Today: September 16, 2026
Today: September 16, 2026

Economy

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Morgan Stanley turns more hawkish, forecasts two Fed hikes and ECB move

Morgan Stanley has joined other major Wall Street banks in adopting a more hawkish outlook on interest rates, forecasting U.S.

Economy

European shares hit three-month low as oil spike revives inflation and rate worries

European shares fell to three-month lows on Tuesday as rising oil prices and bond yields continued to dampen investors' risk appetite ahead of the U.S.

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Toyota revamp hints of wider industry shake-up in China

A potential tie-up between Toyota's two main Chinese partners could be a sign the long-standing foreign joint-venture model in China is entering a new phase as a

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Stocks wobble but no sign of panic as yields surge

Add the summer bond-market rout to the list of market upheavals that U.S. stocks have largely shrugged off.

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WTO says global trade system at critical juncture, urges reform

The World Trade Organization on Tuesday urged its members to reform global trade rules or risk a slide into fragmentation that could significantly

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South Korean lawmaker says Trump due to announce US investment details on Friday

A South Korean lawmaker said on Tuesday, while questioning the country's finance minister nominee, that U.S.

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German investor morale stabilises in September, ZEW finds

German investor morale stabilised in September, while the assessment of the current economic situation improved significantly.

Economy|Europe

Canada is pursuing a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU as US ties remain fraught. Here’s what we know

Canada is pursuing a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU as US ties remain fraught. Here’s what we know

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Russians make the best of a struggling economy before vote

As a bustling tourist hub on the Volga River whose town centre and roads are being rebuilt with state funding, the picturesque medieval city of

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Kremlin welcomes Trump's idea of energy truce with Ukraine, calls for sanctions removal

The Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed a U.S. proposal for a Russia-Ukraine moratorium on attacking each other's energy infrastructure, while saying it was also necessary

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Goldman Sachs asset arm raises $11.7 billion in private equity funds

Goldman Sachs' asset management said on Tuesday its alternatives unit has raised $11.7 billion across its latest private equity funds and related vehicles.

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South Korea, Kazakhstan sign MoU on atomic energy, explore mineral trade

South Korea and Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy as their leaders met on Tuesday and pledged to work

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"The house" visits the House

The nervous start to the week for world markets has seen 10-year U.S.

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How ‘portfolio reasoning’ explains Trump’s constant reevaluation of America’s value

Trump has approached governing through the same framework as his former business portfolio, where he casts the US as a flagship holding whose value he was elected to increase.

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Nearly 2 years after Helene, recovery varies across western North Carolina

Nearly 2 years after Helene, recovery varies across western North Carolina

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Record-high diesel prices add pressure for Missouri farmers

Record-high diesel prices add pressure for Missouri farmers

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Otis CEO Marks to retire next year, succession search underway

Sept 15 - Otis Worldwide CEO Judy Marks, who helped navigate the elevator maker's transition to a stand-alone company after its 2020 spin-off from United Technologies, is set to retire, the company

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Wall St tepid at open as oil prices, Treasury yields rise

The major U.S. stock indexes were subdued at open on Tuesday as higher crude prices, elevated Treasury yields and an uncertain outlook for AI demand kept investors at bay.

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UAE's ADNOC buys millions of barrels of Iraqi crude, sources say

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) has bought millions of barrels of discounted crude from Iraq's state oil firm, three people

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Delos Data, a chip startup founded by Intel veterans, raises $100 million for AI networks 

Delos Data, a startup founded by veterans of Intel Corp, on Tuesday said it has raised $100 million to develop chips and software that can move

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Congo creates task force for US minerals deal, cabinet minutes say

Democratic Republic of Congo has approved a task force to speed up implementation of its strategic minerals partnership with the United States, according

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Wells Fargo trims S&P 500 index's year-end target to 7,700

Wells Fargo lowered its year-end target for the S&P 500 index to 7,700 from 7,950, as limited catalysts for further gains, and rising political and sector-specific risks cloud the

