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United States · 9/17/2026

House Passes War-Powers Resolution Limiting Iran Strikes

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State Department sent initial invitations to GCC leaders on Wednesday.

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Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth…

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Iran, according to Trump, wants a swift deal and he alone will decide whether the United…

Arutz Sheva (Israel National News)

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet President Donald Trump at the United Nations…

Historical context

The Iran hostage crisis began on 4 November 1979 when Iranian students seized U.S. Embassy…

Iran hostage crisis

United States · 9/17/2026

Johnson Calls Seven-Week Recess Before Final Vote Week

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Critics say the recess was timed to dodge a floor vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete…

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The impeachment effort, which Johnson labeled a publicity stunt, was said to be unrelated to…

WLFI - Lafayette News+2

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The recess was set for a seven-week break, extending the midterm campaign pause.

Fox News (website)

Historical context

In December 1998, the U.S. House of Representatives, led by Speaker Newt Gingrich, voted on…

Impeachment of Bill Clinton

United States · 9/17/2026

Sanders Proposes AI Superintelligence Ban, Pause at Assembly

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The coverage highlighted that AI threatens workers, concentrates power among tech oligarchs,…

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They warned that AI development is outpacing regulation, pitting Sanders’ congressional ban…

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Sanders urged a U.S.–China AI superintelligence ban like the Cold-War INF Treaty while…

The Epoch Times+1

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Parents of teenagers who died by suicide after interacting with AI chatbots testified at the…

United States · 9/16/2026

Senate Scrutinizes Trump Nominee Saphier’s Vaccine and Conflicts

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Public-health advocacy groups argue her emphasis on personal responsibility and wellness…

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The hearing highlighted scrutiny of Saphier’s vaccine stances and disclosed extensive…

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During the hearing, she publicly challenged HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s autism…

Historical context

The 1998 Lancet paper by Andrew Wakefield, based on twelve children, falsely linked MMR to…

Anti-vaccine activism

United States · 9/16/2026

House Cancels Votes, Including Hegseth Impeachment Resolution

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The early recess was portrayed as shielding GOP leaders from accountability for Hegseth’s…

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GOP leaders framed the recess as a campaign break before the November midterms, insisting it…

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Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson praised Hegseth as a leader, while Rep. Thomas…

Historical context

During the 1974 Watergate crisis, the House Judiciary Committee approved three articles of…

List of efforts to impeach presidents of the United States

United States · 9/16/2026

Trump Administration Plans $2.8B Bomb Sale to Israel

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Critics stress weapons could cause mass civilian casualties and note U.S. public opposition…

Common Dreams+3

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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said he will…

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Defense experts, including urban-warfare specialist John Spencer, say the bombs target…

WPDE - Florence News

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International human-rights groups have condemned Israel’s use of the 2,000-pound bombs in…

Historical context

The United States first bulk-sold MK-84 bombs to Israel in 1973, authorizing a $1.5 billion…

IsraelUnited States military relations

United States · 9/16/2026

Senate Rejects Clarity Act, 49–50 Vote Blocks Bill

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Progressives argued the bill lacked ethics safeguards, risking families, national security,…

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Even after inserting ethics safeguards for President Donald Trump’s crypto holdings and…

UsNews and World Report+2

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The U.S. Senate voted 49–50 against advancing the Clarity Act on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

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Crypto industry donors contributed more than $130 million to congressional races in…

Historical context

The 2008 financial crisis triggered the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, signed by…

Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008

United States · 9/16/2026

Saudi Air Defenses Destroy Houthi Drone Targeting Mecca

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The incident raised humanitarian concerns for civilians and pilgrims, threatening the safety…

New York Times+5

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The strike forced shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, which analysts say…

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Saudi officials framed the shoot-down as a necessary defense of Mecca, stressing the city’s…

RT Russia Today+1

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Saudi officials said the East-West oil pipeline was shut after a Houthi strike, a detail…

Historical context

In March 2015 Saudi Arabia led a nine-nation Arab coalition that launched Operation Decisive…

Saudi-led intervention in the Yemeni civil war

United States · 9/16/2026

House Oversight Launches Investigation Into Kremlev Wedding Payments

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Trump Jr.’s firms hold over $735 million in Department of Defense contracts, raising…

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Umar Kremlev received Russia’s Order of Friendship in April 2026, underscoring his close…

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The couple presented Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev’s contribution as a personal,…

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Democratic leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, described the Russian…

Historical context

The 2016 election faced a Kremlin-directed Project Lakhta that used the Internet Research…

Criminal charges brought in the Mueller special counsel investigation

United States · 9/16/2026

Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions on South Africa Discrimination Officials

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on September 15, 2026 that the United States…

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The policy is framed as a future-sanctions tool that keeps ordinary South Africa travelers…

Bozeman Daily Chronicle+2

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He framed the restrictions as protecting Afrikaner families from a South Africa government…

Fox News (website)

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A 2023 Review of Political Economy article reported that white South Africa typically have…

United States · 9/16/2026

Patel Defends FBI Hiring Rule as Murder Rate Drops 2025

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Democrats accused Patel of politicizing the FBI, weaponizing it against opponents, and…

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The hearing examined a 2026 rule ending bans for applicants with prostitution or bestiality…

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His remarks highlighted the FBI’s murder-rate drop, earned President Donald Trump’s praise,…

