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Brazil election 2026: Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro head to runoff as neither garners a majority of votes

Brazil's presidential election is heading to a runoff on October 25 after no candidate won in the first round. Flavio Bolsonaro is currently leading with 47.45 percent of the votes, while Lula secured 44.66 percent. Around 160 million registered voters participated in the election, which also included other political contests.…

The Economic Times · 6h ago

Brazil elections 2026 results: Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's son, Donald Trump ally Flavio Bolsonaro leads against Left-wing Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Check what happens if neither gets majority

Brazil elections results 2026: If no presidential candidate -- Flavio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva -- secures more than 50 per cent of valid votes, the top two candidates will advance to a run-off on October 25, according to multiple reports.

The Economic Times · 7h ago

Iran reviewing US response to diplomatic proposal presented at UN: Kazem Gharibabadi

Iran is currently evaluating a diplomatic proposal put forth to the United States aimed at easing rising regional tensions. This proposal was conveyed by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi via diplomatic channels. In related news, a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz suffered damage from an unidentified projectile, but…

The Economic Times · 15h ago

Trump offers Iran sanctions relief, frozen funds for concrete nuclear progress

Negotiations between the United States and Iran are ongoing, with discussions mediated by foreign officials. President Donald Trump has indicated he may offer sanctions relief depending on nuclear progress from Iran. Iranian officials have conveyed willingness to negotiate while also articulating their conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

'Clearly desperate': US military refutes Iran's claim of seizing underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have captured an advanced American unmanned underwater vehicle recently. The US Central Command, however, refuted these claims, asserting all its drone assets remain accounted for. The IRGC claimed the vehicle was involved in espionage activities in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. They stated…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Houthi Violence Forces 130,000 Yemenis to Flee Amid Severe Aid Shortages

A Houthi offensive along Yemen's Red Sea coast has displaced over 130,000 people, straining an aid system already short on funding.

Latin Times · Sep 27

Why Mexico and Brazil Are Both Refusing Trump's Military Playbook in South America

Trump told the UN the U.S. will use force anywhere in Latin America. Here's how Mexico, Brazil and Cuba each responded — and who's not.

Latin Times · Sep 27

'Ready to inflict greater damage': Iran warns of renewed US attack, says it is prepared

Iran on Sunday warned that the United States could launch a renewed attack, saying Tehran was prepared for a confrontation and would inflict “greater damage” on Washington, according to Iranian state media.

The Times of India · Sep 27

Iran denies link to Houthi attacks; warns US as Trump rejects peace offer

In a recent interview, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian firmly dismissed claims of Iran's involvement in the Houthi-Saudi conflict, highlighting the critical role of diplomacy in easing regional tensions. He condemned US and Israeli actions that exacerbate hostilities among Gulf nations and voiced scepticism regarding negotiations with Washington, referencing historical grievances.…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Who's Actually Speaking for Africa at the UN This Week — and Who Sent Someone Else

Nigeria's Tinubu, South Africa's Ramaphosa and Egypt's el-Sisi are all skipping UNGA 81 in New York. Here's who's standing in, and why.

Latin Times · Sep 22