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US House Passes Bill Allowing 100% Tariffs on India Over Russia
The U.S. House has approved a bill giving President Donald Trump authority to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries continuing energy purchases from Russia.
September 17, 2026
Indonesia forest fires leave over 100,000 people needing respiratory care
Severe fires in Indonesia’s forests and peatlands have worsened a health crisis, with 1,13,336 people treated for respiratory illnesses by September 9.
September 16, 2026
Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 suffers tyre burst after Iran takeoff
A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 developed a technical fault after takeoff from Mashhad Airport in Iran. All passengers and crew were reported safe.
September 16, 2026
Saudi Arabia says Houthi drone was downed near Mecca airspace
Saudi Arabia says Royal Saudi Air Defense intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered restricted airspace.
September 16, 2026
US Job Route Could Become Costly for Foreign Students After Studies
The Trump administration has moved forward a proposal to impose a fee of up to $100,000, or around Rs 96 lakh, on OPT for international students.
September 16, 2026
Trump administration prepares $2.8 billion package of heavy bombs for Israel
US President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing a proposed $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, including 40,000 heavy 2,000-pound bombs.
September 16, 2026
Trump Claims Russia, Ukraine Will Halt Attacks on Energy Sites
US President Donald Trump claims Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop attacks on each other’s energy sites, though neither side has formally confirmed it.
September 15, 2026
Shehbaz Sharif to raise Indus Waters Treaty issue at UNGA
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is preparing to raise concerns over the Indus Waters Treaty with India at the upcoming UN General Assembly.
September 14, 2026
Netanyahu couple’s makeup spending sparks row after RTI disclosure
Figures released under the Right to Information process show major public spending on hair styling and makeup linked to Benjamin Netanyahu and Sara Netanyahu.
September 14, 2026
Jeffrey Sachs makes major India prediction after BRICS summit talks
Jeffrey Sachs says India and China could become top global economies in coming decades, with economic power shifting towards Asia after the BRICS summit.
September 14, 2026
Trump Enters AI Debate, Says Whoever Wins Will Stay Ahead
President Donald Trump has entered the US debate over AI regulation, opposing a slowdown as experts warn of safety risks and China competition intensifies.
September 14, 2026
Bab al-Mandeb oil route faces new crisis after Hormuz tensions deepen
Amid the West Asia conflict, tensions are deepening around the Bab al-Mandeb Strait as Iran-backed Houthis gain access to strategic Mayun Island.
September 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia shuts East-West oil pipeline after reported drone attack
Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack, raising concerns over global energy supplies and oil prices.
September 12, 2026
Powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia as monitoring agencies remain on alert
A 6.6-magnitude deep-focus earthquake struck north-eastern Java in Indonesia on Friday, with agencies saying there is no tsunami threat.
September 12, 2026
World Awaits Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s Interview Amid BRICS Summit
International attention remains focused on the anticipated interview of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian amid the 18th BRICS Summit in India and tensions in West Asia.
September 12, 2026
India Hosts 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi
The 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India has begun at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with leaders discussing economy, trade, technology and cooperation.
September 12, 2026
Modi, Putin hold key BRICS talks, greet each other warmly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held key bilateral talks at Bharat Mandapam ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
September 11, 2026
Trump administration plans major blow to H-1B visa grace period
The Trump administration is preparing a major change to H-1B visa rules, with DHS proposing to end the 60-day grace period after job loss.
September 11, 2026
Nepal Floods Cause Widespread Destruction, Reconstruction Costs Set to Soar
Severe floods in Nepal on August 26 caused major damage to roads, bridges, hydropower projects, homes and public facilities, with recovery needs estimated at 723.31 billion Nepalese rupees.
September 11, 2026
US Claims Strike on Suspected Drug-Smuggling Boat in Caribbean Sea
The United States has claimed it targeted a boat on a suspected drug-smuggling route in the Caribbean Sea, with US Southern Command saying three people were killed.
September 11, 2026
