UN to cut 25% of global peacekeeping force amid US funding shortfall
The UN’s decision comes as the organisation expects further cuts to its funding as the US moves to advance Trump’s “America First” vision.
Day: October 9, 2025
Tresses of presidents, jewelry made from the locks of the dead find new homes as hair museum closes
Century-old wreaths made from human hair fill the walls of Leila’s Hair Museum, and glass cases overflow with necklaces and watch bands made from the locks of the dead.
Indiana man convicted in 2001 rape and murder of teenager to be executed by lethal injection
An Indiana man convicted in the 2001 rape and murder of a teenage girl is set to die by lethal injection early Friday in the state’s third execution since resuming capital punishment last year.
India Aims To Diversify Fighter Jet Production, With The AMCA Project As The Starting Point
India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project exemplifies the country’s drive toward Atmanirbharta (Self-Reliance) in defence aerospace but faces significant fiscal and structural challenges.The project aims to develop a fifth-generation stealth fighter with five prototypes planned for development, first flight expected by late 2028, and series production by the mid-2030s targeting
Kristi Noem attacks Zach Bryan’s new lyrics about ICE
After the homeland security secretary called the lyrics “disrespectful,” Bryan, a country music star, said they had been “misconstrued.”
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Frustrated lawmakers say lack of trust is making it harder to end the government shutdown
Lawmakers are openly venting their frustration as they try to gain traction to end the government shutdown.
IIT Madras Alumnus Dies Of Heart Attack In UAE Hours After Dropping Off Wife, Son At Airport
Hariraj Sudevan, an IIT Madras alumnus, had been working in the UAE for over 12 years as a senior offshore construction engineer.
Irish Factory Prospered Because of China’s Babies. Then Nestlé Pulled the Plug.
China’s baby boom enriched a small Irish town where a Nestlé factory made formula for Chinese newborns. Then a baby bust unraveled it all. Or so it seemed.
Why Many Students in Thailand Can’t Let Their Hair Down
For decades, Thai students have been subjected to unwanted haircuts in class. Many of them carry the humiliating memory into adulthood.