Mecca defence pact locks members in for 10 years after the agreement enters into force, while requiring Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey to assist one another if a member faces an external armed attack. The newly disclosed pact also details military cooperation, intelligence sharing, logistics and withdrawal procedures. 10-year withdrawal clause The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement will remain in force indefinitely, but a member cannot wit

PM Modi Canada visit set for December 11-12, 2026, as New Delhi and Ottawa seek to deepen the India-Canada strategic partnership. Modi and Mark Carney are targeting progress on CEPA trade negotiations, energy and technology cooperation, security and people-to-people ties. India-Canada strategic partnership Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Canada on December 11-12, marking another significant step in the improving relationship

Bank of America hit with nearly $2 billion in US penalties after US regulators accused the lender of serious anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance failures. FinCEN, the OCC and OFAC cited suspicious transaction monitoring gaps, reporting failures and sanctions violations. Bank of America AML failures US regulators have imposed penalties totaling nearly $2 billion on Bank of America after identifying major weaknesses in its anti-

India Rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Commission Over Shaksgam after Islamabad and Beijing launched a long-planned border forum. The September meeting revived a dispute over the 1963 agreement, with India rejecting its legal basis and Pakistan defending the arrangement. Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission The Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission held its inaugural session in Islamabad on September 16–17, 2026. Pakistan's Forei

Ramayana Part One advance bookings will open on Dussehra, October 20. The Nitesh Tiwari film starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash has confirmed its November 5 worldwide release across multiple languages and IMAX.   Ramayana: Part One is moving closer to its theatrical debut, with advance bookings set to open on Dussehra, October 20, 2026. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the highly anticipated mythological epic is scheduled for a worldwide the

The New Jersey affordability crisis is putting greater pressure on household budgets, with a Rutgers-Eagleton poll showing increased difficulty paying for transportation, groceries, health care, housing and education. New Jersey residents are reporting growing difficulty paying for several major household expenses, even as the overall share struggling with basic necessities has remained relatively stable, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton poll. Tran

Jacqueline Fernandez has received a Delhi court NOC allowing her to apply for renewal of her Indian work visa. The Sri Lankan actor remains involved in a ₹200 crore money-laundering case linked to Sukesh Chandrashekar, while the FRRO will decide her visa request independently. A Delhi court has granted actor Jacqueline Fernandez a no-objection certificate allowing her to apply for renewal of her employment visa in India while her money-laundering case continues.

Aravind Srinivas's journey from IIT Madras setbacks to Perplexity CEO shows how curiosity, AI education and startup ambition shaped his career. His views on AI jobs and India’s technology future offer lessons for the next generation. Aravind Srinivas has become one of the most recognised Indian-origin leaders in the global artificial intelligence industry, but his path to the top was far from straightforward. Growing up in Chennai, Srinivas entered IIT Madras in

The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize race has taken an unusual turn as the International Space Station joins political leaders, humanitarian organisations and international courts in public speculation. With 287 candidates registered and the Oct 9 Nobel announcement approaching, attention is turning to who best represents peace and cooperation. The Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on October 9. According to the Nobel Peace Pri

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have intensified the Yemen conflict, with the group claiming strikes on Riyadh airport, the Rabigh refinery and military sites. Saudi-led forces have answered with Hodeidah strikes and a wider Yemen offensive, while Turkey and Pakistan prepare troop deployment. Riyadh airport Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement said Monday that it launched a large-scale series of missile and drone attacks against targets

Turkey Pakistan Saudi troop deployment plans have moved forward after an emergency Riyadh meeting activated practical steps under the Makkah defence pact. The three countries agreed to ensure rapid deployment of military forces and capabilities as Houthi attacks intensify pressure on Saudi security. Rapid Deployment Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye agreed on October 5 to move immediately toward implementing their collective-defence co

Elon Musk is returning to a formal Pentagon advisory role as part of Project Meridian, a new 120-day initiative designed to study how warfare could change over the coming decades. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the effort alongside a broader push to expand autonomous and robotic systems across the US military.  Future war Project Meridian will examine emerging battlefields, technologies and military capabilities rather tha

Asian Games 2026 Day 12 turned into a memorable outing for India as compound archery delivered three gold medals and Neeru Dhanda added another shooting title. Lovlina Borgohain reached the boxing final, while Indian squash and tennis players also made progress. India compound archery gold medals lift tally to 10 India enjoyed one of its strongest days at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya as the compound archery contingent produced a remarkable run of

A married couple, both 77, was arrested on suspicion of murder after their 40-year-old son-in-law, Jonathan McKinsey, was found with multiple gunshot wounds near the Dublin Sports Grounds in Dublin, California. Police say the investigation remains active. Police respond to Dublin Sports Grounds shooting A married couple in Dublin, California, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after their 40-year-old son-in-law was fatally shot nea

India Asian Games medal rush gathered pace on Sunday as the contingent won seven medals across athletics and squash, taking its overall tally to 37. Ancy Sojan and Sarvesh Kushare came agonisingly close to gold, while Parul Chaudhary, Harita Bhadra and Tejaswin Shankar added bronze medals. Athletics medals Ancy Sojan produced a best jump of 6.53m in the women’s long jump and appeared set for gold until China’s Huang Yingying reached

Russia backs India for a permanent UNSC seat as Sergey Lavrov renews Moscow’s support for India and Brazil at the UNGA. The move sharpens the UNSC reform debate, highlighting G4 differences and calls for stronger Global South representation.   Russia backs India UNSC bid at UN General Assembly Russia has renewed its support for India becoming a permanent member of the United Nations Security

Ottawa is moving ahead with the Ottawa Trump Avenue renaming after city council unanimously backed changing the residential street’s name, adding a symbolic chapter to increasingly strained Canada-US relations. The decision comes weeks after President Donald Trump ordered US federal agencies to refer to Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” Ottawa vote starts street renaming process Ottawa City

Ohio State vs Illinois returns to Columbus on September 26, 2026, as the No. 7 Buckeyes and Fighting Illini open Big Ten play at 2-1. The matchup renews the Illibuck rivalry, with Illinois making its first Ohio Stadium visit since 2017 and Ohio State carrying a 10-game series streak. COLUMBUS, Ohio — No. 7 Ohio State hosts Illinois on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Ohio Stadium in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Kickoff is sch

President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met at Gracie Mansion to discuss immigration, public safety, press access and a proposed $21 billion Queens housing project. Despite political differences, both leaders signaled continued cooperation. Trump-Mamdani Meeting Advances NY

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