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Stay updated with live news: ISRO successfully launches the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite aboard GSLV-F17. Meanwhile, US-Iran war tensions flare as Trump pushes Hormuz alternatives, and María Corina Machado questions the US-Venezuela oil agreement.
Latest News Today Live Updates: It's another feather in the hat as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday (Sep 4) successfully launched the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the Earth observation satellite EOS-05 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
In international space, Trump hails Syria's push for an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran war. And in other news, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments followed the EU's announcement that it was ready to back further economic pressure on Iran, including support for the US-led operation, while emphasising the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement and efforts toward de-escalation.
As the US seals oil deal with Venezuela, opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado has questioned the country’s interim government for inking the deal, saying the country’s natural resources do not belong to “an illegitimate regime”.
Stay with us for more latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.
Five European Union countries are seeking a deal with an unnamed non-EU country to host a "return hub" for migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected, with a targeted start date of January 1, a Danish minister said Friday.
Denmark, Greece, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands agreed to the initiative during a meeting in Copenhagen. "Around New Year, we expect to have a common understanding with a partner country outside of the European Union," said Morten Bodskov, the Danish Minister for Immigration.
Romanian prosecutors have indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on charges including trafficking minors, money laundering, sex with a minor and witness tampering, while his brother Tristan faces allegations of complicity, authorities said Friday (Sep 4). The indictment follows years of investigation into the brothers, former kickboxers who hold US and British citizenship. Both were arrested in Miami in late July after Britain requested their extradition. They have denied all wrongdoing.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel next week to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, three Latin American nations whose leaders are close to President Donald Trump, the State Department said Friday.
The trip from Tuesday to Thursday comes just days after Washington sealed a controversial deal with Venezuela that grants the United States control of about one-fifth of Venezuela's huge oil reserves.
In recent months, Latin America has seen a wave of conservative success at the ballot box, with Peru's Keiko Fujimori and Colombia's Abelardo de la Espriella -- both Trump-approved candidates -- taking office.
The aim of the trip, which will also see Rubio meet right-wing Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa, is to "strengthen key US partnerships," discuss increased cooperation on battling drug cartels, and deepening trade relations, the State Department said.
Nepal’s flood death toll has climbed to 1,287, while 5,083 people remain missing, the country’s disaster authority said Friday, as rescue teams continue searching areas devastated by the August 26 glacial and mountain collapse along the China-Nepal border.
Across the border, Chinese state media reported 21 deaths and 541 missing in Tibet, bringing the combined toll to 1,308 dead and 5,624 missing.
More than 800 foreigners remain unaccounted for, including Himalayan trekkers and pilgrims who had travelled to Mount Kailash, a sacred site for Hindus and Buddhists.
The disaster’s impact has also reached India. At least 17 bodies have been recovered from rivers, with officials presuming they were swept downstream from Nepal. These deaths have not been included in the reported toll.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇷🇺🇮🇳 Chief Justice of <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Russia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Russia</a> Igor Krasnov has arrived in New <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> to participate in the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum.<br><br>👉 <a href="https://t.co/oxSQXjjqJJ">https://t.co/oxSQXjjqJJ</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BRICS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BRICS</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RussiaIndia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RussiaIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/yPmp40H1eG">pic.twitter.com/yPmp40H1eG</a></p>— Russia in India 🇷🇺 (@RusEmbIndia) <a href="https://x.com/RusEmbIndia/status/2095760270673272976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulated extended his warm greetings to his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on Friday for becoming the longest serving Prime Minister in the country's postwar history. Congratulating the Prime Minister, Modi said the milestone is a reflection of the enduring faith of the Italian public in Meloni. He also emphasised the vital role the Italian Prime Minister has played in elevating bilateral relations between the two countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expected return to New Delhi for the BRICS Summit 2026 comes at a particularly sensitive moment for India’s relationship with Moscow, and for its increasingly complicated economic relationship with Washington. Putin was last in India in December 2025 for the annual India-Russia summit. His expected appearance at the September BRICS gathering would therefore put the Russian president in Delhi for a second time in less than a year, underlining the continuing importance of the India-Russia relationship even as New Delhi simultaneously manages its ties with the United States and other Western powers. Russia’s Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said on Friday that Putin is expected to attend the summit.
