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Somali Pirates Killed Tanker Crew Before Rescue, Official Says

Somali pirates killed members of an oil tanker crew before a rescue operation could reach the vessel, according to an official cited by the BBC, underscoring the renewed danger posed by piracy off the Horn of Africa. The incident marks a grim escalation in a maritime threat that had eased after international naval patrols were expanded in 2011, but has since begun to re-emerge amid regional instability and reduced security pressure.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace3h ago

Ethiopia Faces Renewed War Fears as Fighting Erupts in Tigray

Fresh fighting in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region has raised alarm that the country could be sliding back toward full-scale civil war, just two years after a devastating conflict formally ended. Reports from Reuters, the BBC and other outlets say Tigrayan leaders now believe a new war with the federal government has begun, while analysts warn the violence could destabilize the wider Horn of Africa.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceSept 26, 2026

Renewed Tensions in Tigray Threaten Wider Conflict in Ethiopia

Fresh fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region has reignited fears of a broader conflict, as tensions between the TPLF and the national army escalate. This situation poses significant risks not only for Ethiopia but also for regional stability in the Horn of Africa.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Automattic Rebuilds Board After Failed Bid to Remove CEO Matt Mullenweg

Automattic has installed a new board just weeks after its previous directors tried and failed to place CEO Matt Mullenweg on leave, escalating a dramatic governance battle at the company behind WordPress.com, Tumblr and WooCommerce. The reshuffle brings in an eclectic mix of writers, founders and advisers as Mullenweg reasserts control through his dominant voting stake.

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India & World Affairs5h ago

Jaishankar Says BRICS and UN Are Not Rivals, Calls for Reform-Driven Global Order

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said it is a "false choice" to frame BRICS and the United Nations as competing alternatives, arguing that smaller groupings are meant to support, not supplant, the global body. Speaking in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly, he said BRICS reflects bottom-up pressure for reform and alternative thinking within the international system.

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India Sports & Cricket10h ago

Kohli says 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last for India, vows to give everything in final bid for title

Virat Kohli has declared that next year's ODI World Cup will be his final one for India, framing the tournament as a last chance to chase one more global crown. Speaking ahead of India's ODI series against West Indies, the 37-year-old said he is prepared to "leave everything out there" as he targets the trophy in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

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India Sports & Cricket1h ago

Suruchi-Kamaljeet Strike Gold as India's Asian Games Medal Charge Gains Momentum

India enjoyed a productive day at the Asian Games with Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet delivering a Games and Asian record in the mixed team 10m air pistol final, while Gulveer Singh claimed silver in the men's 10,000m. Baranica Elangovan also made history with a bronze in women's pole vault, even as the early exit of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in badminton provided a rare setback.

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National Governance & Policy2h ago

Shamrock storms to Maharaja's Cup 2026 crown in feature race at Bengaluru

S. Narredu-trained Shamrock, ridden by Suraj, captured the Maharaja's Cup 2026 over 1,600 metres in the feature event at the races held on Friday, Sept. 25. The victory, for owners M. Ravi, Daulat Chhabria, K. Kaliyaperumal and Mrs. R. Chellam, capped a competitive card that produced several notable upsets and strong finishes across the afternoon.

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India Sports & Cricket3h ago

Virat Kohli Says 2027 ODI World Cup Will Be His Last, Sets Sights on One Final Title Push

Virat Kohli has confirmed that the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa and Zimbabwe will be his final appearance at the tournament, framing the event as a defining motivation in the closing phase of his international career. The Indian batting great said he is ready to "leave everything out there" as he chases the one major trophy that has eluded him since India's heartbreaking 2023 final defeat to Australia.

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Environment, Climate & Weather10h ago

How David Attenborough Changed the Way India Sees Nature

David Attenborough's influence in India extends far beyond television, shaping how writers, conservationists and policymakers think about biodiversity, storytelling and environmental responsibility. In reflections shared by Jairam Ramesh, Stephen Alter, Neha Sinha and Ranjit Lal, Attenborough emerges as both a cultural force and a moral reference point in India's ongoing debate over conservation and development.

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