In most cities, traffic is disrupted by processions, political rallies, or the occasional monsoon downpour. In Gujarat’s Vadodara this week, the culprit was golgappas, the popular street food.

Days after Meagan Brazil-Sheehans 6-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia, they were walking down the halls of UMass Memorial Childrens Medical Center when they ran into Robin the Robot.

India acknowledged its extensive strategic alliance with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing its recent strengthening, while commenting on the newly formed Saudi-Pakistan defense agreement. India hopes the partnership respects mutual interests, as the pact sparks speculation about Saudi access to Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities amid Middle East tensions. The agreement, uniting Saudi finance and Pakistani military might, raises questions about regional security dynamics.