The Enforcement Directorate has asked Kerala Police to register a fresh case against former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T. Veena and former minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas in the CMRL-Exalogic case. The ED has alleged bribery and fund routing, while the CPI(M) has rejected the allegations and accused the agency of political targeting.

Keralam: ED seeks F.I.R against former CM Pinarayi Vijayan & his family 

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held an “extremely frank” and constructive hour-long phone call focused on the Ukraine conflict, according to the Kremlin. The call followed visits by US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv as Washington pushes for renewed peace talks.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia says Putin & Trump held 'extremely frank' on Ukraine war

Experts call the catastrophic August 2026 flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border a "man-made disaster" due to poorly planned infrastructure and under-designed hydropower projects meeting extreme climate-driven glacial collapses.

Nepal floods: Experts call floods a 'man-made disaster' 

The U.S. has attacked five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island, accusing Iran of targeting a U.S. warship with ballistic missiles. Iran retaliated with missile strikes on U.S. forces at Jordan’s Al Azraq base and claimed further attacks on U.S. vessels and tankers.

US-Iran war: Iran warns it will hit US bases if its oil tankers are attacked

Japan has issued its highest Level 5 flood warning in parts of Aichi and Gifu as torrential rain causes severe flooding. Nagoya recorded a record 104.5 mm of rainfall in one hour, while flooded roads, underpasses and underground areas prompted residents to seek safer, higher locations.

Japan flood: Heavy rains raise flooding, Landslide threat

Japan is facing severe flooding after heavy rainfall, with a Level 5 emergency flood warning issued in affected areas. Water leaks have also been reported at a venue in Nagoya linked to the upcoming Asian Games, raising concerns over infrastructure and safety as authorities respond to the worsening weather conditions.

Japan floods: Level 5 flood warning issued, Water leaks reported at Nagoya Asian Games venue 

North Korea has issued a strong warning to Japan, threatening what it described as “enormous misfortune” amid rising tensions between the two countries. The warning adds to growing concerns over security in East Asia and the broader tensions involving North Korea, Japan and the region.

North Korea warns Japan of enormous misfortune

The Delhi building collapse in a student hub has sent shockwaves across India. With 7 reported dead amid mounting anger and calls for accountability, what will it take for this nightmare to end?

Delhi Building Collapse: PG operator arrested after building collapse kills 7 

South Korea’s rapid AI boom is creating new challenges for the country’s clean energy transition as rising demand for data centres and advanced technologies drives electricity consumption higher. The growing energy needs are putting pressure on South Korea to balance AI-driven economic growth with its climate goals and efforts to expand clean and renewable power.

AI boom challenges South Korea's clear energy transition

Russian forces launched a fresh barrage on Kyiv, killing at least five people and causing damage across the Ukrainian capital. The attack comes amid continued fighting as the Russia-Ukraine war intensifies.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia pounds Kyiv, 5 killed in deadly missile strikes

The Delhi building collapse in a student hub has sent shockwaves across India. With 7 reported dead amid mounting anger and calls for accountability, what will it take for this nightmare to end?


Delhi Building Collapse: Delhi's civic body to demolish 'unsafe girls' PG

Israel has announced the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem after the UK imposed sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The move marks a sharp escalation in already strained UK-Israel relations.


Israel shuts UK consulate in East Jerusalem amid diplomatic fallout

Russia is adapting its Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter to function as an airborne mothership capable of launching, recovering, and coordinating swarms of multi-role mini-drones. This configuration allows the crewed aircraft to remain at a safe stand-off distance while dispatching low-observable unmanned vehicles for reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and precision strikes.


Russia turns Su-57 into a mothership for stealth drones 

In a major escalation, Saudi Arabia has vowed retaliation after Yemen’s iran-backed houthis launched a wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia, leaving more than 70 people injured and setting oil facilities ablaze.


Saudi Arabia launches retaliatory strikes on Yemen as Houthi conflict escalates 

Warsaw witnessed a striking “robot revolt” as 30 robots took to the city’s streets in a public demonstration highlighting the growing debate over artificial intelligence rules and regulation. The unusual event brought AI-powered machines into the spotlight while drawing attention to questions surrounding the future of robotics, automation and responsible AI governance.

Warsaw's 'robot revolt' for AI rules: 30 robots take over Warsaw's streets

UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reportedly warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu weeks before the October 7, 2023 attacks that Hamas could launch an attack, according to a new report by Haaretz. The report raises fresh questions over what Israeli leaders knew about the threat ahead of the devastating assault.

