Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez told the United Nations General Assembly on September 23 that elections will be held in the country, although she stopped short of announcing a date. Her remarks came as Caracas and Washington deepen a relationship that changed dramatically after Nicolas Maduro was removed from power in a US military operation in January. Rodriguez also thanked President Donald Trump for supporting renewed diplomatic relations

With the BRICS summit in New Delhi approaching, uncertainty continues over whether Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to India for the high-profile gathering. Beijing has yet to officially confirm Xi’s participation, and there is also no announcement on a possible bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. China’s foreign ministry said it had no official information to share regarding the president’s travel plans. If Xi attends the summit, it would mark his fir

CENTCOM released footage on Sunday, September 6, 2026, showing the M/T Kylo burning and sinking in the Gulf of Oman after a US strike. The incident followed US attacks on three Iranian tankers and intensified fears over regional shipping and oil trade. United States Central Command has released video showing the M/T Kylo, an Iranian-linked oil tanker also known as the Noxen, burning and sinking in the Gulf of Oman followi

Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least 12 people, including an Indian national, as Moscow launched another wave of missiles and drones against Kyiv and several other regions. Residential areas, railway facilities and civilian infrastructure were damaged, renewing calls from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for stronger air-defence support. Kyiv Attack Kills Indian National An Indian citizen was among those killed in the latest attacks around Kyiv. The deceased was identified by Indian community sources as 40-year-old Sudarshan Bhabhilala from Gujarat. He reportedly suffered a severe head injury during the Russian attack. India’s embassy in Kyiv said it was deeply saddened by the death and was assisting the family with the repatriation of his remains. Another Indian national, Ganesh Kalleda from Telangana, was reported injured. The deaths came during a prolonged Russian assault on Kyiv and surrounding areas involving ballistic missiles, drones and other weapons. Ukrainian authorities said several civilian and railway locations were hit. Odesa and Border Infrastructure Hit The attacks extended beyond the capital. Zelenskyy said Russian strikes affected Odesa and surrounding areas, while Kyiv, Kherson, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Zhytomyr, Sumy and Dnipro regions also faced attacks. Ukraine also reported damage to railway, energy and export infrastructure. Zelenskyy’s office said Russia had intensified attacks since August and was increasingly targeting infrastructure that supports everyday civilian life. Ukraine has accused Russia of deliberately attacking civilian targets. Moscow, however, has repeatedly said its strikes are aimed at military and military-linked infrastructure. Ukraine Seeks More Air Defence The scale and frequency of the latest attacks have renewed pressure on Ukraine’s air-defence system. Ukrainian officials say the country needs more Patriot interceptors and other systems capable of stopping ballistic missiles and increasingly fast drones. Recent Russian attacks have combined conventional missiles with large numbers of unmanned aircraft, placing heavy pressure on Ukraine’s existing interceptor stocks. Western air-defence assistance therefore remains one of Kyiv’s most urgent military priorities. Modi Putin Peace Message The renewed violence came shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek on August 31. According to India’s Prime Minister’s Office, Modi reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy were the way forward for resolving conflicts. The two leaders also discussed the Black Sea conflict and its wider impact on maritime trade and Indian seafarers. Modi has continued to position India in favour of a negotiated settlement while maintaining its strategic partnership with Moscow. Indians in Russian Army The Ukraine war has also created a separate concern for New Delhi involving Indians recruited into the Russian armed forces. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said 227 Indian nationals had been recruited into the Russian military. Of them, 139 had been discharged while 51 had died. India remains in talks with Moscow to secure the release and repatriation of those still serving. The latest death of an Indian civilian in Ukraine adds another human dimension to the conflict for India. As Russian missile and drone attacks continue, New Delhi now faces both the task of assisting citizens affected inside Ukraine and pursuing the return of Indians still linked to Russia’s military.

The SCO Summit 2026 remains at the centre of global attention as Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds high-level meetings in Bishkek. Modi’s talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on bilateral ties and the need for dialogue to resolve conflicts, while Nepal continues a massive flood rescue operation and Pakistan sees fresh political chatter around Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

Israeli security agency Shin Bet has confirmed that a serious Yair Netanyahu threat prompted the urgent extraction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s eldest son from Miami and his return to Israel. The agency confirmed the security threat but did not publicly identify who was behind it. Shin Bet Alert The Shin Bet said on August 29 that authorities had identified a “significant threat??

