World News Today highlights on August 9, 2026 : Iran President Pezeshkian meets Mojtaba Khamenei as reports emerge over Supreme Leader's ‘extremely critical’ health

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Published9 Aug 2026, 06:52:56 AM IST

Latest news on August 9, 2026: The Masoud Pezeshkian-Mojtaba Khamenei meeting took place as the Iranian president began his third year in office.(REUTERS)

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9 Aug 2026, 10:43:23 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Iran President Pezeshkian meets Mojtaba Khamenei as reports emerge over Supreme Leader's ‘extremely critical’ health

The Masoud Pezeshkian-Mojtaba Khamenei talks focused on a range of issues, including people's livelihood, military developments and the economic challenges facing Iran.

9 Aug 2026, 08:27:44 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Russia eyes rail link to India as Strait of Hormuz disruptions threaten trade

The proposal could create an overland freight corridor connecting Russia with India through a network of countries including Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

9 Aug 2026, 08:02:25 PM IST

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Kinahan is an Irishman alleged by US and European authorities to be a senior leader of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group, a powerful transnational criminal network linked to drug trafficking, money laundering and violent crime.

9 Aug 2026, 06:18:11 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Israel rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza plan, Netanyahu says Hamas must disarm before withdrawal

Israel has rejected Trump's 15-point Gaza plan, with PM Benjamin Netanyahu saying Israel will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms. He also vowed to stand firm on Israel's security interests.

9 Aug 2026, 03:39:11 PM IST

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Spain's ambassador to India Juan Antonio March Pujol is set to be replaced amid allegations over embassy funds and financial dealings linked to cultural events. Spanish authorities have reportedly referred the matter to an anti-corruption body.

9 Aug 2026, 12:59:13 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Sydney airport near-collision: Two planes almost collided on tarmac, flights delayed at Australia's busiest airport

Sydney airport authorities are investigating a near collision between two aircraft on the tarmac, after a Jetstar plane was forced to brake sharply when another jet came into close proximity, causing flight delays at Australia's busiest airport

9 Aug 2026, 11:02:08 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Canadian police arrest victim's partner seven months after he allegedly killed Indian-origin woman

Canadian police on Friday arrested Abdul Ghafoori, a 32-year-old Toronto man accused of killing his Indian-origin girlfriend Himanshi Khurana in December last year. Ghafoori was arrested at an airport after being sought on a first-degree murder charge.

9 Aug 2026, 09:06:34 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy claims 30,000-50,000 North Korean troops to be deployed to advance Moscow's fight

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that 30,000-50,000 North Korean troops could be deployed to Russia, saying Pyongyang is gaining modern warfare experience. He sought South Korea's support and met Serbia's leader as Russia continued strikes on Ukrainian ports.

9 Aug 2026, 07:35:34 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Iran says Strait of Hormuz will reopen only if US accepts Tehran’s conditions

The comments add uncertainty to diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the strategically vital waterway.

9 Aug 2026, 06:52:56 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Canada wildfire: British Columbia declares state of emergency, forcing thousands to evacuate amid raging fire

British Columbia declared a state of emergency on Saturday, prompting thousands to evacuate as a fast-moving wildfire doubled in size and left some areas without electricity. The Bald Range fire grew to about 9,500 hectares, threatening communities in the Okanagan region.

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