Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said India is “mostly” supporting Ukraine, countering US President Donald Trump’s claim that India and China are “primary funders” of Russia’s war. In a Fox News interview, Zelensky noted some issues with India’s energy deals with Russia but expressed hope India will change its approach. He added that Europe should strengthen ties with India to influence its stance. Zelensky also said China’s support for Russia is harder to change. Trump had criticised India and China at the UN for buying Russian oil, linking it to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and recent tariffs. (PC: HT)

US President Donald Trump claimed at the UN that London wants to "go to sharia law" under Mayor Sadiq Khan. Trump also criticised UN support for asylum seekers. A spokesperson for Khan called the comments “bigoted” and said London is safe and welcoming. Khan has faced repeated attacks from Trump since 2015, but has said he is indifferent and focuses on city issues. Experts note Trump’s claim is false. Sharia councils in the UK only handle religious and financial matters and cannot make legally binding decisions. UK courts remain the only legal authority for binding rulings. (PC: BBC)

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised the Indian-American community for not speaking up on issues affecting India-US relations. He welcomed a five-member US Congressional delegation led by Indian-origin Congressman Ami Bera. Tharoor said no calls were made by diaspora members to support India on H-1B visa fees, higher tariffs on exports, or Chabahar Port sanctions. He urged the community to press US lawmakers to protect India’s interests. Tharoor noted the delegation, mostly Democrats from California, expressed strong support for India and its strategic partnership with the US. He stressed the diaspora should be more vocal in defending India. (PC: India Today)

At least 14 people were killed in Taiwan after Super Typhoon Ragasa struck the island. All deaths were reported in Hualien county, where 129 people are missing after floods swept Guangfu town. A resident described the water as a “tsunami” that destroyed homes and cars. Another village, Dama, with 1,000 residents, was fully flooded. In the Philippines, 4 people died and nearly 700,000 were affected. Ragasa is now heading toward Hong Kong and China’s Guangdong province. Authorities warned of winds above 120 mph. More than 370,000 people in China have been evacuated as the storm approaches. (PC: Sky News)

A 26-year-old Indian techie from Bengaluru, working at IBM in California, has received a US O-1 visa after facing 3 H-1B rejections. Tanush Sharanarthi shared that his approval came due to his “extraordinary ability” in artificial intelligence. He said he focused on hard work instead of luck, spending late nights building products, publishing research, and contributing to his field. Sharanarthi expressed gratitude to his family, mentors, colleagues, and IBM for their support. The O-1 visa is given to individuals with exceptional talent in fields like science, arts, business, or sports, without an annual lottery cap. (PC: NDTV)

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has officially informed the BCCI that he is available for selection in the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies, scheduled from October 2. The senior selection committee is expected to meet virtually soon to finalise India’s 15-member squad. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate indicated that resting Bumrah is unlikely, given India’s demanding schedule and the need for match practice. With a tight turnaround from the Asia Cup, the decision over his inclusion may hinge on fitness and workload management. (PC: MSN)

Kolkata is still struggling after record rainfall killed 11 people and left the city flooded before Durga Puja. Most deaths were caused by electrocution on waterlogged streets. Authorities are pumping out water, but high tides in the Hooghly river slowed drainage efforts. Several Durga Puja pandals remain damaged, raising concerns ahead of the festival. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee announced ₹5 lakh compensation for victims’ families and opened a control room. Power supply has been partially restored in affected areas. The IMD warned of more rain within 24 hours, leaving residents anxious as transport and daily life remain disrupted. (PC: HT)

India strongly criticized Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council after deadly airstrikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed at least 30 civilians, including women and children. Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi accused Pakistan of “bombing their own people” while exporting terror and illegally occupying Jammu and Kashmir. Tyagi dismissed Pakistan’s remarks as “baseless and provocative,” urging Islamabad to fix its struggling economy and poor human rights record. Eyewitnesses described destroyed homes and bodies pulled from rubble in Matre Dara village. Pakistan’s Human Rights Commission also expressed shock, calling for accountability. India warned against selective mandates at the UNHRC session. (PC: India Today)

In Mastung district’s Dasht area, a powerful explosion detonated beneath the Quetta-bound Jaffar Express, derailing five to six bogies, with at least one overturning. The attack, likely via an improvised explosive device planted on the track, struck while the train was en route from Peshawar. Dozens of passengers—among them women and children—sustained injuries. Rescue and security teams responded quickly, evacuating the wounded to nearby hospitals and initiating repair efforts. The incident marks a continuation of militant assaults on Pakistan’s rail infrastructure, especially in volatile Balochistan. (PC: ANI)

Doctors in Gaza City say hospitals are overwhelmed as Israeli strikes bring a flood of casualties. At al-Shifa hospital, medics operate without anaesthesia or proper equipment. Australian volunteers described “horrific” scenes, including amputations and surgeries in filthy conditions. A baby was saved after its pregnant mother was killed. Israeli tanks are now less than 500m from the hospital as the ground offensive expands. The UN says over 320,000 Palestinians have fled, while Israel claims 640,000. Families face high costs to evacuate. Gaza’s health ministry reports more than 65,000 people have been killed since the war began. (PC: BBC)