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China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over diplomatic ties with Taiwan

China imposed sanctions on Paraguay’s communications minister and Belize’s foreign minister on Monday over their countries’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan, which Beijing claims as part of its territory.

The Times of India · Oct 12

Melinda French Gates and daughters back $70 million fund for women's health

Melinda French Gates and her daughters, Jennifer Gates Nassar and Phoebe Gates, joined other philanthropists in backing a $70 million initiative to improve women's health and address gender-based violence. Launched in September 2025, the Women's Health Co-Lab brought together donors through ICONIQ Impact and Co-Impact to support 22 organisations working…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Tribunal Orders Claim Reassessment: Qld body told to revisit defect case; payout cap may leave $200k gap

A homeowner in Brisbane encountered severe hurdles when dealing with a building plagued by significant structural flaws. The Queensland Building and Construction Commission initially denied his claim, but a tribunal later overturned this ruling. With nine major defects needing repairs estimated at over $500,000, any compensation may still fall short…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Buckingham Palace workers find theatre listings, newspaper pages, and a sixpence ticket

During the refurbishment of Buckingham Palace, various historical objects were discovered hidden under the floorboards. These items included hobnailed boots, betting slips, and newspaper fragments dating back to the 19th century. Additionally, a typed document concerning Queen Elizabeth II's diplomatic reception from 1977 was recovered. The restoration aims to update…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Bike Fire Wildfire: Authorities order evacuations as blaze burns 172 acres; cause under probe

Evacuation orders and warnings were issued in parts of Santa Clarita on Sunday after a fast-moving wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles.

The Times of India · Oct 12

Jennifer Garner’s Oklahoma farm inspires her organic baby food business

Jennifer Garner’s work with organic children’s food company Once Upon a Farm has a personal connection to her family’s Oklahoma farm, which has been in the family since 1936. Since joining the business in 2017, Garner has helped promote nutritious food for children. As the company expands across the United…

The Times of India · Oct 12

12 Australian farming families fined $814 each over power line survey access

Twelve farming families in western Victoria, Australia, have been fined A$814 each for refusing to allow authorised officers onto their properties to conduct surveys for a proposed 480-kilometre electricity transmission line. The families say the project, known as Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West), threatens agricultural land,…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Flash flood sweeps away 40 houses, 6 bridges in Nepal; up to 10 missing

A pre-dawn flash flood in Nepal’s Manaslu trekking region on Sunday swept away nearly 40 houses, six bridges and hydropower infrastructure. Up to 10 people are missing and more than 150 foreign tourists are stranded.

The Times of India · Oct 12

139 dead, 84 missing as overcrowded migrant boat sinks off Djibouti

At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died and 84 remain missing after an overcrowded boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti while carrying more than 300 people towards Yemen, the United Nations migration agency said on Sunday.

The Times of India · Oct 12

Iran refuses Hormuz talks until US meets 7 conditions, calls US response ‘insufficient’

Iran has described the United States' response to its seven conditions for reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz as “insufficient”, with security chief Mohsen Rezaei saying Washington must clarify issues that remain unresolved.

The Times of India · Oct 12