India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital, New Delhi, next Saturday and Sunday (Sep 12–13). To be held at Bharat Mandapam under India’s chairship, the summit will bring together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries, along with outreach invitees. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to attend. The year also marks 20 years since the establishment of BRICS. Here are all the main details you should know:
Israel’s army claimed that it has completed an operation in Nablus where it destroyed over 30 weapon-production machines and arrested 10 “wanted individuals”, according to a statement on social platform X. The operation which lasted 48 hours, has been with confiscated concealed firearms, handguns and ammunition.
A missile that hit a wedding in Iran, killing four people, including two children, was likely fired by the United States, according to Reuters analysis. The strike took place Tuesday in the southern Iranian city of Kuhestak and left 68 others injured.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned the arson attack carried out by Israeli settlers on a mosque in the occupied West Bank, describing it as "repulsive" and "reckless" and comparing it to "terrorism" during an interview with Israel's national broadcaster, Kan.
The settlers had spray-painted a message on the mosque directly targeting Huckabee, reading "regards to Huckabee from the terrorists." Huckabee said such attacks fit the "dictionary definition of terrorism," adding that it was regrettable that a "very tiny" fraction of people could tarnish Israel's image.
Israeli forces have shelled the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, sparking a fire in the targeted neighbourhood, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency.
China's southern coastal provinces of Fujian and Guangdong braced for further torrential rain on Friday (September 4), after severe downpours linked to Typhoon Saudel triggered flooding in urban and rural areas.
The Energy Minister's office confirmed on Friday (Sep 4) that two people were rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project tunnel. Each passing day, the death toll is mounting; 1,259 have been declared dead, and 5,083 have been reported missing.
Meloni has now been in charge of the same government for 1,413 days, surpassing the previous record held by billionaire media tycoon and former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi by one day.
The Ebola virus has continued to spread across Congo leading to death toll cross 3,000. In the wake of the virus spreading rapidly and toll mounting, authorities in eastern Congo are shifting to a village-centred approach, Africa’s top public health agency said Thursday. According to Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak is yet to peak. Since being declared in mid-May, the virus has spread from three health zones to 60, with 6,250 cases, including 3,039 deaths. The reasons for the spread and mounting toll is largely being attributed to insecurity, displacement and intense population movements.
Rescuers operating inside the tunnels of a stricken Nepali hydropower plant have heard voices from within, local officials informed news outlet CNN. The discovery marks the first sign of life eight days after massive flash floods and landslides trapped hundreds of workers across several Himalayan energy facilities.
This breakthrough offers hope during a round-the-clock rescue effort carried out under treacherous conditions. Emergency crews at the Trishuli 3A hydropower plant have been drilling into a tunnel to reach 42 unaccounted-for workers. Bipin Regmi, the police chief for Nuwakot district, said that "rescuers heard voices," and noted that a specialised medical team was dispatched to the scene. The tunnel leading to the underground powerhouse spans more than four kilometers (2.5 miles), where dozens were working when sudden floodwaters struck.
The Volkswagen Board has approved a plan to cut another 50,000 jobs as part of sweeping changes amid losses. In March, the German car giant had announced that it would chop off 50,000 positions by 2030. This brings the total number of roles that will be eliminated by the end of the decade to 100,000. The group manufactures Audi, Porsche, and Skoda, besides the VW brand. SEAT, Bentley, and Lamborghini are also wholly owned subsidiaries of the Volkswagen Group.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday (September 3) stated that the European Union has "officially joined" the US-led "Operation Economic Outcast" against Iran, throwing its weight behind Donald Trump's strong campaign. Welcoming the move, Bessent described it as the bloc's strong and early stance in continuing economic pressure on Tehran as the West Asia conflict continues.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday (September 4) successfully launched the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the Earth observation satellite EOS-05 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Following a 27.5-hour countdown, the 51.7-metre-tall rocket lifted off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at the pre-scheduled time of 2.55 am. The launch was marked by bright orange flames and fumes from the rocket's tail as it thundered into the early morning sky.
