This NATO nation wants a UN security council seat

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has called for sweeping reforms to the United Nations, arguing that the Security Council must better reflect the current global balance of power and give the Global South a stronger voice. Addressing the UN General Assembly, Stubb proposed five new permanent Security Council seats for Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, changes to the veto system and a stronger role for the UN Secretary-General in global peace mediation.

Mark Carney says PM Modi will visit Canada in December: 'Looking forward'

Canadian PM Mark Carney said India-Canada trade negotiations were making “good progress”.

Adriana Lima's 'transformation' sparks buzz but her Insta tells another story

You think Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima had an overnight ‘transformation’? Her Instagram feed proves she's been looking stunning all along.

Germany’s CDU is thrown out of state parliament, but why is Merz refusing to go?

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing repeated questions about his political future after the CDU suffered major setbacks in recent state elections. The party failed to clear the 5% threshold in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, while also losing ground in Berlin, intensifying scrutiny of Merz’s leadership. Merz has rejected any immediate leadership debate, saying nobody in the CDU leadership has questioned his position and insisting he will continue as chancellor and party chairman. The election results have nevertheless triggered renewed discussion inside Germany’s governing coalition and the CDU about the consequences of the defeats and the party’s future direction.

Qatar’s Emir urges US-Iran talks &amp; then blasts Gaza catastrophe as 'genocide'

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said Doha would continue working to consolidate the Gaza ceasefire and move towards lasting peace. He called for the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, including an end to military operations, withdrawal from Gaza, lifting of the blockade and the unconditional delivery of humanitarian aid. Sheikh Tamim also urged the international community to press for the agreement to be implemented and said humanitarian assistance must reach civilians without conditions.

IIT Bombay alumni seek fair probe into student's suicide, appeal against 'media trial'

Sagar spurious liquor case: 20 died, kin compensated, state government tells HC

The state government said full compensation of  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4 lakh was paid to the kin of the 20, and  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>two lakh to others

Trump ally seeks waiver from 100% Russia-energy tariff threat

Western unity over Russian energy is facing a fresh test after NATO and EU member Hungary sought protection from Donald Trump’s new sanctions targeting major buyers of Russian oil and gas. Washington’s new law allows tariffs of up to 100%, but Budapest remains heavily dependent on Russian energy despite Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s pro-EU government pledging to reduce those ties. The controversy comes with an awkward twist for Washington: U.S. nuclear utilities themselves continue to rely heavily on Russian uranium enrichment services under temporary waivers. Russia supplied 26% of enrichment services purchased by U.S. nuclear operators in 2025. As Trump pressures other countries to cut Moscow’s energy revenues, are Western sanctions exposing a growing energy divide, and a double standard? 

Career &amp; Finance Horoscope, September 23, 2026

Career &amp; Finance Horoscope, September 23, 2026: Get career astrological predictions to help you prosper at your workplace

National Awards: President urges industry to avoid promoting harmful substances

The 72nd National Film Awards were held in Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar on Tuesday, marking a departure from the tradition of holding the ceremony in New Delhi.