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World Politics & Diplomacy 17 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

‘Tough to Watch, Impossible to Ignore’: NAZA Documentary Ignites Global Debate Over Gaza, Memory and Accountability

A new documentary on Gaza, NAZA, has drawn intense international attention for its harrowing depiction of the war and the Israeli accounts it presents, with reviewers describing it as both difficult to endure and impossible to dismiss. The film has also triggered political backlash in Israel and renewed scrutiny of how wartime narratives are packaged, promoted and measured for public consumption.

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Global Health & Biotech16 Oct 2026, 01:57 AM IST

Swing Voters Who Backed Trump Are Reconsidering Their Midterm Choices

A growing number of swing voters who say they regret voting for Donald Trump are reshaping the political terrain ahead of the midterms, according to reporting highlighted by NPR. Their disillusionment is not necessarily translating into automatic support for Democrats, but it is injecting volatility into closely contested races where turnout, trust, and economic anxiety remain decisive. The shift underscores how personal reassessment among persuadable voters can matter as much as party messaging in a polarized election cycle.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 09:30 PM IST

In Mexico City, a Bullfighting Ban Has Not Ended Matador Training

Mexico City’s partial ban on bullfighting has not erased the culture around it, nor has it stopped aspiring matadors from training for a profession now under legal and political pressure. The result is a tense coexistence: a centuries-old spectacle constrained in the capital, yet still sustained through practice, identity, and debate over animal welfare and cultural heritage.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 09:30 PM IST

Zelenskyy Uses NPR Interview to Press Ukraine’s Case as Vatican Health Rumors Swirl

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s appearance on NPR underscores Kyiv’s continued effort to keep U.S. public attention focused on the war, military aid, and the political stakes of Western support. Separately, reports circulating around Pope Leo’s alleged lung cancer diagnosis have injected a new layer of uncertainty into Vatican affairs, though the claim remains unconfirmed in the source framing provided.

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Global Markets & Equities15 Oct 2026, 08:08 PM IST

Social Security COLA Set for a Larger 2027 Boost as Retirees Brace for Higher Costs

U.S. Social Security beneficiaries are on track for a notably larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with current projections pointing to the biggest increase since 2023. The expected boost comes as older Americans continue to warn that even a 3.5% adjustment may not fully offset rising living expenses, especially for housing, health care and essentials.

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Global Markets & Equities15 Oct 2026, 05:03 PM IST

Poor Security Behind Fridge Hack That Cost Millions and Sparked Fires

A cyberattack that disrupted hundreds of supermarket refrigeration systems in France and reportedly caused millions in losses has been traced to weak security practices rather than a highly sophisticated exploit. The incident, which pushed some fridges to unsafe temperatures and in some cases sparked fires, has become a stark warning for retailers as connected industrial systems expand across critical supply chains.

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Global Health & Biotech08 Oct 2026, 07:40 PM IST

Maricarmen, the 87-Year-Old Evictee Who Became a Symbol of Spain’s Housing Anger, Has Died

Maricarmen, the 87-year-old Spanish woman whose eviction became a national flashpoint over housing insecurity, has died, according to reports from major international outlets. Her case helped turn a private dispute into a public indictment of Spain’s rental market, intensifying pressure on politicians already facing anger over rising rents and evictions.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 04:47 PM IST

DIY Fertilizer Offers Farmers Relief as Iran War Drives Up Global Input Costs

Farmers are increasingly turning to homemade and lower-cost fertilizer alternatives as the Iran war ripples through global energy and shipping markets, pushing up the price of conventional farm inputs. The shift underscores how a conflict far from the world’s fields is tightening margins for growers already strained by inflation, supply disruptions, and volatile commodity markets.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 09:29 AM IST

DIY Fertilizer Offers Farmers Relief as Iran War Drives Up Global Prices

Farmers are turning to homemade fertilizer solutions as the Iran war tightens pressure on global input markets and pushes commercial fertilizer prices higher. The shift underscores how a widening geopolitical shock is filtering down to farm budgets, with growers seeking cheaper, locally sourced alternatives to keep planting on schedule.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 03:54 AM IST

DIY Fertilizer Emerges as a Lifeline as Iran War Drives Up Farm Costs

Farmers are confronting a fresh squeeze on margins as war-related disruptions tied to Iran push fertilizer prices higher across global markets. In response, some growers are turning to home-made and lower-input alternatives, a stopgap that is helping them stay afloat even as it underscores the fragility of the food and fertilizer supply chain.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 03:45 PM IST

Poxvirus-Driven Human Gene Theft Reveals a New Layer of Viral Evolution

Scientists have identified a poxvirus carrying a stolen human gene and, more strikingly, showing unusual behavior that suggests the gene is not merely a genetic relic but an active part of the virus’s biology. The finding adds a new dimension to how viruses can borrow from hosts, adapt over time, and potentially reshape the study of infection, immunity, and evolutionary exchange.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 03:04 PM IST

