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El Niño Monitoring Zone Hits 29.70°C: What September’s Ocean Record Means
Copernicus reports a 29.70°C September record in the Niño 3.4 region. Why a record ocean temperature is not the same as the strongest-ever El Niño.
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Nepal Flash Flood: Over 200 Evacuated and at Least Five Missing as the Budhi Gandaki Sweeps Away Bridges and Hydropower Sites in Gorkha
A flash flood on Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki river swept away houses, bridges and hydropower construction sites in Gorkha. More than 200 people were evacuated on Monday and at least five are missing. Our tables list the damage and the rivers downstream.
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Qatar PM Calls Netanyahu ‘Biggest Obstacle’ to Gaza Peace Plan
Qatar's Prime Minister said Netanyahu is 'the biggest obstacle' to the Gaza peace plan, citing Israel's control of over 70% of Gaza and aid far below agreed levels.
India
India Tells Pakistan at UN: ‘Terrorism by Pakistan Will Have Consequences’ After Sharif Raises Kashmir
India's reply at UNGA called Pakistan 'a regime of the army, by the army, and for the army' after Shehbaz Sharif raised Kashmir and credited Trump for the 2025 truce.
East Asia
Trump-Xi Summit Ends With Farm Deal and Truce Into 2027, but Taiwan and Chips Unresolved
Xi Jinping's US state visit ended with a limited deal on farm goods and medical devices and a truce extended to January 10, 2027. Taiwan, chips and rare earths remain unresolved.
Asia
Thailand Floods: 25 Provinces Hit, 8 Dead as Bangkok Declares Flood Disaster and Special Holidays
Bangkok declared a flood disaster on September 26 after almost two days of heavy rain swamped roads; more than 84,000 people in 21 provinces are affected.
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Trump Says He Rejected Iran’s Seven-Day Hormuz Plan as Tehran Awaits Formal US Reply
Latest Update (September 27, 2026): President Donald Trump has now publicly confirmed the rejection....
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US, China Extend Trade Truce to January 10 Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
The US and China extended their trade truce by two months to January 10, 2027, giving negotiators more time to pursue a broader economic agreement.
Asia
Pakistan Strikes 10 Sites in Afghanistan; Kabul Says Four Civilians Killed
Pakistan says it struck 10 drone-linked sites in Afghanistan after an alleged incursion. Kabul says four civilians were killed; the claims remain contested.
Technology
Alibaba Unveils Zhenwu V900 AI Chip and Qwen 4 Roadmap
Alibaba says its new Zhenwu V900 is China’s most powerful AI chip and that next-generation Qwen 4 is in training, with models planned at up to 10 trillion parameters.
Asia
South Korea Proposes Step-by-Step Path to Denuclearisation
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung used his UN address to outline a phased approach: halt further nuclear advances, reduce capabilities, then pursue denuclearisation.
Asia
South Korea Exports Hit $71.4 Billion in September 1–20 as Chip Shipments Surge
South Korea exported $71.4 billion in the first 20 days of September, led by record chip shipments, customs data show. The figures are provisional, not full-month totals.
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Xi Jinping to Visit US September 23–25 for Trump Talks: What Is Confirmed
China confirms Xi Jinping will visit the US September 23–25 for talks with President Trump. Here is what is officially known and what remains unannounced.
Asia
Indonesia Deploys 64 Aircraft and 54,394 Personnel Against Forest Fires
Indonesia says 64 aircraft and 54,394 personnel have been mobilised against forest and land fires. The figures describe a response continuing since August.
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NASA’s Perseverance Breaks the Off-World Driving Record on Mars
NASA says Perseverance reached 45.22 kilometres on October 11, surpassing Opportunity. Autonomous navigation helped it cover more Martian terrain.
India
Swadeshi Jagran Manch Calls for Starlink Ban in India; No Government Ban Announced
Swadeshi Jagran Manch has urged India to block Starlink over security concerns. The demand is not a government ban; security assessments remain central.
Technology
Global Smartphone Shipments Fall 20% in Q3 2026; Market Share Tells a Different Story
Counterpoint’s preliminary Q3 data show global smartphone shipments down 20%. Samsung and Apple lead a smaller market, but share is not sales growth.
Business
UPI Merchant Fee Rollout Deferred Until After Diwali: What Changes and What Does Not
NPCI has deferred the proposed 0.4% fee on select UPI merchant payments above ₹2,000. A fresh implementation date remains to be announced.