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Friday, September 11, 2026

India, US will combine strength, resolve to defeat terror: Ambassador Kwatra

Washington, Sep 11 (PTI): India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Friday paid tributes at the National 9/11 Memorial at the Pentagon on the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks in the US.In a message, Kwatra said India and the US will keep combining their strengths and resolve till terrorism is defeated.“On this day, 25 years ago, terrorists attacked the United States. We remember the victims today, and we hold their families in our prayers,” Kwatra said.He said terrorism has taken countless innocent lives across the world and those who carry it out, support and sponsor it, stand against everything good and decent in the shared humanity.“They stand against compassion, against dignity, against civilization itself,” Kwatra said.He said India has long lived with cross-border terrorism and remained at the forefront of the fight against it.“Our policy is one of zero tolerance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” Kwatra said.He said India came face-to-face with the terrorism again last year, when 26 innocent civilians were killed at Pahalgam in the state of Jammu and Kashmir by terrorists who were trained and sheltered across our borders.“India, and the United States, have stood together against this threat. We will keep combining our strengths and our resolve until terrorism is defeated,” Kwatra said.The US commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks of 2001 terror group al-Qaeda carried out three coordinated suicide attacks in New York and Washington, and a fourth one was foiled when passengers and crew fought hijackers on an aircraft, which crashed in an open field in Pennsylvania. PTI SKU AMS(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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Putin In India For BRICS Summit: Russian President Follows Strict Diet, From Quail Eggs To Pistachio Ice Cream

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in India ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026. The summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13, with leaders from Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran and the UAE, along with other partner countries, expected to attend. As per NDTV report, Putin will stay at ITC Maurya. While several luxury hotels are preparing special dishes for the visiting delegates, reports suggest that the 73-year-old Russian leader travels with one of the world's most closely monitored food security systems. In fact, meals served to Putin during overseas visits are reportedly prepared by a specialised team that travels with him from Russia. The ingredients are said to undergo extensive checks before being used, while each dish is inspected to minimise potential risks. <h2>What Vladimir Putin Eats During Foreign Visits</h2> Reports suggest that food prepared by hotels or host-country kitchens is generally not part of Putin's routine. Instead, he reportedly travels with trained chefs and support staff from Russia and has also travelled with mobile food-testing equipment. Meals are reportedly prepared in secure kitchens set up specifically for his visits, using ingredients transported from Russia or thoroughly inspected beforehand. The system is built around one goal: minimising risk. Both in Russia and during international trips, dishes are thoroughly checked before being served to Putin, often by trained personnel. Even at state banquets, the food he consumes may be prepared separately by his own team. There may be exceptions on certain occasions, but such details have not been publicly confirmed. <h2>What Does Vladimir Putin's Everyday Diet Look Like?</h2> While the precautions surrounding his food are extensive, his everyday diet is reportedly fairly simple. His breakfast is said to include tvorog, a type of Russian cottage cheese, along with honey or porridge. He also reportedly prefers fresh juices and sometimes eats omelettes or raw quail eggs. His breakfast habits appear to favour protein-rich foods over sugary options. Fish reportedly features regularly in Putin's diet, particularly fresh or smoked varieties. Lamb is also said to be part of his diet, although rich and heavily seasoned dishes are generally avoided. His meals are also accompanied by simple salads containing vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers. Reports suggest that he generally avoids sweet desserts, rich pastries and other indulgent foods, except on special occasions. As for drinks, Putin reportedly likes fresh juices, kefir and herbal drinks. Traditional Russian drinks, including beetroot and horseradish blends, have also been reported as part of his diet. One reported exception to his otherwise disciplined diet is pistachio ice cream, which has often been cited as a personal favourite.

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

BREAKING: Putin Arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in New Delhi to attend the BRICS Summit, marking his second visit to India in the past nine months. His aircraft landed at Palam Air Force Station at around 3:00 a.m., where he was received by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh. Putin was accorded a ceremonial welcome, including a red-carpet reception and a Guard of Honour. His convoy later departed from the airport amid tight security arrangements across the national capital. During his visit, Putin is scheduled to participate in the BRICS Summit and hold several important meetings. A key focus will be his bilateral talks with Indian leadership, where defence cooperation and other areas of strategic partnership are expected to be discussed. The visit comes after Putin’s previous trip to India on December 5, 2025. The latest visuals from Palam Air Force Station show Putin receiving the ceremonial welcome upon his arrival. His visit is being closely watched for its potential significance for India-Russia relations and wider BRICS cooper