Parents of Fox News Producer Killed in Ukraine Blame Network Over Safety Failures

The parents of a Fox News producer killed while covering the war in Ukraine have accused the network and a prominent star reporter of ignoring safety warnings that they say could have prevented her death. The allegations, reported in detail by NPR, intensify scrutiny of how major news organizations manage risk in active war zones and how responsibility is assigned when freelance and staff journalists are exposed to lethal danger.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 11:07 PM IST

Parents of Fox News Journalist Sue Network Over Ukraine Death, Alleging Safety Failures

The parents of a journalist killed while covering the war in Ukraine have filed a lawsuit against Fox News, accusing the network and a prominent reporter of failing to provide adequate protection. The case adds fresh scrutiny to how major media organizations assess risk, train staff, and safeguard freelancers and correspondents in active war zones.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 04:03 PM IST

Anonymous Israeli Soldiers Describe Mass Civilian Killings in Gaza in Controversial Documentary

A new documentary has intensified scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in Gaza after anonymous Israeli soldiers described mass civilian killings and a permissive battlefield culture in the enclave. The film has drawn fierce pushback from Israel’s military and supporters, while also prompting renewed debate over accountability, testimony, and the human cost of the war.

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Global Health & Biotech04 Oct 2026, 03:42 PM IST

Israeli Soldiers’ Testimonies in ‘NAZA’ Deepen Gaza Accountability Fight

A new documentary, ‘NAZA,’ has intensified the global dispute over Israel’s conduct in Gaza by presenting anonymous testimony from Israeli soldiers who describe mass civilian killings and a permissive battlefield culture. The film has triggered fierce rebuttals from Israeli officials, counter-documentary efforts, and renewed scrutiny of how wartime narratives are shaped, verified, and weaponized.

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Global Health & Biotech04 Oct 2026, 12:32 PM IST

Men Are Losing Ground in the Labor Market as Women Extend Their Lead

Women have continued to outpace men in recent U.S. hiring and employment gains, extending a labor-market lead that has persisted for the longest stretch since 2010. Economists say the divergence reflects sector mix, post-pandemic labor shifts, and the uneven recovery of industries that traditionally employ more men.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 09:46 AM IST

Germany’s Political Center Struggles to Reassert Itself After Populist Gains

Germany’s mainstream parties are under mounting pressure as voters increasingly fragment between the far right and far left, weakening the traditional center that has anchored the country’s postwar politics. The shift is forcing established parties to rethink their messaging, coalition strategy and ability to govern in an era of economic strain, migration anxiety and broader distrust in institutions.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 09:03 AM IST

Israeli Soldiers’ Anonymous Accounts Deepen Scrutiny of Civilian Deaths in Gaza

Anonymous testimonies from Israeli soldiers, reported by NPR and amplified by commentary around the Gaza campaign, are intensifying scrutiny of how civilians have been killed in the enclave. The accounts add to mounting international pressure on Israel as questions grow over battlefield conduct, command responsibility, and the humanitarian toll of the war.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 09:11 PM IST

U.S. Foreign Aid Enters a New Phase as Washington Bets on Bilateral Health Deals

The United States has begun reshaping its foreign aid model, with a sharper emphasis on bilateral health agreements and direct country-by-country commitments. The approach is intended to preserve U.S. influence while reducing the perception of open-ended aid, but questions remain over whether the new framework can deliver the scale, trust, and speed that global health programs require.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace03 Oct 2026, 07:34 AM IST

U.S. Army Names Five Winners in xTechHumanoid Push to Test Military Uses for Humanoid Robots

The U.S. Army has selected five companies as winners of its xTechHumanoid competition, concluding an effort to gauge how commercial humanoid robotics could support future military missions. The program reflects growing Pentagon interest in machines that can operate in human-built environments, while also underscoring the technical and ethical hurdles that remain before humanoids can be fielded at scale.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (07:32 PM IST)

Southeast Asia’s Dissidents Face Rising Cross-Border Risk

Pro-democracy activists in Southeast Asia are facing a sharper and more transnational crackdown as authoritarian governments expand surveillance, arrests, and alleged abductions beyond their own borders. Recent cases involving Vietnamese, Lao, Australian, and Norwegian citizens underscore how dissent is increasingly being treated as a regional security threat rather than a domestic political issue.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (01:16 PM IST)

A Pearly King’s Lesson on Cockney Slang Reveals East London’s Living History

A cultural encounter in East London has become a reminder that language is never just language: it is memory, class identity, and local power preserved in everyday speech. Through the figure of a Pearly King, the story traces how Cockney rhyming slang and working-class traditions continue to shape the region’s historical self-understanding even as London changes around them.

