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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

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Why are BTC and ETH falling today? Crypto prices drop after CLARITY Act setback and ahead of US Fed meeting today

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices fall after the CLARITY Act setback as investors await the US Fed meet today Updated on: Sep 16, 2026, 20:43:26 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link…

By Sohail Khan · 16 Sep

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‘Don’t want to continue war with US’, Beijing ready to ‘safeguard’ Tehran’s rights: Inside Iran-China talks

Iran's Araghchi on Wednesday said Tehran is not interested in continuing the conflict with the US, as he held talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Published on: Sep 16, 2026, 20:20:32…

By Sohail Khan · 16 Sep

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What Africa’s biggest IPO can do for its stock markets

A new generation of investors is buying up African stocks Published on: Sep 16, 2026, 20:15:24 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link ALIKO DANGOTE is the big man of African…

By Sohail Khan · 16 Sep

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Gender parity still 120 years away despite narrowing gap: WEF report

On a geographical basis, Europe leads in closing the overall gender gap, followed by North America, while the Middle East and North Africa lag. Published on: Sep 16, 2026, 19:49:48 IST Prefer…

By Sohail Khan · 16 Sep