WPDE - Florence News

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Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, which maintains its…

World · 9/17/2026

India sets 0.4% MDR for UPI over INR2,000

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Critics, Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, say the fee will raise costs…

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The Centre asserts the fee is a domestic, non-tax measure to sustain UPI and rejects claims…

Business Standard (India)+9

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Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi called the fee a “UPI tax” and blamed U.S. President Donald…

‘No question of rollback’: Govt digs in on UPI charges amid Rahul Gandhi’s attack+4

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The finance ministry said essential services such as railways, fuel, telecom, bill payments…

Historical context

After NPCI formed in 2009, the RBI launched UPI on 11 April 2016, recording 2.5 billion…

Unified Payments Interface

World · 9/17/2026

EU to Open Associate-Membership Talks With Canada

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Critics warn the undefined associate status would reduce Canada to a rule-taker with no…

The Independent+3

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The proposal would broaden cooperation to manufacturing, technology, defence, Arctic…

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The proposal was presented as a response to President Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs…

Fox Business (website)

Historical context

In 1994, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein joined the European Economic Area, granting them…

European Economic Area

World · 9/16/2026

Pentagon IG Tallies $3.7B Equipment Losses From Iran Attacks

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Coverage highlights the hidden human toll on service members and the soaring economic burden…

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The Pentagon inspector general’s report provides the first comprehensive official accounting…

Business Insider+2

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Active service members on the ground said bases were being left undefended, contradicting…

Historical context

In the 1991 Gulf War Iraq fired 88 Scud missiles, 47 into Saudi Arabia, leading to a…

World · 9/16/2026

Houthis seize Mocha and islands, cutting Red Sea shipping 50%

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The disruption halved Red Sea shipping, rerouted vessels around Cape of Good Hope, and…

Al Jazeera (website)+7

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Coverage emphasizes that Saudi Arabia’s oil pipeline shutdown pushed Brent crude above $108…

The Conversation+9

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The report calls the islands a vulnerable ‘kill box,’ noting President Donald Trump could…

Fox News (website)

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Saudi Arabia’s east-west oil pipeline, carrying 2.6-4 million barrels per day, was hit by…

Historical context

Since the Houthi seizure of Hodeidah in 2015, the Saudi-led coalition and U.S. Navy have…

Saudi-led intervention in the Yemeni civil war

World · 9/16/2026

Amit Shah Promises Uniform Civil Code in 21 NDA States by 2029

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Left coverage stresses that UCC could erode minority rights and be used to marginalise…

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The centre highlighted that three states have already passed UCC legislation and that NDA…

Uniform Civil Code: Amit Shah targets 2029 rollout across 21 NDA states – Where is UCC already in force?+6

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The rollout was presented as proof of NDA’s performance-based governance,…

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The 21st Law Commission’s 2018 consultation paper concluded that a Uniform Civil Code was…

Historical context

India’s 1985 Supreme Court judgment in Shah Bano applied Section 125 of the Criminal…

Uniform Civil Code

World · 9/16/2026

Weapons Officer “Bravo” Rescued After F-15E Shot Down

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Senior officials framed the rescue as a propaganda victory for President Donald Trump’s war,…

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Over 90 service members, aircraft and CIA assets participated, destroying equipment to deny…

KTVT - Dallas - Fort Worth News+7

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Bravo stressed determination to crawl from the crash, climb a 7,000-foot ridge and signal…

World News Group+1

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Admiral Brad Cooper said the downed F-15E was attacking industrial facilities tied to Iran’s…

Historical context

In April 1980, President Jimmy Carter ordered Operation Eagle Claw, a joint-force rescue…

Operation Eagle Claw

World · 9/16/2026

Social Democrats Hit Record-Low 28% as Opposition Leads

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The campaign focused on healthcare, rising living costs, social inclusion, and Social…

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Party leaders said coalition talks will be difficult, with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson…

RTE (Radio Television of Ireland)+3

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A record 3.6 million voters cast early ballots, the highest number in Swedish election history.

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Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist said Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson…

Historical context

In September 2010 the Sweden Democrats entered the Riksdag for the first time, securing 5.7…

2006 Swedish general election

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Sep 12, 2026 · Pravin Bharsakle

Best News app I came across!

Google Play review

Aug 31, 2026 · Google Play user

best news app ever

Love the format

Aug 26, 2026 · HoldingOn4DearLife

I downloaded this on a whim, and I really enjoy it. I like how it's easy to flip through news catered by my interests. I value unbiased news, which is getting incredibly more difficult to obtain in the U.S. Thank you to the kind Redditor for introducing me!

Google Play review

Aug 21, 2026 · Google Play user

I was looking for such kind of app, for a long time. It gives me news that I want and that too unbiased

Hélas pas en français

Jul 18, 2026 · Manitoo

Très bien mais svp traduction automatique en français

News from Left Right and Center

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Google Play review

May 15, 2026 · Google Play user

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Apr 16, 2026 · Google Play user

This is the best news app I ever used. I wonder what took so long for it to appear in my recommendation. Good job devs.

Google Play review

Apr 8, 2026 · Google Play user

It's very good as a news source, but I don't like how limited everything is without premium. I understand needing to make at least enough money to sustain itself, but I still don't particularly like it

Google Play review

Apr 6, 2026 · Google Play user

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Multi source happiness

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