US President Donald Trump has backed Syria’s proposal to emerge as an alternative transit corridor to the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Iran war, calling the idea “GREAT!” Trump’s response came after a recent media report highlighted Syria’s efforts to position itself as a new overland route for the movement of oil and other goods, potentially reducing dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. The development comes as tensions surrounding the key maritime chokepoint continue to escalate. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, and the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran has intensified concerns over the security and continuity of maritime shipments through the waterway.
Latest News Today Live Updates: It's another feather in the hat as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday (Sep 4) successfully launched the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the Earth observation satellite EOS-05 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
In international space, Trump hails Syria's push for an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran war. And in other news, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments followed the EU's announcement that it was ready to back further economic pressure on Iran, including support for the US-led operation, while emphasising the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement and efforts toward de-escalation.
As the US seals oil deal with Venezuela, opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado has questioned the country’s interim government for inking the deal, saying the country’s natural resources do not belong to “an illegitimate regime”.
Stay with us for more latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.
Five European Union countries are seeking a deal with an unnamed non-EU country to host a "return hub" for migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected, with a targeted start date of January 1, a Danish minister said Friday.
Denmark, Greece, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands agreed to the initiative during a meeting in Copenhagen. "Around New Year, we expect to have a common understanding with a partner country outside of the European Union," said Morten Bodskov, the Danish Minister for Immigration.
Romanian prosecutors have indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on charges including trafficking minors, money laundering, sex with a minor and witness tampering, while his brother Tristan faces allegations of complicity, authorities said Friday (Sep 4). The indictment follows years of investigation into the brothers, former kickboxers who hold US and British citizenship. Both were arrested in Miami in late July after Britain requested their extradition. They have denied all wrongdoing.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel next week to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, three Latin American nations whose leaders are close to President Donald Trump, the State Department said Friday.
The trip from Tuesday to Thursday comes just days after Washington sealed a controversial deal with Venezuela that grants the United States control of about one-fifth of Venezuela's huge oil reserves.
In recent months, Latin America has seen a wave of conservative success at the ballot box, with Peru's Keiko Fujimori and Colombia's Abelardo de la Espriella -- both Trump-approved candidates -- taking office.
The aim of the trip, which will also see Rubio meet right-wing Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa, is to "strengthen key US partnerships," discuss increased cooperation on battling drug cartels, and deepening trade relations, the State Department said.
Nepal’s flood death toll has climbed to 1,287, while 5,083 people remain missing, the country’s disaster authority said Friday, as rescue teams continue searching areas devastated by the August 26 glacial and mountain collapse along the China-Nepal border.
Across the border, Chinese state media reported 21 deaths and 541 missing in Tibet, bringing the combined toll to 1,308 dead and 5,624 missing.
More than 800 foreigners remain unaccounted for, including Himalayan trekkers and pilgrims who had travelled to Mount Kailash, a sacred site for Hindus and Buddhists.
The disaster’s impact has also reached India. At least 17 bodies have been recovered from rivers, with officials presuming they were swept downstream from Nepal. These deaths have not been included in the reported toll.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇷🇺🇮🇳 Chief Justice of <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Russia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Russia</a> Igor Krasnov has arrived in New <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> to participate in the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum.<br><br>👉 <a href="https://t.co/oxSQXjjqJJ">https://t.co/oxSQXjjqJJ</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BRICS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BRICS</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RussiaIndia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RussiaIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/yPmp40H1eG">pic.twitter.com/yPmp40H1eG</a></p>— Russia in India 🇷🇺 (@RusEmbIndia) <a href="https://x.com/RusEmbIndia/status/2095760270673272976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulated extended his warm greetings to his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on Friday for becoming the longest serving Prime Minister in the country's postwar history. Congratulating the Prime Minister, Modi said the milestone is a reflection of the enduring faith of the Italian public in Meloni. He also emphasised the vital role the Italian Prime Minister has played in elevating bilateral relations between the two countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expected return to New Delhi for the BRICS Summit 2026 comes at a particularly sensitive moment for India’s relationship with Moscow, and for its increasingly complicated economic relationship with Washington. Putin was last in India in December 2025 for the annual India-Russia summit. His expected appearance at the September BRICS gathering would therefore put the Russian president in Delhi for a second time in less than a year, underlining the continuing importance of the India-Russia relationship even as New Delhi simultaneously manages its ties with the United States and other Western powers. Russia’s Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said on Friday that Putin is expected to attend the summit.
