Sonam Rana

Trump endorsed a temporary diesel export ban amid record fuel prices, but Treasury, Energy and Interior officials remain split on whether the move would actually help.

Wall Street staged a sharp rally on September 21, 2026, as AI stocks rebounded, Treasury yields dropped below 5% and oil tumbled to an 11-day low.

Earl Spencer told the BBC that media treatment of Harry and Meghan mirrors Diana's final years, calling tabloid coverage a 'cancerous influence' demanding urgent lessons.

American Idol will film Season 25 in the Atlanta area instead of Los Angeles, producer Fremantle confirmed. Georgia's tax credits are cited as the primary reason for the move.

Lily Collins announced production has wrapped on Emily in Paris season 6, the show's final season. Netflix confirmed the series will release December 24, 2026.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates 25 basis points on September 16, 2026, its first hike in over three years. Two-year Treasury yields surged to 4.738% as officials signaled another hike is likely.

Sydney Sweeney faces backlash from Olympians over a Novig sports-prediction advert showing her nearly nude. Athletes are posting counter-videos declaring what women in sport actually look like.

Saudi Arabia said drones fired from Iraq hit its East-West crude pipeline on September 10, 2026, causing damage and injuries. Riyadh shut the pipeline as a precaution and held off retaliating at Iraq's request.

Range Bank has been warning Upper Peninsula seniors about financial scams targeting older adults. The outreach follows Michigan State Police alerts about fear-based fraud tactics in the region.

India has joined a US-led coalition of 25 governments coordinating 6G security, standards and innovation policy. The US Department of Commerce announced India's accession on social media platform X.

About 140 migrants crossing the English Channel in one dinghy were rescued by RNLI lifeboats and landed at Portsmouth on 6 September 2026. Their arrival triggered hundreds-strong protests and a police dispersal order.

Nebraska defeated Ohio 49-21 in its season opener Sept. 5, 2026, at Memorial Stadium, outscoring the Bobcats 35-7 after halftime. Running back Jamal Rule powered the second-half surge with 122 total rushing yards.

A Post-Gazette investigation published September 4, 2026, found a $250 million five-year gap in Pittsburgh's finances tied to hidden spending under former Mayor Ed Gainey. Mayor Corey O'Connor's administration uncovered the discrepancy after gaining full access to city budget systems.

Ivy Nile's WWE contract is reportedly set to expire this fall, according to Fightful Select. WWE has not confirmed whether a new deal has been offered.

India's economy expanded 7.8% in the April-June quarter, beating forecasts despite the US-Iran crisis and El Nino risks. Manufacturing, services and investment led the growth surge.

Indian short-term borrowing costs have eased as large banks attract surging dollar deposits from non-residents. Longer-term yields, however, are hardening on hawkish policy expectations.

Nagarjuna Akkineni unveiled the title and first glimpse of his 100th film, King100, on his birthday. The film releases December 24, 2026, clashing with Shah Rukh Khan's King.

Dolly Parton, the country music icon and philanthropist, died at 80 following a brief battle with cancer. She passed away Tuesday in Nashville surrounded by loved ones.

Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils became the first pair into the 2026 US Open mixed doubles semifinals. The married couple upset doubles world No. 1s Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten.

Ukraine struck Russia's TANECO oil refinery and Tamanneftegaz terminal after a Russian double-tap attack killed 16 people. Zelensky called the shopping centre strike a terrorist act.

The Pentagon's casualty database now shows 756 U.S. service members wounded and 18 killed in the Iran war. The updated figures, reported by multiple outlets, push the combined toll past 774.

Disney and Marvel have circulated a 15-title MCU watchlist to help fans prepare for Avengers: Doomsday. The list spans X-Men films through Loki and recent MCU releases.

A former Trade Desk finance director was arrested on federal insider trading charges. Prosecutors allege he profited more than $338,000 trading on nonpublic earnings data.

Madonna leads the 2026 MTV VMA nominations with 11 nods, edging out Taylor Swift's nine. MTV announced the full nominations list on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Sunita Ahuja has formally withdrawn her divorce petition against Govinda at Bandra Family Court. Manager Shashi Sinha confirms there is no separation between the couple.

A deleted scene from The Traitors 2 shows Shalini Passi questioning whether Mallika Sherawat's green dress is genuine Dolce & Gabbana. The clip went viral after Amazon Prime Video posted it on YouTube.

Scott Foley is returning to Scrubs as Sean Kelly for Season 2 of ABC's revival. The role revisits his classic romance with Sarah Chalke's Elliot Reid.

Two leading technology firms confirmed a blockbuster merger agreement Thursday, prompting immediate regulatory attention and sharp stock market reactions worldwide.