About 45% of India's exports to the United States will not face the new 10% US tariff, the Commerce Ministry said on Saturday. The remaining 55% will attract the 'forced labour' levy, though at a lower rate than most other countries the US investigated. The government said it is also in talks with Washington on a quota-based system for Indian textile exports.
After 13 nights of strikes on Iran, the United States is reportedly seeking a temporary ceasefire and a return to a suspended memorandum of understanding, asking Qatar and Pakistan to mediate talks with Tehran. Iran has reportedly rejected negotiations unless all attacks stop first. President Trump, who earlier declared the ceasefire over, has warned of a 'massive attack' if diplomacy fails.
The UN General Assembly voted on Friday to extend Volker Turk's term as high commissioner for human rights by four years, overriding opposition from the United States, Russia and Israel. The renewal passed 144 to 10, with 13 abstentions, and takes effect on October 12. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had proposed keeping Turk in the post for a second term.
The United States is facing its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, official data released Friday showed. The CDC has recorded 2,318 confirmed cases so far in 2026, surpassing 2025's record 2,289 cases and three deaths, two of them young children. Officials blame falling vaccination rates and rising vaccine distrust. The last comparable year was 1991, when 9,643 cases were reported.
The United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes on Monday, with US deaths in the renewed fighting rising to three and more vessels attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The contest over the shipping chokepoint pushed oil to a one-month high, Brent crude climbing above $91 a barrel, its strongest level since June 11, according to AFP.
Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in any way while in the United States, responding to New York mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani has said he is unsure whether he can direct police to detain a foreign leader and is consulting his legal team before September's UN General Assembly.
Indian wrestler Kajal claimed gold in the 76kg category at the Budapest Ranking Series, holding her nerve in a tense final against Dymond Precious Guilford of the United States. Compatriots Antim and Neha each finished with silver medals at the tournament.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated a record $20 million to Active Minds, targeting the youth mental health crisis in the United States. The funding will expand programmes across schools and universities. Scott, who once faced financial strain herself, has said her own experience shapes an approach centred on trust and reducing stigma.
The 2026 World Cup closed on July 19 with Argentina meeting Spain at MetLife Stadium. The ceremony began at 1:30pm ET, featuring Tom Cruise, Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini. FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi said it would match the energy of the opening ceremonies staged across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Apple has increased Apple Music subscription prices in India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, citing higher music licensing costs. In India the individual plan now starts at Rs 139 a month. The rise brings the streaming service in line with broader industry pricing as licensing expenses climb across markets.
Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara has arrived in the United States in exile. Designated a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, he was sentenced to five years in prison in 2022 on charges of insulting national symbols, contempt and disturbing public order following his protest artwork.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with the United States should continue even if the chance of success is only 10 percent, signalling Tehran's willingness to keep diplomatic channels open. He spoke amid renewed tension with Washington and Israel over a ceasefire framework, while accusing the US of undermining talks.
An under-construction nuclear power plant in Iran's Khuzestan province was reportedly struck by the United States, prompting a response from the International Atomic Energy Agency. The UN watchdog said it was examining reports of the overnight attack on the Darkhovin facility, noting it remains in early construction and held no nuclear material, posing no radiological risk.
Users in India, the United States and other markets reported disruptions across Instagram and Facebook, with problems loading feeds, logging in and sending messages. Parent company Meta had not explained the cause of the failure, leaving the scale and duration of the outage unclear as complaints mounted on tracking services.
Google has begun integrating third-party apps into AI Mode in Search, extending it beyond answering questions. The initial rollout covers Canva, Instacart and YouTube Music and is limited to users in the United States, letting them link accounts and complete tasks such as building playlists or adding groceries to a cart directly within AI Mode.