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• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed geopolitical developments and bilateral relations during an exclusive interview while visiting India for the BRICS summit. • Pezeshkian emphasized expanding cooperation on the Chabahar Port to strengthen regional trade networks.

• BRICS member countries reached a consensus on the New Delhi Declaration during India's chairship of the grouping. • The joint statement condemns international aggression without naming specific countries and emphasizes dialogue and diplomacy as the primary tools for resolving disputes.

• BRICS member nations adopted the New Delhi Declaration on Saturday to address global issues including tariffs, unilateral acts of war, and nuclear conflict. • The agreement specifically emphasizes the need for the full, equal, and safe participation of women in peace and security decision-making processes.

• BRICS member countries approved the New Delhi Declaration during the 2026 summit to establish a consensus on global governance and security. • The agreement follows intense negotiations and covers specific issues including terrorism, conflict resolution, trade challenges, and reforms to the United Nations.

• Prime Minister Modi announced that all BRICS members reached a full consensus to adopt the New Delhi Declaration in 2026. • The agreement specifically emphasizes the need for women to have equal and meaningful participation in peace and security processes, including conflict resolution and humanitarian relief.

Prime minister’s office tells families of those missing ‘the nation stands with you’ as search and rescue efforts continueOne person has died and more than 30 are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Vanuatu, the country’s government says.The vessel, MV Matui, had set sail with more than 40 passengers and crew on Friday from the island of Santo to Ambae island in very rough seas, but did not arrive. Continue reading...

Iran-allied Houthis say drones and missiles used in attack that targeted ‘weapons depots and command and control centres’ in southern Saudi ArabiaHouthi fighters on Sunday said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen’s government forces led growing numbers of civilians to flee.The attack at the southern Sharurah base targeted “weapons depots and command and control centres that are managing the aggression against our nation and people”, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree wrote on X. Continue reading...

Liberal MP says One Nation leader is ‘not the person I thought she was’ and he feels ‘sorry’ for JoyceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAndrew Hastie has vowed to go “all the way” in his fight with Pauline Hanson, as he suggested One Nation MPs Barnaby Joyce and David Farley were likely feeling buyers’ remorse for joining the party.The Liberal MP and former SAS captain repeated his accusation that Hanson was a “lying coward” on Sunday, after she continued to refuse to take down an animated cartoon that described Hastie as a “traitor”. This came after he was subpoenaed to give evidence during Ben Roberts-Smith’s failed defamation trial.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...

The energy minister says Australia has 41 days’ worth on petrol in strategic reserve. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWestern Australian police have said a man had been shot at a residence on Owen Place in Hamilton Hill, around 4.35am this morning.In a statement, police and St John WA responded and provided emergency first aid to the victim.The man has been conveyed by St John WA to hospital with serious injuries. Police believe two males, dressed in all black clothing, were involved in the shooting.Significant police resources have been deployed and are conducting a thorough search of the area.The situation is getting worse in the Middle East. The dispute involving Saudi Arabia and the Houthis and the ongoing war in Iran is doing nothing to improve the fuel supply around the world and is pushing up prices of oil.We’re seeing that in the markets even overnight, and that will inevitably also flow through to Australia. However, the Australian government will remain firmly focused on ensuring our fuel security, just as we have for the last more than six months since this crisis began. Continue reading...

OpenAI’s decision comes after dire warnings about rapidly progressing technology and lawmakers’ calls for new rulesOpenAI will not go public in 2026, Sam Altman said in a Fortune interview published on Saturday, citing safety concerns over artificial intelligence.“I actually think that, given everything happening with safety, right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public, and we don’t feel pressure on that,” Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, told Fortune. Continue reading...

Molar from large mammal that once lived in North America is in ‘immaculate condition’ after discovery in Bay AreaA 10,000 year-old tooth in remarkable condition from an ancient Pacific mastodon, a large mammal that once inhabited North America, was recently discovered by a California scientist.Brigid Lynch, a geomorphologist, was working at a preserve in San Mateo county, when she stumbled across a peculiar rock. Continue reading...