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Buttigieg Slams Trump’s Fuel-Economy Rollback as Auto Policy Reverses Course

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sharply criticized the Trump administration’s decision to unwind federal fuel-economy standards, arguing the move will weaken long-term efficiency gains and favor short-term political messaging over industrial competitiveness. The administration says the new framework will lower vehicle costs and restore consumer choice, but analysts and critics say the economic and environmental trade-offs are likely to be more complicated.

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Global Society & Public AffairsJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Tragic Helicopter Crash Near Montreal Claims Four Lives

A helicopter crash near Montreal has resulted in the deaths of four individuals, raising concerns over aviation safety and regulatory measures in Canada. Authorities are investigating the incident as the community mourns the loss.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Two Arrested After Mysterious Sewer Emergence Near UN Security Zone in New York

New York police have arrested two men after three people were seen climbing out of a manhole near a hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly expected to stay during the UN General Assembly. Authorities said the incident appears consistent with previous cases of people entering the city's sewer system to search for valuables or scrap metal, but the location prompted heightened security sweeps with federal partners.

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Commodities, Energy & FX2h ago

U.S. and Argentina Launch Andes-Atlantic Corridor to Rewire Trade, Energy and Critical-Mineral Flows

The United States and Argentina have unveiled the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, a sweeping infrastructure initiative designed to connect Argentina's mineral-rich northwest and Vaca Muerta energy basin to Atlantic ports and Western markets. Announced on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly High-Level Week, the project is being framed as the first Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment corridor in the Western Hemisphere and a major test of U.S.-Argentine economic integration. The plan aims to unlock billions in investment across rail, pipelines, ports, power and digital networks, while supporting exports of lithium, copper, oil and gas. It also aligns with Argentina's reform agenda and could draw financing from U.S. agencies including EXIM and the DFC, alongside private capital.

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Global Society & Public Affairs3h ago

U.S. Pledges Additional $31 Million to Help Nepal Rebuild After Deadly Floods

The United States said it will provide an additional $31 million to support Nepal's flood recovery, expanding aid for bridges, water and sanitation, shelter, livelihoods and disaster-response tools. The announcement came after Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker met Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in New York and expressed sympathy for those affected, including the families of about 70 Americans still unaccounted for.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace5h ago

Pentagon Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 With Early Morning Flag Unfurling

The War Department marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with an early morning flag unfurling at the Pentagon, a solemn observance centered on remembrance and national resolve. The ceremony underscored the enduring significance of the attacks on U.S. defense institutions and the military community that was directly struck that day.

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Global Society & Public AffairsSept 26, 2026

United States Allocates $31 Million for Nepal's Flood Recovery Initiatives

In a significant move to aid Nepal's recovery from devastating floods, the U.S. government announced an additional $31 million in assistance. This funding aims to restore vital infrastructure and support affected communities as they rebuild.

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