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Japan's ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, set to become first female PM

Tokyo, Oct. 4 -- In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the new president of Japan's long-governing Liberal Democrats, and likely next prime minister, is an ultra-conserva... Read More


Israel moves to implement first phase of Trump's Gaza peace plan - optimism and scepticism

India, Oct. 4 -- The first stage-hostage release and temporary ceasefire-is achievable under international pressure, but full implementation-disarmament, power transfer, and long-term peace-requires d... Read More


UN Chief welcomes Trump's Gaza peace plan as key to ending warPublished on: October 4, 2025 5:57 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 4 -- The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk, welcomed President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan on Saturday. He called it a "vital opportunity" to end the long-running war in... Read More


'Approval to hand over.': How Hamas reacted to Trump's peace plan. Full statement

India, Oct. 4 -- Hamas has agreed to accept parts of the Gaza peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump after which Trump asked Israel to immediately stop bombing on Gaza. Hamas has agreed to r... Read More


'All's fair in love and war!' US govt shutdown rolls into weekend with no end in sight - What you need to know

New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- The United States government shutdown is set to drag into next week after the Senate once again failed to pass competing Democratic and Republican proposals to fund federal operat... Read More


itel Unveils Super 26 Ultra at a Glamorous Launch Event, Featuring Sajal Aly as Brand AmbassadorPublished on: October 4, 2025 5:46 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 4 -- October 4, 2025 - itel Pakistan, a globally recognized Tech Empowerment brand and the top-ranked smartphone provider in its segment, hosted a dazzling launch event at Nishat Hotel,... Read More


'You had power to...': Indian-origin judge's big remarks during Sean Combs trial

India, Oct. 4 -- Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been sentenced to prison for over four years, months after he was convicted of his role in drug-fueled sex marathons and flying people across stat... Read More


Who is judge Arun Subramanium, who handed out the verdict in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial?

New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Former American rapper and record executive Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison for various offences, including violence towards women, racketeering, and ... Read More


Best of the Week: Walkable cities or wishful thinking?

New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Dear reader, A few days ago, Canadian vlogger Caleb Friesen was filming in Bengaluru's Indiranagar when he came across a barely usable pavement. The footpath under the Domlur fly... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers pre-recorded keynote remarks at the ASEAN for the Peoples Conference

Jakarta, Oct. 4 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered pre-recorded keynote remarks at the inaugural ASEAN for the Peoples Conference (AFPC) held in Jakarta, Indonesia. In h... Read More