US visa restrictions challenge strained SA relations
General News
US visa restrictions challenge strained SA relations Reported by Moneyweb and Daily Maverick. First detected September 16, 2026 at 18:42 UTC.
medium confidence Sep 16, 2026, 6:56 PM UTC
The Federal Reserve raised U.S. interest rates by a quarter‑point on Wednesday for the first time in three years, defying President Donald Trump’s calls for lower rates
Elections
The Federal Reserve raised U.S. interest rates by a quarter‑point on Wednesday for the first time in three years, defying President Donald Trump’s calls for lower rates The Fed’s 25‑basis‑point hike at 3.75–4.00% signals a continued push to curb inflation, despite President Trump’s demands for easing policy
high confidence Sep 16, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
US imposes visa restrictions on South Africa over alleged anti-white discrimination
General News
US imposes visa restrictions on South Africa over alleged anti-white discrimination Reported by Premium Times Nigeria and Daily Post Nigeria. First detected September 16, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
medium confidence Sep 16, 2026, 11:03 AM UTC
US House Advances Sanctions Bill on Russia; Trump Plans 100% Tariffs on India and Others
Elections
US House Advances Sanctions Bill on Russia; Trump Plans 100% Tariffs on India and Others The House moves forward on a measure targeting Russian actions, while President Trump signals a widespread tariff strategy aimed at India and additional nations.
high confidence Sep 16, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
First detected September 15, 2026 at 22:56 UTC. Image: Brisbane Times - Latest News via source articleGeneral News
‘The world should trust us’: Silicon Valley billionaire’s plea as fight escalates Reported by Brisbane Times - Latest News and Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News. First detected September 15, 2026 at 22:56 UTC.
medium confidence Sep 15, 2026, 11:08 PM UTC
All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped
General News
All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped Reported by The Kyiv Independent and South China Morning Post. First detected September 15, 2026 at 21:36 UTC.
medium confidence Sep 15, 2026, 10:36 PM UTC
U.S. Senate Vote on Crypto Bill Fails, Bitcoin Slides, Crypto Stocks Tumble
Crypto markets
U.S. Senate Vote on Crypto Bill Fails, Bitcoin Slides, Crypto Stocks Tumble The CLARITY Act failed to secure the 60‑vote threshold in the Senate, triggering a decline across Bitcoin and crypto‑related equities.
high confidence Sep 15, 2026, 7:04 PM UTC
Space becomes new battlefield as US confirms weapons deployed in orbit
General News
Space becomes new battlefield as US confirms weapons deployed in orbit Reported by India Today | Latest Stories and Home | Mail Online. First detected September 15, 2026 at 07:24 UTC.
medium confidence Sep 15, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
First detected September 15, 2026 at 01:54 UTC. Image: Business Line - Home via source articleSanctions
US lawmaker submits amendment naming India in Russia sanctions act Reported by Business Line - Home and Deccan Chronicle - Latest India news | Breaking news | Hyderabad News | World news | Business news | Politics | Technology news. First detected September 15, 2026 at 01:54 UTC.
medium confidence Sep 15, 2026, 5:58 AM UTC
AI can kill us all: Google DeepMind safety researcher Bilal resigns
General News
AI can kill us all: Google DeepMind safety researcher Bilal resigns Reported by India Today | Latest Stories and Free Press Journal. First detected September 15, 2026 at 04:48 UTC.
medium confidence Sep 15, 2026, 5:40 AM UTC
Rupee falls 30 paise to 95.84 against US dollar in early trade
Business
Rupee falls 30 paise to 95.84 against US dollar in early trade Reported by Business Line - Home and Deccan Chronicle - Latest India news | Breaking news | Hyderabad News | World news | Business news | Politics | Technology news. First detected September 15, 2026 at 04:38 UTC.
medium confidence Sep 15, 2026, 5:02 AM UTC