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US job gains boost Fed hike bets as Trump demands rate cuts

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:17:52 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report has increased expectations of an interest-rate hike at the Federal Reserve's September meeting, as President Donald Trump renewed demands for lower rates and threatened to halt trade with countries with which the United States runs a deficit.

Employers added 162,000 jobs in August, nearly three times as many as economists had expected. Following the rep

US probes how it could have hit Iranian wedding gathering

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:57:23 GMT

LONDON/WASHINGTON, D.C.: An explosion at a wedding gathering in southern Iran that killed four people and injured at least 68 others on September 1 was caused by a U.S. munition directly hitting the building, rather than by a weapon that had first struck another target.

A review of photographs and videos verified by Reuters has raised fresh concerns about civilian casualties i

US secures 35% Venezuela oil position with anti-dilution warrants

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:56:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. government has structured its 35 percent stake in a Venezuelan oil venture through warrants designed to prevent dilution as the project raises fresh capital, a U.S. official said.

The arrangement, announced last week by President Donald Trump, gives the Pentagon "penny warrants" in North American Blue Energy Partners, or NABEP, allowing it to buy equity later at a token price without b

US defense official says Anthropic remains a supply chain risk

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:13:53 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Anthropic remains classified as a "Supply Chain Risk" by the U.S. Defense Department and the defense industry, a senior Pentagon official said, following suggestions that relations between the AI company and the Trump administration were improving.

Emil Michael, under secretary of defense for research and engineering, made the remarks in a post on X.

His comments came a day after Commerc

US strikes Iran, Tehran retaliates, hitting American bases

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:38:43 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C./DUBAI: Iranians and Arab neighbors feared on September 2 that war could return after Tehran and Washington exchanged their heaviest fire since July. US forces struck Iran's southern coast, while Iran attacked American bases across the Middle East.

Washington threatened more destructive strikes. Tehran accused the United States of hitting a wedding party, killing four people and wounding dozens.<

India joins US and 24 nations in global 6G alliance following G20 Innovation Ministers' meeting

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:30:34 GMT

Washington, DC [US], September 8 (ANI): India has joined the United States and 24 other nations in a global initiative to guide the development and deployment of next-generation 6G telecommunications networks, the US Department of Commerce announced on Monday.

In a post on X, the Department noted that the agreement was finalised following a bilateral meeting between US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and

"Display of strategic confusion": Baghaei slams Canada for accusing Iran of "destabilising activities"

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:30:22 GMT

Tehran [Iran], September 8 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday launched a scathing verbal assault against Canada, accusing it of 'strategic confusion' and endorsing US-Israel military aggression after Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne condemned Tehran's 'destabilising activities' in the Middle East.

Baghaei's remarks come

Iran conveyed its conditions to US source

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:20:43 GMT

Back-channel exchanges continue via mediators despite Washingtons repeated violations, a political source in Tehran has told RT

Iran has conveyed its conditions to the US through intermediaries after Washington recently sent new proposals to Tehran, a political source in the Iranian capital has told RT.

The reported contacts come amid renewed regional efforts to revive diplomacy after last

Jackson Merrill, Nick Pivetta lead Padres past Nationals

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:55:21 GMT

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Jackson Merrill had three hits and knocked in two runs Monday and Nick Pivetta sailed through five scoreless innings in his return to the Padres' rotation as San Diego edged the visiting Washington Nationals 3-2.

Pivetta (2-2), who last pitched on April 12 before landing on the injured list with elbow flexor tendinitis, allowed just two hits and no walks while striki

Von der Leyen pushes back against Trump over Greenland

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:23:33 GMT

Brussels seeks closer ties with an Arctic island that the US president has threatened to take over

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said Greenland's future is for its people and Denmark to decide, pushing back against US President Donald Trump's threat to annex the Arctic island.

Greenland is an autonomous Danish territory rich in minerals and strategically located clo

"NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES!": Trump lashes out amid ongoing trade dispute with Canada

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:30:06 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump signalled a sharp escalation in cross-border trade friction on Monday, declaring that Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier should be banned from selling its jets in the United States unless the company shifts manufacturing operations to American soil.

In a Truth Social post, Trump attacked the Montreal-based business jet maker and accused

Padres Opening Day starter Nick Pivetta back in action vs. Nationals

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:55:06 GMT

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Padres Opening Day starter Nick Pivetta will take the mound for the first time in nearly five months when San Diego hosts the Washington Nationals on Monday.

The Padres activated the right-handed Pivetta off the 60-day injured list on Monday after he recovered from an elbow flexor strain in his pitching arm.

