WORLD

Indian-origin woman, friend killed by subway train in New York

24-year-old friends died at a Lower Manhattan station after one reportedly fell onto the tracks and the other went down to help.

India-China ties draw global attention after Modi-Xi meeting, says Chinese FM

US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms

India-Vietnam ties broaden as defence, critical minerals and trade take centre stage

Netanyahu hails Modi’s leadership as Israel-India ties deepen

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Rosh Hashanah greetings, calling him a friend and crediting their leadership with turning ties between India and Israel into an “unprecedented partnership”.

PM Modi warns against weaponizing technology, critical minerals at BRICS Summit

Modi says misuse of technology and critical minerals could undermine shared growth, while BRICS adopts measures on disease alerts and disaster preparedness.

Afghan journalist, artist missing in Islamabad as Amnesty urges Pakistan probe

Amnesty International calls for an investigation into the disappearance of Sayed Qasim Hashemi and Hamed Ehsas, whose families say they have had no contact with them since July 4.

PM Modi welcomes BRICS leaders as summit enters second day in New Delhi

Leaders from BRICS and partner nations gather at Bharat Mandapam for talks on global growth, cooperation and a stronger multilateral order.

UN backs PM Modi’s call for urgent Security Council reform, says 1945 structure no longer fits 2026

UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric says the five-member permanent structure no longer reflects today’s world, as BRICS pushes for greater Global South representation.