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**The Hindu: World News in Brief – September 12, 2025**

**New Delhi:** Several key international and domestic developments are making headlines today, September 12, 2025.

* **Bolsonaro Sentenced:** In Brazil, former President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison after being convicted of attempting a coup following his 2022 election defeat. The far-right leader is currently under house arrest and can appeal the sentence.

* **India-U.S. Relations:** U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has emphasized the importance of the India-U.S. relationship, describing it as one of Washington’s top priorities. The statement came during the confirmation hearing for U.S. ambassador-designate to India, Sergio Gor.

* **Supreme Court Strong on States’ Rights:** Amidst ongoing tensions between opposition-ruled states and Governors regarding the clearing of crucial laws, the Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai voiced the court’s firm resolve.

* **Nepal Political Uncertainty:** Following the fall of the K.P. Sharma Oli government, Nepal’s Gen Z campaigners remain divided on who should lead the interim administration. President Ram Chandra Poudel has urged restraint and a restoration of order.

* **Habeas Corpus Petitions in Nepal:** The Supreme Court of Nepal will begin accepting and hearing habeas corpus petitions starting Sunday.

* **Cross-Border Dispute:** Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized his Karnataka counterpart for a proposal to rename the Shivaji Nagar Metro Station in Bengaluru, alleging sectarian motives.

* **Maoist Leader Killed:** Security forces in Chhattisgarh killed ten Maoists, including a central committee member carrying a significant bounty.

* **Uttarakhand Flood Relief:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ₹1,200 crore in financial assistance for flood-affected Uttarakhand, along with ex gratia for the deceased and injured.

* **Health Advisory:** The Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to all Chief Ministers urging vigilance and preventive measures against dengue and malaria.

* **Allegations of Vote Theft:** Rahul Gandhi reiterated his allegations of “vote theft” by the ruling BJP, claiming he will present more evidence in the future.

* **UAPA Case Hearing:** The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear petitions challenging bail denials in a UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots.

* **US-9/11 Memorial:** On the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, President Donald Trump combined tributes to the victims with commemorations for murdered right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, drawing controversy.

* **Israeli Attack on Hamas:** An Israeli attack targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar has reportedly not changed the group’s terms for ending the war in Gaza.

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