India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital, New Delhi, next Saturday and Sunday (Sep 12–13). To be held at Bharat Mandapam under India’s chairship, the summit will bring together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries, along with outreach invitees. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to attend. The year also marks 20 years since the establishment of BRICS. Here are all the main details you should know:
Israel’s army claimed that it has completed an operation in Nablus where it destroyed over 30 weapon-production machines and arrested 10 “wanted individuals”, according to a statement on social platform X. The operation which lasted 48 hours, has been with confiscated concealed firearms, handguns and ammunition.
A missile that hit a wedding in Iran, killing four people, including two children, was likely fired by the United States, according to Reuters analysis. The strike took place Tuesday in the southern Iranian city of Kuhestak and left 68 others injured.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned the arson attack carried out by Israeli settlers on a mosque in the occupied West Bank, describing it as "repulsive" and "reckless" and comparing it to "terrorism" during an interview with Israel's national broadcaster, Kan.
The settlers had spray-painted a message on the mosque directly targeting Huckabee, reading "regards to Huckabee from the terrorists." Huckabee said such attacks fit the "dictionary definition of terrorism," adding that it was regrettable that a "very tiny" fraction of people could tarnish Israel's image.
Israeli forces have shelled the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, sparking a fire in the targeted neighbourhood, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency.
China's southern coastal provinces of Fujian and Guangdong braced for further torrential rain on Friday (September 4), after severe downpours linked to Typhoon Saudel triggered flooding in urban and rural areas.
The Energy Minister's office confirmed on Friday (Sep 4) that two people were rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project tunnel. Each passing day, the death toll is mounting; 1,259 have been declared dead, and 5,083 have been reported missing.
Meloni has now been in charge of the same government for 1,413 days, surpassing the previous record held by billionaire media tycoon and former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi by one day.
The Ebola virus has continued to spread across Congo leading to death toll cross 3,000. In the wake of the virus spreading rapidly and toll mounting, authorities in eastern Congo are shifting to a village-centred approach, Africa’s top public health agency said Thursday. According to Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak is yet to peak. Since being declared in mid-May, the virus has spread from three health zones to 60, with 6,250 cases, including 3,039 deaths. The reasons for the spread and mounting toll is largely being attributed to insecurity, displacement and intense population movements.
Rescuers operating inside the tunnels of a stricken Nepali hydropower plant have heard voices from within, local officials informed news outlet CNN. The discovery marks the first sign of life eight days after massive flash floods and landslides trapped hundreds of workers across several Himalayan energy facilities.
This breakthrough offers hope during a round-the-clock rescue effort carried out under treacherous conditions. Emergency crews at the Trishuli 3A hydropower plant have been drilling into a tunnel to reach 42 unaccounted-for workers. Bipin Regmi, the police chief for Nuwakot district, said that "rescuers heard voices," and noted that a specialised medical team was dispatched to the scene. The tunnel leading to the underground powerhouse spans more than four kilometers (2.5 miles), where dozens were working when sudden floodwaters struck.
The Volkswagen Board has approved a plan to cut another 50,000 jobs as part of sweeping changes amid losses. In March, the German car giant had announced that it would chop off 50,000 positions by 2030. This brings the total number of roles that will be eliminated by the end of the decade to 100,000. The group manufactures Audi, Porsche, and Skoda, besides the VW brand. SEAT, Bentley, and Lamborghini are also wholly owned subsidiaries of the Volkswagen Group.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday (September 3) stated that the European Union has "officially joined" the US-led "Operation Economic Outcast" against Iran, throwing its weight behind Donald Trump's strong campaign. Welcoming the move, Bessent described it as the bloc's strong and early stance in continuing economic pressure on Tehran as the West Asia conflict continues.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday (September 4) successfully launched the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the Earth observation satellite EOS-05 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Following a 27.5-hour countdown, the 51.7-metre-tall rocket lifted off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at the pre-scheduled time of 2.55 am. The launch was marked by bright orange flames and fumes from the rocket's tail as it thundered into the early morning sky.
