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Security personnel stand guard along a road during a curfew in Leh on September 28, 2025. — AFP pic
World / 28 Sep 2025

Ladakh rebels against Modi: Why locals are demanding land rights and political autonomy

The National Congress of American Indians strongly condemned on Saturday a Pentagon review that decided against revoking medals awarded to US soldiers at the 1890 Battle of Wounded Knee, an event which many historians consider a massacre. — Reuters pic
World / 28 Sep 2025

Pentagon under fire for upholding medals linked to war crimes against Native Americans

Buddhist monks carry coffins during a funeral at Na Uyana Monastery in Melsiripura on September 27, 2025, after a cable car crash killed seven monks, including three foreigners, in north-western Sri Lanka. — AFP pic
World / 28 Sep 2025

Death toll rises to eight in Sri Lanka monastery cable car crash

An ambulance carrying victims makes its way through the crowd after a stampede during a political rally in Karur district, Tamil Nadu, India, September 27, 2025. The stampede killed 39 people after thousands waited for hours in the heat to see actor-turned-politician Vijay, officials said. — AFP pic
World / 28 Sep 2025

Survivors blame poor planning at actor Vijay’s Tamil Nadu rally that killed 39

A woman uses her mobile phone while riding a boat through a flooded street after rains intensified by Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi in Dela Paz, Binan, Laguna province, Philippines, September 26, 2025. — Reuters pic
World / 28 Sep 2025

Vietnam to evacuate over 250,000 as Typhoon Bualoi set to slam central coast tonight

People attend a demonstration in Buenos Aires on September 27, 2025, called by rights groups under the banner:
World / 28 Sep 2025

‘Narco-feminicide’: Argentines march after torture and murders of three young women

Ronen Ohel, brother of Israeli hostage Alon Ohel, speaks on the podium during an anti-government protest organised by the families of the other Israeli hostages taken captive in the Gaza Strip since the October 2023. — AFP pic
World / 28 Sep 2025

Thousands in Tel Aviv demand Gaza war deal as Netanyahu heads for Trump talks

Since January, a record 32,000 migrants have arrived in Britain by crossing the Channel in small boats.
World / 28 Sep 2025

Two Somali women die in failed Channel crossing as 60 migrants rescued off French coast

US President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, New York, September 26, 2025. He was returning to Washington, DC after attending the Ryder Cup. — AFP pic
World / 28 Sep 2025

Trump orders troop deployment in Portland to back immigration crackdown

Vijay, known by only one name, was addressing the audience at the rally when chaos broke out, forcing him to halt his speech. — Picture via Instagram/Vijay
World / 28 Sep 2025

At least 36 killed in stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu

Fishing boats moored at a harbour in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, September 24, 2025. Fishermen have begun taking precautions following the United States military deployment in the Caribbean, which has destroyed boats belonging to alleged drug traffickers. — AFP pic
World / 27 Sep 2025

‘Sitting ducks’: Venezuelan fishermen fearful as US warships blast suspected drug boats

A flame rises from a chimney at Taq Taq oil field in Arbil, in Iraq's Kurdistan region, August 16, 2014. — File pic via Reuters
World / 27 Sep 2025

Iraq restarts Kurdistan-Turkey oil pipeline after 2.5 years in landmark deal

The so-called “snapback” of UN sanctions comes after the ‘E3’ European group activated the unique mechanism in the 2015 nuclear deal, alleging Tehran was not meeting its obligations. — Reuters pic
World / 27 Sep 2025

What is ‘snapback’? European nations’ Iran sanctions move explained

US President Donald Trump with his granddaughter Kai Madison Trump, 18, at the 45th Ryder Cup, Bethpage Black Golf Course, Farmingdale, New York, US yesterday. — Reuters pic
World / 27 Sep 2025

Trump’s granddaughter launches clothing brand from White House, poses with US$130 sweatshirt

A statue of Amelia Earhart is pictured at the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison, Kansas February 16, 2024. — Reuters pic
World / 27 Sep 2025

Trump declassifies Amelia Earhart documents as scrutiny grows over Epstein file delays

Pharmaceutical companies in Singapore are seeking clarification on whether they would qualify for an exemption from steep tariffs imposed by the United States on their goods, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said today. — Reuters pic
World / 27 Sep 2025

US tariffs threaten S$4b in Singapore pharma exports, trade talks ongoing as DPM says firms may qualify for exemption