India, Belgium to strengthen defence, semiconductors ties

Kerala HC Confirms 10-Year Sentence for Man Convicted of Minor's Assault

The Kerala High Court has upheld a 10-year prison sentence for a man named Reji, convicted in a case involving the assault of a minor. Justice A Badharudeen presided over the case and dismissed the appeal filed by the accused. The court confirmed the original verdict delivered by the trial court. Additionally, the judge ordered the cancellation of Reji's bail bond following the ruling.

Toronto Home Sales Drop for First Time in Six Months Amid Trade Concerns

Greater Toronto Area home sales declined in August, marking the first monthly drop in six months. Worries over trade tensions and the prospect of rising borrowing costs kept many potential buyers on the sidelines. Both sales volumes and property prices fell compared to the same period last year. New listings also saw a notable decrease during August. Analysts view the slowdown as a reflection of wider economic uncertainties affecting buyer confidence.

Rusty & faded: USS Lincoln with 5,000 war-weary sailors docks in Thailand

India Signals Limits of Patience as Pakistan Resists Indus Waters Treaty Revision

The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has historically survived tensions between India and Pakistan largely due to India's high tolerance for disagreement. Pakistan has sought to keep the treaty unchanged, resisting any renegotiation or modernisation of its terms. However, analysts argue that treaties cannot remain frozen in time and must evolve to reflect new realities. India has signalled that it will no longer be pressured into compliance through international lobbying by Pakistan. The situation underscores growing friction over water-sharing arrangements that have stood since the treaty was signed in 1960.