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China’s Alibaba unveils new powerful AI chip ahead of US talks
Hong Kong: China’s Alibaba unveiled new artificial intelligence chip technologies and plans for more powerful models on Tuesday, September 22, including what it said was China’s most powerful AI chip, days ahead…
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War isn’t over: Iran Revolutionary Guard warns US on escalation
Tehran: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned that it would “change the geography of the war” if the United States escalates the conflict. A spokesperson for Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, Hossein Mohebbi, said Monday,…
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Trump returns to UN at a moment of anxiety about Iran
New York: President Donald Trump is set to address the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, September 22, at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency. The global economy…
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Trump meets Mamdani at Gracie Mansion ahead of UN address in NY
New York: President Donald Trump’s trip to New York for a speech at the United Nations started Monday, September 21, with a detour to Gracie Mansion for an hour-long chat — and…
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Flights disrupted across US Northeast due to technical problems
Washington: Damaged communications lines at a key air traffic control facility in Philadelphia had been repaired, allowing airports across the US Northeast to resume operations after hours of disruptions, the nation’s transportation…
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Iran war drives US diesel prices to record high, no relief ahead
Washington: fuel prices in the U.S. continue to break all-time records, hitting USD 6.28 a gallon as a national average on September 14, 2026, and they aren’t likely to come down anytime…
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Qatar says US wants deal with Iran amid effort to resume talks
Doha: Qatar is working with the United States and Iran to resume talks, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said, noting that US officials have indicated that Washington wants a deal.…
- Middle East
Trump in ‘deciding mode’ on Iran, warns of ‘very big things’
Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday, September 20, that he has reached a critical point in deciding how to proceed with the war against Iran, warning that significant developments could…
- Middle East
Iran says UNGA participation is its ‘legal right’
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York is Iran’s “legal right.” “Being present in New…
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UN chief regrets US denial of visas to Palestinian officials
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regrets the US denial of visas for Palestinian officials which would prevent Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from participating in person in this year’s General Assembly high-level…
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Appeasement for US, humiliation for India: Congress on H-1B fee
Washington/New Delhi: The US extended by a year the USD 1,00,000 fee on employers for bringing in foreign workers on H-1B visas, the White House said, prompting the main opposition party in…
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US company Tillamook faces boycott for halal-certified cheese
Washington: A United States dairy company is facing a boycott, largely by conservatives who were triggered by the halal-certified labelling on its cheese products. According to an Al Jazeera report, Tilamook has…
- Middle East
Trump faces ‘big decision’ on Iran war as Gulf meeting nears
Washington: United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Thursday, September 17, that he is approaching a critical decision over whether to resume large-scale attacks on Iran as he prepares to meet…
- Middle East
US approves USD 24.3 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia
Washington: The United States has approved a possible USD 24.3 billion sale of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and related equipment to Saudi Arabia, the US Department of State announced on Thursday,…
- Middle East
US allows Iran’s Pezeshkian, Araghchi to attend UNGA
Washington: The Trump administration has approved visas for top Iranian officials, including the president and foreign minister, to attend next week’s UN General Assembly high-level meeting in New York even as the…