Pivetta went 0-0 with a 3.38 ERA in three rehab appea

Berlin built a wall around the AfD. Voters just smashed it

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:03:53 GMT

The revolt in Saxony-Anhalt is bigger than one party it is a rejection of Germanys economic model and the EU liberal consensus

On the night of September 7, 2026, the results of landmark state elections were finalized in Berlin. Officially, the numbers recorded a crushing defeat for the ruling elites in one of Germany's smaller states - Saxony-Anhalt, home to just 2.1 million people. Yet many are

"Strike our assets and you get struck": Iran issues stark warning to US, highlights thriving energy production chain

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:58:44 GMT

Tehran [Iran], September 7 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Monday issued a stark warning to Washington against any misadventures towards Iranian energy facilities, warning of sharp repercussions.

In a post on X he said that Iran's oil and gas production chain is 'sprawling, accessible, and exposed.'

He added, 'American oil and gas companies across these waters and facilities sh

"We're going back to Moon and want India by our side": US Ambassador Sergio Gor

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:57:10 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 7 (ANI): US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said that Washington wants India "by our side" as the United States returns to the Moon, revealing that NASA has officially invited ISRO to join its Moon base programme.

"India is a proud signatory of the Artemis Accords, and NASA has officially invited ISRO to join us in the Moon base program. Make no mistake: we're going back to

Resurgent Reds look to derail Dodgers' chase toward MLB's best record

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:05:12 GMT

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After spending the past two weeks making an impact on the National League playoff chase, the Cincinnati Reds can continue making a name for themselves with a visit to the Los Angeles Dodgers starting Monday.

The Reds just won twice in a three-game home series against the NL-best Milwaukee Brewers, taking the finale Sunday 12-8 when Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run home

Nick Pivetta returns to rotation as Padres host Nationals

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:40:24 GMT

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Nearly five months after landing on the injured list, Nick Pivetta is coming back to the San Diego Padres' starting rotation.

After Sunday's 4-3 win over the New York Yankees gave San Diego its first series win in two weeks, manager Craig Stammen announced that Pivetta would take the ball for Monday's series opener with the visiting Washington Nationals.

US, South Korea, Japan kick off 3-way military exercise

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:58:07 GMT

Seoul [South Korea], September 7 (ANI): The United States, South Korea and Japan commenced a five-day trilateral military exercise on Monday, proceeding as planned despite recent reductions to key Seoul-Washington exercises following directives from US President Donald Trump.

The multidomain Freedom Edge exercise initiated operations in international waters located east and south of Jeju Island, the South K

Trumps new hairdo sparks internet craze

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:32:11 GMT

The US presidents dramatically darker locks have prompted jokes and memes online

US President Donald Trump has debuted a dramatically darker hairdo, causing bewilderment among social media users and sparking a wave of jokes and memes.

Photos of Trump stepping off Air Force One in Morristown, New Jersey, on Friday en route to his golf club in nearby Bedminster show his signature golden-blond

Internet targets Trump

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:32:11 GMT

US President Donald Trump has debuted a dramatically darker hairdo, causing bewilderment among social media users and sparking a wave of jokes and memes.

Photos of Trump stepping off Air Force One in Morristown, New Jersey, on Friday en route to his golf club in nearby Bedminster show his signature golden-blond locks transformed into an almost brunette hue.

"What in the world is going on with Trump's hair?"

Trump admin files fresh Supreme Court appeal to let USPS mail ballot rule take effect ahead of midterms

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:30:42 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 7 (ANI): US President Donald Trump's administration on Sunday again asked the Supreme Court to allow the US Postal Service (USPS) plan for mail ballots to take place effective immediately ahead of the midterm elections, CNN reported.

As per the American broadcaster, in its emergency appeal, the Postal Service noted that mail ballots for the November midterms are already being sent in

Chinese state firm supplied drone materials to sanctioned Russian entity: Report

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:30:48 GMT

Washington, DC [US], September 7 (ANI): A Chinese state-owned commercial enterprise has supplied Moscow with necessary resources for constructing hundreds of explosive drones, internal Russian shipping paperwork acquired by Politico has revealed.

The records, evaluated by Western administrations, present direct indications of a Chinese state firm maintaining assistance towards a penalised entity inside the Kremli

Mookie Betts' blast lifts Dodgers over Nationals

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:40:21 GMT

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Mookie Betts hit a go-ahead three-run home run with two outs in the eighth inning and rallied the Dodgers for a 7-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday to move 1 1/2 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for the best record in the major leagues.

Betts hit a 1-0 fastball into the seats in left field off Will Dion for his 18th home run of the season and fi

US-Ukraine conclude "substantive" third round of talks as Washington pushes for trilateral with Russia

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:30:14 GMT

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 7 (ANI): US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner pushed for Kyiv and Moscow to come to the table after they held "substantive" discussions with Ukrainian officials, CNN reported.

