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Trump lifts Venezuela narco status and says Colombia may follow

President Donald Trump cited Venezuela’s cooperation against drug cartels since US forces seized Nicolás Maduro in January. Published on: Sep 16, 2026, 22:28:05 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Washington…

By Sohail Khan · 16 Sep

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Annie Dillard dies at 81: Pulitzer prize-winning author’s 3 marriages and kids in focus after her demise

Annie Dillard, acclaimed author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, died at 81 in South Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Published on: Sep 16, 2026, 22:25:49 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Annie Dillard,…

By Sohail Khan · 16 Sep

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US Federal Reserve meeting today: When and where to watch Kevin Warsh’s Speech? Here’s what to expect

The Federal Reserve will meet on September 15-16 to announce interest rate decisions at 2:00 p.m. ET. Published on: Sep 16, 2026, 21:55:28 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link The…

By Sohail Khan · 16 Sep

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Trump administration paid employees $9.5 billion not to work in 2025: Report

The federal government spent $9.5 billion on compensating employees not working in 2025 due to Musk's DOGE initiatives, drastically increasing paid leave. Published on: Sep 16, 2026, 21:34:41 IST Prefer HTon Google…

By Sohail Khan · 16 Sep

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Trump grant cuts: How much federal funding was frozen or cut in your state?

Trump administration grant cuts disrupted up to $177 billion in federal funding across all US states, with California, Texas and NY among the most affected. Updated on: Sep 16, 2026, 21:33:01 IST…

By Sohail Khan · 16 Sep

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Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,400; over 6,000 still missing

Flash floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal. Updated on: Sep 16, 2026, 21:16:42 IST Prefer HTon…

By Sohail Khan · 16 Sep

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China is not ready for a post-American world

Donald Trump’s disaster in Iran has come too soon for China to take full advantage Published on: Sep 16, 2026, 21:15:25 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link MIDDLE EASTERN rulers…

By Sohail Khan · 16 Sep

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‘No aggressive element’: Pakistan on defence pact with Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes on Mecca

Underscoring the agreement under the pact which was made public, Pakistan said a “simple reading” shows that the alliance “is based on collective deterrence.” Published on: Sep 16, 2026, 21:10:45 IST Prefer…

By Sohail Khan · 16 Sep

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Sunny, the Obamas’ loyal dog, dies at 13, reuniting with Bo in memory: ‘Will miss her terribly’

Former President Barack Obama announced the passing of Sunny, the Obamas' 13-year-old Portuguese water dog. Published on: Sep 16, 2026, 20:56:36 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link The Obamas' pet…

By Sohail Khan · 16 Sep

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NBC Los Angeles helicopter crash: 5 things to know as tributes pour in for victims and eyewitness reacts

Aerial correspondent Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw died on Tuesday following a helicopter crash in Chatsworth. Published on: Sep 16, 2026, 20:45:03 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Following…

By Sohail Khan · 16 Sep