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Politics · United StatesTrump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee to September 2027
President Donald Trump renewed an executive order that imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas until 21 September 2027. A Boston appeals court is reviewing a June decision that declared the fee illegal, and the White House says the renewal targets employers that have laid off American workers.
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Politics · United StatesThousands protest Trump's Kennedy Center plans
Thousands of people protested outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday evening. The demonstration was against President Donald Trump's stated plans to close and potentially demolish the venue.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesTrump says US will control security as US, Denmark, Greenland ready UN pact
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
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Politics · United StatesJoseph Arminio ejected from Delaware forum for misgendering Rep. Sarah McBride
Republican House hopeful Joseph Arminio was expelled from a candidate forum in Wilmington after repeatedly using male pronouns for Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride. Moderator Ken Grant warned him, the crowd booed, and his microphone was shut off before he left the stage.
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Politics · United StatesAppeals court blocks Trump policy on rapid migrant deportations
A US federal appeals court has rejected a Trump administration policy that allowed for the rapid deportation of migrants to countries other than their own. The court ruled that migrants must be given an opportunity to raise safety concerns before such deportations.
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Politics · United StatesNC Democrat Shelly Headen remains on ballot after party disavowal
Shelly Headen, a North Carolina Democrat running for state legislature, remains on the ballot despite her party withdrawing support. Her social media posts, which compared President Trump and the MAGA movement to Nazis and called for attacks on U.S. soil, have drawn widespread condemnation.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrat Krista Perez arrested for DUI after multi-vehicle crash
Washington state House candidate Krista Perez was arrested for driving under the influence after allegedly causing a multi-vehicle collision. Police video shows her admitting to drinking wine and praying and crying in a patrol car after her arrest. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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Politics · United StatesJudge blocks Trump 'anti-weaponization fund' from compensating allies
A federal judge has blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate political allies of former President Donald Trump. The judge stated the issues underlying the case remain relevant, despite the administration's claims the fund is defunct.
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Politics · United StatesSam Altman to brief UN Security Council on AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is scheduled to brief the United Nations Security Council next week. The meeting, part of the annual gathering of world leaders in New York, will focus on artificial intelligence and international security.
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Politics · United StatesJewish students protest NYC Mayor Mamdani's rhetoric outside Gracie Mansion
Hundreds of Jewish students, parents, and alumni gathered outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence to protest his rhetoric regarding Israel and Zionism. The event occurred amid a rise in antisemitic hate crimes in the city.
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Politics · United StatesDC official urges Trump to scrap arch for columns
A Washington DC preservation official has urged the Trump administration to abandon plans for a 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. C. Andrew Lewis proposed building slender columns instead, citing original designs from 1924.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS and China discuss cutting LNG tariffs before Xi visit
The United States and China are in discussions regarding the potential reduction or elimination of Chinese tariffs on American liquefied natural gas (LNG). These talks are part of a larger energy and agriculture agreement package that may be revealed during Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Washington.
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Politics · United StatesMark Carney to attend UN General Assembly
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly next week. Geopolitical instability and war are noted as factors surrounding the event, with U.S. President Donald Trump's actions to dismantle the multilateral order also mentioned. Carney will not deliver a speech, but Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is slated to speak.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Administration Considers Data Centers on Public Lands
The Trump administration is reviewing proposals to build at least 12 data centers and related infrastructure on federal public lands. These projects could span over 17,600 acres across Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, with local officials largely unaware.
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Politics · United StatesRFK Jr. tells vaccine group they have 'friend' in White House
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told the vaccine-skeptic group Children's Health Defense that they have a "friend in the White House" in President Donald Trump. Kennedy delivered the keynote address at a conference hosted by the group in Washington, D.C.
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Politics · United StatesUS Treasury plans rules for China pharma deals
The U.S. Treasury Department is developing rules for biopharmaceutical companies investing in China. These regulations are expected to allow most licensing deals for drugs originating in China, with potential restrictions on weaponizable biotechnology or pathogens. The move aims to balance economic interests with national security concerns.
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Politics · United StatesUS Midterm Early Voting Begins Amid Election Integrity Concerns
Early in-person voting for the U.S. midterm elections began on September 18, 2026, in Virginia and other states. The elections will determine control of the House and Senate, with key issues including the cost of living and the war in Iran.
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Politics · United StatesIlhan Omar denies knowledge of criminal probe into immigration allegations
Representative Ilhan Omar has stated she is unaware of any criminal investigation into her, following confirmation from Border Czar Tom Homan that the Department of Homeland Security is investigating allegations against her. Omar has previously denied claims of immigration fraud.
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Politics · United StatesMinnesota judges coordinated on immigration cases, reports say
Federal judges in Minnesota coordinated their handling of immigration cases through meetings, email threads, and shared tools, according to reports. The coordination, revealed by The New York Times, has led to scrutiny over judicial independence, though judges maintain each case was decided independently.
