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September 17, 2026 7:58 AM

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India rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission as legally invalid

India has rejected the so-called Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, saying Pakistan has no locus standi to enter into arrangements concerning Indian territory under its illegal and forcible occupation.   Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said this while res...

September 17, 2026 7:50 AM

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US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time in three years

The Federal Reserve in United States raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 in an effort to lower persistent high inflation. The central bank also signalled that another rate hike could occur later this year. The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed's key rate to about 3.9 ...

September 17, 2026 6:34 AM

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UN chief António Guterres urges global cooperation on AI safety

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged global competitors in artificial intelligence to cooperate in addressing threats from the technology. He warned that the world cannot afford a race to the bottom on AI safety. The Secretary-General told reporters that governments must assum...

September 16, 2026 1:06 PM

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US strips millions in military aid from Europe and Middle East

The Trump administration is stripping tens of millions of dollars in US military assistance to countries in Europe and the Middle East to support conservative-leaning governments in Central and South America. The State Department notified Congress that it will reprogramme 52 million US dollars in fo...

September 16, 2026 12:37 PM

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Two earthquakes hit northwestern Nepal

Two earthquakes struck Nepal's northwestern Mugu district within three hours early this morning. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. According to Nepal's National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, the first earthquake was measured 4.5 magnitude, followed by a 4.2-magnit...

September 16, 2026 12:07 PM

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India has potential to power the next wave of global growth: IMF

International Monetary Fund (IMF) says India has the potential to power the next wave of global growth, supported by its strong economic foundations, private-sector dynamism and expanding technological capabilities. IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke described India as the world’s fastest-gro...