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Trump’s Iran war now has a midterm election problem

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-09-10T16:43:34+00:00

Trump has tied the end of his war on Iran to the midterms. But with Iran holding firm, the political cost is mounting.

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Remains found in North Carolina in 1970s identified as 15-year-old girl

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-10T16:42:26+00:00

Advanced DNA testing reveals skeletal remains belong to Cindy Marcell Blizzard, who had run away from homeSkeletal remains discovered nearly 50 years ago in North Carolina have been identified as those of a 15-year-old girl who had run away from home.On 29 December 1977, skeletal remains and clothing were discovered in a wooded area near a tire manufacturing plant in Wilson, a city approximately 40 miles east of Raleigh. After decades of DNA testing, including advances in technology, investigators identified the remains as belonging to Cindy Marcell Blizzard, a 15-year-old girl who had run awa

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Govt measures put Indonesian economy on recovery path

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-10T16:39:29+00:00

Official cites budget discipline, MSCI steps and rate action; president to pitch Danantara co-investment and a larger role for Indonesian industry

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Surveillance de masse et autosuffisance : comment le pouvoir chinois réhabilite de vieux principes de Mao

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-10T16:38:41+00:00

« Mao, l’encombrant héritage » (5/7). En 1963, Mao Zedong a fait de la commune de Fengqiao un exemple pour encourager la mobilisation des masses et la résolution locale des conflits. Sous Xi Jinping, cette « expérience » s’est transformée en un système garantissant le contrôle absolu de Pékin.

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Treat data as fiduciary responsibility, not asset: RBI Governor tells fintechs

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-10T16:37:43+00:00

A firm that engages transparently not only earns regulatory goodwill but also gains faster, more durable pathways to scale. On the other hand, a firm that seeks to outrun the rules realises that the rules catch up, sooner or later, and at a much higher cost to itself and to the trust of the customers it serves, says Sanjay Malhotra

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‘All the persuasiveness of a North Korean newscast’: Democrats decry Fetterman video at GOP convention

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-10T16:37:43+00:00

Surprise appearance by Pennsylvania senator raises fresh questions over loyalty to and future in Democratic partyThe Democratic senator John Fetterman’s decision to address the Republican National Committee (RNC) midterm convention via video sparked a furious response from some members of his party.Fetterman’s surprise appearance – and praise of his fellow Pennsylvania senator, Republican Dave McCormick – raised fresh questions over his loyalty to, and future inside, the Democratic party. Continue reading...

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The hospitality industry fears a tourist tax will deter visitors – the evidence says otherwise

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-10T16:37:25+00:00

Studies from hotspots across Europe that have introduced levies suggest they have no impact on visitor numbersIf you wandered down Las Ramblas or lazed on a beach in the Balearics this summer, you probably paid a tourist tax for the privilege. In fact, if you enjoyed any of Europe’s beauty spots in recent years, it is likely that an overnight levy was added to your bill.Britons have become used to paying these fees abroad but ministers have shied away from introducing them in the UK. The furious response from UK hospitality bosses helps to explain why. Continue reading...

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SEBI, RBI launch Demat 2.0 pilot for tokenised corporate bonds

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-10T16:29:24+00:00

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the initiative does not create a new asset class or require investors to open a new demat account or complete a fresh KYC process

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EPF exempted establishment can now invest in rupee bond of New Development Bank

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-10T16:25:56+00:00

Rupee bonds having an outstanding maturity of at least three years from NDB has been included along with those issued by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Finance Corporation and Asian Development Bank

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Pay10 makes cross border transactions simple for India Inc

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-10T16:23:12+00:00

With a robust regulatory framework and innovative payment solutions, Pay10 empowers Indian businesses to seamlessly engage in global trade while enhancing local transaction efficiency

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UCO Bank, ScoreMe launch GST Smart for digital MSME lending

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-10T16:17:48+00:00

GST Smart uses GST filings to support faster credit decisions within the bank’s existing policy and approval framework

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SC sends Vedanta-linked Cairn’s ₹5.25-crore SEBI penalty case back to SAT

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-10T16:15:12+00:00

The top court, however, found that SAT had not examined an apparent discrepancy between SEBI’s investigation report and a letter issued by the National Stock Exchange (NSE), describing the omission as a “material infirmity” that went to the root of the adjudicating officer’s order

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Trump promise of $5,000 for US citizens after midterms decried as ‘bribery’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-10T16:13:11+00:00

Critics react to bid for Republican votes with incredulity and point to potential $1.2tn cost atop existing national debtDonald Trump’s promise of a $5,000 “Trump dividend” for every US citizen if Republicans retain control of the US Congress in November’s midterm elections has sparked incredulity and accusations of bribery.“If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000,” Trump said during the unprecedented Republican midterm convention in Dallas. “It will be called the Trump dividend.” Continue reading...

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Women’s share of farm workforce rises, but land access lags

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-10T16:12:35+00:00

Nearly 77% of rural working women are now engaged in agriculture, even as women operate only 11.72% of the farmed area in India

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Pepper prices firm up on festival demand, lower domestic production

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-10T16:09:25+00:00

Prices of imported pepper, particularly from Sri Lanka, have also increased due to currency fluctuations in the Lankan rupee amid increased buying interest

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Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, September 11, 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-10T16:07:00+00:00

BL Morning Report September 11, 2026: Get today’s top business news, market headlines about the Stock Market, Sensex & Nifty trends, key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.

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Blue Machines AI boosts Muthoot Finance gold-loan branch visits by 150%

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-10T16:05:30+00:00

The AI agents handle inbound digital inquiries for gold loans, capturing details such as loan requirements, available gold collateral, and customer location, then directing qualified prospects to the nearest branch

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US supreme court again rejects Missouri maps drawn to boost Republicans in midterms

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-10T16:04:28+00:00

Latest decision appears to set the stage for the state to use its old electoral maps this yearThe US supreme court again rejected a push backed by Donald Trump to overhaul Missouri’s congressional maps in an effort to hand Republicans an edge in November’s midterm elections.Its latest ruling, after days of confusion, comes less than two months before the pivotal midterm elections in which control of the narrowly divided US House of Representatives could be determined by a handful of seats. Continue reading...

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Four people in hospital after reports of stabbing in south-east London

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-10T16:02:33+00:00

Emergency services dispatched to scene on Bromley High Street on Thursday afternoonFour people have been taken to hospital after reports of a stabbing in south-east London, emergency services said.London ambulance service was called to reports of a stabbing on Bromley High Street at 2.19pm on Thursday. Continue reading...

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Four people in hospital after stabbing in south-east London

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-10T16:02:33+00:00

Seven people arrested after ‘altercation’ on Bromley High Street on Thursday afternoon Seven people have been arrested after four men were stabbed in south-east London, the Metropolitan police said.Officers were called to reports of “an altercation” on Bromley High Street at 2.15pm and found four men with stab wounds, the force added. Continue reading...

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