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China, US agree on $30bn tariff cutsPublished on: September 26, 2026 8:41 PM

Pakistan, Sept. 26 -- China and the United States have agreed on tariff reductions covering $30 billion in goods. The countries also agreed to launch a formal dialogue on artificial intelligence. The ... Read More


From the Himalayas to the islands, Nepal calls for a united climate response

New York, Sept. 26 -- Nepal brought together an unusual coalition of mountain and island nations at the United Nations on Saturday, seeking to turn the country's recent climate disaster into a broader... Read More


Sign of life outside solar system? Scientists detect radio signals from planet 63 light-years away from Earth

India, Sept. 26 -- Approximately 63 light-years from Earth, researchers have detected a strange signal for the first time after tracing repeated radio emissions to Beta Pictoris b, a gas giant several... Read More


Lucknow on dengue, malaria alert after three days of rain

LUCKNOW, Sept. 26 -- Continuous rainfall over the last three days has increased the risk of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria and chikungunya in the city, with waterlogging reported in sev... Read More


Tarique heads home after UNGA visit

Dhaka, Sept. 26 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has left New York for Bangladesh after wrapping up his visit to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Tarique, accompanied b... Read More


Shehbaz supports China's GDI amid global challengesPublished on: September 26, 2026 8:31 PM

Pakistan, Sept. 26 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's support for China's Global Development Initiative at a UN meeting. He called the initiative a platform for cooperation among d... Read More


HT Morning News Brief September 26: India warns Pakistan at UN; Sawan Barwal wins silver at Asian Games

India, Sept. 26 -- Good morning, readers. Here's your roundup of the top stories in politics, world affairs, sports, and entertainment to keep you informed as you start your day. India on Saturday hi... Read More


India steps up engagement with African, UAE partners on water security, sustainability

New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- The 9th India International Water Week 2026 featured a roundtable with Ambassadors of African countries in New Delhi, with India underlining its readiness to work with African n... Read More


Bangladesh can be key to meeting Japan's demand for young workforce: LGRD Minister

Dhaka, Sept. 26 -- Bangladesh can become an important partner in meeting Japan's growing demand for young and working-age people amid its ageing population, LGRD Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan said on ... Read More


Volunteers step up to help Paris stamp out its cigarette butt problem

France, Sept. 26 -- Paris City Hall estimates that between 1.5 and 2 billion cigarette butts are discarded on the capital's streets each year, costing around €10 million annually to clean up. "... Read More