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Putin says Brics not against anyone, vows to scale up ties with India

Putin said Russia was ready to work with partners on infrastructure and logistics projects, including the Arctic Transport Corridor and North-South Transport Corridor, as well as cooperation in tech

US consumer inflation rises in August, bolstering Fed rate hike bets

"It wasn't as hot as yesterday's PPI, ‌but today's CPI left the Fed with less room to maneuver as it tries to maintain ​its inflation-fighting credentials," said Morgan Stanley Wealth Management exec

Yemen's Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane

Iran confirmed that its representatives and those of Iraq and the Gulf Arab states would meet in Oman on Monday to resume discussions on safe commercial shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz

Russia's Rosatom offers nuclear power plants to India for 100 GW target

Russian state-owned Rosatom has offered nuclear power solutions ranging from large-capacity units to small modular reactors as India targets 100 GW of capacity by 2047

Global bond selloff pushes US 10-yr yield nears 5% on oil, rate fears

Global Bond Selloff Nears Historic Thresholds as Surging Oil and Rate Hike Expectations Push Yields to Multi-Year Highs

US average diesel price crosses $6 per gallon for first time: GasBuddy

U.S. diesel prices have surged nearly 60% since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February

Nepal PM Balen Shah to highlight climate change, flood losses at UNGA

"Prime Minister Shah is scheduled to address the General Debate on September 24, 2026," said Nepal Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai during a press briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Iran, other W. Asia states plan talks on temporary Strait of Hormuz deal

Gulf foreign ministers are set to meet Iran in Oman as regional powers seek a temporary arrangement to manage shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz

Algeria severs diplomatic ties with UAE, citing 'hostile' actions

The move came "in light of increasing provocative and hostile actions emanating" from the Persian Gulf state, Algeria's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday, without elaborating.

Saudi Arabia airstrikes hit Houthi rebels-held Mokha airport in Yemen

Their advance further threatens commercial shipping on an important alternative to the Strait of Hormuz

Bernard Arnault falls out of top 10 richest as tech billionaires dominate

Arnault's net worth fell to $143 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, pulling the LVMH founder below Warren Buffett, the 96-year-old philanthropist and chairman of Berkshire Hathawa

Iran seeks end to Saudi blockade of Yemen after Houthi rebels take key port

Iran's foreign ministry said Yemen's sovereignty must be respected and its problems cannot be resolved through a blockade or military alliances

Nepal's flash floods death toll rises to 1,385, over 5,000 remain missing

Nepal's flash flood death toll has risen to 1,385, with 5,130 people still missing and more than 13,600 rescued as search operations continue

India-born scientist named dean of University of Texas nursing school

Radhakrishnan, who holds the Laura Lee Blanton Chair in Nursing, took charge as dean on September 1 after serving as interim dean since March 6

US marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks as victims, legacy remembered

Americans mark 25 years since the September 11 attacks with ceremonies across the US, remembering nearly 3,000 victims and the far-reaching impact of the tragedy

Trump brushes aside warnings that AI could lead to human extinction

Trump rejected concerns that AI could threaten humanity, saying his priority is keeping the US ahead of China in the race to develop the technology

Anthropic says it blocked AI use linked to biological weapons research

Anthropic has disclosed five cases in which researchers used its Claude AI models for work that could support biological weapons development, including research involving viruses, toxins

World's first Australian work from home laws face uncertain future

The Victorian government was due to pass the laws Thursday, giving eligible workers the right to work from home two days per week

JD Vance asks voters to stick with Republican party, nods to Iran war angst

Vance, 42, took the stage in Dallas Thursday at the Republican midterm convention, an event that President Donald Trump hopes will boost Republican fortunes in midterm elections

JD Vance takes centre stage as Republicans brace for midterm battle

With Vance taking the primetime speaking slot just ahead of the president, the convention is also teeing up a potential post-Trump future