Pakistan is facing one of its most serious security challenges in years as militant violence rises, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Islamabad blames groups including the TTP, now officially called Fitna al-Khawarij, while cross-border strikes in Afghanistan are adding fresh tension. Pakistan terror surge reaches decade-high levels

The Mecca Defence Pact is facing its first major test as Saudi Arabia comes under repeated Houthi missile and drone attacks. Pakistan and Turkiye have backed Riyadh diplomatically, but neither has launched a direct military response, raising questions about how the pact’s collective-defence clause works in practice. Mecca Defence Pact

China has expelled senior generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the Communist Party and military after investigations found alleged disloyalty, corruption and serious disciplinary violations, marking another major change at the top of the People’s Liberation Army. Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli expelled from party and military

The White House TV pool has halted coverage of President Donald Trump’s designated events after CNN was barred from pool duties during the UNGA trip. The dispute has widened as CNN, MS NOW and Politico challenge the media ban on First Amendment grounds. White House TV Pool Halts Trump Coverag

Disney has named Karandeep Anand its first companywide chief technology officer, effective October 2, 2026. The former Character.AI CEO will oversee technology, infrastructure, data, AI, product and engineering as Disney expands its digital strategy. The Walt Disney Company announced on September 18, 2026, that Karandeep Anand will join the company as senior executive vice president and chief technology officer, a newly cr

Presley Gerber died at age 27 on September 20, 2026, at a Los Angeles-area rehabilitation facility. The medical examiner has not determined the official cause of death, while separate reporting says an overdose is suspected and police are investigating. Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on September 20, 2026, while staying at a rehabilitation facility in the Los Angeles area. A f

Hari Karasani, a 24-year-old Indian student visiting Alaska from Texas, remains missing more than eight months after he was last seen in Healy. Alaska State Troopers continue to seek information from anyone who may know what happened after he left the Aurora Denali Lodge. Nearly nine months after Indian student Hari Karasani disappeared during a solo trip to Alaska, his whereabouts remain unknown. Karasani, 24, was last seen leaving

An LPG tanker hit by a drone near the Strait of Hormuz reached safe anchorage at Khor Fakkan after suffering no major damage. All 19 crew aboard M.T. Al Maryah, including nine Indian nationals, were reported safe as maritime authorities continued regional monitoring. A Liberia-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tanker carrying nine Indian nationals was reportedly hit by a drone while sailing eastb

Two Indian students from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry died in a Canada flight training accident. Canadian authorities are investigating a Cessna 172 crash near Kisbey, Saskatchewan, while the Indian consulate has offered repatriation assistance to their families. Two Indian students from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have died in an aviation accident in Canada while undergoing flight training, the Consulate General of Ind

President Donald Trump extended the H-1B entry restriction through September 21, 2027. The proclamation again cites a $100,000 payment for certain workers abroad, but federal court rulings have blocked implementation while appeals continue over its legality. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on September 18, 2026, extending restrictions on the entry of certain H-1B workers for another 12 months. The renewed meas

The SBI bank strike September 28-30 advisory urges customers to complete branch work early. SBI branch services during bank strike may face disruption, while digital banking services during SBI strike are expected to remain available.   SBI branch services during bank strike State Bank of India has issued an advisory to customers ahead of the three-day nationwide bank strike scheduled for Sept

The Jamui teen harassment case has triggered concern after a viral video allegedly showed two Class 10 students being harassed in Bihar. Jamui police arrested three suspects as viral video sparks police action and a wider investigation.   Jamui police arrest three suspects Three people have been arrested in Bihar’s Jamui district after a disturbing video allegedly showing the harassment of t

Asian Games 2026 India medal tally reached six on September 21 as India shooting medals Asian Games 2026 continued to grow. India badminton Asian Games 2026 also saw Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty and Srikanth Kidambi in action against Bangladesh.   India enjoyed another productive day at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, with the country’s medal tally rising to six as shooting once again delivered important podiu

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to release the CBSE date sheet 2027 for Class 10 and 12 students soon on its official website, cbse.gov.in. The timetable will be an important update for lakhs of students preparing for the 2027 board examinations, as it will provide the subject-wise exam dates, paper timings, subject codes and other important instructions. An early release of the timetable will give st

Professor Suryanarayana Doolla of IIT Bombay has come under scrutiny following the death of 20-year-old student Sahil Wakode on September 18, 2026. Doolla has been associated with IIT Bombay’s Department of Energy Science and Engineering for more than a decade and has worked across teaching, research and administrative roles. His academic interests include power systems, smart grids, microgrids, renewable-energy integration and energy effic

A Sudan mine collapse in Oni, Red Sea state, killed at least 11 miners and left dozens injured as rescue teams searched for people trapped under debris. The disaster is Sudan’s second major informal mine collapse within a week, renewing concern over mine safety and weak oversight. Oni rescue continues after Red Sea mine collapse

US China trade talks moved into a crucial phase in New York as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng discussed artificial intelligence, tariffs and critical minerals ahead of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s September 24 White House meeting. US China trade talks prepare Trump-Xi summit

Medical AI is gaining ground in radiology, documentation and diagnostics, but clinicians are demanding stronger proof before trusting it with treatment or clinical decisions. New surveys show concern about deskilling, hallucinations and weak governance even as AI use rises sharply in healthcare. Medical AI evidence gap slows wider clinica

AI model fatigue is becoming a real problem for businesses as Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google accelerate model releases. Faster innovation can lower costs and improve capability, but constant upgrades also increase testing demands, procurement pressure and safety concerns. AI model fatigue puts pressure on enterprise buyers