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Floods Disrupt Bangkok Life: torrential rain turns capital into disaster zone; more storms forecast

Torrential rain battered Bangkok on Saturday, flooding major roads, disrupting traffic and forcing hundreds of residents into shelters as authorities declared Thailand’s capital a disaster-affected zone.

The Times of India · Sep 26

A rubber hose inspired this footwear brand in 2010; 16 years later, Kylian Mbappé has joined its $10B empire

On, the Swiss footwear brand renowned for its cutting-edge running shoe technology, has successfully broadened its horizons into lifestyle sports and apparel, leading to its public listing. Recently, star footballer Kylian Mbappé joined forces with On, enabling him to influence product creation and strategies for their upcoming football division, with…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Iraq loses $60 billion to Iran war as Hormuz squeeze hits oil exports

Iraq is facing significant economic difficulties as its oil exports are disrupted by the ongoing Iran war, resulting in serious fuel shortages. With over 90 percent of its federal budget reliant on oil revenues, Prime Minister reports a staggering $60 billion loss in oil income. Even as a key crude…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Sophie Kim turned climate anxiety into a global youth nonprofit with 700+ members

For many young people, the climate crisis did not come as a distant scientific issue but as something deeply personal. Wildfires, extreme weather and an uncertain future could make an already complex world feel even more overwhelming. For Sophie Kim, that anxiety became the impetus to build a community, rather…

The Times of India · Sep 26

‘No longer trust talks with Washington’: Iran’s Pezeshkian sets red line

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran “no longer trust[s] talks with Washington” following what he described as repeated US attacks and sanctions after negotiations, drawing a clear red line over any renewed diplomatic engagement with the United States.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Scotland’s Falkirk Wheel lifts boats 100 feet between canals, replacing 11 locks

Opened in 2002, the Falkirk Wheel revolutionized boat travel by connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. This unique rotating boat lift was developed to replace a series of 11 locks that became unusable over time. Each gondola of the Wheel can carry canal boats, and the…

The Times of India · Sep 26

‘Mobilizing myth’: Why is Russia sending dead princes, saints into Ukraine battle

Russian troops fighting in eastern Ukraine are receiving an unusual form of support as the war enters another winter. Relics of medieval Russian rulers and warrior saints are being taken to military bases and units at the front.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Lidia Rak, 18, links groundwater radium to brain-tumour cases; school says she aided $30m state bill

At just 18, Lidia Rak has emerged as a passionate advocate for childhood cancer awareness. Her groundbreaking research links groundwater radium exposure to pediatric brain tumors, which has sparked vital discussions among lawmakers. Thanks to her efforts, a remarkable $30 million funding bill in Florida now supports local children's hospitals.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Xi-Trump talks: Tariff cuts, Iran, AI dialogue and more shape US-China ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his three-day state visit to Washington on Friday, announcing that he will meet US President Donald Trump twice more before the end of the year, taking the total number of face-to-face meetings between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies in 2026 to…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Flood Basin Becomes Park: Houston turns 100-acre site into dual-use green space; trails ring stormwater basin

Opened in May 2026, Houston's Hill at Sims is an innovative 100-acre park seamlessly integrated into a stormwater management detention basin. With nearly 4.5 miles of trails and various public amenities, it promotes community recreation. A newly constructed pedestrian bridge links the park to the Sims Bayou Greenway trail network,…

The Times of India · Sep 26