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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised concerns over rising global trade uncertainties, pointing to issues such as 'tariff volatility and uncertain market access'--issues that have gained renewed attention amid recent tariff actions by the United States.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's commitment to its sovereignty and global role, stating that Bharat will always maintain its 'freedom of choice' and continue to be a voice for the Global South at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday emphasised the need for collective action against terrorism, pointing to India's long-standing experience with the threat posed by its neighbour, which has been the epicentre of global terrorism.

Also eliminated with him was Sari Idris Muhammad al-Aqrab, another Hamas terrorist, who raided the country on October 7 and was close to al-Jamal.

'Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in a stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu. My deepest condolences are with the families of the deceased. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured,' EAM wrote in a post on X.

At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday emphasised the need for reform in the UNSC to reflect the current global landscape. He stated that Russia backs India's application for a permanent seat, along with Brazil, to enhance representation from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

'As President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly emphasised, Russia has been and remains open to negotiations on eliminating the root causes of the conflict,' Lavrov said at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said he has instructed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to deploy federal troops to Portland, Oregon, and to immigration facilities under federal jurisdiction, citing attacks from left-wing anti fascist movement, Antifa.

The two-day exhibition, held on September 26-27 during the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Commision.

During Exercise Prasthan-25 (XPR-25) in the South China Sea, the Indian Navy's Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) successfully mated with foreign submarines, showcasing its expertise in intervention and rescue operations.

Earlier this year, Petro resisted deportation flights using American military aircraft, leading to a diplomatic crisis as Trump threatened to retaliate with higher tariffs and visa suspensions

According to Al Jazeera, the sanctions will ban global cooperation with Iran on its nuclear, military, banking and shipping sectors. Iran's currency fell to record lows on Saturday, dropping past 1.1 million rials per US dollar in open trading.

The woman and her two minor daughters had been discovered living in a cave in coastal Karnataka

In his first public appearance since the violent Gen-Z protests that rocked the nation and led to regime change, deposed Nepali leader and chairman of the CPN-UML KP Sharma Oli blamed 'infiltrators' for the escalation of the situation, denying any wrongdoing.

According to The Epoch Times, CISA said the operation represents a 'serious threat' to government networks since the flaws remain active even after reboots and system upgrades. Zero-day vulnerabilities refer to previously unknown gaps in software, firmware, or hardware that cybercriminals can exploit immediately before developers provide a security patch.

Putin underlined the stability of Russian-Indian relations, describing them as 'based on a national consensus.' He went on to commend India's achievements in governance and economic growth under Modi's leadership.

The three countries, meeting under the IBSA framework on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 26, said the humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached breaking point. They demanded unhindered humanitarian aid, reconstruction of civilian infrastructure, and a complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from the territory.

The dignitaries present on the occasion included Satnam Singh Sandhu, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and IMF Convener, Prof Himani Sood, IMF Co-Founder, Toshiko Tanaka, a member of Nobel Peace Prize winning group (Nihon Hidankyo) of atomic bomb survivors, Kenta Sumioka, a third-generation atomic bomb survivor and Managing Director of Peace Culture Village (PCV) in Hiroshima and members of Indian diaspora in Japan.

In the compound women's open team event, J&K's archer Sheetal and Sarita settled for silver after losing to Turkey in the final

Prominent Kashmiri activist Tasleema Akhter recently addressed the United Nations, highlighting the devastating impact of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and calling on the global community to take decisive action. Speaking as a victim of multiple attacks, she referenced incidents such as the Pulwama and Pahalgam attacks, emphasising that innocent civilians, including children, have been killed in terrorist strikes.

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

Harjit Kaur, 73 73-year-old Sikh woman who had spent three decades in the United States, shared her ordeal after she was arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and deported to India.

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, spotlighting the harrowing survivor accounts, condemning Chinese propaganda in East Turkistan, and mourning the passing of one of its founding figures, reflecting the ongoing struggle of the Uyghur people amid repression.

The UAE is stepping up efforts to attract global visitors with a wave of new luxury tourism and entertainment projects designed to boost competitiveness and economic contribution.

Amid reports of vandalism at temples across 11 districts in Bangladesh, the President of the National Puja Celebration Council has assured that Durga Puja preparations are in full swing nationwide, with government advisors committing to robust security measures for the festival's smooth conduct.