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Trump Threatens to “Annihilate” Iran if Peace Talks Fail
Donald Trump has threatened to “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if Iran refuses to reach an agreement ending the war. The warning came during his UN address, even as US envoys held indirect talks with Iranian mediators and both governments publicly signalled conditional interest in diplomacy.
British Columbia Sues OpenAI Over Tumbler Ridge School Shooting
British Columbia has sued OpenAI and Sam Altman over the Tumbler Ridge massacre, alleging the company detected the attacker’s violent ChatGPT activity but failed to warn police. The province is seeking recovery costs and court-ordered changes to the platform’s safety procedures.
Texas Hanuman Statue Targeted Again as Anti-Hindu Rhetoric Intensifies
A MAGA activist’s call to tear down the 90-foot Hanuman statue at a temple in Sugar Land, Texas, has triggered accusations of religious intolerance. Hindu Americans stress that the monument stands on private temple property and is protected by the religious freedom guaranteed to every faith.
Xi’s Military Purge Deepens as China Expels Two Senior Generals
China has expelled Generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the Communist Party and military over alleged corruption, faction-building and disloyalty. The removal of two combat veterans leaves Xi Jinping’s top command body with only two active members and deepens an extraordinary military purge.
US Prepares Sweeping Sanctions Targeting International Criminal Court
The United States is preparing sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court, potentially targeting the institution itself. The measures could disrupt its banking, payroll and technology services as Washington presses it to abandon cases involving American and Israeli officials.
Sridhar Vembu Opposes Charges Against IIT Bombay’s Professor Doolla
Sridhar Vembu has backed IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who faces an FIR after student Sahil Wakode’s death. The case has divided the campus over caste-discrimination allegations, academic discipline, student welfare and the need to protect due process.
Tata Trusts Declares Chandrasekaran’s Reappointment "void ab initio"
Tata Trusts has declared N Chandrasekaran’s reappointment as Tata Sons chairman invalid, arguing that the board vote lacked the mandatory support of both Trust-nominated directors. The dispute exposes a deeper battle over leadership, listing and control of the Tata Group.
Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour Becomes Latest Cultural Battleground Over Gaza
Ed Sheeran’s US tour has been thrown into turmoil after Macklemore was dropped following pro-Palestinian remarks, prompting several supporting acts to quit. Sheeran has now called the situation in Gaza “catastrophic and unjustifiable,” turning the tour into a wider free-speech debate.
US Military Death Toll in Iran War May Be Higher Than Pentagon Has Disclosed
The Washington Post says at least 22 US service members have died in the Middle East since the Iran war began, compared with 18 publicly listed by the Pentagon. Pete Hegseth calls the report a “complete lie,” while the Pentagon has not publicly explained the reported discrepancy.
Deadly Car Bomb and Gun Attack Hits Police Complex in Northwest Pakistan
At least 31 people are reported dead and more than 100 wounded after a suicide car bomb and armed assault on a police compound in Kohat, northwest Pakistan. Security forces fought militants for nearly 20 hours before clearing the complex, as the country faces a renewed surge in militant violence.
Trump Signs New Russia Sanctions Law, Raising Risks for India and China
Donald Trump has signed sweeping new Russia sanctions legislation that expands restrictions on Moscow and gives the White House power to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, putting countries including India and China under greater scrutiny.
UN Bypasses US Visa Ban, Allows Abbas to Address General Assembly by Video
The UN General Assembly voted 152-3 to allow Mahmoud Abbas to address world leaders by video after the US denied him a visa for a second year. The decision does not overturn Washington’s ban, but ensures the Palestinian president can still participate in the annual UN debate.