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The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) is “irreplaceable” and “indispensable” – not just for Gaza and the occupied West Bank but for the entire region.That was the message several top diplomats stressed on Thursday at the UN General Assembly as they pleaded for political and financial support for the agency.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“UNRWA is a force for stability in the most unstable region of the world,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said at a meeting held on the sidelines of the summit.“UNRWA is vital to any prospects of peace and stability in the region. I…

The TikTok logo is displayed outside TikTok offices on March 12, 2024 in Culver City, California. Mario Tama/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images North America President Trump gave his formal blessing on Thursday to a deal for a consortium of mostly U.S. investors to take over the short video app TikTok, signing an executive order green-lighting the spinoff and saying it has “good controls” in terms of security and safety. TikTok is owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, but a law passed last year requires the parent company to divest or the app will be banned in…

The reason for the meeting, set for next Tuesday, remains unclear, with Trump dismissing concerns as not ‘a big deal’.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned senior United States military officers from their posts around the world to a meeting next week in Virginia, for what is expected to be a rare gathering.The summons was reported in US media on Thursday and confirmed later in the day by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listIt was not immediately clear why Hegseth ordered the generals and admirals to meet in Virginia on such short notice or what the…

Could a simple blood test give people a warning about brain diseases years before symptoms show up? Neurosurgeon Dr Jay Jagannathan recently raised this question on Instagram, asking his followers: “Would you take this test if it could give you a warning sign years before symptoms?” In his post, he highlighted the Neurofilament Light Chain (NfL) test as a potential game-changer. “Neurofilament light chain (NfL) — a marker of nerve cell injury — is emerging as one of the most powerful predictors of brain health. Elevated levels are linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and even traumatic brain injury.”…

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has found himself at the centre of controversy after the International Cricket Council (ICC) took note of the comments he made following India’s win over Pakistan in the group stage of the Asia Cup on September 14. The ICC confirmed that it is reviewing a complaint filed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and a formal hearing may be initiated. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav during the match against Pakistan(ANI) According to a Dainik Jagran report, match referee Richie Richardson sent an email to the Indian team management in which he acknowledged receiving two official reports from…

At under seven pounds, the iFLY Fibertech is a must-have for budget travelers—ultra-light, surprisingly sturdy, and easy on the eyes. The grooved polycarbonate shell gives it a modern, brushed-metal look that punches well above its price point. “I have two of these bad boys. I bought them for my wife and me, and at this point, we never travel without them,” says travel journalist Francis Williams. “They’ve lasted over four years, and we use them for everything—quick weekend trips, longer getaways, cruises, and road trips. The suitcase is made for everything.” Inside, you’ll find a zippered divider and compression straps…

Several countries have made moves to recognize Palestinian statehood. What do these announcements mean practically for Palestinians and are these declarations coming too little too late?

Generic drugmaker Natco Pharma is considering spinning off its agro business, a move for which it got an in-principle approval from the board on Thursday.The board of directors has given in-principle approval to evaluate the demerger of the agro business of the into a separate entity. The management is of the opinion that the move will enable value unlocking of the core pharmaceuticals business and enhance long-term growth. Further, the demerger is also expected usher in operational flexibility, pave way for a focused and dedicated management for the businesses as also help different brand positioning for each legal entity, Natco…

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh on Thursday (September 25, 2025) earned a nomination at the International Emmy Awards 2025 in the best performance by an actor category for his role in filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s acclaimed biopic “Amar Singh Chamkila”.Ali’s directorial also earned another nomination, securing a spot in the TV movie/mini-series category.The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the nominations in New York, with the film emerging as the lone Indian entry.Produced by Window Seat Films, the Netflix movie featured Dosanjh in the titular role of the Punjabi singer who was…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday confirmed that India batter Shreyas Iyer has not taken an indefinite break from red-ball cricket, and rather revealed the timeline of his return to the traditional format after he was left out of the Rest of India squad for the upcoming Irani Cup match. Shreyas Iyer skipped second India A game vs Australia A(HT_PRINT) In the media release, BCCI explained that Iyer was not considered for the Irani Cup after he informed the board and the selectors of his decision to take a six-month break from red-ball cricket. He…