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Politics · United StatesNewsom signs order for AI safety recommendations
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order mandating state agencies to develop recommendations for strengthening AI safety laws. The order calls for a team of experts to propose new regulations within two months, potentially including a 'kill switch' for AI programs.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSouth Korean President Lee Jae‑myung refuses to send troops to US‑led Iran war
On 18 September 2026 President Lee Jae‑myung announced South Korea will not deploy troops or military assets to a US‑led war against Iran. He added that naval operations would only protect South Korean ships. The remark came after pressure from US President Donald Trump.
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Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korean President: Trump Wants Dialogue with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that U.S. President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with North Korea. Lee also confirmed that South Korea will not deploy troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says Iran wants a deal but is not ready
President Trump stated Iran is seeking a deal but is not yet prepared, ahead of a planned meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders. He indicated the US would only accept a favourable agreement.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran adds earth barriers to Pickaxe Mountain as Trump warns Tehran
Iran has reinforced tunnel entrances at the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear‑linked complex with earthen barriers, according to satellite imagery released on 11 September. The Institute for Science and International Security says the added earth hardens the site against air strikes. Russia and China blocked a U.N. resolution, and President Donald Trump warned Iran not to “get cute”.
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Politics · Middle EastUN General Assembly allows Abbas video address after US visa denial
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the 81st session via video link. The decision follows the United States' denial of a visa to Abbas, preventing his in-person attendance in New York.
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Politics · Middle EastRussia and China veto UN resolution on Iran sanctions monitoring
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended the mandate of experts monitoring sanctions on Iran. The vote creates a gap in oversight as the sanctions themselves remain in effect.
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Conflict & SecurityTrump announces progress on US military base in Poland
US President Donald Trump announced significant progress toward establishing a US military base in Poland. He stated the location would be announced soon and described the potential base as a historic step for the US-Poland alliance. Polish President Karol Nawrocki was credited for his leadership.
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Iran shoots down at least two US drones, officials say
US officials have confirmed that Iranian forces shot down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft in recent days. The exact location and specific models of the drones are not yet public.
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Politics · ChinaChina's Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Rubio discuss high-level talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on Thursday, September 17, 2026. They discussed preparing for future high-level interactions and the situation in West Asia, ahead of an anticipated meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
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Politics · IndiaCanadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu Visits India for Economic Talks
Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu is visiting Mumbai from September 18-19 to advance trade talks with India. The visit focuses on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and aims to significantly increase bilateral trade.
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Politics · European UnionCarney to address EU Parliament amid Trump criticism of Canada's associate membership bid
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament. This follows a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, a move US President Donald Trump has criticised.
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Politics · ChinaUS Open to AI Risk Talks With China This Weekend
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated the United States is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks scheduled for this weekend. The discussions aim to prevent the bifurcation of AI systems between the two countries.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomCanada applies to join UK military coalition
Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), a military coalition of 10 NATO allies. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the application, which aims to diversify Canada's defence ties beyond the United States.
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Science & Tech · ChinaHuawei forecasts 900 billion AI agents by 2035
Huawei's "Intelligent World 2035" report forecasts a dramatic increase in autonomous AI agents, predicting they will account for over 90% of global AI token traffic by 2035. The report anticipates 900 billion such agents will be active globally, a figure roughly 100 times the projected human population.
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Politics · ChinaFamilies Urge Trump to Free Detainees Ahead of Xi's US Visit
As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to visit the United States, families and advocates have made public appeals for the release of detained US scholar Min Zin and Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai. The pleas were made during congressional hearings in Washington.
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Politics · AfricaUS imposes visa restrictions on South Africans over discrimination claims
The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on certain South African nationals, citing race-based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures. South Africa has rejected the US allegations, stating the measures are based on mischaracterised policies and fringe group information.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaNorth Korea threatens nuclear use over US-South Korea defense talks
North Korea's Ministry of Defense has stated that nuclear weapons could be used in response to actions by the US and South Korea. This statement follows defense talks between the two nations aimed at strengthening cooperation against potential weapons of mass destruction attacks from Pyongyang.
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Politics · Middle EastJD Vance: US Middle East policy must not be subservient to Israel
US Vice President JD Vance said American policy in the Middle East cannot be made subservient to Israel. He argued that President Trump has shown a greater willingness than other recent presidents to diverge from Israeli interests when they conflict with American ones.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastJD Vance: US-Iran conflict to enter new phase in months
US Vice President JD Vance said the conflict with Iran is expected to enter a "much different phase" within months. He also suggested the war could conclude shortly after the upcoming midterm elections, aligning with President Trump's predictions.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS, Israel, Arab military chiefs met in Germany on security
Military leaders from the US, Israel, and eight Arab countries convened in Germany last week for a closed-door meeting. Organized by CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, the summit focused on security cooperation in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran and Houthi actions in Yemen.
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