International
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Sep- 2025 -8 September
Khalistani extremists receive financial support from inside Canada: Report
A Canadian government report on terror financing revealed that Khalistani extremist groups Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation received financial support from Canada. The assessment highlights misuse of charities, cryptocurrencies, and money services, echoing earlier intelligence warnings about PMVE threats Ottawa: At least two Khalistani extremist groups have received financial support originating from Canada, according to a new Canadian government report on terror financing. The report titled ‘2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Canada’ has identified the Khalistani extremist groups receiving financial support originating from Canada as Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation. The development comes two months after a report by Ottawa’s intelligence agency said a politically motivated violent extremism…
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7 September
European leaders face tough choices as the UK, France host another meeting on Ukraine
European leaders met in Paris to discuss postwar security guarantees for Ukraine but remain divided, with US support uncertain. While UK and France consider troop deployment under a ceasefire, experts warn risks are high and reliance on Trump makes guarantees fragile London: European countries are stuck between a rock and a hard place as a coalition of countries meets in Paris on Thursday to discuss security guarantees for a postwar Ukraine. The war is raging unabated, with no ceasefire in sight — and the crucial question of American involvement in ensuring Ukraine’s future security remains unresolved. For months, the so-called “coalition of the willing” has been meeting to discuss aid for Ukraine, including sketching out plans for military support in the…
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7 September
Trump orders strike on ‘Venezuelan drug vessel’; 11 killed in Caribbean Sea
President Donald Trump ordered the destruction of a Venezuelan vessel allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing 11 people. Senator Marco Rubio hailed it as a crackdown on cartels, but legal experts questioned its legitimacy under international law. Mexico City: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that American forces could have intercepted a Venezuelan vessel suspected of carrying illegal drugs, but President Donald Trump instead ordered it destroyed, resulting in the deaths of 11 people. “Instead of interdicting it, on the President’s orders, we blew it up — and it’ll happen again,” Rubio told reporters in Mexico City on Wednesday (local time), defending what he called an unprecedented escalation. The strike, described by the US as a “precision…
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7 September
Climate change made heat, dryness that fuelled Iberian wildfires 40 times more likely
A new study found extreme hot, dry and windy conditions fueling Iberian wildfires were 40 times more likely due to climate change. Fires in Spain and Portugal killed eight, displaced 35,000, and scorched 640,000 hectares, worsened by rural neglect and poor forestry management Madrid: The extremely hot, dry and windy conditions, which fuelled one of the Iberian Peninsula’s most destructive wildfire seasons in recorded history, were 40 times more likely due to climate change, according to a study released Thursday. The analysis by World Weather Attribution, or WWA, said the weather conditions were about 30 per cent more intense compared to the preindustrial era, when heavy reliance on fossil fuels began. Summer wildfires Hundreds of wildfires in the Iberian Peninsula broke…
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7 September
US Florida plans to eliminate all vaccine mandates
Florida announced plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren, becoming the first US state to do so. Officials cite parental choice, but health experts warn the move risks outbreaks of measles and other preventable infectious diseases Florida: The US State of Florida announced plans to end all State vaccine mandates, including for school children, making it the first state in the nation to do so. Florida State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said at a press conference on Wednesday (local time) that current vaccine requirements in schools hamper parents’ ability to make health decisions for their children. The move would make Florida the first State in the United States to completely withdraw from a practice credited with increasing vaccination…
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7 September
Lisbon’s Gloria Funicular derails, leaving 15 dead, 18 injured
The Gloria Funicular, a historic Lisbon tourist landmark, derailed near Avenida da Liberdade, killing 15 and injuring 18, five critically. Portugal declared a day of mourning as condolences poured in from global leaders. An investigation will follow rescue operations. Lisbon: The Gloria Funicular, one of Lisbon’s best-known tourist attractions, derailed and overturned, leaving 15 people dead and 18 others injured, including five in serious condition, local media reported, citing the National Institute of Medical Emergency. Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has canceled a book festival at the Belem Palace, which was scheduled to take place from Thursday to Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported. The decision was made “in memory of the victims of the serious accident involving the Gloria Funicular…
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6 September
Israel launches satellite to expand its surveillance capability throughout Middle East
Israel launched the Ofek 19 spy satellite, enhancing surveillance across the Middle East, particularly Iran. Officials call it a strategic asset amid ongoing regional conflicts. The launch supports Israel’s intelligence capabilities as it navigates a “seven-front war” Jerusalem: Israel has launched a new spy satellite that defence officials described as a strategic cornerstone, saying it will strengthen their surveillance capacity across the Middle East in the years ahead. Military officials and Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that the satellite, launched on late Tuesday, will enhance Israel’s ability to collect images like the 12,000 gathered over Iran during a 12-day war earlier this year. “This is also a message to all our enemies, wherever they may be – we are…
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6 September
Putin meets North Korea’s Kim in Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Beijing for bilateral talks after attending a WWII anniversary parade. Kim reaffirmed North Korea’s support for Russia, calling it a “fraternal duty,” amid ongoing military cooperation Beijing: Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have met to begin bilateral talks in Beijing. The two leaders met formally at the Diaoyutai state guest house after attending a major military parade in the heart of the Chinese capital that marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Putin and Kim travelled from a formal reception to the negotiations in the same car, the Kremlin said in a post on social media. Speaking in…
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6 September
We get along with India very well: Trump
President Donald Trump criticized the US-India trade relationship as “one-sided,” citing high Indian tariffs on American goods. While acknowledging improved ties, he defended steep US tariffs. India called the measures “unjustified,” asserting its right to protect national economic interests New York/Washington: President Donald Trump has said the US gets along with India “very well” but the relationship was “one-sided” for many years since New Delhi was charging Washington “tremendous tariffs”. “No, we get along with India very well,” Trump said in the White House on Tuesday in response to a question on whether he is considering taking away some of the tariffs imposed on India. Trump’s comments come amid a strain in ties between New Delhi and Washington after the US…
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6 September
India delivers 21 tonnes of earthquake relief to Afghanistan
India sent 21 tonnes of relief materials to Afghanistan following a 6.0-magnitude earthquake that killed over 1,400 people. Aid includes blankets, tents, medical supplies, and hygiene kits. New Delhi continues monitoring the situation for further assistance. New Delhi: India delivered 21 tonnes of relief materials to Afghanistan as part of its assistance to earthquake-hit people of that country. Over 1,400 people were killed and more than 2,500 injured in eastern Afghanistan after a 6.0 magnitude quake hit the region late Sunday. “Indian earthquake assistance reaches Kabul by air,” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on ‘X’. Twenty one tonnes of relief materials including blankets, tents, hygiene kits, water storage tanks, generators, kitchen utensils, portable water purifiers, sleeping bags, essential medicines, wheelchairs,…
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