The visit by the two key Trump aides is the first to Kyiv since the conflict broke out. While no major breakthroughs were announced after Sunday's talks, Witkof

Top 25 roundup: No. 9 Ole Miss scores on final play to edge No. 24 Louisville

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:05:09 GMT

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Lucas Carneiro drilled a 48-yard field goal as time expired for ninth-ranked Ole Miss, which escaped Nashville with a 41-38 victory over No. 24 Louisville on Sunday night in the Music City Kickoff.

Trinidad Chambliss threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns on 21-of-36 passing for the Rebels (1-0). He also added a 5-yard rushing score that gave Ole Miss a 38-24 lea

Ronald Acuna Jr.'s heroics have Braves on brink of big series win at Phillies

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:05:02 GMT

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In a back-and-forth series between National League East contenders, the Atlanta Braves threw the most recent punch.The Philadelphia Phillies hope to punch back Monday when they conclude their four-game home series against the first-place Braves.Atlanta won Friday's opener 5-2 before Philadelphia bounced back with a 4-2 victory in Saturday's affair. The Phillies then loo

"The world has just changed": Trump reflects on 9/11, NYC resilience, and the day that altered history

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:59:17 GMT

Washington, DC [US], September 7 (ANI): Marking the solemn approach of the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, President Donald Trump has reflected on the profound impact of that fateful morning in 2001, recalling the moment he realised the world had changed forever and praising New York City's resilience in rebuilding from the devastation.

Recalling the tragic events during an interview with Trey Go

US envoy Sergio Gor holds talks with Amazon executives on expanding India footprint

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:31:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor engaged in a productive dialogue with representatives from multinational technology conglomerate Amazon on Monday, with both sides exchanging views on the corporate entity's operational presence in India and deepening bilateral economic cooperation between Washington and New Delhi.

'American innovation is a powerful force around th

US must drop hegemon mindset for Ukraine peace Jeffrey Sachs

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:20:57 GMT

Resolving the conflict requires Washington to recognize Russias security interests and the realities of a multipolar world, Jeffrey Sachs has told RT

US backroom diplomacy on Ukraine cannot achieve peace without Washington accepting that it is no longer the world's sole superpower, economist and public policy scholar Jeffrey Sachs has told RT.

The comments follow separate closed-door talks

US must drop 'hegemon' mindset for Ukraine peace - Jeffrey Sachs

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:20:57 GMT

Resolving the conflict requires Washington to recognize Russia's security interests and the realities of a multipolar world, Jeffrey Sachs has told RT

US backroom diplomacy on Ukraine cannot achieve peace without Washington accepting that it is no longer the world's sole superpower, economist and public policy scholar

MLB roundup: Guardians work another walk-off win over Tigers

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:19:03 GMT

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Daniel Schneemann singled home automatic runner Angel Genao in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 3-2 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon.

Patrick Bailey led off the inning with a single up the middle off Kyle Finnegan (3-1) before Schneemann lined a 1-0 splitter into right field to give the Guardians their third walk-off win in the

Israel acting "little irrational" on Gaza due to upcoming election: US envoy Kushner in Kyiv

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:31:02 GMT

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 7 (ANI): US Special Envoy and son-in-law of US President Donald Trump Jared Kushner on Sunday said Israel's upcoming Knesset election was contributing to what he described as "a little irrational" approach by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government towards the situation in Gaza, as Washington continues efforts to advance a plan for disarming Hamas and other armed groups in the encl

Dodgers C Dalton Rushing returns to IL with elbow issue

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:19:05 GMT

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The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Dalton Rushing on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to right elbow discomfort.

The move, which was retroactive to Saturday, made for a brief return to the ballclub for Rushing, who was reinstated from the injured list when MLB rosters were expanded last Tuesday. He spent nearly a month on the IL with a partial tear in the

Zelenskyy calls territorial issue "relevant" in Ukraine-Russia peace talks with US envoy

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:58:54 GMT

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 7 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday (local time) described the territorial issue as "relevant" to efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while saying that some of the most complex questions could ultimately be resolved only at the level of national leaders, following talks with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, Jared Kushner

Demond Williams Jr. powers Washington past Washington State

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:05:08 GMT

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Demond Williams Jr. threw for one touchdown and ran for another as No. 17 Washington opened its season with a 24-10 victory over visiting Washington State in the Apple Cup on Sunday afternoon in Seattle.Jayden Limar rushed for an 11-yard touchdown with 2:18 remaining to help seal the victory.Williams was 24-of-35 passing for 268 yards and rushed for a team-high 61 yards

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani not in lineup for 4th straight game, may return Monday

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:55:20 GMT

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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani wasn't in the starting lineup Sunday night against the Washington Nationals, marking his fourth consecutive missed start due to right biceps, left knee and neck ailments.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters prior to the game that Ohtani has made enough progress in his recovery that he could return to action as earl

Iranian Security Personnel Reportedly Killed Near Pakistan Border

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:26:00 GMT

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Two Iranian security personnel were killed in an armed attack near the city of Zahedan in Irans Sistan-Baluchistan Province, which borders Pakistan, according to Irans official news agency, IRNA.

