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Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher-Ghalibaf. | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran’s parliamentary speaker said on Tuesday (September 29, 2026) no country in the region would be able to export oil if the Islamic Republic was prevented from selling its own oil, state media reported. No regional infrastructure would be safe if Iran had no security, Mohammad-Bagher…
The U.S. Commerce Department published the list of countries in the Federal Register as it prepares to impose a 100% tariff on certain patented pharmaceutical imports and their associated ingredients from September 29. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The U.S. will not charge any ad valorem tariff on certain speciality drugs and associated ingredients…
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The U.S. Commerce Department published the list of countries in the Federal Register as it prepares to impose a 100% tariff on certain patented pharmaceutical imports and their associated ingredients from September 29. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The U.S. will not charge any ad valorem tariff on certain speciality drugs and associated ingredients…
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Authorities arrested Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 76 and from Dublin, on suspicion of murder and other charges on September 28, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP A couple in their late 70s gunned down their son-in-law in a California city park over the weekend, authorities said, and court documents showed the victim had been…
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Terrorism emanating from its neighbour is one of India’s primary concerns, and if this is not fully appreciated by New Delhi’s partners, it affects bilateral ties, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said, alluding to India-U.S. relations amid an upswing in Washington-Islamabad ties. Mr. Jaishankar addressed prominent members of the Indian-American and diaspora community, as…
Elon Musk’s Starship megarocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday (September 28, 2026) after blasting off from Texas, in a major milestone for SpaceX’s plans, including trips to the Moon and Mars. The black-and-silver behemoth, standing more than 120 meters (131 yards) tall, rose through a thick cloud of smoke on an ambitious…
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(This article is part of the View From India newsletter curated by The Hindu’s foreign affairs experts. To get the newsletter in your inbox every Monday, subscribe here.) U.S. President Donald Trump hosted his Chinese counterpart in Washington on September 23-25, marking the second meeting between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies this year. The…
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Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists aboard the flight from Metz, France, to Rome on September 28, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Pope Leo on Monday (September 28, 2026) said concerns that artificial intelligence could destroy the world are not “fake news” and should be taken seriously, in an apparent rebuke of U.S. President Donald…
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U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (September 28, 2026) unveiled Essar Group’s plans to build a massive steel plant in Iowa, at an investment of $15 billion. Mr. Trump made the announcement in the Oval Office with Essar Group co-founder Ravi Ruia and his son Rewant…
The Indian delegation has been visiting Islamabad for the meeting, which is the first such visit after last year’s brief conflict. Photo credit: X/@ForeignOfficePk India is among the countries attending a three-day meeting of the National Coordinators of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), which commenced in Islamabad on Monday (September 28, 2026) to prepare for…
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