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Big Tech, Cloud & SemiconductorsJust now (05:52 AM IST)

Implant Network Turns the Human Body Into a Living Data Link

Researchers are advancing a communications model that can send electrical signals through human tissue, opening a path toward implant networks that use the body itself as wiring. The development could reshape medical devices, but it also raises immediate questions about safety, interference, and the next phase of connected hardware inside the body.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (02:53 PM IST)

Swiss Glaciers Post Another Year of Record Ice Loss, Deepening Water and Climate Risks

Switzerland’s glaciers have suffered another year of exceptional ice loss, extending a multi-year retreat that scientists say is reshaping the Alpine landscape at alarming speed. The melt is not only a symbol of climate change but a practical threat to water supplies, hydropower, tourism and mountain stability across central Europe.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (03:07 AM IST)

Scientists Identify Two New Sea Spider Species Off Canada’s Pacific Coast

Researchers have identified two previously unknown sea spider species along Canada’s Pacific coastline, including one with three lips and red eyes, in a discovery that underscores how little is still known about marine biodiversity in temperate waters. The find, reported from the Salish Sea and adjacent Pacific habitats, adds to a rare modern record of new sea spider species and highlights the ecological value of coastal monitoring as climate pressures reshape ocean life.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (05:29 PM IST)

Buttigieg Slams Trump’s Fuel-Economy Rollback as Auto Policy Fight Reopens

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has criticized the Trump administration’s move to unwind fuel-economy standards, framing the rollback as a step backward for consumers, automakers and climate policy. The decision, announced alongside a new federal initiative to reset vehicle efficiency rules, is likely to reverberate across the auto sector, where compliance costs, product planning and EV investment strategies are already under pressure.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (01:21 PM IST)

Startup Pushes Gene-Edited Embryos Toward Safety Test for Healthy Births

A U.S. startup is seeking to make a controversial case: that gene-editing embryos can be done safely enough to help prevent inherited disease and, ultimately, produce healthy babies. The effort lands at the intersection of biotechnology, ethics, and regulation, where scientific ambition is colliding with deep public concern over heritable genetic changes.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (11:38 AM IST)

As Washington Pulls Back, Turkey Positions Itself to Fill the Middle East Vacuum

The United States is signaling a leaner military and diplomatic posture in the Middle East, and Turkey is moving quickly to capitalize on the opening. Ankara sees an opportunity to expand its influence across a region where American retrenchment is creating new space for regional powers to shape outcomes. The shift could redraw the balance of power from the Levant to the Gulf, with Turkey seeking a larger role in security, mediation, and regional diplomacy.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (09:13 AM IST)

Buttigieg Slams Trump Fuel-Economy Rollback as Auto Policy Reversal Ripples Through Markets

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sharply criticized the Trump administration’s move to unwind federal fuel-economy standards, framing it as a retreat from efficiency policy and a setback for long-term auto innovation. The administration says the rollback will lower vehicle costs and remove what it calls an illegal EV mandate, but the shift is already drawing scrutiny from policymakers, automakers, and investors weighing regulatory risk against near-term pricing.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (07:09 AM IST)

Buttigieg Slams Trump’s Fuel-Economy Rollback as Auto Policy Reverses Course

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sharply criticized the Trump administration’s decision to unwind federal fuel-economy standards, arguing the move will weaken long-term efficiency gains and favor short-term political messaging over industrial competitiveness. The administration says the new framework will lower vehicle costs and restore consumer choice, but analysts and critics say the economic and environmental trade-offs are likely to be more complicated.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (01:14 AM IST)

Buttigieg Slams Trump Fuel-Economy Rollback as Auto Policy Reverses Course

Democrat Pete Buttigieg sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s rollback of U.S. fuel-economy standards, arguing the move weakens long-term climate and industrial policy at a moment when automakers are already navigating a costly transition. The decision is being watched closely by investors because it could alter compliance spending, vehicle pricing, and the pace of capital allocation across the U.S. auto sector.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (05:56 PM IST)

America’s Rich Are Often Not the Billionaires Investors Imagine

A growing body of commentary is challenging the popular image of wealth in the United States, arguing that the country’s richest households are often not the headline-grabbing billionaires but affluent business owners, professionals, and asset-rich families. The debate matters for markets and policy because it shapes how investors, lawmakers, and consumers understand spending power, taxation, and the durability of U.S. household wealth.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (02:17 PM IST)

America’s Farm Belt Feels the Squeeze as Costs Outrun Crops

Farmers across the U.S. heartland are confronting a widening profitability crisis as diesel, feed, fertilizer and financing costs stay elevated while crop prices soften. The strain is rippling through rural economies and raising fresh questions about how long producers can absorb losses before cutting acreage, delaying equipment purchases or exiting the business altogether.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (01:15 PM IST)

NPR Staff Mistook Teen Bot Chatter for Spam — Until a Gen Z Colleague Solved the Mystery

NPR staffers monitoring unusual activity under podcast posts on Spotify initially suspected bot traffic, only to learn the comments were being driven by a younger audience using the platform as a social hangout. The episode underscores how generational behavior, platform design, and AI-era assumptions can collide in ways that confound even experienced media teams.

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