US President Donald Trump has backed Syria’s proposal to emerge as an alternative transit corridor to the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Iran war, calling the idea “GREAT!” Trump’s response came after a recent media report highlighted Syria’s efforts to position itself as a new overland route for the movement of oil and other goods, potentially reducing dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. The development comes as tensions surrounding the key maritime chokepoint continue to escalate. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, and the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran has intensified concerns over the security and continuity of maritime shipments through the waterway.
Latest News Today Live Updates: It's another feather in the hat as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday (Sep 4) successfully launched the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the Earth observation satellite EOS-05 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
In international space, Trump hails Syria's push for an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran war. And in other news, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments followed the EU's announcement that it was ready to back further economic pressure on Iran, including support for the US-led operation, while emphasising the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement and efforts toward de-escalation.
As the US seals oil deal with Venezuela, opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado has questioned the country’s interim government for inking the deal, saying the country’s natural resources do not belong to “an illegitimate regime”.
Stay with us for more latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.
Five European Union countries are seeking a deal with an unnamed non-EU country to host a "return hub" for migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected, with a targeted start date of January 1, a Danish minister said Friday.
Denmark, Greece, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands agreed to the initiative during a meeting in Copenhagen. "Around New Year, we expect to have a common understanding with a partner country outside of the European Union," said Morten Bodskov, the Danish Minister for Immigration.
Romanian prosecutors have indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on charges including trafficking minors, money laundering, sex with a minor and witness tampering, while his brother Tristan faces allegations of complicity, authorities said Friday (Sep 4). The indictment follows years of investigation into the brothers, former kickboxers who hold US and British citizenship. Both were arrested in Miami in late July after Britain requested their extradition. They have denied all wrongdoing.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel next week to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, three Latin American nations whose leaders are close to President Donald Trump, the State Department said Friday.
The trip from Tuesday to Thursday comes just days after Washington sealed a controversial deal with Venezuela that grants the United States control of about one-fifth of Venezuela's huge oil reserves.
In recent months, Latin America has seen a wave of conservative success at the ballot box, with Peru's Keiko Fujimori and Colombia's Abelardo de la Espriella -- both Trump-approved candidates -- taking office.
The aim of the trip, which will also see Rubio meet right-wing Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa, is to "strengthen key US partnerships," discuss increased cooperation on battling drug cartels, and deepening trade relations, the State Department said.
Nepal’s flood death toll has climbed to 1,287, while 5,083 people remain missing, the country’s disaster authority said Friday, as rescue teams continue searching areas devastated by the August 26 glacial and mountain collapse along the China-Nepal border.
Across the border, Chinese state media reported 21 deaths and 541 missing in Tibet, bringing the combined toll to 1,308 dead and 5,624 missing.
More than 800 foreigners remain unaccounted for, including Himalayan trekkers and pilgrims who had travelled to Mount Kailash, a sacred site for Hindus and Buddhists.
The disaster’s impact has also reached India. At least 17 bodies have been recovered from rivers, with officials presuming they were swept downstream from Nepal. These deaths have not been included in the reported toll.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇷🇺🇮🇳 Chief Justice of <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Russia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Russia</a> Igor Krasnov has arrived in New <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> to participate in the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum.<br><br>👉 <a href="https://t.co/oxSQXjjqJJ">https://t.co/oxSQXjjqJJ</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BRICS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BRICS</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RussiaIndia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RussiaIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/yPmp40H1eG">pic.twitter.com/yPmp40H1eG</a></p>— Russia in India 🇷🇺 (@RusEmbIndia) <a href="https://x.com/RusEmbIndia/status/2095760270673272976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulated extended his warm greetings to his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on Friday for becoming the longest serving Prime Minister in the country's postwar history. Congratulating the Prime Minister, Modi said the milestone is a reflection of the enduring faith of the Italian public in Meloni. He also emphasised the vital role the Italian Prime Minister has played in elevating bilateral relations between the two countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expected return to New Delhi for the BRICS Summit 2026 comes at a particularly sensitive moment for India’s relationship with Moscow, and for its increasingly complicated economic relationship with Washington. Putin was last in India in December 2025 for the annual India-Russia summit. His expected appearance at the September BRICS gathering would therefore put the Russian president in Delhi for a second time in less than a year, underlining the continuing importance of the India-Russia relationship even as New Delhi simultaneously manages its ties with the United States and other Western powers. Russia’s Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said on Friday that Putin is expected to attend the summit.
