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As The World Searches For A New Order, Its Defining Voices Come Together At NDTV World Summit 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will headline the third edition of the NDTV World Summit, bringing together influential policymakers, diplomats, technology pioneers, business leaders, and cultural voices on October 22-23 in New Delhi.
Oil Tanker On 'Unauthorised Route' Hits Mine In Hormuz, Catches Fire
The tanker was travelling in the strait's "unauthorized southern route" and had disabled its positioning and navigation systems, the statement said.
'Can Plumber Land Aircraft'? flydubai Indian Pilot On Role Of Israeli Hero
Hayoun, a plumber, has said he beat and pinned down the co-pilot after breaking into the cockpit and then brought the aircraft under control.
China Daycare Owner Gets Life Term After More Than 200 Children Poisoned By Lead-Tainted Food
Tests found that 247 children and staff members had abnormally high blood lead levels, while 235 children required treatment for lead poisoning.
Ex-IMF Director Fact-Checks Pakistan's 'Historic Milestone' Leadership Claim
The rebuttal came after Pakistan was named the chair of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) for 2027, returning to the position for the first time since 1953.
$37 Billion Push: China Is Paying People To Shop, But Why Aren't Consumers Spending?
China describes its new approach as using "new demand to guide new supply, and new supply to create new demand".
4 Killed, Dozens Injured In Massive Fire At Canadian Military Base In Alberta
About 84 soldiers were split between a grenade range and an area where they practiced attacks on simulated enemy positions. The fire swept into the second training area.
Venezuela Opposition Parties Choose Nobel Laureate Maria Machado As Leader
At the Caracas meeting, members of the alliance put forward 14 proposals for restoring democracy in Venezuela, along with a roadmap for holding general elections.
A Year After Louvre Heist, $100 Million French Crown Jewels Remain Missing
The last known sighting of the glittering 19th-century gems was on CCTV footage recorded in an underground lock-up in the gritty Aubervilliers suburb of northern Paris, where all the suspects live.
Shops Looted, Buildings Burnt: A Call For 'Calm' As France Protest Widens
President Macron insisted there must be a distinction between protesters with "legitimate demands" and "those who destroyed, smashed, and looted".
Elon Musk Hints At Tesla Roadster Flying Over Grand Canyon In Future Demonstrations
Tesla vehicle engineering head Lars Moravy explained that the Roadster's flying capability is powered by SpaceX thrusters.
Vienna-Bound Plane From Tel Aviv Diverts To Bulgaria After Bomb Threat
According to Flightradar24 data, the aircraft, registered OE-LZE, entered Romanian airspace at around 9:10 pm before turning south and heading back towards Bulgaria.
US-Designated Global Terrorist Muhammad Sarwar Dies In Lahore
Sarwar's funeral was scheduled to be held at JuD headquarters, Jamia Al-Qadsia, in Lahore's Chuburji area late on Sunday night.
Video: Luxury Stores Including Apple, Hermes Looted During France Protests
Apart from luxury stores, many supermarkets, clothing retailers, and pharmacies were also targeted, and public property was destroyed.
Nothing Justifies 'Unbridled' Violence In France Protests: Emmanuel Macron
"Tonight, we all feel anger and shame," Macron said in an address to the nation.
Donald Trump Backs Ally Benjamin Netanyahu Ahead Of Israel's Tight Election
Netanyahu touted his close relationship with the US president in a video released by his Likud party, saying that together they had "crushed Iran" and adding that re-election would allow him to work with Trump to "elminate the Iranian threat over the next two years, or even sooner".
"Dystopian Fitness Video": Video Of Woman Jogging Amid France Protests Goes Viral Online
The protests began as a student movement over poor conditions in schools and expanded into a national crisis over cost of living, economic inequality.
How A Secret British Elite Forces Op In Syria Became A Murder Inquiry
Five British Special Air Service (SAS) soldiers who were sent to Syria to capture an ISIS leader in July 2022 ended up being investigated for the murder of two people they shot dead during the operation.
"Hatred In Their Hearts": Trump Blames Immigrants For Unrest In France
The unrest in France began with students demanding more teachers and better school conditions.