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Median US income rises to highest on record even as Americans feel affordability pinch

Median US income rises to highest on record even as Americans feel affordability pinch

Economy|Environment|Food

Linvilla Orchards adapts after spring freeze wipes out 90% of apple crop

Linvilla Orchards adapts after spring freeze wipes out 90% of apple crop

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L'Oreal steals French stock market crown from LVMH

Cosmetics group L'Oreal became France's most valuable listed company on Tuesday, surpassing Louis Vuitton owner LVMH as high-end

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Coca-Cola to invest $10 billion in US infrastructure by 2030

Coca-Cola on Tuesday said it plans to invest $10 billion in infrastructure in the U.S., one of its biggest markets, from 2026 through 2030. 

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Bessent says strong dollar based on credibility, policy certainty

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Honeywell Aero CEO calls planned GE Aerospace-CPP deal positive for industry

Honeywell Aerospace’s CEO called GE Aerospace’s planned $12 billion acquisition of a castings maker “positive for the industry overall” and

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US poverty rate dips to lowest on record, Census Bureau says

The U.S. poverty rate edged down to the lowest on record in 2025, while median household income hit a record high, the Census

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Wells Fargo CFO sees stronger 2026 loan growth, healthy US economy

Wells Fargo expects loan growth in 2026 to be better than its previous forecast and signaled healthy spending and credit trends in the U.S., CFO Mike

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Alarmed Yemenis flee south as Houthis keep up attacks

After a drone strike sent shrapnel flying into his wife's chest, killing her, Muhammad Aiyash and his three children fled with no belongings to a new makeshift camp for the

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Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty in a $195M money laundering case, agrees to cooperate

A close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has pleaded guilty to bribing officials to secure contracts for importing food during Venezuela's crisis

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Some Sol Blume festival ticket holders still without refunds 2 years later

Some Sol Blume festival ticket holders still without refunds 2 years later

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Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump's demands

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation

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UK jobs market stays soft before BoE rate call

Britain's jobs market stayed weak with pay growth near a six-year low, the fewest vacancies since 2021 and hiring down, according to data that

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Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to stop targeting energy sites, but Kyiv calls it a ‘proposal for a mutual halt’

Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to stop targeting energy sites, but Kyiv calls it a ‘proposal for a mutual halt’

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Tech boom powers China's factories but economic imbalances deepen as consumption slows

China's industrial sector showed renewed strength in August as the AI-driven tech boom fuelled factory output, though sluggish consumption and

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Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand access

Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities

Economy|Political

Missile shortages, damage to US facilities: Pentagon watchdog issues first review of Iran war

Missile shortages, damage to US facilities: Pentagon watchdog issues first review of Iran war

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10-year Treasury yield hits 5%, critical threshold for US economy and markets

10-year Treasury yield hits 5%, critical threshold for US economy and markets

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Carney pitches Canada to global investors as Trump tries to pull investment south

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is courting some of the world’s biggest investors as he tries to reduce Canada’s economic dependence on the United States

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A Vermont man is on trial for shooting 3 Palestinian students. He claimed the CIA told him to do it

Jason Eaton insisted he was acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad when he shot three Palestinian college students who were walking past his home a few days after Thanksgiving

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AI stocks drop, but the rest of Wall Street holds steadier after oil prices give back an early jump

AI stocks slid worldwide after leaders of the industry warned a slowdown is needed for the safety of humanity

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Trump administration removes climate pollution limits on power plants

Trump administration removes climate pollution limits on power plants

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Mexico launches antitrust investigation over alleged monopolistic soccer practices

Mexico’s National Antitrust Commission has launched an investigation into potential monopolistic practices in domestic soccer

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States sue to stop Trump rule that would make it harder for some immigrants to get green cards

States sue to stop Trump rule that would make it harder for some immigrants to get green cards

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Maduro ally Alex Saab expected to plead guilty in federal money laundering case

Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is expected to plead guilty Tuesday in a federal case

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Saudi Arabia has shut a critical oil pipeline. Here’s why it matters for the global oil market

Saudi Arabia has shut a critical oil pipeline. Here’s why it matters for the global oil market

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Costco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limit

Costco has raised the price of motor oil sold under its exclusive private-label brand as well as limited how much of it customers can buy weekly as oil prices climb yet again

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'A slap and a blow to the gut': Drivers struggle as metro Detroit gas prices continue to rise

'A slap and a blow to the gut': Drivers struggle as metro Detroit gas prices continue to rise

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US Treasury yields are rising - why does it matter?

A selloff in U.S. government bonds is pushing up borrowing costs, which could squeeze households, companies, financial markets and the federal budget

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Africa's biggest oil refinery opens to public ownership, sparking excitement among retail investors

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, is opening a portion of his refinery to public ownership in Africa's biggest initial public offering

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Some cars trapped in Empire Towers garage since July 9 could be removed this month

Some cars trapped in Empire Towers garage since July 9 could be removed this month

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Women enter skilled trades as metro Atlanta faces growing demand for workers

Women enter skilled trades as metro Atlanta faces growing demand for workers

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AI is supercharging money scams – here’s what you can do to protect yourself

Good habits by consumers can stymie scams, but US regulations have fallen behind the technology.

Economy|Europe|Science

Portugal decriminalized drugs 25 years ago, but the real lesson is what it built around this policy

Portugal’s remarkable public health strides after changing its approach to drugs may not be replicable in other countries absent broader systemic reforms.

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European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fears

European leaders are highlighting growing competition in the Arctic as global warming opens new shipping routes

Arts|Economy|Environment

Get ready for a 30% jump in heating oil costs this winter as Iran war drives up prices

Get ready for a 30% jump in heating oil costs this winter as Iran war drives up prices

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Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections

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Tennis players seeking more prize money say they won't go public with their protests anymore

Top tennis players who have been protesting for a larger share of revenues from the biggest tournaments in the sport say they will no longer go public with their demands now that a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council has been formed

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Iranian cargo ship is struck, and talks between Tehran and its neighbors are postponed

State-run media in Iran say an Iranian commercial vessel has been struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with one person killed and four wounded

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House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress would have to approve President Donald Trump's proposal to send $5,000 to each American adult if the Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the November election

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Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia

The conflict in Yemen is intensifying, as government forces launch attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea and Houthis fire into neighboring Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen’s government

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Trump says he's lifting a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey because 'everybody's been bugging me' about it

President Donald Trump says he plans to remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey

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Trump has support in Doonbeg, though tiny snails have snagged his Irish golf course plans

President Donald Trump's visit to Ireland has attracted protests, but in one corner of the country there is strong support

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Why Trump’s effort to build more refineries won’t lower gas prices

Why Trump’s effort to build more refineries won’t lower gas prices

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Democrats eye a new tool to hold Trump accountable if they win the House

Democrats eye a new tool to hold Trump accountable if they win the House

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Inside a Philadelphia barbershop, Black men debate their political past and future

Political strategist Khalil Thompson is on a mission to understand why some Black men leaned Republican in recent elections

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At BRICS, India's Modi warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks threaten global stability

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that rising geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and climate crises are affecting people worldwide

Africa|Business|Economy

Benin bets on turning its cotton crop into clothes at home

The fabrics made by Fatoumata Dosso carry the tag “Made in Benin.”

Economy|Political

Judge rules Trump administration order to fire FEMA staffers was illegal

Judge rules Trump administration order to fire FEMA staffers was illegal

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Iraq says Saudi pipeline attack originated from its territory, and other Mideast news

Iraq says an attack on a key Saudi oil pipeline was launched from its territory, and U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran is “probably” behind it

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Michigan landscaping company demanding answers after 6 workers stopped by ICE agents

Michigan landscaping company demanding answers after 6 workers stopped by ICE agents

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8 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine as Putin warns Europe against sending troops

Russian strikes have killed eight civilians and wounded dozens in Ukraine, according to local officials

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Trump says Iran likely responsible for attack that shut vital Saudi oil pipeline

Trump says Iran likely responsible for attack that shut vital Saudi oil pipeline

Business|Economy

Can the oil market survive a forever war with Iran?