Quoting the provincial deputy security chief, Ali Khalilabadi, IRNA reported that the men came under attack on Septemb

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani not in starting lineup for fourth straight game

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:05:18 GMT

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Thus far, the Dodgers have resisted placing Ohtani on the 15-day injured list as required for two-way players, though manager Dave Roberts said Saturday

Iran to announce "restricted zone" outside Hormuz Strait: top security official

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:45:13 GMT

TEHRAN, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei has said that his country would announce a restricted zone outside the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days and place any ship attempting to transit the area on Tehran's sanctions list.

In an interview with state-run IRIB TV, which was broadcast Sunday night, Rezaei said that the zone would extend from "the line where t

Stray US glide bomb likely hit wedding in Iran WaPo

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:19:55 GMT

The munition with high likelihood missed a comms tower nearby

A US munition likely landed a direct hit on a wedding in Iran last week after it veered off its designated target, the Washington Post reported on Sunday, citing a person familiar with the operation.

The incident occurred in Kuhestak, Hormozgan Province, amid a new wave of airstrikes unleashed by the US on Iran on Tuesday. One of

Ukraine cannot be settled like a business deal

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:11:19 GMT

Why American peace diplomacy keeps going in circles

Diplomatic efforts to end an acute and bloody armed conflict should always be welcomed and the persistence of Donald Trump's administration, which has pursued this goal for more than a year and a half, also deserves recognition, even if the results so far can hardly be called outstanding.

At the very least, the White House remains the only

"Strait of Hormuz is effectively blocked": Foreign expert Robinder Sachdev on US-Iran "tit-for-tat" phase

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:59:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 6 (ANI): Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Sunday said that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz has entered a phase of sporadic "tit-for-tat" strikes between the United States and Iran, with the waterway effectively blocked for international trade and commerce.

Speaking to ANI on the US-Iran conflict and strikes on oil tankers, Sachdev said the US military has carried out s

Trump envoy 'feels good' about Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:42:09 GMT

Washington hopes to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict, Steve Witkoff said after talks in Moscow and Kiev

US special envoy Steve Witkoff has expressed optimism about Washington's renewed efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict following talks in both Moscow and Kiev, saying the Trump administration hopes to fi

Trump envoy feels good about Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:42:09 GMT

Washington hopes to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict, Steve Witkoff said after talks in Moscow and Kiev

Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-l

This woman was the link between the Soviets, the CIA, and feminism

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:20:06 GMT

Gloria Steinem rose as women's rights became a Cold War battleground, with Washington reacting to Moscow's model of female modernity

It's impossible to fully understand the legacy of American feminist icon Gloria Steinem without mentioning Russia.

Steinem - who fought her entire life to promote the radical conc

Union's Cavan Sullivan, 16, sets record, channels LeBron James

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:40:21 GMT

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Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player in MLS history to record a five-match goal contribution streak on Saturday.

At 16 years and 342 days old, Sullivan scored in his third consecutive MLS match on Saturday when he tallied in the 75th minute of the Union's 2-0 victory over CF Montreal. He has three goals and three assists duri

Dodgers turn to Justin Wrobleski in series finale vs. Nationals

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:19:11 GMT

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After dealing with a number of lineup changes of late, the Los Angeles Dodgers will make an adjustment to their starting rotation in the series finale against the visiting Washington Nationals on Sunday night.Justin Wrobleski, who was a National League All-Star this season, will make the start in his return to the rotation.Los Angeles (85-57) has played the last three games

Cardinals strive to cap wild series vs. Rockies with a win

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:05:05 GMT

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The St. Louis Cardinals are more than halfway through their nine-game road trip, and it hasn't been boring.

The Cardinals took two of three against the Los Angeles Dodgers, missing a sweep by one pitch, and then rallied to win 7-6 on Friday night in the opener against the Colorado Rockies.

After Saturday's 10-7 loss dropped the Cardinals to 3-2 on the trip, they

View from Russia: Experts on why Kushner and Witkoff came to Moscow

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:04:02 GMT

Experts say the latest US contacts with Moscow look more symbolic than substantive, with peace talk overshadowed by wider rivalry

The latest visit to Moscow by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff has triggered a fresh wave of speculation in Russia about what Washington is really trying to achieve.

With US President Donald Trump under pressure at home and much of his administration's foreign-pol

Armenia Courts Central Asia As TRIPP Corridor Takes Shape

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:34:14 GMT

Armenia is courting Central Asia as it intensifies efforts to break ground on an ambitious trade corridor named after US President Donald Trump -- the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, or TRIPP.