India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital, New Delhi, next Saturday and Sunday (Sep 12–13). To be held at Bharat Mandapam under India’s chairship, the summit will bring together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries, along with outreach invitees. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to attend. The year also marks 20 years since the establishment of BRICS. Here are all the main details you should know:
Israel’s army claimed that it has completed an operation in Nablus where it destroyed over 30 weapon-production machines and arrested 10 “wanted individuals”, according to a statement on social platform X. The operation which lasted 48 hours, has been with confiscated concealed firearms, handguns and ammunition.
A missile that hit a wedding in Iran, killing four people, including two children, was likely fired by the United States, according to Reuters analysis. The strike took place Tuesday in the southern Iranian city of Kuhestak and left 68 others injured.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned the arson attack carried out by Israeli settlers on a mosque in the occupied West Bank, describing it as "repulsive" and "reckless" and comparing it to "terrorism" during an interview with Israel's national broadcaster, Kan.
The settlers had spray-painted a message on the mosque directly targeting Huckabee, reading "regards to Huckabee from the terrorists." Huckabee said such attacks fit the "dictionary definition of terrorism," adding that it was regrettable that a "very tiny" fraction of people could tarnish Israel's image.
Israeli forces have shelled the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, sparking a fire in the targeted neighbourhood, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency.
China's southern coastal provinces of Fujian and Guangdong braced for further torrential rain on Friday (September 4), after severe downpours linked to Typhoon Saudel triggered flooding in urban and rural areas.
The Energy Minister's office confirmed on Friday (Sep 4) that two people were rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project tunnel. Each passing day, the death toll is mounting; 1,259 have been declared dead, and 5,083 have been reported missing.
Meloni has now been in charge of the same government for 1,413 days, surpassing the previous record held by billionaire media tycoon and former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi by one day.
The Ebola virus has continued to spread across Congo leading to death toll cross 3,000. In the wake of the virus spreading rapidly and toll mounting, authorities in eastern Congo are shifting to a village-centred approach, Africa’s top public health agency said Thursday. According to Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak is yet to peak. Since being declared in mid-May, the virus has spread from three health zones to 60, with 6,250 cases, including 3,039 deaths. The reasons for the spread and mounting toll is largely being attributed to insecurity, displacement and intense population movements.
Rescuers operating inside the tunnels of a stricken Nepali hydropower plant have heard voices from within, local officials informed news outlet CNN. The discovery marks the first sign of life eight days after massive flash floods and landslides trapped hundreds of workers across several Himalayan energy facilities.
This breakthrough offers hope during a round-the-clock rescue effort carried out under treacherous conditions. Emergency crews at the Trishuli 3A hydropower plant have been drilling into a tunnel to reach 42 unaccounted-for workers. Bipin Regmi, the police chief for Nuwakot district, said that "rescuers heard voices," and noted that a specialised medical team was dispatched to the scene. The tunnel leading to the underground powerhouse spans more than four kilometers (2.5 miles), where dozens were working when sudden floodwaters struck.
The Volkswagen Board has approved a plan to cut another 50,000 jobs as part of sweeping changes amid losses. In March, the German car giant had announced that it would chop off 50,000 positions by 2030. This brings the total number of roles that will be eliminated by the end of the decade to 100,000. The group manufactures Audi, Porsche, and Skoda, besides the VW brand. SEAT, Bentley, and Lamborghini are also wholly owned subsidiaries of the Volkswagen Group.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday (September 3) stated that the European Union has "officially joined" the US-led "Operation Economic Outcast" against Iran, throwing its weight behind Donald Trump's strong campaign. Welcoming the move, Bessent described it as the bloc's strong and early stance in continuing economic pressure on Tehran as the West Asia conflict continues.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday (September 4) successfully launched the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the Earth observation satellite EOS-05 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Following a 27.5-hour countdown, the 51.7-metre-tall rocket lifted off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at the pre-scheduled time of 2.55 am. The launch was marked by bright orange flames and fumes from the rocket's tail as it thundered into the early morning sky.
