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September 8, 2025 8:48 AM September 8, 2025 8:48 AM

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NSA Ajit Doval, Iranian Counterpart Discuss Chabahar, Regional Cooperation

India is intensifying its Connect Central Asia policy with a renewed emphasis on the strategic Chabahar Port in Iran, amid shifting global trade and diplomatic alignments. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke with his Iranian counterpart, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, on the phone yesterday to discuss r...

September 7, 2025 9:39 PM September 7, 2025 9:39 PM

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Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Resigns After Election Defeat

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba today resigned after less than a year in office following election defeats that cost his ruling Liberal Democratic Party, LDP, its parliamentary majorities.     Ishiba said during a televised press conference that he decided to also resign from his position as ...

September 7, 2025 6:49 PM September 7, 2025 6:49 PM

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Undersea Cable Failures in Red Sea Disrupt Internet Across South Asia

A series of undersea cable failures in the Red Sea has disrupted internet services in India and several other countries across South Asia.      The internet connectivity watchdog NetBlocks reported degraded internet service in several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, the United Arab Emir...

September 7, 2025 6:38 PM September 7, 2025 6:38 PM

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Norwegians Vote in First Round of Tight Parliamentary Election

Norwegians went to the polls today in the first round of a two-day parliamentary election that could reshape the country’s political landscape. The race pits Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere’s Labour-led left-wing bloc against a right-wing alliance led by the Conservatives and the populist Progress ...

September 7, 2025 5:21 PM September 7, 2025 5:21 PM

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Iran, IAEA Nearing Nuclear Oversight Agreement: FM Araghchi

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are “very close” to a new cooperation framework. He made the remarks at a conference in Tehran. According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, the comments followed fresh talks between Iran...

September 7, 2025 3:11 PM September 7, 2025 3:11 PM

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Ukraine Strikes Druzhba Oil Pipeline in Russia’s Bryansk Region

Ukraine attacked the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia's Bryansk region, inflicting comprehensive fire damage. The commander of its drone forces, Robert Brovdi, confirmed it on social media today, but there was no immediate comment from Russia yet.   The transit pipeline supplies Russian oil to Hungary...

September 7, 2025 2:28 PM September 7, 2025 2:28 PM

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Thailand: Anutin Charnvirakul takes office as new PM of the country

In Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul has taken office as the new prime minister of the country today. Mr. Anutin succeeds Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was dismissed through a court order last week. Anutin is a veteran politician and business tycoon, previously serving as deputy prime minister, interi...