Part of a peace deal between Yerevan and Baku, the planned corridor would run across Armenian territory, linking Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave while opening a new east-west trade artery bypassing

"Zero control of its border": Trump slams Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis, says situation is "so sad"

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:32:58 GMT

Washington, DC [US], September 6 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump has strongly criticised Spain regarding the migrant crisis affecting the Spanish territory of Ceuta, accusing Madrid of maintaining zero control over its borders.

Through a post published on Truth Social, Trump stated, "So sad what is happening in Spain, a country with ZERO control of its Border. WOW!'

Trump's remarks emerged as Sp

US strikes Iran-linked oil tanker: CENTCOM releases dramatic footage of ship sinking off Gulf of Oman

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:31:17 GMT

Florida [US], September 6 (ANI): US Central Command has published video footage capturing an Iranian oil vessel consumed by flames before sinking into the Gulf of Oman, concurrently issuing a stern warning to Tehran that assaults targeting American naval assets will provoke severe economic consequences.

The M/T Kylo constituted one of three crude oil carriers belonging to Iran that faced strikes executed by Unite

11 killed in fuel tanker explosion in Iran: State media

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:30:41 GMT

Tehran [Iran], September 6 (ANI): At least 11 individuals lost their lives and seven others sustained injuries following a fuel tanker explosion during a traffic collision in western Iran on Saturday, according to state-run broadcaster IRIB.

The tragedy took place on an intercity route linking Sanandaj County in Kurdestan province with Hamedan County in Hamedan province. Babak Hodaei, head of the emergency medica

France cant finance Ukraine forever Le Pen partys head

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:06:37 GMT

Paris needs guarantees that Kiev will repay the money its been getting during its conflict with Moscow, Jordan Bardella has said

France lacks money for itself and simply cannot keep funding Ukraine indefinitely, Jordan Bardella, the president of Marine Le Pen's right-wing National Rally (NR) party, has said.

The main French opposition party faced harsh criticism from its rivals earlier this

France cant finance Ukraine forever Le Pen party head

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:06:37 GMT

Paris needs guarantees that Kiev will repay the money its been getting during its conflict with Moscow, Jordan Bardella has said

France lacks money for itself and simply cannot keep funding Ukraine indefinitely, Jordan Bardella, the president of Marine Le Pen's right-wing National Rally (NR) party, has said.

The main French opposition party faced harsh criticism from its rivals earlier this

Tommy Edman HR lifts Dodgers to comeback win over Nats

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:22:15 GMT

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Tommy Edman hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the seventh inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on Saturday.Teoscar Hernandez had an RBI single in the first inning as the Dodgers (85-57) earned their third victory in three days without Shohei Ohtani, who is out with a sore left knee and sore right biceps

Iva Jovic outlasts Alexandra Eala at US Open, sets up Coco Gauff showdown

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:22:10 GMT

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Iva Jovic battled from a break down in the third set to beat good friend Alexandra Eala in a third-round match that lasted more than three hours on Saturday night and set up a showdown against fellow American Coco Gauff.

The 14th-seeded Jovic won 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in a primetime match on Arthur Ashe Court, ending the run of 17th-seeded Eala, the rising star from the P

Maryland opens with rout, shutting out Hampton

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:21:34 GMT

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Maryland came out firing and shut out Hampton 62-0 on Saturday night in College Park, Md.

The Terrapins (1-0) were efficient, scoring on 10 of their 13 drives and outgaining the Pirates 646-85. Maryland averaged 8.3 yards per play and picked up 31 first downs.

DeJuan Williams picked up 116 yards and two touchdowns on just three carries, and Iverson Howard pitch

Colombia vows crackdown after deadly drone swarm attack

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:40:10 GMT

Three soldiers were killed when explosive-laden UAVs struck a military compound in an attack blamed on the ELN

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to step up operations against armed groups after a drone swarm attack on a military compound killed three soldiers and injured four others.

The assault comes as Colombia is grappling with what has been described as its worst wa

Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers' starting lineup for 3rd straight game

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:05:10 GMT

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Shohei Ohtani was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup for the third consecutive game Saturday as he continues to deal with lingering issues involving his neck, right biceps and left knee.

The superstar two-way player sat out of the Dodgers' 3-2 win on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals and their 5-3 win on Friday over the Washington Nationals.

Pentagon conducts polygraph tests on around 50 Joint Staff members in major leak probe

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:30:33 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 6 (ANI): US government investigators have subjected around 50 members of its military's Joint Staff to polygraph tests as part of an investigation into leaks to journalists, including reports concerning the war with Iran in West Asia and the depletion of critical US munitions stocks, The New York Times reported, citing officials briefed on the move.

According to The New York Times, t

IRGC says several ballistic missiles fired at US aircraft carrier, destroyer harassing Iranian ships

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:30:21 GMT

Tehran [Iran], September 6 (ANI): Iranian retaliation against the United States continued as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force on Saturday (local time) claimed that it fired several ballistic missiles at a US aircraft carrier and a destroyer, alleging that the two warships were harassing Iranian ships and participating in a naval blockade against the Islamic Republic.

