent Kremlin critics abroad. Kasparov said he and his family will not be truly safe while Vladimir Putin remains in power, a remark that reflects both his long exile and the broader climate of fear surrounding Russian opposition figures.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (12:14 PM IST)

Late to Dodge Small Talk? Nature’s Workplace Dilemma Exposes a Deeper Culture Problem

A Nature reader’s confession about arriving late to meetings to avoid small talk has struck a nerve because it captures a familiar tension in modern workplaces: the clash between social expectation and personal comfort. In the clean energy and climate transition sector, where collaboration is constant and time pressure is high, the question goes beyond etiquette and into the mechanics of trust, inclusion, and professional performance.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (10:52 AM IST)

Kasparov Says U.S. Warned Him of Threat to His Life as Putin Remains in Power

Russian dissident and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov said U.S. officials warned him that his life could be in danger, underscoring the continuing risks faced by prominent Kremlin critics living in exile. Kasparov said he does not believe he and his family will be truly safe while Vladimir Putin remains in power, a stark reminder of the long reach of Russian state pressure beyond its borders.

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Global Economy & Central BanksJust now (04:08 AM IST)

Lee Pushes Back on Alaska LNG as Trump Touts South Korea Investment

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has signaled caution over U.S. efforts to enlist Seoul in the Alaska LNG project, pushing back on a proposal that President Donald Trump has publicly framed as part of a broader investment package. The exchange underscores lingering uncertainty around the commercial terms of the project even as Washington says South Korea could channel up to $200 billion into U.S. investments.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (04:08 AM IST)

Kasparov Says U.S. Warned Him of Threat to His Life as Putin Remains in Power

Russian dissident and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov says U.S. officials warned him that his life could be in danger, underscoring the continuing risks faced by Kremlin critics living in exile. Kasparov said he and his family would not be truly safe while Vladimir Putin remains in power, framing the warning as part of a broader climate of intimidation surrounding Russian opposition figures.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (03:47 AM IST)

New York City Enforces First-in-Nation ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule, Raising the Bar for Subscription Sales

New York City has become the first U.S. city to enforce a broad “click-to-cancel” subscription rule, a move that targets hard-to-exit memberships and recurring billing practices that have long drawn consumer complaints. The policy is expected to pressure digital services, gyms, media companies, and other subscription businesses to make cancellations as simple as sign-ups, while setting a precedent that could influence regulators and lawmakers beyond the city.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (03:14 PM IST)

Twenty-Five Years On, Afghanistan Remains a Test of U.S. Power and Policy

As the war in Afghanistan passes the quarter-century mark since the U.S. invasion, analysts are revisiting a conflict that reshaped American foreign policy, strained alliances, and ended in strategic disappointment. The debate over who “lost” Afghanistan has become a proxy for larger questions about intervention, state-building, and the limits of military power.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (08:59 AM IST)

Pentagon Seeks $30.3 Million for AI Lie Detector as U.S. Debates the Limits of Automated Trust

The Pentagon is asking Congress for $30.3 million over five years to develop an AI-assisted lie detector, part of a broader push to modernize screening and security tools with machine learning. The proposal arrives as governments and researchers continue to question whether algorithms can reliably identify deception without amplifying bias, false positives, and civil-liberties concerns.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (04:47 PM IST)

Trump Faces Legal and Ethical Scrutiny Over Government-Funded Ads

President Donald Trump is facing renewed criticism after appearing in promotional advertisements financed by the U.S. government, raising questions about whether public funds are being used for political image-building. The controversy has sharpened debate over the legal boundaries between official government communication and partisan messaging, with watchdogs and critics warning that the line may have been crossed.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (01:14 AM IST)

Cold War-Era U.S. Spy Satellite Breaks Apart in Orbit, Raising New Debris Fears

A Cold War-era American reconnaissance satellite has fragmented in low Earth orbit for reasons that remain unclear, adding to growing concerns about the accumulation of space debris. Officials and analysts are now assessing whether the breakup could threaten other spacecraft, including satellites critical to communications, weather monitoring and climate observation.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (12:10 AM IST)

Cold War-Era U.S. Spy Satellite Breaks Apart in Orbit, Raising Fresh Space Debris Fears

A U.S. reconnaissance satellite from the Cold War era has broken apart in orbit, and officials have not yet explained why. The event has intensified concern over the growing debris hazard in low Earth orbit, where even a small fragmentation event can threaten active spacecraft, weather satellites, and the infrastructure underpinning climate monitoring and clean-energy services.

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World SportsJust now (11:07 PM IST)

Persian Gulf Oil Exports Rebound to 72% of Prewar Levels as Washington Says Iran Is Running Out of Options

Oil shipments from the Persian Gulf have climbed back to roughly 72% of their prewar level, signaling that maritime pressure in and around the Strait of Hormuz is easing even as tensions remain elevated. U.S. officials say Iran is increasingly constrained by the blockade and broader disruption, arguing that Tehran cannot sustain the current posture indefinitely.

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Global Economy & Central BanksJust now (10:05 PM IST)

U.S. Canadian Import Restrictions Take Effect as Trump Presses Ottawa for Trade Concessions

New U.S. import restrictions on Canadian goods have come into force, tightening access for a range of products and escalating a trade dispute that has become a test of political will on both sides of the border. President Donald Trump says he expects Ottawa to yield to Washington’s demands in the coming weeks, while Canadian officials insist they will not accept a deal they view as unfair.

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World SportsJust now (05:35 PM IST)

Persian Gulf Oil Exports Rebound to 72% of Prewar Levels as Washington Says Iran Is Running Out of Options

Oil shipments from the Persian Gulf have recovered to roughly 72% of prewar levels, according to market reporting cited in U.S. coverage, signaling that the region’s energy arteries are functioning more effectively despite months of geopolitical strain. Washington says Iran is increasingly “exhausted” by the blockade pressure and mounting economic costs, suggesting Tehran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz is weakening even as the broader standoff remains unresolved.

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