Lead development · 9/16/2026, 8:36:17 AM UTC
Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
The Houthis deny targeting the Islamic holy city after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen accuses them of a "disgraceful act".
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Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
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Read the lead brief →Top · 9/16/2026, 1:57:03 PM UTC
US limits visas for South African officials over alleged anti-white discrimination
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa has not addressed US concerns over racial inequality.
Top · 9/16/2026, 1:29:39 PM UTC
Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades.
Top · 9/16/2026, 1:28:46 PM UTC
Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say
Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of a building hit by an Israeli strike last year, where some 10 families had been living.
Top · 9/16/2026, 12:46:27 PM UTC
A.I. Threat Will Be Focus of Special Hearing of N.Y. City Council
The Council speaker, Julie Menin, has requested that officials from Anthropic and OpenAI attend the Oct. 5 hearing, as the city contemplates efforts to regulate the industry.
Top · 9/16/2026, 12:40:28 PM UTC
Sperren am Bahnsteig: Was der Minister den Fahrgästen zumutet
Niemanden mehr zum Zug bringen, Wartezeiten vor der Schleuse, Millionenkosten allein in Berlin: Der Vorstoß von Verkehrsminister Steffen Bilger würde neue Probleme schaffen.
Top · 9/16/2026, 12:36:51 PM UTC
EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.
Top · 9/16/2026, 12:15:27 PM UTC
वैभव की तीसरे टी20 में होगी एंट्री? अय्यर ने दिया बड़ा हिंट
भारत और अफगानिस्तान के बीच तीसरे टी20 से पहले वैभव सूर्यवंशी की प्लेइंग-11 में एंट्री को लेकर चर्चा तेज है. सीरीज 2-0 से जीतने के बाद कप्तान श्रेयस अय्यर ने टीम में बदलाव और बेंच पर बैठे खिलाड़ियों को मौका देने के संकेत दिए हैं. अब देखना है कि क्या नई दिल्ली में वैभव को टीम इंडिया की प्लेइंग-11 में मौका मिलेगा?
Top · 9/16/2026, 12:06:24 PM UTC
EPF Salary Limit: कर्मचारियों के लिए बड़ी खुशखबरी, 15,000 से बढ़कर इतनी हुई लिमिट; इन लोगों को मिलेगा फायदा
EPF Salary Limit: केंद्रीय मंत्री ने कहा, "PF कटौती की नई लिमिट 25,000 रुपये प्रति महीना होगी. इससे लगभग 5.1 मिलियन कर्मचारियों को फायदा होगा जो 15,000 रुपये से 25,000 रुपये की सैलरी रेंज में आते हैं. वे अब नए PF नियमों के तहत कवर होंगे." इस पर भारत सरकार का अनुमानित खर्च लगभग ₹11,339 करोड़ प्रति वर्ष होगा.
Top · 9/16/2026, 11:50:09 AM UTC
Philippines' Duterte seen in person at International Criminal Court for first time
He is due to be tried for crimes against humanity over thousands of deaths linked to his war on drugs.
Top · 9/16/2026, 11:19:59 AM UTC
Gemeinsame Erklärung: CDU-Ministerpräsidenten stellen sich hinter Merz
Kanzler Merz steht massiv unter Druck. Kurz vor den Landtagswahlen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern und Berlin melden sich nun alle acht CDU-Ministerpräsidenten zu Wort - und stellen sich hinter Merz. Der reagiert erleichtert.
Top · 9/16/2026, 11:02:54 AM UTC
Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says
The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness.
Top · 9/16/2026, 10:44:02 AM UTC
South African president vows justice as more women's bodies found near Johannesburg
Police have not linked the deaths to a serial killer but are investigating this possibility.