In a statement, ca

"Such foul-mouthed individuals have to be stopped": Advocate files police complaint against Nishu Yadav over alleged objectionable remarks for Hindu deities

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:30:14 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 6 (ANI): Two advocates in the national capital registered police complaints against CJP activist Nishu Azad and her father, as they claimed that the latter had made alleged objectionable remarks against Hindu deities in her social media posts.

Speaking to ANI, Advocate Amita Sachdeva said, 'Yesterday I came across some tweets posted by her on 'X'. They were old tweets. She

FBI actively working to secure fifth "Most Wanted Fraudster" Manjit Bedi's return to US: Kash Patel

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:58:02 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 6 (ANI): The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Saturday (local time) said the bureau was working to secure the return of Manjit Singh Bedi, the fifth "Most Wanted Fraudster" in their list from India.

Bedi was apprehended by Jalandhar Police earlier this week. He is a wanted fugitive.

FBI Director Kash Patel, in a post on X, said Bedi, who had allegedly b

US strikes three Iranian crude oil tankers

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:57:37 GMT

The Pentagon claimed the attacks were a retaliation for Iran allegedly firing missiles towards US Navy ships

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday it has struck three Iranian crude oil tankers, claiming the strikes were launched in retaliation for multiple unsuccessful "unprovoked attacks" on an aircraft carrier and a destroyer.

The latest escalation follows a major flare-up in

US missile strike sinks Iranian tanker

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:57:37 GMT

The American military earlier hit three commercial vessels in retaliation for Tehran allegedly firing missiles at its warships

An Iranian crude oil tanker has sunk in the Gulf of Oman after being struck by American forces, US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said. It was one of three commercial vessels targeted by the US on Saturday after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two American warships.

Iranian oil tanker sinks after US attack

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:57:37 GMT

The American military earlier struck three commercial vessels in retaliation for Tehran allegedly firing missiles at its warships

Qinwen Zheng stuns No. 22 Madison Keys with late rally at US Open

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:55:17 GMT

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Trailing 5-0 in the third set against No. 22 seed Madison Keys, Qinwen Zheng staged a thrilling comeback by winning the next seven games to secure a 1-6, 7-6 (3), 7-5 victory on Saturday and reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open in New York.

Zheng, the 2024 Olympic gold medalist from China, held serve while trailing 5-0, then saved a match point with Keys serving at

"Facing difficult situation": Putin meets US envoys in Moscow

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:57:39 GMT

Moscow [Russia], September 6 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (local time) met US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, at the Kremlin as Washington steps up diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing a settlement to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Putin welcomed Witkoff and Kushner at the start of the meeting and described the situation th

Iran slams US strikes on IRGC Oil Tankers in West Asia, calls it "war crime"

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:57:33 GMT

Tehran [Iran], September 6 (ANI): Iran on Saturday (local time) strongly condemned the US strikes on Iranian commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, describing the attacks as a violation of the UN Charter and saying they 'constitute a war crime'.

In a statement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said it 'strongly condemns the US adventurist actions in attacking Iranian commercial vessels in the Per

Iowa State coasts past Southeast Missouri State in season opener

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:40:22 GMT

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Jaylen Raynor threw for 184 yards and two touchdowns Saturday and Iowa State's defense logged 12 tackles for loss during a season-opening 38-10 rout of Southeast Missouri State in Ames, Iowa.

Raynor, a transfer from Arkansas State, completed 8 of 16 passes and rushed for two scores in the Cyclones' first game under new coach Jimmy Rogers. The former Washington S

Chinas latest Middle East play makes Egypt a pivot of power

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:40:51 GMT

Xis Cairo visit tied trade, the Suez, Africa and Gulf stability to Beijings bid to build a post-Western regional order

Xi Jinping's state visit to Egypt, which began on September 1, was his first in a decade and coincided with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

During his meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Xi called on Middle Eastern s

Kremlin shares details of Putin meeting with Trump envoys

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:12:11 GMT

The talks were constructive and covered possible paths toward settling the Ukraine conflict, presidential aide Yury Ushakov has said

Russian President Vladimir Putin's talks with US President Donald Trump's envoys were "constructive," "extremely candid" and useful to both sides, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said.

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Putin in Moscow on Saturday for talks foc

Kremlin releases details of Putin meeting with Trump envoys

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:12:11 GMT

The talks were constructive and covered possible paths toward settling the Ukraine conflict, presidential aide Yury Ushakov has said

Russian President Vladimir Putin's talks with US President Donald Trump's envoys were "constructive," "extremely candid" and useful to both sides, Kremlin aide Yur

Putin calls off strikes on Kyiv for 72 hours starting Sept 5 as US Envoys arrive in Moscow

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:57:16 GMT

Moscow [Russia], September 6 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (local time) ordered a three-day suspension of strikes on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, starting at midnight on September 5 as US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law of US President Donald Trump Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow for consultations on efforts to advance a peace settlement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, TASS reported, citing

Pat White's No. 5 jersey retired by West Virginia

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:05:12 GMT

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West Virginia retired the No. 5 worn by quarterback Pat White before the Mountaineers' season opener against Coastal Carolina on Saturday.

