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World Politics & Diplomacy Just now (12:23 AM IST)

Somali Pirates Kill Five Crew Before Rescue Attempt, Officials Say

Somali authorities say pirates killed five crew members aboard a hijacked tanker before a rescue operation could reach the vessel, underscoring the persistent danger posed by maritime crime off the Horn of Africa. The incident, reported by the BBC and echoed by other outlets, has renewed scrutiny of security conditions in the Gulf of Aden and the wider Indian Ocean shipping corridor.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read
World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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Aviation, Shipping & Logistics1h ago

India's Engineering Exports Jump 24.9% in August as US, China and UK Demand Surges

India's engineering goods exports rose 24.86% year-on-year in August to $12.32 billion, powered by strong shipments to the US, China and the UK, even as West Asia logistics disruptions weighed on some Gulf markets. EEPC India said the broad-based expansion signals firmer global confidence in "Brand India" and points to improving demand conditions for exporters.

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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

Saudi Coalition Says It Intercepts Houthi Missiles and Drones as Yemen War Spills Toward Riyadh

Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted Houthi missiles and drones aimed at the kingdom, underscoring the continuing reach of Yemen's war beyond its borders. The reported attacks came amid a wider regional escalation, with Reuters and other outlets linking the episode to heightened tensions involving Iran, Yemen and the Saudi-led coalition.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (12:02 AM IST)

EDT Raises $2.4 Million in Pre-Series A to Broaden Consumer Appliance Lineup

Mumbai-based consumer appliance startup EDT has raised $2.4 million, or more than ₹23 crore, in a pre-Series A round led by an existing investor, underscoring continued interest in India’s emerging home-appliance brands. The company plans to use the capital to expand its product portfolio and strengthen its market position in a category where design, efficiency, and distribution are becoming decisive competitive factors.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (08:57 PM IST)

Robinhood Expands Into Weekend Trading and AI Agents in Push for Always-On Markets

Robinhood is broadening its trading platform with weekend access to U.S. stocks and new AI-powered agents, marking one of its most ambitious attempts yet to make investing feel continuous. The move underscores a wider industry shift toward longer trading hours and more automated tools, even as regulators and market operators weigh the risks of speed, complexity and investor protection.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (08:57 PM IST)

Gravity Raises $15 Million to Broaden Home Interior Offerings and Scale Operations

Home interior materials platform Gravity has raised about $15 million, or roughly ₹142.7 crore, in a fresh funding round as it looks to expand beyond its core category and deepen its market presence in India. The capital is expected to support product expansion, operational scaling and a wider push into adjacent home-improvement segments.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (08:36 PM IST)

Navy-Marine Osprey Test Marks Key Step in Future Anti-Submarine Fleet Capability

A joint Navy-Marine Corps test team has completed the first lot acceptance test of sonobuoys launched from an MV-22B Osprey off San Clemente Island, California, advancing a capability that could broaden how the fleet hunts submarines from tiltrotor aircraft. The milestone is an early but significant step toward integrating a proven airborne anti-submarine sensor into a platform prized for speed, range and expeditionary reach.

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Somalia(1)Somali officials(1)Puntland authorities(1)Puntland(1)BBC(1)