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Russia wants to boost India’s involvement in NSR
(MENAFN) Russia is reportedly aiming to expand India’s involvement in the Northern Sea Route (NSR) and has offered the country potential full membership in the Arctic Council, according to reports. Vladimir Panov, Russia’s special representative...

Russia takes over UN Security Council chairman for October
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Russia took over the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for October, detailing its schedule as "very packed." Vassily Nebenzia, the Russian UN ambassador, stated at a press conference signifying the beginning of...

Russia, Ukraine Conduct Prisoner of War Swap
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange on Thursday, swapping 185 servicemen each, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed. The ministry’s statement also noted the transfer of 20 civilians to Russia. The released Russian...

Prime Minister Golob: "Europe is based on shared values, joint action and unity"
SLOVENIA, October 2 - In addition to the highest representatives of EU institutions and other international institutions, over 40 European leaders were invited to the summit. As part of the summit, Prime Minister Golob participated in a round...

Former USAID chief hails Trump for tariffs on India
(MENAFN) Former USAID Administrator Samantha Power praised President Donald Trump for imposing tariffs on India during a prank call in which Russian comedians impersonated former Ukrainian President Pyotr Poroshenko. “I am pleased with the...

Starbucks Eyes Comeback to Russian Market
(MENAFN) Starbucks has officially registered its trademark with Russia’s intellectual property office, Rospatent, enabling the U.S. coffee giant to sell food and beverages under its iconic logo once again. The Seattle-based company, which first...

South Africa Demands Release of Detained Sumud Flotilla Citizens
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly urged Israel to immediately free South African citizens and other international individuals who were apprehended by Israeli forces following a raid on a humanitarian convoy en route to...

EU presidents vow to boost defense alliance with Ukraine over Russia
(MENAFN) EU presidents vowed to increase defense collaboration with Ukraine, cautioning that Russia's escalating assaults present an increasing danger to the entire continent. At a shared news conference, European Council President Antonio Costa...

Samantha Power Commends Trump’s India Tariffs
(MENAFN) During a deceptive phone conversation orchestrated by Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus—who impersonated former Ukrainian President Pyotr Poroshenko—Samantha Power, the former head of the US Agency for International Development (USAID),...

Russian forces attack two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region, one injured
On October 4, Russian invaders attacked the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region. A 71-year-old woman was injured, and private homes, a power line, and a gas pipeline were damaged. According to Ukrinform, this was reported on...

China’s Panchen to confer Kalachakra empowerment for prosperity of the party-state
(TibetanReview.net, Oct04’25) – China’s communist party regime is avowedly atheist; but this has not stopped it from issuing a notice saying the “11th Panchen Lama” it has foisted on the Tibetan people will confer in the coming days a Kalachakra...

Chinese espionage in Europe exposed: The Jian Guo case and its alarming implications
Chinese espionage in Europe exposed: The Jian Guo case and its alarming implications The recent conviction of Jian Guo, a naturalized German citizen accused of spying for China for nearly two decades, marks one of the most significant espionage...

India’s economy stronger than Trump thinks
India has long benefited from geopolitical arbitrage, maintaining working relationships with Russia, the United States, and Europe. But this delicate balancing act is now being tested by a series of policy shocks delivered by US President Donald...

India, Pakistan in dead heat to promote Trump’s Nobel
The much-awaited olive branch from India to the Trump Administration to let bygones be bygones comes as a pleasant surprise with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s exuberant support for the Gaza Plan congratulating Trump in two successive statements...

India vs Australia 2025 Full Schedule, Free PDF Download Online: Get IND vs AUS ODI and T20I Series Fixtures, Time Table and Match Timings in IST
India vs Australia 2025 Full Schedule: India and Australia, two of the world's best white-ball teams, will battle it each other in the ODI and T20I series in October 2025. The two teams historically have had a memorable rivalry and another chapter...
Africa’s TVET Systems Fail Millions of Youth, New Study Warns
Africa risks squandering its demographic advantage as inadequate technical and vocational training systems leave millions of young people unprepared for the job market, according to research spanning six countries. A study from the African Center...

India and Nepal: Friends Through Storm and Sunshine
The Himalayas have long been more than a natural barrier; they are the bridge that connects India and Nepal. Few bilateral relationships in South Asia are as deeply rooted in history, culture, faith, and kinship as that between these two...
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India vs Pakistan, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Live streaming, pitch report and everything else you need to know
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup showdown between India and Pakistan, with the Women in Blue aiming to extend their dominance over their neighbours besides collecting their second consecutive victory in...