International
Australia to end family visas for international students
Australia is set to announce major changes to its visa policy for international students. Under new directives, foreign students may lose the opportunity to bring their partners and children with them during their studies. At the same time, the government plans to tighten the rules for temporary migrants changing visas.
Pakistan, China launch joint boundary commission, India objects
More than a decade after it was first anticipated, the long-awaited "Joint Boundary Commission" between Pakistan and China has been formally launched. Pakistan described the initiative, launched on Wednesday, September 16, as a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between the two countries. Islamabad said the new mechanism would play an important role in strengthening border management, expanding trade, and enhancing technical coordination.
Iran attacks US-contracted commercial ship near Hormuz, several injured
Iran has attacked a commercial vessel contracted with the United States with drones and missiles in waters near the Strait of Hormuz. Several crew members of the ship were injured in the attack, which took place earlier this week, US media outlet Fox News reported on Wednesday. Turkey-based news agency Anadolu published the report.
Global crude oil prices fall for a second straight session
Global crude oil prices fell for a second straight session on Thursday as concerns over a major disruption to Middle Eastern supplies eased following reports that Saudi Arabia had proposed additional crude shipments through Oman.
Trump says US-Iran war may be nearing end, calls for deal
US President Donald Trump said Thursday (September 17) that the United States may be nearing the end of its seven-month war with Iran, claiming that he has been in direct contact with Iranian officials and that Tehran is interested in reaching a deal.
Preity Zinta among 18 members of reconstituted Indian film certification board
India has reconstituted its Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), with actress Preity Zinta among 18 new members appointed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
US House clears Russia sanctions bill, paving way for 100% tariffs on India, China
The US House of Representatives has passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that would give President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China.
Indian, Pakistani warships collide in Arabian Sea; Delhi lodges protest
An Indian warship and a Pakistani Navy vessel have collided in international waters in the northern Arabian Sea, prompting India to lodge a formal protest with Islamabad, accusing the Pakistani side of “unprofessional and unsafe” navigation.
Death toll from Sudan gold mine collapse rises to 82: RSF source
At least 82 people have been killed after a gold mine collapsed in Sudan’s West Kordofan state.
Dengue vaccine ‘DengiAll’ may hit Indian market by late 2027
India could see the launch of its first indigenous dengue vaccine, ‘DengiAll’, by late 2027, provided all remaining stages of testing and regulatory approval are completed successfully.