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September 12, 2025 1:21 PM

Brazil’s Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years after landmark coup plot conviction

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced on Thursday to 27 years and three months in prison hours after being convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, dealing a powerful rebuke to one of the world...

September 12, 2025 1:25 PM

UK launches new Russia-related sanctions targeting shadow fleet, weapons suppliers

Britain launched a new package of Russia-related sanctions on Friday, targeting ships carrying Russian oil, as well as companies and individuals supplying electronics, chemicals and explosives used to make Russian weapons. The package was a response...

September 12, 2025 12:56 PM

Russia and Belarus start military exercise near NATO border after drone incursion

Russian and Belarus began a major joint military exercise on NATO's doorstep on Friday that will involve drills in both countries and in the Baltic and Barents seas, the Russian defence ministry said. The "Zapad-2025" exercise - a show of force by R...

September 12, 2025 11:48 AM

Apple Watch hypertension feature wins FDA nod, rollout next week, Bloomberg reports

Apple will roll out a hypertension detection feature on its smartwatch next week after receiving U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance on Thursday, Bloomberg News reported. Apple and the FDA did not immediately respond to Reuters' reques...

September 12, 2025 12:50 PM

Qatar PM to meet top US officials on Friday after Israeli attack in Doha

Qatar's prime minister will meet top U.S. officials on Friday and is expected to discuss an Israeli attack in Qatar and the status of talks for a ceasefire in Gaza, which has been under a mounting Israeli assault. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohamm...

September 12, 2025 12:51 PM

Trump India ambassador nominee Sergio Gor touts warm US-India ties, sees tariff deal soon

U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador to India said on Thursday that Washington and New Delhi are "not that far apart" on tariffs at a hearing in which he and Trump's fellow Republicans described warm bilateral ties despite recent te...

September 12, 2025 12:09 PM

EAM Jaishankar reiterates India’s call for early end to Ukraine conflict in talks with Polish FM

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with his Polish counterpart Radosław Sikorski, reiterating India’s stance for an early cessation of hostilities and an enduring solution to the conflict in Uk...

September 11, 2025 9:28 PM

Trump announces Presidential Medal of Freedom for slain activist Charlie Kirk

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honour, following his death in a shooting at Utah Valley University. Speaking...

September 11, 2025 8:33 PM

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Launches Atal Tinkering Labs in UAE CBSE Schools on Teachers’ Day

Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan marked Teachers’ Day in Dubai with the launch of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) in CBSE-affiliated schools across the UAE, calling it a major step in fostering innovation and skills among young learners abr...

September 11, 2025 7:25 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan visits BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, currently visiting the United Arab Emirates, paid a visit to the BAPS Hindu Temple on Thursday, describing it as an “impossible miracle.” He praised the temple for its stunning beauty, creativity, and ...

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