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NATO chief Rutte says alliance is defensive, urges Russia to end nuclear threats

In a tense geopolitical landscape, NATO secretary general Mark Rutte emphasizes the need for restraint in light of Russia's nuclear intimidation surrounding Kaliningrad. In retaliation, Russia issued stark warnings of deploying its full military arsenal, including nuclear arms, if NATO pursues a course of isolation. Recent accusations from Russian embassies…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Texas artist Charlie Stagg built a Glass Bottle House from bottles and cans

Deep in the woods near Vidor, Texas, an artist once built a domed cathedral from repurposed bottles, cans and cement. That artist, Charlie Stagg, spent decades adding to it by hand, and the building became known as the Glass Bottle House. Stagg was also a sculptor, painter, draughtsman and architect…

The Times of India · Sep 30

US billionaire sent wife to Pakistan, secretly divorced her under Sharia law, paying only $50. 13 years later, Texas Supreme Court cancels foreign talaq

Texas Supreme Court has ruled that a divorce granted through Sharia law in Pakistan is not valid in the US state. The ruling came in a specific case of Pakistan-origin Texas billionaire Mohammad Ali Choudhri and his wife Hira Azhar who got married in Pakistan in 2008 through an arranged…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Christa Pike’s Tennessee execution halted an hour before lethal injection; would have been first woman put to death in 200 years

Christa Pike's execution was halted on Wednesday, an hour before she was due to receive a lethal injection in Tennessee, after a federal appeals court agreed to review whether evidence of her childhood sexual abuse had been properly considered when she was sentenced to death.

The Times of India · Sep 30

Russian strikes kill 7 in Kyiv; weak air defence keeps Ukraine under pressure

Recent drone and missile attacks by Russia on Kyiv's energy infrastructure have tragically claimed seven lives. Ukrainian authorities have confirmed that such strikes have been consistent since the summer, but a noticeable increase has been observed in recent days. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi stressed the significant nature of this large-scale…

The Times of India · Sep 30

New Zealand returned 86 takahē; the birds are now breeding and establishing a wild population

The Rees Valley has recently become a thriving habitat for takahē, boasting the largest wild population outside of Fiordland. Following their release in early 2025, 86 takahē have naturally started breeding in this pristine area. This project, part of extensive conservation collaborations, also sees the return of other native species…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Separate your gay job from day job: Former JPMorgan worker files lawsuit against boss's disparaging remarks

Brian Larson, a former senior associate in JPMorgan's rotational Chase Associate Program, has filed a discrimination lawsuit in Manhattan federal court and complained that his boss, Peter Bergman, repeatedly made disparaging comments about his sexual orientation and eventually forced him to resign. The Independent reported that this happened in 2022…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Palestinian-born US mosque leader faces deportation after judge rules he is ‘foreign policy threat’

A US immigration judge has ruled that Salah Sarsour, the Palestinian-born leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, can be deported on grounds that he poses a foreign policy threat, while rejecting allegations that he lied on his green card application.

The Times of India · Sep 30

World’s richest woman Alice Walton builds a $250 million tuition-free medical school

Alice Walton’s fortune remains closely tied to her family’s Walmart holdings, while her public work has increasingly focused on art, medicine and philanthropy. Forbes estimated her wealth at nearly $120 billion in March 2026. Outside Walmart, she has committed $250 million to a medical school and $350 million toward a…

The Times of India · Sep 30

NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani unveils citywide strategy to combat antisemitism as hate crimes rise 8%

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a citywide strategy to combat antisemitism, including new funding for hate-crime prevention, security at Jewish institutions and programmes focused on Jewish history and culture.

The Times of India · Sep 30