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Japan has asked for a correction to a new Equal Earth world map after the disputed Kuril Islands were shown in the same colour as Russia, raising territorial concerns.
The United Nations General Assembly has backed a resolution promoting the use of the Equal Earth map projection, which more accurately represents Africa’s vast landmass and challenges the long-standing dominance of the Mercator map.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is in New York for the UN General Assembly as tensions between Tehran and Washington remain high. His delegation has been allowed to attend the UN meetings but faces strict US restrictions on movement and access to certain goods.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for reforms to global institutions and urged the Global South to become a “rule-shaper” at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in India for the summit, while Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders joined the high-level gathering. China will host the next BRICS summit in 2027, Xi announced.
Rockstar Games has showcased an extended section of GTA 6 at its headquarters, revealing fresh details about Vice City, protagonists Jason and Lucia, vehicle theft and the game's evolving open-world experience.
US President Donald Trump’s latest push to rename New Mexico, combined with tariff threats, military warnings and pressure on allies, is adding to growing concerns about Washington’s relations with Canada, Mexico and Europe. At the same time, countries including India, China, Russia and Brazil are exploring stronger ties beyond the US.
The United States remains the world’s strongest financial centre, while the UK and Hong Kong continue to dominate specific areas of banking and capital markets, according to a decade-long analysis by New Financial.
From the Lucid Air and Porsche Taycan to the Tesla Model 3 and BMW iX3, these are 10 of the world’s best electric cars based on price, range, performance and technology.
US President Donald Trump is set to sign a new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland at the UN General Assembly in New York, paving the way for an expanded US military presence on the strategically important Arctic island. Denmark says the arrangement will place Arctic security within NATO’s broader framework while preserving its sovereignty and Greenland’s right to self-determination.
Chennai Super Kings have appointed former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan as their new head coach for IPL 2027, ending Stephen Fleming’s 18-year association with the franchise. The appointment marks a major change in CSK’s coaching setup after the team missed the playoffs for a third consecutive season.
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for certain cap-subject H-1B petitions, a move that could significantly increase the cost for employers seeking to hire foreign skilled workers.
Torrential rainfall caused flash flooding across parts of New York City, inundating roads and sending floodwater onto subway platforms as heavy rain disrupted travel across the city.
