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The Musk Ambani Starlink row has triggered backlash on X, with some Indian users posting subscription cancellations. Elon Musk’s claim about powerful business interests blocking Starlink also drew Rahul Gandhi into the debate over the company’s delayed India launch. Musk Ambani Starlink row intensifies as users post X cancellations The dispute over Starlink’s delayed India launch has widened into a political and social-media contro

The 2026 Atlantic first hurricane finally formed as Isaias strengthened on October 7, ending a record delay of more than four months. The Atlantic season had already produced nine named storms, but none had reached hurricane strength, while Fay came closest before falling short. Isaias becomes first hurricane of unusually quiet 2026 season Hurricane Isaias has become the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, ending an extraordinar

AI influence ops linked to Russia and Iran used ChatGPT to support fake journalists, a false-front think tank and geopolitical propaganda. OpenAI says it banned the accounts after identifying deceptive personas, planted articles, social comments and anti-Ukraine messaging across online platforms. OpenAI disrupts Russia and Iran influence operations using ChatGPT OpenAI says it has disrupted two covert influence operations originating fro

US midterms 2026 numbers reveal the scale of the November battle for Congress. All 435 House seats are on the ballot, 35 Senate contests are scheduled, Republicans hold a 53-47 advantage, and Democrats need a four-seat net gain to take Senate control. US midterms 2026: The numbers behind the battle for Congress The November 3 US midterm elections will decide who controls Congress during the final two years of President Donald Trump’s c

The Smit Machchhar bravery award will recognise the Indian flydubai captain whose actions during a violent cockpit attack helped avert disaster with 174 people aboard. Israel says the honour will be presented after his recovery, as India continues to monitor his treatment in the UAE. Israel to honour Captain Smit Machchhar for flydubai heroics Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian flydubai pilot praised for his actions during a violent mid-

The Europe student unrest wave is widening as protests continue across France despite government promises. Demonstrations in Belgium, Italy, Greece and Ireland reflect growing frustration over education funding, overcrowded classrooms, poor facilities, tuition costs and rising living expenses. Student protests spread across Europe as France unrest continues Student-led demonstrations over education funding and school conditions are gai

Putin Iran peace talks moved into focus after Vladimir Putin told Masoud Pezeshkian that Russia was ready to help end the Middle East conflict. Their meeting also highlighted stronger Tehran ties, stalled US talks, drone claims and wider diplomacy at the CIS meet. Putin pledges Russian support to help end Middle East conflict Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Moscow is ready to use its i

Pakistan denies PAF strikes against Yemen’s Houthis, rejecting reports that its fighter jets joined combat operations. The controversy comes as the Makkah pact deepens Saudi defence cooperation with Pakistan and Turkiye amid escalating missile and drone attacks. Pakistan denies PAF strikes against Yemen’s Houthis Pakistan has rejected reports that its air force is carrying out strikes against Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen, calli

Trump Nobel Peace Prize hopes are again in focus after the US president said he believes he deserves the award but remains unsure about winning. The Nobel 2026 decision comes after Maria Corina Machado gave Trump her 2025 medal and amid renewed debate over US presidents who previously won. Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize before Friday decision US President Donald Trump has again said he believes he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize

Smit Machchhar recovery has shown encouraging progress, with his family saying the flydubai pilot walked 10 steps after being moved from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. India’s MEA says he is recuperating well and remains under close medical care following the cockpit attack. Smit Machchhar recovery improves as pilot begins walking Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian flydubai pilot seriously injured during an alleged mid-air cockpit attack, is show

Trump aides Bosnia work has raised questions after James Blair and Chris LaCivita advised Republika Srpska while helping Republican midterm strategy. Trump initially threatened action over any conflict, but later said he did not believe one existed. Trump advisers face scrutiny over Bosnia consulting work President Donald Trump has distanced himself from two senior political advisers after reports revealed that they carried out paid cons

The Starlink India launch has returned to focus after Elon Musk claimed unnamed oligarchs are blocking the satellite service. SpaceX says its Indian infrastructure is ready, but commercial operations still depend on spectrum, security and other government clearances. Musk claim puts Starlink delay back in spotlight Elon Musk has accused unnamed business interests of blocking Starlink’s entry into India to protect what he described as a

Maduro torture charges could soon expand the US prosecution of the former Venezuelan president and Cilia Flores. Prosecutors are examining detainee abuse claims involving Americans held in Venezuela, while Flores separately seeks release over serious health concerns. Maduro and Flores could face new US charges over alleged torture Federal prosecutors in New York are expected to bring new criminal charges against former Venezuelan Preside

The Mall of America attack plot was disrupted after an FBI sting led to the Mohamud arrest. Prosecutors allege the 18-year-old discussed an ISIS plot targeting an October 24 Hmong event and obtained an AK-47-style rifle and ammunition from an undercover agent. FBI says alleged Mall of America attack was stopped before October event Federal authorities say they disrupted an alleged ISIS-inspired mass shooting planned for the Mall of Ameri

The Gambia missing migrants response is being strengthened through IOM training, the NTFMM and closer diplomatic coordination. The initiative focuses on the Atlantic route, migrant searches, family support and lessons from deadly maritime incidents such as the Jinack tragedy. Gambia strengthens system to trace missing migrants and support families The Gambia is stepping up efforts to prevent migrant deaths and disappearances while improv

The 2026 Senate battlegrounds are expanding deep into states Donald Trump comfortably won in 2024. Ohio, Alaska, Iowa and Texas now headline a broader Democratic push, forcing Republicans to defend more territory as control of Congress hangs in the balance. Democrats expand 2026 Senate map into Trump territory The battle for control of the US Senate has grown far wider than Republicans expected, with Democrats competing seriously in seve

The Smit Machchhar flydubai attack took a dramatic turn when dentist Shota Musaev spent 45 minutes controlling the injured captain’s bleeding. The dentist rescue, cockpit attack, Tabuk landing and pilot recovery have highlighted the courage shown aboard Flight FZ1073. Dentist describes 45-minute fight to save Captain Smit Machchhar An Israel-based dentist has described the tense 45 minutes in which he tried to keep flydubai Captain Smi

The Tumbler Ridge shooting investigation has widened after US authorities arrested James Cody Bryant, alleging he helped the attacker with advice, money and a livestream plot. The Bryant arrest adds a cross-border criminal case as British Columbia also pursues legal action involving OpenAI. US suspect charged over alleged role in Tumbler Ridge shooting A 30-year-old Washington state resident has been arrested and charged over an alleged

Christa Pike survives execution after receiving two rounds of pentobarbital in Tennessee and is now conscious and speaking. Her recovery, the TN pause on executions and a renewed clemency plea have intensified scrutiny of lethal injection and the death penalty. Christa Pike conscious after surviving Tennessee execution attempt Christa Pike, the Tennessee death-row prisoner who survived an attempted lethal injection last week, is consciou

The Russia travel warning remains at Level 4 as the US Embassy issues an Irkutsk alert over a suspected plague case. While the WHO update says the wider plague risk is very low, Americans are still urged to avoid Russia because of security and wrongful-detention concerns. US keeps Level 4 Russia warning as Irkutsk case draws attention The United States has reiterated its Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warning for Russia while issuing a new