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Several Killed As Tourist Bus Crashes In Switzerland’s Graubünden

Reported by: Saim Du&scaron;an Inayatullah with AFP, dpa, Reuters Several people were killed and others injured in a tourist bush crash near the alpine village of Susch in Switzerland's eastern canton of Graubünden, police said on Thursday. Local police said that emergency response teams had been dispatched to the site of the crash. Dutch media reported that the bus was carrying tourists from the Netherlands. "These are Dutch &zwnj;customers of [Dutch tour operator] OAD. We cannot yet say how many people ⁠have been killed or injured," a spokeswoman for Dutch travel association ANVR told the newspaper De Telegraaf. De Telegraaf reported that 48 people were aboard the bus. The number has not been confirmed by police. The crash occurred on the road between Susch and the nearby village of Zernez, where the bus collided with a guardrail around 4:45 p.m. local time (1445 UTC), according to Swiss broadcaster SRF. The broadcaster reported that multiple helicopters were deployed as part of rescue operations. Swiss President Guy Parmelin expressed his condolences in a post on X. "I am deeply shocked and dismayed by today’s tragic accident involving a Dutch coach in Graubünden," he said. "I offer my sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives." "The relevant Swiss authorities will ensure that a comprehensive and thorough investigation is carried out to establish all the circumstances surrounding this accident." Disclaimer: This report first appeared on Deutsche Welle, and has been republished on ABP Live as part of a special arrangement. Apart from the headline, no changes have been made in the report by ABP Live.

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Berlin Data Breach: 1.4 Million Records Stolen In Major Cyberattack

It was a story that almost went unnoticed amid all the clamor surrounding the closely watched state election in Saxony-Anhalt on September 6. This highly alarming story is one of many recent reports that have detailed attacks on infrastructure or drone attacks on airports carried out by hostile foreign powers. Incidents like this one in the German capital highlight just how vulnerable Germany's data networks are. So what exactly happened? Since early September, employee files, official correspondence, pay stubs, and even scanned ID documents have been appearing on the dark web. The hacker group Rhysida stole the data and then tried to extort the Berlin city government. They demanded a ransom of 30 bitcoins, which is equivalent to about €2 million ($2.3 million), or else they would publish the sensitive data. But last Friday, Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner stated: "The State of Berlin will not give in to blackmail." The data was subsequently published on the dark web, the part of the internet accessible only to tech-savvy users. In total, the data set consists of approximately 1.4 million records. <h2>An employee unknowingly opened a phishing email</h2> Two departments of the city government serving approximately four million residents have been compromised: the Department of Public Works and the Department of Transportation. This time, the attack wasn't carried out by foreign intelligence agencies, but by criminals. The hackers initially gained access to protected data between August 7 and 14 without being detected. Rhysida, a cybercrime group believed to originate from Eastern Europe, has been attacking public institutions around the world since 2023, claiming responsibility for nearly 280 attacks, primarily in the US. The hackers were able to gain access when a Berlin Transportation Authority employee replied to a phishing email, a message disguised to appear genuine and benign. Opening one of the attachments inadvertently grants the attackers access to the victim's network. In Berlin, the state government's secure fiber-optic network connects approximately 600 locations, ranging from municipal offices to senate departments. <h2>Data disclosure could have serious consequences</h2> The list of sectors that experts believe could be compromised illustrates the real gravity of the data breach. In addition to the personal data of employees and citizens, this includes information on combi-heat and power plants, fuel storage facilities, emergency power supply systems as well as prisons and water treatment plants. In an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Newspaper, Jochim Selzer of the Chaos Computer Club said that the publication could have serious consequences for the people affected — even if the data only appeared on the hard-to-access dark web: "The more you know about a person, the better you can impersonate them and the better you can figure out what you need to know about them in order to, say, place an order on their behalf." <h2>Is changing passwords enough?</h2> And what about the political authorities responsible? The Berlin state government has instructed its employees to change their passwords. That, however, sparked outrage from Thorsten Schleheider, the vice-chairman of Berlin's police union. He said that Berlin's data has been inadequately protected for years and that many employees have not received sufficient training: "It is unthinkable that highly sensitive data was compromised for days, and the only action taken appears to be instructing employees to change their passwords." To address the data breach, the Berlin Senate has set up a coordination office involving all Berlin administrative agencies. It has also established contact with federal agencies such as the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), based in Bonn. Mayor Kai Wegner said, "We will inform, advise and support those employees and Berliners who were affected as quickly as possible." <h2>Berlin state elections on September 20 remain safe</h2> The Berlin authorities were, however, able to provide reassurance regarding at least one issue of concern. They announced that the September 20 election for the Berlin State Parliament is not at risk. State Election Commissioner Stephan Bröchler told the Bild newspaper: "As things stand, all systems and processes necessary for the election remain unaffected — including election preparations, the actual election day itself and the steps leading up to the release of the preliminary results." Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) was at least indirectly affected by the data theft. The stolen information also includes details about the controversial expansion of the Chancellery in the heart of Berlin.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

