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Portugal’s Prime Minister Luis Montenegro urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to use his country’s close relationship with Russia to push for a “just and lasting peace” in Ukraine, during a meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. Montenegro’s visit to China is the first by a Portuguese head of government in nearly a decade. It comes a week after Xi hosted a massive military parade in Beijing marking 80 years since Japan’s World War Two defeat, flanked by Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in what EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called an “autocratic alliance”. Story continues…

It appears that Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s fandom knows no bounds and extends beyond just Malayalees or Indians, in general, to include admirers from across the world. What makes this even more intriguing is that Cosmo Jarvis, an accomplished English actor known for his roles in blockbuster streaming series like Peaky Blinders and Shōgun, has also revealed himself to be a fan of Mohanlal, highlighting the lasting impact the Indian cinema legend has had on his craft. In a recent interview, Jarvis revealed his all-time favourite actors in a list that included Mohanlal alongside global cinema icons such as Charlie Chaplin,…

BhubaneswarSeptember 8, 2025 04:40 PM IST First published on: Sep 8, 2025 at 04:40 PM IST The Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has decided to abstain from voting in the Vice-Presidential election scheduled for Tuesday, in which the ruling BJP-led NDA’s candidate C P Radhakrishnan is pitted against the Opposition alliance’s nominee Justice (retired) P Sudershan Reddy. “BJD president (Patnaik), after holding thorough discussions with our senior leaders and members of Political Affairs Committee (PAC) and Rajya Sabha MPs, has decided to abstain from the Vice-Presidential election tomorrow. The BJD remains equidistant from both the NDA and INDIA alliances.…

National Geographic–Lindblad ExpeditionsOn the 12-day Iceland’s Wild West Coast to East Greenland itinerary (from $19,769) by National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions, guests will explore the dramatic landscapes of Iceland’s Westfjords before making their way to Northeast Greenland National Park and Scoresbysund on Greenland’s east coast. Book the August 5 departure to see the eclipse during the voyage, or book the August 16 departure with the pre-trip eclipse extension for a land-based viewing in Iceland.Celebrity CruisesCelebrity’s seven-day Iceland Total Eclipse Cruise (from $9,866) visits the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the Westfjords, and the northern city of Akureyri before spending two days at sea to find…

Legal settlement ensures Lachlan Murdoch will take control of sprawling media portfolio after 94-year-old mogul’s death.Rupert Murdoch’s family has reached a deal to end the years-long succession battle over the mogul’s media empire.The deal, announced by News Corp on Monday, will see eldest son Lachlan Murdoch take control of a sprawling media portfolio that includes Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, and The Times.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe agreement helps ensure that Murdoch’s media properties will retain their conservative bent long after the 94-year-old patriarch’s death.Under the settlement, Lachlan, who is widely viewed…

After President Trump sparked congressional redistricting fights in Texas, California and Missouri, some advocacy groups are pivoting their strategies against partisan gerrymandering. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: President Trump has sparked redistricting fights in Texas, California and other states which could reshape the congressional election map. That has lead to some longtime opponents of gerrymandering reconsidering their strategies against the redrawing of voting districts to help a particular political party win. NPR’s Hansi Lo Wang reports.(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTER #1: Ready for some more chants?UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTER #2: Yeah.UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTER #1: Here we go.HANSI LO WANG, BYLINE: In 2019, Common Cause…

In latest development of his weapons arsenal, Kim supervised the test of a new solid-fuel rocket engine for North Korea’s ICBMs.Published On 9 Sep 20259 Sep 2025North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a test of a new rocket engine designed for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) that he described as marking a “significant change in expanding and strengthening” the country’s strategic nuclear forces.The country’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Tuesday that the successful test marked the ninth and final ground test of the solid-fuel rocket engine, built with carbon fibre and capable of producing 1,971 kilonewtons…

Amitabh Kant | Photo Credit: HCLTech on Monday announced the appointment of Amitabh Kant as an Independent Director with effect from September 8, 2025. “Amitabh Kant joins us at a pivotal moment in our journey as well as within the industry. His thought leadership and long-term thinking will be invaluable in shaping our strategy,” said C. Vijayakumar, CEO & Managing Director, HCLTech. “His rich experience in building public sector institutions and contribution to India’s reforms will offer immense insights towards shaping HCLTech’s growth strategy,” said Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCLTech.He was most recently India’s G20 SherpaDuring his career, he held…

Latest Israeli attacks on Homs and Latakia a continuation of Israel’s ‘aggressive escalations’, says Syrian Foreign Ministry.Published On 9 Sep 20259 Sep 2025Syria has “strongly condemned” Israeli attacks on several sites in and around Homs city in the west of the country and around the coastal city of Latakia.The Israeli air strikes in the early hours of Tuesday represent “a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic”, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe ministry also described the Israeli attacks as “a direct threat” to Syrian security…

A major security breach was reported at the Navy’s residential area in South Mumbai after a man impersonating naval personnel fled with a rifle and ammunition, prompting the Indian Navy and Mumbai Police to launch an extensive search operation. Photo: X/@IndiannavyMedia A major security breach was reported at the Navy’s residential area in South Mumbai after a man impersonating naval personnel fled with a rifle and ammunition, prompting the Indian Navy and Mumbai Police to launch an extensive search operation on Monday (September 8, 2025).According to the Defence PRO, the incident occurred on Saturday (September 6, 2025) night, when a…