US President Donald Trump has backed Syria’s proposal to emerge as an alternative transit corridor to the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Iran war, calling the idea “GREAT!” Trump’s response came after a recent media report highlighted Syria’s efforts to position itself as a new overland route for the movement of oil and other goods, potentially reducing dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. The development comes as tensions surrounding the key maritime chokepoint continue to escalate. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, and the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran has intensified concerns over the security and continuity of maritime shipments through the waterway.
Latest News Today Live Updates: It's another feather in the hat as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday (Sep 4) successfully launched the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the Earth observation satellite EOS-05 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
In international space, Trump hails Syria's push for an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran war. And in other news, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments followed the EU's announcement that it was ready to back further economic pressure on Iran, including support for the US-led operation, while emphasising the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement and efforts toward de-escalation.
As the US seals oil deal with Venezuela, opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado has questioned the country’s interim government for inking the deal, saying the country’s natural resources do not belong to “an illegitimate regime”.
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Five European Union countries are seeking a deal with an unnamed non-EU country to host a "return hub" for migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected, with a targeted start date of January 1, a Danish minister said Friday.
Denmark, Greece, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands agreed to the initiative during a meeting in Copenhagen. "Around New Year, we expect to have a common understanding with a partner country outside of the European Union," said Morten Bodskov, the Danish Minister for Immigration.
Romanian prosecutors have indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on charges including trafficking minors, money laundering, sex with a minor and witness tampering, while his brother Tristan faces allegations of complicity, authorities said Friday (Sep 4). The indictment follows years of investigation into the brothers, former kickboxers who hold US and British citizenship. Both were arrested in Miami in late July after Britain requested their extradition. They have denied all wrongdoing.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel next week to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, three Latin American nations whose leaders are close to President Donald Trump, the State Department said Friday.
The trip from Tuesday to Thursday comes just days after Washington sealed a controversial deal with Venezuela that grants the United States control of about one-fifth of Venezuela's huge oil reserves.
In recent months, Latin America has seen a wave of conservative success at the ballot box, with Peru's Keiko Fujimori and Colombia's Abelardo de la Espriella -- both Trump-approved candidates -- taking office.
The aim of the trip, which will also see Rubio meet right-wing Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa, is to "strengthen key US partnerships," discuss increased cooperation on battling drug cartels, and deepening trade relations, the State Department said.
Nepal’s flood death toll has climbed to 1,287, while 5,083 people remain missing, the country’s disaster authority said Friday, as rescue teams continue searching areas devastated by the August 26 glacial and mountain collapse along the China-Nepal border.
Across the border, Chinese state media reported 21 deaths and 541 missing in Tibet, bringing the combined toll to 1,308 dead and 5,624 missing.
More than 800 foreigners remain unaccounted for, including Himalayan trekkers and pilgrims who had travelled to Mount Kailash, a sacred site for Hindus and Buddhists.
The disaster’s impact has also reached India. At least 17 bodies have been recovered from rivers, with officials presuming they were swept downstream from Nepal. These deaths have not been included in the reported toll.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulated extended his warm greetings to his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on Friday for becoming the longest serving Prime Minister in the country's postwar history. Congratulating the Prime Minister, Modi said the milestone is a reflection of the enduring faith of the Italian public in Meloni. He also emphasised the vital role the Italian Prime Minister has played in elevating bilateral relations between the two countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expected return to New Delhi for the BRICS Summit 2026 comes at a particularly sensitive moment for India’s relationship with Moscow, and for its increasingly complicated economic relationship with Washington. Putin was last in India in December 2025 for the annual India-Russia summit. His expected appearance at the September BRICS gathering would therefore put the Russian president in Delhi for a second time in less than a year, underlining the continuing importance of the India-Russia relationship even as New Delhi simultaneously manages its ties with the United States and other Western powers. Russia’s Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said on Friday that Putin is expected to attend the summit.
