India’s nuclear journey — from current power to the fusion frontier Vismay Basu Updated on: 28 Oct 2026, 11:45 am

India’s nuclear journey — from current power to the fusion frontier At the 1955 Geneva conference on the peaceful uses of atomic energy, Homi Bhabha predicted controlled fusion within two decades. More than 70 years later, commercial fusion power remains elusive. https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Oct/28/indias-nuclear-journey-from-current-power-to-the-fusion-frontier

World craving for a third voice to fill yawning gap T S Tirumurti Updated on: 27 Oct 2026, 3:31 pm

World craving for a third voice to fill yawning gap It’s not enough to have geopolitical muscle; it’s necessary to flex it when needed. Multi-alignment should not stop us from being proactive in conflicts, especially in West Asia https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/27/world-craving-for-a-third-voice-to-fill-yawning-gap

At least 64 dead in high-speed train crash in central Spain, toll expected to rise Associated Press Updated on: 28 Oct 2026, 10:19 am

At least 64 dead in high-speed train crash in central Spain, toll expected to rise Two trains travelling from Madrid to Seville collide after one stops on the track, derailing two cars and suspending rail services on key routes https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/28/high-speed-train-crash-kills-10-in-central-spain-toll-expected-to-rise

Islamic militants kill at least 20 Somali soldiers in ambush, officer says Associated Press Updated on: 28 Oct 2026, 4:10 am

Islamic militants kill at least 20 Somali soldiers in ambush, officer says The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab group, which has fought Somalia's government for nearly two decades, claimed responsibility for Monday's attack near Jameeca village in southern Somalia. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/28/islamic-militants-kill-at-least-20-somali-soldiers-in-ambush-officer-says

Saudi strikes leave over a dozen dead in Yemen as Houthis move to target Aden AFP Updated on: 28 Oct 2026, 11:23 am

Saudi strikes leave over a dozen dead in Yemen as Houthis move to target Aden Houthi broadcaster Almasirah reported 14 dead and 15 wounded, including women and children, in a preliminary toll after Saudi attacks on a market and a petrol station. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/28/saudi-strikes-leave-over-a-dozen-dead-in-yemen-as-houthis-move-to-target-aden

'A question of when do I want to end it': Trump says Iran wants deal but delays negotiations TNIE online desk Updated on: 28 Oct 2026, 4:53 am

'A question of when do I want to end it': Trump says Iran wants deal but delays negotiations Earlier, speaking at a rally in Lubbock, Texas, the US President said America did not initiate the war with Iran and accused Tehran of waging a conflict against Washington since 1979. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/28/a-question-of-when-do-i-want-to-end-it-trump-says-iran-wants-deal-but-delays-negotiations

Israeli Arab parties hold key as Netanyahu falls short of majority AFP Updated on: 28 Oct 2026, 10:47 am

Israeli Arab parties hold key as Netanyahu falls short of majority With more than three-quarters of the vote counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc was slightly ahead but still short of a majority. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/28/israeli-arab-parties-hold-key-as-netanyahu-falls-short-of-majority