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September 18, 2025 9:30 AM

Trump administration to prioritize ‘patriotic education’ in discretionary grants

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration said on Wednesday it will prioritize giving grant money to programs that focus on "patriotic education," which critics say could undermine acknowledgement of critical phases of American history. KEY QUOTE...

September 18, 2025 9:23 AM

Trump targets antifa movement as ‘terrorist organization’

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signaled new action against left-wing groups following the assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, targeting the anti-fascist antifa movement as a "terrorist organization." Trump said on ...

September 17, 2025 6:00 PM

PM Modi turns 75: Microsoft founder Bill Gates extends greetings

Microsoft founder and former CEO Bill Gates wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday via a video message. "My best wishes to you on your 75th birthday. I wish you good health and continued strength as you lead India's fantastic progress...

September 17, 2025 5:45 PM

PM Modi thanks leaders of Guyana, NZ, Bhutan and Dominica for warm birthday wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked his counterparts from Bhutan, New Zealand, and Dominica, as well as the President of Guyana, for extending warm wishes on his 75th birthday. Expressing gratitude to Guyana President Irfaan Ali, PM Mo...

September 17, 2025 5:38 PM

Israel opens new route out of Gaza City for 48 hours as tanks advance

The Israeli military said on Wednesday it was opening an additional route for 48 hours that Palestinians could use to leave Gaza City as it stepped up efforts to empty the city of civilians and confront thousands of Hamas combatants. Hundreds of tho...

September 17, 2025 4:43 PM

Germany’s Merz accuses Putin of murder and trying to destabilise West

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday accused Russia's Vladimir Putin of murder and trying to destabilise the West by testing its limits and sabotage, speaking at a parliamentary debate where he clashed with the far-right opposition. Merz sa...

September 17, 2025 3:15 PM

Iran’s foreign minister to hold call with European powers on nuclear programme

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is set to hold a call with the British, French and German foreign ministers on Wednesday as Tehran seeks to avert the reimposition of international sanctions over its nuclear programme. A French diplomatic sour...

September 17, 2025 3:10 PM

World Congress ends with call for cross-sector solidarity on inclusion issues

The 18th Inclusion International World Congress concluded today after bringing together delegates from 75 countries and 125 organizations in a powerful display of global solidarity for the rights and empowerment of people with intellectual disabiliti...

September 17, 2025 1:30 PM

Russia is ready to deepen discussions with the U.S. on Sakhalin 1 project, RIA reports

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday that Moscow was ready to deepen discussions with the U.S. on energy cooperation, including on the Sakhalin 1 project, RIA reported. Ryabkov also said that Russia was in contact with th...

September 17, 2025 1:23 PM

Peru protest strands hundreds of tourists near Machu Picchu

At least 900 tourists were stranded near Peru's ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu on Tuesday, the country's tourism minister said, after a passenger train service was suspended due to a protest. Train operator PeruRail said service had been suspe...

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