India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital, New Delhi, next Saturday and Sunday (Sep 12–13). To be held at Bharat Mandapam under India’s chairship, the summit will bring together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries, along with outreach invitees. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to attend. The year also marks 20 years since the establishment of BRICS. Here are all the main details you should know:
Israel’s army claimed that it has completed an operation in Nablus where it destroyed over 30 weapon-production machines and arrested 10 “wanted individuals”, according to a statement on social platform X. The operation which lasted 48 hours, has been with confiscated concealed firearms, handguns and ammunition.
A missile that hit a wedding in Iran, killing four people, including two children, was likely fired by the United States, according to Reuters analysis. The strike took place Tuesday in the southern Iranian city of Kuhestak and left 68 others injured.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned the arson attack carried out by Israeli settlers on a mosque in the occupied West Bank, describing it as "repulsive" and "reckless" and comparing it to "terrorism" during an interview with Israel's national broadcaster, Kan.
The settlers had spray-painted a message on the mosque directly targeting Huckabee, reading "regards to Huckabee from the terrorists." Huckabee said such attacks fit the "dictionary definition of terrorism," adding that it was regrettable that a "very tiny" fraction of people could tarnish Israel's image.
Israeli forces have shelled the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, sparking a fire in the targeted neighbourhood, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency.
China's southern coastal provinces of Fujian and Guangdong braced for further torrential rain on Friday (September 4), after severe downpours linked to Typhoon Saudel triggered flooding in urban and rural areas.
The Energy Minister's office confirmed on Friday (Sep 4) that two people were rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project tunnel. Each passing day, the death toll is mounting; 1,259 have been declared dead, and 5,083 have been reported missing.
Meloni has now been in charge of the same government for 1,413 days, surpassing the previous record held by billionaire media tycoon and former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi by one day.
The Ebola virus has continued to spread across Congo leading to death toll cross 3,000. In the wake of the virus spreading rapidly and toll mounting, authorities in eastern Congo are shifting to a village-centred approach, Africa’s top public health agency said Thursday. According to Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak is yet to peak. Since being declared in mid-May, the virus has spread from three health zones to 60, with 6,250 cases, including 3,039 deaths. The reasons for the spread and mounting toll is largely being attributed to insecurity, displacement and intense population movements.
Rescuers operating inside the tunnels of a stricken Nepali hydropower plant have heard voices from within, local officials informed news outlet CNN. The discovery marks the first sign of life eight days after massive flash floods and landslides trapped hundreds of workers across several Himalayan energy facilities.
This breakthrough offers hope during a round-the-clock rescue effort carried out under treacherous conditions. Emergency crews at the Trishuli 3A hydropower plant have been drilling into a tunnel to reach 42 unaccounted-for workers. Bipin Regmi, the police chief for Nuwakot district, said that "rescuers heard voices," and noted that a specialised medical team was dispatched to the scene. The tunnel leading to the underground powerhouse spans more than four kilometers (2.5 miles), where dozens were working when sudden floodwaters struck.
The Volkswagen Board has approved a plan to cut another 50,000 jobs as part of sweeping changes amid losses. In March, the German car giant had announced that it would chop off 50,000 positions by 2030. This brings the total number of roles that will be eliminated by the end of the decade to 100,000. The group manufactures Audi, Porsche, and Skoda, besides the VW brand. SEAT, Bentley, and Lamborghini are also wholly owned subsidiaries of the Volkswagen Group.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday (September 3) stated that the European Union has "officially joined" the US-led "Operation Economic Outcast" against Iran, throwing its weight behind Donald Trump's strong campaign. Welcoming the move, Bessent described it as the bloc's strong and early stance in continuing economic pressure on Tehran as the West Asia conflict continues.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday (September 4) successfully launched the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the Earth observation satellite EOS-05 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Following a 27.5-hour countdown, the 51.7-metre-tall rocket lifted off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at the pre-scheduled time of 2.55 am. The launch was marked by bright orange flames and fumes from the rocket's tail as it thundered into the early morning sky.
US President Donald Trump has backed Syria’s proposal to emerge as an alternative transit corridor to the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Iran war, calling the idea “GREAT!” Trump’s response came after a recent media report highlighted Syria’s efforts to position itself as a new overland route for the movement of oil and other goods, potentially reducing dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. The development comes as tensions surrounding the key maritime chokepoint continue to escalate. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, and the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran has intensified concerns over the security and continuity of maritime shipments through the waterway.