The death toll from devastating flash floods across Nepal and parts of Tibet has risen to nearly 700, while more than 3,000 people remain missing as rescue teams struggle against poor weather, damaged roads and difficult Himalayan terrain. Four days after the disaster, the combined death toll stood at 691. Nepal reported 675 deaths and 2,498 people missing, while authorities in Tibet confirmed 16 deaths and 546 people unaccounted for. The floods have caused widespread dest

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned violence carried out by Israeli settlers in the Palestinian villages of Qusra and Jalud in the occupied West Bank, describing the incidents as criminal acts that violate the law and damage Israel’s international standing. The remarks followed fresh clashes in Qusra, near Nablus, where dozens of Israeli settlers reportedly entered the village on Saturday after several weeks of rising tension in the area. Netanyahu sa

The Trump Canada trade war has entered a sharper phase after negotiations between Washington and Ottawa collapsed and new US tariffs took effect. Canada is preparing dollar-for-dollar retaliation from September 8, adding fresh pressure to one of the world's largest and most integrated trading relationships. Canada Tariffs The United States imposed tariffs of up to 50% on a new group of Canadian

US President Donald Trump has again claimed that Israel would not exist today without his policies toward Iran. In a wide-ranging interview, he defended withdrawing from the JCPOA, discussed Mojtaba Khamenei’s condition and said the Strait of Hormuz was functioning despite continuing attacks. JCPOA exit returns to center of Trump Israel claim

Iran sanctions pressure has intensified after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed Tehran’s leadership is showing signs that Washington’s new economic campaign is working. Iranian officials rejected that assessment, while oil prices fell despite continuing US-Iran tensions. Bessent claim focuses on Iranian leaders Bessent said on

US Iran sanctions have triggered a fresh diplomatic clash after Tehran accused Washington of using economic pressure to force countries into compliance. The dispute comes as President Donald Trump says mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz while Iran and Oman discuss a temporary shipping corridor. Iran row grows over US economic pressure

A Barron Trump Iran threat aired by Iranian state television has prompted scrutiny from the US Secret Service. The agency says it is aware of the broadcast and investigates anything perceived as a threat to its protectees, as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high. USSS probe follows Iran TV video The US Secret Service confirme

Bangladesh has renewed its Rohingya return appeal as the displacement crisis enters its tenth year, calling for sustained Myanmar pressure, stronger aid funding and conditions for safe repatriation. Dhaka says prolonged displacement cannot become a permanent solution for refugees or host communities. Myanmar pressure central to Rohingya return

Ontario Premier Doug Ford sharply escalated his feud with US President Donald Trump, calling him a “bully,” “dictator” and “loser” as the Canada-US tariff dispute moved from trade negotiations into an increasingly personal political confrontation. Ford Trump row turns personal Ford made the remarks during a news conference in Ha

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons, but he has not disclosed which son was allegedly targeted, when the attempt occurred or how it was uncovered. The claim came as he defended expanded Shin Bet protection for his family ahead of Israel’s October election. Netanyahu Iran claim emerges during Channel 14 in

Bangladesh journalists jailed in a crimes-against-humanity case linked to the 2024 uprising have triggered renewed concern over press freedom. A special tribunal ordered Farzana Rupa, Mozammel Babu and Shyamal Dutta to remain in custody while investigators continue their case. ICT press case sends journalists back to jail Bangladesh’s Int

Trump Canada tariffs have pushed the US-Canada trade dispute into a sharper confrontation after negotiations collapsed and Washington imposed 50% duties on roughly $20 billion in Canadian imports. Ottawa is preparing counter-tariffs, while US officials warn Canada could face severe economic consequences. Trump Canada tariffs follow failed trade talks

The US-Canada trade war intensified over the weekend after the Trump administration warned Ottawa that retaliating against Washington’s new tariffs could bring “devastating” economic consequences. Canada, however, has refused to back down, with Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing counter-tariffs after trade negotiations collapsed. Trump Canada tariffs

Iran has portrayed Washington’s intensified economic campaign against Tehran as evidence that the United States failed to achieve its objectives through military pressure. An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson said Iran was prepared for further US actions and would seek to limit the impact of economic pressure while expanding ties with other countries.