US interest rates raised for first time in three years
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'No doubt' of climate change role in deadly China-Nepal flood: scientists
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US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
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AFTERMATH OF NEPAL-CHINA FLOODS / ‘Everything is gone’
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KSA says Houthis targeted Makkah
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India, Pakistan summon diplomats after naval collision
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Saudis pound Yemen, Houthis fire at Saudi, as Middle East war spreads
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20 killed as Gaza building collapses
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EU to ban social media for under 13s
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Israel will remove all Palestinians from Gaza
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Delhi's Satya Niketan collapse toll rises to 7
10 police teams hunt owner as Delhi govt moves to seal illegal buildings
7 September 2026
Wildfires, heatwaves endanger air quality, health: UN
The United Nations' weather and climate agency underlined the links between air pollution and climate change, which scientists say is leading to more frequent and more intense heatwaves and wildfires.
7 September 2026
AI data centers are less thirsty now, tech giants say
The tech giants spending billions of dollars on them say the water part, at least, is solvable.
7 September 2026
25 years on, America seeks to keep 9/11 memories alive
The anniversary commemorates a watershed moment for the US and the world.
7 September 2026
Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state election
The AfD is already Germany's most popular party at the national level and is seeking to secure a foothold for advancing its agenda, which includes heavy restrictions on immigration, restoring ties with Russia, cutting support to Ukraine and quitting the euro.
7 September 2026
Eight Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau
Ash from Anak Krakatau, which sits halfway between Java and Sumatra islands, has blanketed Jakarta and several surrounding areas since it erupted late on Friday, leading to the closure of the airports for safety reasons.
7 September 2026
How climate change and food insecurity could fuel conflicts
Climate change, conflict, and trade tensions are putting pressure on the global food system. New research suggests the biggest risk is not food shortages, but whether societies can peacefully adapt to change
7 September 2026
Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America'
His proposal, which was immediately dismissed by the state's governor, comes days after he signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" in the middle of a trade war with neighboring Canada
7 September 2026
Five dead, five injured after Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami runway
In a statement posted to X Sunday evening, fire officials said they used foam to extinguish a fire in the engine compartment
7 September 2026
Indonesia’s six airports suspend operations
An eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau caused six airports to suspend flight operations yesterday, affecting hundreds of flights at Jakarta’s main airport, after some school activities and fishing were halted.
7 September 2026
Pakistan forces kill 21 terrorists over three days
Pakistan security forces killed over 20 terrorists during multiple engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) between September 3 and 5, the military’s media affairs wing said yesterday.
7 September 2026
Israel’s expulsion plans threaten Trump’s peace bid
Eight Islamic and Arab countries yesterday condemned Israeli plans for the removal of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip saying the designs, voiced by ministers, jeopardise a US-backed peace in the territory.
7 September 2026
40-50 feared trapped in Delhi hostel
The building housing a boys’ PG hostel in South-West Delhi collapsed yesterday afternoon, with around 40-50 students feared trapped under the rubble.
7 September 2026
Nepali rescuers buoyed by miracle finds
Nepali rescuers faced challenging conditions yesterday as search operations after catastrophic floods entered their 12th day, buoyed by the extraordinary rescues of four survivors.
7 September 2026
Ukraine talks with US envoys useful: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of “highly useful” talks on Saturday evening with two US envoys seeking a deal to end the Ukraine war, a Kremlin aide said, but he gave no indication of any breakthrough.
7 September 2026
Iran guards attack US naval drone
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said yesterday that they had attacked a US naval drone that was trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Tehran and Washington traded strikes.
7 September 2026
Lebanon president calls for US help after 4 killed in Israeli strikes
Sunday's strikes, which damaged government premises and destroyed an out-of-service hospital, 'a dangerous escalation,' says Joseph Aoun
6 September 2026
Indonesia's main airport suspends operations after volcanic eruption
More than 22,000 passengers affected as 209 flights disrupted
6 September 2026
Iran's top negotiator threatens 'faster, more intense' response to US attacks
Iran said Sunday that its forces attacked a US naval drone trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, hours after targeting ships in retaliation for American strikes on three oil tankers.
6 September 2026
US aircraft carrier departs Thailand after port call
The 5,000-strong crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln docked just north of the resort town of Pattaya, near Bangkok, on Wednesday for five days of rest and recreation after a lengthy Middle East deployment
6 September 2026