Donald Trump is about to sign into law a bill that allows for tariffs to the tune of 100% on India for the purchase of Russian oil. But the bill exempts low-enriched uranium from any punitive measures. Why?

https://www.firstpost.com/world/trump-wants-india-to-stop-buying-russian-oil-but-us-keeps-importing-russian-uranium-14046894.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Howard Graham Buffett has taken on one of the most unusual assignments of his life, which is succeeding his father, Warren Buffett, as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Unlike his father, the 71-year-old did not build his career around investing and began farming in Nebraska in 1977.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/meet-warren-buffetts-son-howard-buffett-farmer-philanthropist-and-now-berkshire-chairman-14046935.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Donald Trump said the agreement had no expiry and that US adversaries would require Washington's approval for sensitive investments in Greenland.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/us-denmark-greenland-reach-deal-to-expand-american-military-presence-on-the-island-trump-says-14046956.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

For someone seeking Indian citizenship, living in the country for years, owning property, having an Aadhaar card or even becoming emotionally attached to India does not, by itself, create a legal claim to citizenship. The path to citizenship depends on many factors.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/how-easy-or-difficult-is-it-to-become-an-indian-citizen-explained-14046431.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Washington confirms weapons in orbit as India accelerates its 52-satellite shield, and a Pakistani warship rams an Indian Navy vessel. Firstpost's Weekly Defence Dispatch has the full picture.

https://www.firstpost.com/india/weekly-defence-dispatch-us-confirms-space-weapons-india-builds-its-orbital-shield-pakistani-warship-rams-indian-navy-vessel-and-more-14046992.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said it is taking legal action against Nestlé India after finding that a baby food sample violated quality standards and two other infant nutrition products flouted promotional norms. The food giant outright rejected the non-compliance charge.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/after-maggi-in-the-soup-has-nestle-missed-the-formula-for-baby-food-in-india-14046990.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

A false report nearly prompted the US military to intercept a Chinese vessel in West Asia. It falsely claimed that the ship was carrying components linked to a nuclear weapons programme.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/ai-generated-intelligence-report-nearly-triggered-us-china-military-confrontation-report-says-14047002.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

There's a sharp rise in hostility against Indians in the American state of Texas as reflected through Republican nominee Bo French's remarks. Here's more on this and other big world news in our weekly wrap.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/this-week-in-explainers-is-anti-india-sentiment-rising-in-texas-14046905.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Will UPI payments no longer be free? That’s the question everyone’s been asking after the government introduced new a MDR, which will come into effect from October 15.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/word-of-the-week-is-mdr-the-new-0-4-fee-on-upi-transactions-that-has-got-everyone-talking-14046620.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Feast your eyes on some of the best underwater photographs, courtesy the Ocean Photographer of the Year contest.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/ocean-photographer-of-the-year-winners-staring-seal-pups-submerged-crocs-and-more-photogallery-14045785.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Iran has clarified that Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is not carrying any specific message or proposal from the United States during his visit to Tehran.


https://www.firstpost.com/world/no-us-proposal-says-iran-as-pakistans-mohsin-naqvi-visits-tehran-amid-war-14047122.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Whether it’s while waiting for the train or chilling solo at a cafe, Singapore is nudging its people toward an increasingly elusive habit: reading. Here's why.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/a-page-turner-why-is-singapore-paying-people-to-read-14046346.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Diagnosing endometriosis is often a challenge. The American College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists says people can wait a decade or more after the onset of symptoms to receive a diagnosis.

https://www.firstpost.com/health/endometriosis-can-take-years-to-diagnose-could-new-tests-finally-change-that-14044162.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Will Donald Trump heed Iran’s seven conditions for talks, or will he initiate new military action? What's the latest in the West Asia conflict?

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/what-are-trumps-options-after-iran-laid-down-7-conditions-for-peace-talks-14047197.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing his biggest political crisis yet after historic CDU defeats in Germany’s state elections. What do the results mean for his chancellorship, the coalition and the rise of the AfD?

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/can-friedrich-merz-survive-germany-chancellor-crisis-14047231.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Last week, the AI world was rocked when three Indian-origin researchers hacked into OpenAI by using Anthropic’s Claude. Meet Harsh Jaiswal, Mohan Pedhapati, and Rahul Maini.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/3-indians-openai-hack-claude-harsh-jaiswal-mohan-pedhapati-rahul-maini-hacktron-ai-14047238.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

In last month's Nepal flash floods, it was not a typical glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) that caused the devastation. But the chain of events points to a problem India is also confronting: high-mountain failures can evolve into destructive downstream hazards.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/hills-on-the-edge-glofs-the-danger-lurking-above-india-hill-towns-14047220.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

After a second-year student died by suicide, IIT-Bombay has removed Professor Suryanarayana Doolla as Dean (Administrative Affairs) with immediate effect. Here’s why.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/iit-bombay-student-suicide-sahil-wakode-professor-doolla-suspension-casteism-allegations-14047297.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Oil prices slipped towards the $100-a-barrel mark as hopes of US-Iran diplomatic engagement grew and Saudi Arabia increased crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over supply disruptions.

https://www.firstpost.com/business/crude-hits-11-day-low-why-are-oil-prices-falling-despite-west-asia-tensions-14047373.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

The White House press pool has suspended coverage of Donald Trump after he banned CNN, MS Now, and Politico. But what exactly is this group of journalists, and why do they matter?

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/trump-tv-launch-white-house-press-pool-donald-trump-events-media-coverage-cnn-ms-now-politico-ban-14047435.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social