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Donald Trump says he expects further talks between the United States and Iran to take place this week, with diplomacy between the two countries continuing. The comments point to ongoing efforts to reach an agreement despite long-standing tensions, and are being closely watched for their impact on regional stability and oil markets.

Bangkok has declared all 50 of its districts disaster zones following severe flooding across the Thai capital. The declaration allows city authorities to unlock emergency resources and relief measures for residents affected by widespread inundation. The move signals the scale of the flooding crisis, and people are discussing the city's response and conditions on the ground as heavy water disrupts daily life across the metropolis.

Indian broadcasters are running rolling live coverage bundling several major stories: a political row involving the Election Commission, remarks and actions by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a fresh attack by Yemen's Houthis, and rising tensions between the United States and Iran. The combined coverage reflects a busy news day spanning domestic election politics and international security developments being watched in both India and the US.

Egypt's intelligence chief warned Israel ahead of October 7 that Gaza was 'on verge of exploding' and that Hamas was planning an escalation, according to a report citing the warning. The claim revives debate over whether Israeli officials underestimated the threat despite specific advance notice from Cairo, and how much of the intelligence was shared or acted upon before the attack.

Cricket fans are focused on an India versus England fixture, with searches and engagement spiking in India. The interest comes amid a busy international calendar that also includes Sri Lanka's tour of England, where commentary coverage of the third ODI is under way. Fans are following team selections, match conditions and results across the fixtures as the series builds.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the surgical strikes presented a bold example of India's counter-terrorism policy. The remarks were carried by major Indian outlets including The Hindu and BusinessLine, underscoring the government's framing of the strikes as a defining moment in its national security approach and a signal of resolve against cross-border terrorism.

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump have met in person, and analysts are scrutinising every detail of the encounter — from handshake and body language to a reported ping-pong gesture — for signs of the state of US-China relations. Commentators say the symbolism is being read as carefully as any substantive outcome, with observers weighing what each visual cue signals about cooperation and rivalry between the two powers.

A powerful nor'easter is expected to bring heavy rainfall, coastal flooding and beach erosion along the US East Coast in the coming days. Forecasters warn residents in coastal areas to prepare for deteriorating conditions as the storm intensifies offshore, with the biggest impacts expected along shorelines from the mid-Atlantic to the Northeast.

Kusal Mendis scored a century and Dunith Wellalage took three wickets as Sri Lanka beat England to level their 2026 ODI series. The win keeps the tour alive heading into the decider, with Mendis' innings and Wellalage's bowling spell drawing praise from cricket fans and commentators across both countries.

New analysis highlights a paradox in the AI boom: even as AI chips become roughly ten times more energy efficient, overall power demand from data centers continues to climb. Gains in per-chip efficiency are being outpaced by the sheer scale of AI deployment, as operators race to build capacity for training and serving large models. The piece has reignited debate over whether efficiency improvements can ever curb the industry's growing energy footprint.

The Proteas faced Australia in the first One Day International of their series, with highlights drawing huge attention from cricket fans worldwide. Followers of both teams have been watching and reacting to the key moments of the match as the series gets underway.

Sri Lanka have fought back to level their one-day international series with England after defending 322 in a thriller at Headingley, despite a brave century from Jos Buttler. Buttler was injured during his knock, and his efforts could not prevent Sri Lanka's win. Attention now turns to the decisive third ODI at The Oval, with fans following live scores, ball-by-ball commentary and match scorecards.

David Miller and Temba Bavuma both scored centuries as South Africa beat Australia by 32 runs in the second one-day international, wrapping up the series with a game to spare. The pair's tons set up a total Australia could not chase, handing the Proteas a notable home-series victory.

India and the West Indies are playing the first One Day International of their 2026 series, with live scores and ball-by-ball commentary covering the final 30 overs of the match. Cricket fans are following the game as it unfolds, tracking how both sides start the bilateral contest and which players set the tone for the rest of the series.

South Africa have wrapped up the one-day international series against Australia, with a powerful batting performance proving decisive. Australia's middle order once again failed to fire, a recurring problem throughout the series, and the side could not recover. The result hands South Africa the series victory and raises fresh questions about Australia's batting depth ahead of upcoming fixtures.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recalled the 2016 surgical strikes, declaring that terrorism will be met with a strong response. The statement marks the anniversary of the cross-border operation launched by Indian forces after the Uri attack, and Modi framed it as a warning that India will retaliate decisively against terror threats.

Election results from Gujarat show the Congress winning 24 seats while the BJP failed to win any, a wipeout for the party that dominates the state and counts Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah among its top figures from Gujarat. Rahul Gandhi and the Congress are presenting the outcome as a major setback for the BJP in its own stronghold.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's surgical strikes and Operation Sindoor stand as bold examples of the country's counter-terrorism policy. He framed the military operations as evidence of a decisive shift in how India responds to terrorist threats, underlining a doctrine of direct action against targets rather than purely diplomatic responses.