Report: MBZ had directly warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack 

Facing intense pressure from U.S. to help it secure the Strait of Hormuz, South Korea has now sent a fact-finding team to assess the situation in this strategic waterway. Meanwhile, Qatar warned of an industrial catastrophe if the crisis continues.

Qatar warns of 'industrial catastrophe', S Korea sends team to assess Hormuz situation

In a major escalation, Saudi Arabia has vowed retaliation after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis launched a wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia, leaving more than 70 people injured and setting oil facilities ablaze.

 Saudi Arabia vows retaliation as Houthi attacks set oil facilities ablaze, Yemen clashes kill 300

Ukrainian military intelligence confirms that Russian missile units equipped with the nuclear capable oreshnik intermediate range ballistic system have moved into Belarus. 
Capable of descending at hypersonic speeds with multiple manoeuvrable warheads, the missile can theoretically reach Berlin and London in roughly 10 minutes, evading standard interceptors. 


Oreshnik dangerous & unstoppable | Why is Putin moving nuclear missiles? 

Despite asim munir having unprecedented control over Pakistan's armed forced, Balochistan continues to be on the boil. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed to have killed 52 Pakistani army personnel in a fresh offensive.


BLA claims killing of 52 Pak army personnel in Balochistan, Munir's crackdown falters

BRICS is pushing for a greater role in reshaping the global order, challenging Western dominance while expanding cooperation among emerging powers. As the bloc grows, can BRICS turn its growing economic and geopolitical weight into a stronger alternative to the existing international system?


Role of BRICS in re-balancing global order, can it expand scope of cooperation? 

Rising waters in Kenya’s Rift Valley are driving large crocodiles into human communities, forcing wildlife authorities to launch urgent relocation efforts. Lake Baringo and other Rift Valley lakes have reached record levels after extreme rainfall, raising fresh concerns over the impact of climate change on people and wildlife.

Kenya: Wildlife has been brought dangerously close to humans

Kenya says it will register undocumented Burundians and other East Africans living in the country, easing fears sparked by President William Ruto’s directive targeting foreigners in small-scale businesses. Hundreds of Burundians rushed to process travel documents as Kenyan authorities moved to regularise the status of those without proper papers.

Kenya cracks down on foreign traders and small retailers 

What can hyperspectral satellites really see from space? Unlike conventional satellites, they capture hundreds of wavelengths of light, revealing hidden details about vegetation, minerals, water, pollution and even changes on the ground that the human eye cannot detect.

What can hyperspectral satellites see?

India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, bringing together leaders from BRICS member and partner countries. With India holding the 2026 BRICS chairship, the summit will focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability as the expanded bloc seeks a bigger role in the global order.


BRICS summit 2026: Moscow New Delhi direct

Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed dramatic scenes as Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched a sharp attack on the DMK during a heated debate. Vijay criticised the previous DMK government over governance and corruption, and his mimicry of M.K. Stalin triggered strong protests and an opposition walkout.

Uproar in Tamil Nadu assembly over Vijay's speech targeting DMK

Padma Shri awardee Harekala Hajabba has received a notice from the Election Commission over a discrepancy in his name recorded in Karnataka’s electoral rolls. The notice comes as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, six years after the orange seller-turned-educationist was honoured for his work in promoting education.

Karnataka S.I.R: Notice directed Hajabba to appear for verification on Sep 11

The political standoff between Telangana’s ruling Congress and opposition BRS intensified during the Assembly’s monsoon session, with protests, detentions and a heated row over remarks against Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar.

Telangana: Political showdown between BRS and Congress reaches a fever pitch

Hundreds protested in Portsmouth over the arrival of migrants who crossed the English Channel by dinghy from France. Demonstrators clashed with police as they tried to block buses carrying migrants to Kent for processing, prompting condemnation from the U.K. government.


Thousands of migrants cross from France to Britain

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing up to three people and injuring at least 16. The strikes ended a three-day aerial lull that coincided with the visit of U.S. peace envoys.


Russia-Ukraine war: After brief lull, Kyiv residents wake to deadly Russian attack

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claims it carried out 28 operations across Balochistan between September 1 and 7, targeting Pakistani forces. The group claims 52 personnel were killed and several others injured, along with damage to infrastructure.


BLA: 52 Pakistani soldiers killed across Balochistan

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