Can the oil market survive a forever war with Iran?

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Crypto billionaires give $97 million to Reform UK, fueling concerns about money in politics

Reform UK, the anti-immigration party led by Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, received $97 million from two cryptocurrency billionaires this weekend

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BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit

Leaders of the BRICS nations have expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemned sanctions not authorized by the U.N. The leaders met in New Delhi on Saturday to strengthen their global position

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Why Canada? America's northern neighbor seems an unlikely target for a trade war

Canada might seem an unlikely target for a U.S. trade war

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Saudi oil pipeline shut down after attack triggers fires

Saudi oil pipeline shut down after attack triggers fires

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Wall Street week ahead: Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, retail sales update

The Federal Reserve and its interest rate policy will be the main focus for Wall Street this week

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For the US news industry, a tough summer draws to a close with McClatchy chain's cuts

The McClatchy newspaper chain has made significant layoffs at The Miami Herald and other papers, cutting over 90 unionized journalists across 17 publications

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Ford to invest $1 billion in Kentucky truck plant, building new paint shop

Ford to invest $1 billion in Kentucky truck plant, building new paint shop

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US stocks jump after oil prices ease and an inflation update comes in near expectations

U.S. stocks rebounded and clawed back much of their losses for the week after oil prices eased off their recent spurt

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US wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb

Wholesale inflation picked up last month after cooling earlier this summer as higher oil and gas prices stemming from the Iran war are keeping costs elevated

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House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertain

The House is expected to take up a punishing Russian sanctions package next week, though prospects of passage are uncertain despite the overwhelming support the bill received in the Senate

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FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the Republican midterm convention

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other Republican officials came together for a two-day convention this week to rally voters in advance of midterm elections in November

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UN extends partial Sudan arms embargo for a month while talks continue on US demand for a total ban

The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to briefly extend the current arms embargo on Sudan’s western Darfur region while negotiations continue on a contentious U.S. proposal to expand the embargo throughout the country

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Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers

The price of diesel is hitting record highs just as many U.S. farmers are harvesting two of the nation’s largest commodities, soybeans and corn

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The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a lifeline for the global economy, is in jeopardy

The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a lifeline for the global economy, is in jeopardy

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A man fights for a new life in Cuba after the US expels him in an immigration crackdown

A Cuban man is fighting for a new life on his troubled island after the U.S. government expelled him as part of an immigration crackdown

Economy|Travel

Tourists should skip Kauai for now as it recovers from Hurricane Lowell, officials say

Tourism officials are asking visitors to steer clear of one of Hawaii’s most picturesque islands during recovery from the latest tropical storm to thrash the state

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No relief from inflation as Middle East clashes lifts fuel prices to painful levels

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters as midterm elections near

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Modi holds talks with Putin and Iran's president before the BRICS summit of 11 nations

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have held talks before a BRICS summit in New Delhi

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Iranian allies captured a strategic Red Sea island in a vital waterway. Here’s what to know

Iranian allies captured a strategic Red Sea island in a vital waterway. Here’s what to know

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Afghan woman whose case was the first for a long-dormant court has been deported, officials say

The Justice Department says an Afghan woman who was accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot in the United States and whose case was the first for an obscure and long-dormant court has been deported

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Diesel costs more than $6 a gallon for the first time. Here’s how that affects you

Diesel costs more than $6 a gallon for the first time. Here’s how that affects you

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Death toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 35 as more bodies are recovered

The death toll from a ferry fire in the Philippines has risen to 35, with 54 still missing

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US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods

Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel