Trump says he plans to campaign for 32 days before midterm elections
US president brushes aside concerns about his popularity as voters express frustration over cost of living, war on Iran.
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Ethiopia blames regional rivals as risk of conflict spillover rises
Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing armed groups, deepening tensions amid internal unrest.
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US-Iran talks in New York: What’s the latest?
Both sides remain interested in a diplomatic settlement but differ on how to achieve one.
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Indian firm building $15bn Trump-announced steel mill has deep Russia ties
Russian cash helped Essar, the firm behind the steel factory, manage major debts. Now the group’s investing in the US.
Iranians stock up on food and medicine as fears of new US fighting grow
Iran is struggling with shortages as sanctions and blockade strain food and medicine supply chains.
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US-Iran talks continue, but ‘deal unlikely’ before midterm elections
The US and Iran are talking through mediators, but there are major differences over what a deal should look like.
Published On 29 Sep 2026
Can Pakistan’s Sohail Afridi win freedom for ex-PM Imran Khan?
At 37, he’s the PTI’s top elected leader. But the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister is assuming a national role too.
Anti-South Asian ‘hate speech’ on X surges by 240%, US report finds
Researchers link the rise to immigration politics, economic anxiety and the growing visibility of South Asians in US.
French far-right leader Jordan Bardella refutes anti-Semitism allegations
Bardella rejects allegations of anti-Semitic private messages published by Mediapart, calling them forgeries.
Trump announces $15bn steel mill project in Iowa before US midterms
Amid tight Iowa midterm races, US President Trump emphasises steel industry revival with a project announcement.
From: Inside Story
How can the UK’s Labour Party rebuild voter trust?
Members at annual conference are optimistic about new PM
Published On 28 Sep 2026
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