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
First detected September 16, 2026 at 09:50 UTC. Image: South China Morning Post via source articleElections
Hashim Thaci Convicted of War Crimes, Sentenced to 25 Years at The Hague The former Kosovo president, a top commander of the KLA, is found guilty of murder, torture and illegal detention during the 1990s conflict with Serbia.
high confidence Sep 16, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC
First detected September 16, 2026 at 09:32 UTC. Image: Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News via source articleWar and security
The north shore school teacher, the parents and the ‘panic attack’ Reported by Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News and Brisbane Times - Latest News. First detected September 16, 2026 at 09:32 UTC.
medium confidence Sep 16, 2026, 9:42 AM UTC
Russians braced for government moves following the election, perceiving it as legitimizing Kremlin policies Image: NYT > World News via source articleBusiness
2026 Russian State Duma election results Russians braced for government moves following the election, perceiving it as legitimizing Kremlin policies
Developing high confidence Sep 16, 2026, 9:33 AM UTC
War‑damaged building collapses in Gaza City, killing dozens and leaving many missing
War and security
War‑damaged building collapses in Gaza City, killing dozens and leaving many missing A structurally compromised building fell in Gaza City, trapping residents and sparking a rescue operation as the death toll remains contested.
medium confidence Sep 16, 2026, 8:57 AM UTC
com and India Today | Latest Stories. Image: france24.com via source articleWar and security
Russian drone attack on bus kills five in Ukraine's southeast Reported by france24.com and India Today | Latest Stories. First detected September 16, 2026 at 07:40 UTC.
medium confidence Sep 16, 2026, 8:24 AM UTC
ASUU declares indefinite strike at three Lagos universities
War and security
ASUU declares indefinite strike at three Lagos universities Reported by Premium Times Nigeria and Daily Post Nigeria. First detected September 16, 2026 at 04:10 UTC.
medium confidence Sep 16, 2026, 6:12 AM UTC
Southport attack victims and survivors suffer ‘unacceptable’ data breach
War and security
Southport attack victims and survivors suffer ‘unacceptable’ data breach Reported by The Independent and Home | Mail Online. First detected September 15, 2026 at 19:28 UTC.
medium confidence Sep 15, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
Iran war has cost Pentagon $38 billion and depleted missile stockpiles, CBO says
War and security
Iran war has cost Pentagon $38 billion and depleted missile stockpiles, CBO says Reported by International: Top News And Analysis and Defense News. First detected September 15, 2026 at 19:02 UTC.
medium confidence Sep 15, 2026, 8:06 PM UTC
First detected September 15, 2026 at 11:30 UTC. Image: NYT > World News via source articleWar and security
Denmark Says Russian Warship Fired Flares at Military Helicopter Reported by NYT > World News and South China Morning Post. First detected September 15, 2026 at 11:30 UTC.
medium confidence Sep 15, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC
First detected September 15, 2026 at 02:16 UTC. Image: Business Line - Home via source articleWar and security
Houthis strike Saudi targets anew as talks over Strait of Hormuz stall 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 02:16 UTC.
medium confidence Sep 15, 2026, 3:28 AM UTC