West Asia War Escalates As Iran Strikes 10 Ships Near Hormuz After US Sinks Five Oil Tankers

Iran said on Wednesday that it had attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the US sank five Iranian oil tankers, in the most intense series of attacks on shipping by the two sides since the start of the six-month-old war. The escalation sent oil prices sharply higher, with benchmark Brent crude futures crossing $100 a barrel for the first time since July. At least one seafarer aboard a tanker was reported killed, while another remained missing. The latest attacks came after a month of relative calm, during which Washington had sought to put pressure on Tehran primarily through economic measures. ALSO READ | <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/iran-tightens-grip-on-public-spaces-launches-cafe-crackdown-1866002">Iran Tightens Grip On Public Spaces, Launches Cafe Crackdown</a> <h2>Iran Threatens Wider Maritime Response</h2> Iran also said it had launched ballistic missiles at a US military base in Jordan. Jordan said it intercepted 18 missiles, while two others landed harmlessly in unpopulated areas. A US official said all American troops had been accounted for. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that it would significantly intensify its response to any further attacks. It also said Iran would soon publish maps showing a newly expanded maritime exclusion zone that would stretch as far as Chabahar, on the coast near Pakistan. The developments add another layer of uncertainty to a conflict that has already disrupted energy markets and raised concerns over the security of one of the world's most important shipping routes. <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iebzXi6m5S4?si=AYGdiCzcFX6nWZuE" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <h2>Trump Accuses Iran Of Targeting Midterms</h2> President Donald Trump said Tehran was attempting to influence the November US midterm elections, which will determine whether his Republican Party keeps control of Congress. "I think war is going to end immediately after the election because they can't hold out any longer. They're desperate to try and affect the election," Trump told reporters. However, The Wall Street Journal reported later on Wednesday that senior White House advisers, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, had privately cautioned Trump that the conflict could continue for the rest of his presidency, which ends in January 2029. ALSO READ | <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/us-iran-war-puts-pakistan-in-a-bind-defence-minister-calls-it-a-tightrope-walk-1865990">US-Iran War Puts Pakistan In A Bind; Defence Minister Calls It A ‘Tightrope Walk’</a> <h2>Saudi-Houthi Fighting Adds To Regional Risk</h2> The wider regional situation has also deteriorated in recent days, with fighting intensifying between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen. The Yemen conflict represents a second theatre of war in the region and adds to concerns over the security of energy supplies originating from the Middle East. With tensions now rising across multiple fronts, the latest attacks near the Strait of Hormuz have further heightened the risks facing global oil markets.

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Deadly Explosion At Switzerland Power Plant Claims Two Lives

Edited by: Dmytro Hubenko Two workers were killed in an explosion at a hydroelectric power plant in the village of Piotta in southern Switzerland on Wednesday, according to local authorities. Police say a fire was reported at the Ritom Hydroelectric Station in the canton of Ticino around 9:30 a.m. (0730 GMT). The blaze trapped two workers inside. Shortly thereafter, an explosion rocked the plant, severely damaging the building and gravely injuring the men, both of whom died from their injuries shortly thereafter. Authorities say one of the men was a a 55-year-old Swiss citizen, the other has yet to be identified. State prosecutors have launched an investigation into the cause of the deadly incident. The facility, which is owned by Swiss rail carrier SBB, is currently undergoing renovations as part of a plan to reconfigure the 100-year-old site. If you rely on our team for trusted reporting, please take a moment to select us as your Preferred Source on Google, so you'll always see our verified news first. <div id="article-hstick-inner" class="abp-story-detail "> Disclaimer: This report first appeared on Deutsche Welle, and has been republished on ABP Live as part of a special arrangement. Apart from the headline, no changes have been made in the report by ABP Live. </div>

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