White, who won four consecutive bowl games at West Virginia from 2005-08, is the seventh Mountaineers player to have his number retired.

The number won't officially be taken out of service until the end of the season, allowi

A's ride strong relief pitching, power surge into rematch vs. Mariners

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:40:27 GMT

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The Athletics have had the worst bullpen in baseball this season by a wide margin.

Their relievers' 5.54 ERA is nearly a quarter of a run higher than the Washington Nationals (5.30), and one of only three in MLB above 5.00.

But you wouldn't know it judging by the past two nights in Seattle.

On Thursday, four A's relievers combined for six innings of one-

With ailing Shohei Ohtani questionable, Dodgers forge ahead vs. Nationals

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:40:21 GMT

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As Shohei Ohtani moves closer to a possible turn on the injured list, the Los Angeles Dodgers have found ways to win without their superstar.

The Dodgers made it two victories in two games without Ohtani on Friday and might be playing a third in a row when they face the Washington Nationals at home Saturday in the middle contest of a three-game series.

Ohtani i

Guardians eager to maintain dominance over Tigers

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:25:06 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians all but ended the postseason dreams of the visiting Detroit Tigers with two walk-off, comeback wins in their Friday split doubleheader.

Cleveland's Parker Messick (11-8, 2.46 ERA) will oppose fellow left-hander Framber Valdez (8-10, 4.36) of Detroit in the third contest of the teams' weekend series on Saturday night.

The Guardians are 9-2

Explainer: Why Americans are pushing back against AI data centers

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:15:12 GMT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- Across the United States, opposition to the construction of new AI data centers is growing, with residents raising concerns about their impact on local communities.

The data centers, supported by U.S. President Donald Trump, have emerged as a key topic ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Recent polls have found that more than 70 percent of the public opposes data centers near them

Blasts Reported Near Kharg Island Oil Hub

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:26:00 GMT

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Iranian media reported several explosions near Kharg Island, the countrys main oil export hub in the Persian Gulf, on September 5, days after an uptick in hostilities between Iran and the United States.

The semi-official Fars news agency said its correspondent heard blasts but saw no smoke, while the SNN agency said an Iranian tanker

Iranian Media Report Tanker Hit Near Key Oil Hub

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:26:00 GMT

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Iranian media reported several explosions near Kharg Island, the countrys main oil export hub in the Persian Gulf, on September 5, with one news agency reporting that US forces had struck an Iranian tanker near the island.

The semiofficial Fars news agency sa

US Federal judge issues injunction blocking Trump-backed USPS mail voting restrictions for 2026 midterms

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:58:42 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 5 (ANI): In a significant ruling ahead of the November midterm elections, US District Judge Indira Talwani on Friday (local time) issued a preliminary injunction preventing the U.S. Postal Service from implementing its controversial new mail-in voting rules, CBS reported.

The 49-page decision extends an earlier emergency temporary order issued on August 26, effectively freezing the T

Blake Snell blanks Nats for 6 innings in Dodgers' win

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:19:12 GMT

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Blake Snell delivered six scoreless innings, Kyle Tucker contributed a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 5-3 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.Teoscar Hernandez had a two-run double, one game after hitting a two-run game-ending double as the Dodgers won their second consecutive game without Shohei Ohta

President Trump calls for lower interest rates, says high rates put US at 'unfair disadvantage'

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:59:14 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 5 (ANI): US President Donald Trump called for lower interest rates, arguing that the US is financially stronger and should have the lowest borrowing costs, as high rates put the US at an unfair disadvantage.

In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump said the United States is now a "much stronger credit" than it was a short time ago. "A STRONG COUNTRY MEANS A LOWER INTEREST RATE - I

Real Salt Lake, LAFC look to reverse recent slides

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:19:13 GMT

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When Real Salt Lake and visiting Los Angeles FC meet on Saturday night, both teams bring winless league runs into their Western Conference matchup.

RSL (8-9-4, 28 points) sit 10th in the West table, just outside a playoff spot, after an 0-5-2 run since the World Cup break ended. LAFC (10-7-6, 36 points) are third in the West but have sputtered to an 0-2-3 mark in thei

US approves potential sale of munitions, guidance kits to Saudi Arabia worth $5 billion

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:30:55 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 5 (ANI): The United States on Friday (local time) approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia involving Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range (JDAM-ER) systems, bombs and related equipment valued at an estimated USD 5 billion.

