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Nigeria, other West African countries must lead the fight against piracy

Nigeria, Sept. 29 -- The Gulf of Guinea has recorded the fewest overall piracy incidents in 30 years. But when attacks take place, they result in tangible harm or death, and still have a severe and im... Read More


Hamas says it lost contact with two hostages as tanks thrust deeper into Gaza

Published on, Sept. 29 -- September 29, 2025 5:55 AM The military wing of Hamas said on Sunday it had lost contact with two Israeli hostages held in Gaza City, and called on Israel to pull troops bac... Read More


Iran weighs confrontation or diplomacy after UN sanctions reimposed

Published on, Sept. 29 -- September 29, 2025 5:53 AM Iran's theocracy prepared Sunday for a possible confrontation with the West after the United Nations reimposed sanctions over its nuclear program,... Read More


Moody's retains India rating at 'Baa3' maintains 'stable' outlook

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Global rating agency Moody's on Monday affirmed India's long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings and the local-currency senior unsecured rating at 'Baa3' with a 'stab... Read More


President to meet Japanese Prime Minister today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on an official visit to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese government, is scheduled to meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba today... Read More


White House says Gaza peace deal 'very close', Trump to speak with Qatar

India, Sept. 29 -- Ahead of US President Donald Trump's meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House has said it is 'very close' to achieving a peace deal for Gaza. As per a Reuters report, the W... Read More


Tracking the US deportees: On a wing and a prayer, they head abroad again

Chandigarh, Sept. 29 -- Six months ago, half of the illegal Indian immigrants deported from the United States belonged to Punjab and Haryana. The ministry of external affairs data shows that of the 1,... Read More


China selects 'Dead to Rights' as Oscar submission for Best International Feature Film

Beijing, Sept. 29 -- China has chosen Shen Ao's 'Dead to Rights' as its submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards, reported Variety. Written by Shen Ao, Z... Read More


Chandigarh: Saini woos Japanese cos for big-ticket investment

Chandigarh, Sept. 29 -- Ahead of his proposed Japan visit from October 6, Haryana chief minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday held meetings with top Japanese companies in Gurugram to explore the a... Read More


Protected cultivation boosts horticulture and exports in Prayagraj

PRAYAGRAJ, Sept. 29 -- Modern farming techniques like polyhouses and net houses are rapidly transforming Prayagraj's horticulture landscape, driving up farmer incomes and positioning the district as a... Read More