According to a congressional notification statement by the US State Department, the proposed sale includes thousands of precision-guidance

Trump confirms US envoys Witkoff, Kushner visit to Moscow and Kyiv to discuss peace plan

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:30:30 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 5 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) confirmed that his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner will travel to Moscow and Kyiv as part of Washington's diplomatic efforts to advance a peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

Trump, speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, said that he had dispatched Witkoff and Kushner to determine

Trump says US might "hit" Iran's Pickaxe Mountain "very soon"

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:30:38 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 5 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said the United States could 'hit' Iran's heavily fortified underground nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain 'very soon', days after Washington targeted Iranian military targets.

Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, Trump defended the months-long US military campaign against the Islamic Republic, saying its primary obje

Trump backs VP Vance's Iran conflict "not a war" remark, calls it "small potatoes"

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:30:31 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 5 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) backed Vice President JD Vance's characterisation of the ongoing confrontation with Iran as not amounting to a war, describing the hostilities as an 'intermittent' military conflict and calling it 'small potatoes' for Washington.

Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, Trump, when asked to clarify Vance's 'not a war' remark

Shohei Ohtani (biceps, knee) not in Dodgers' lineup for second straight night

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:19:06 GMT

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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was not in the starting lineup Friday for a second night in a row due to continued issues with his right biceps and left knee.

Tommy Edman is in the leadoff spot and Alex Call is the designated hitter against the visiting Washington Nationals, and it remains unclear whether Ohtani is available.

Ohtani went 0-for-4 with

Who really benefits from the CIA chiefs Moscow trip

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:04:01 GMT

Ratcliffes hush-hush visit may be less about Moscow than helping turn Baltic alarm and Brussels money into new business for US arms makers

Speculation abounds over the reason for CIA Director John Ratcliffe's recent trip to Moscow. Which probably could have been an email. Or a social media post. Just like everything else this administration does.

Oooh, don't tell me! He went to demand that

US lawmakers urge State Secy to boost Nepal relief, deploy DART, rebuild aid of $4-5 billion

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:29:39 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 5 (ANI): A group of US lawmakers on Friday (local time) urged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to step up American relief and search-and-rescue efforts in flood-hit Nepal, including by deploying a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), providing additional humanitarian assistance and planning significant reconstruction support as the death toll from the disaster continues to mount.

US targets Trkiye-based bank in latest sanctions on Iran financial network

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:57:34 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 5 (ANI): The United States, in its latest efforts of economic sanctions under Operation Economic Outcast, on Friday (local time) imposed fresh sanctions on a Trkiye-based financial institution and two of its subsidiaries, accusing them of facilitating transactions linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and providing the Iranian regime with access to interna

US Army doctor claims 28 troops died from Covid vaccines Politico

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:39:45 GMT

The claim reportedly emerged in a lawsuit over the controversial firing of a former military health official

A US Army doctor has testified that she knows of 28 US military deaths caused by Covid-19 vaccines, Politico has reported citing a court deposition. The US government is investigating 2,544 deaths reported following the jabs, the official has said.

Theresa Long, who also serves as an

US Army doctor claims 28 troops died from Covid vaccines - Politico

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:39:45 GMT

The claim reportedly emerged in a lawsuit over the controversial firing of a former military health official

Trouble brewing in global bond markets: What to know

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:55:33 GMT

Yields on government bonds are around multi-decade highs as investors cast a wary eye on fiscal deficits and the renewed fighting in the Middle East

A storm is gathering in bond markets across the globe as yields on government debt are in many cases near multi-decade highs.

High and rising government debt levels pose a problem for bond markets for which no solution seems imminent. The risin

FC Cincinnati in search of better balance vs. D.C. United

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:19:12 GMT

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It will be a contrast in styles when offensively challenged D.C. United take on the high-octane attack of host FC Cincinnati on Saturday.

While D.C. United (5-7-10, 25 points) has scored the second-fewest goals in the Eastern Conference with 28, Cincinnati (8-7-7, 31 points) has tallied the second most in the league with 49.

But somehow, the teams are separa

US Targets Turkish Bank In New Bid To Cut Iran's Financial Lifelines

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:16:11 GMT

WASHINGTON -- The United States has imposed sanctions on a Turkish investment bank and two subsidiaries, accusing them of helping Iran move oil revenue and providing access to the international financial system as Washington intensifies its campaign to squeeze Tehran.

The US Treasury Department on September 4 designated Istanbul-based Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi, along with Golden Global Portfoy

Worlds biggest wealth fund eyes ditching $80 bn in US Treasuries

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:02:55 GMT

Norways proposed cut comes as Washington faces rising deficits and shrinking demand for its debt

Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund could sharply reduce its holdings of US Treasuries under a proposed overhaul aimed at boosting returns through other types of debt, the institution has announced. The shift could cut its Treasury allocation by almost $80 billion, according to Financial Time