Balancer has proposed winding down its protocol and distributing its treasury to BAL holders. The proposal comes six months after corporate entity Balancer Labs shut down operations, citing a 2025 exploit that drained $128 million.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 05:29
The 10-year US Treasury yield climbed to its highest level in nearly two decades, marking the latest stage of a painful global bond selloff fueled by surging energy prices, rising debt and inflation.
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The benchmark yield for 10-year U.S. government debt reached a peak Tuesday that had not been seen since 2007. The Treasury selloff worsened with the Federal Reserve’s rate decision looming.
The US 10-year Treasury yield moved above 5% on Monday for the first time since 2023. Rising anxiety over inflation coincided with growing borrowing needs from the government and corporations.
SpaceX’s new Starfall business, which returns products and other payloads from Earth orbit, has signed a mission agreement with European integrator Space Cargo, CEO Nicolas Gaume told Reuters. Space Cargo is the unit’s first customer.
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The New South Wales supreme court heard that Karl Stefanovic and 123 Podcast co-owner Keshnee Ibrahim have suffered an “irreconcilable breakdown” in their business relationship. Each owns 45% of the company, and Stefanovic has agreed to buy Ibrahim’s shares, with an independent valuation to determine the price.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 05:24
Mooncake makers in Wenzhou and Taizhou, Zhejiang, are entering their peak season ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival while expanding exports. Products are sold in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, with Taizhou orders up 10% year on year. Newer, healthier varieties are also proving popular abroad.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 05:21
More than 300,000 olive ridley turtles have reached a beach in southern Mexico, with thousands surging ashore in the latest mass nesting. Hotter and drier conditions linked to climate change are threatening the survival of hatchlings.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 05:20
Bill Gates told Reuters that no government in the world is prepared for the changes artificial intelligence will bring to society, warning that significant risks lie ahead.
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Unofficial Elections Alberta results show NDP candidate Kyle Campbell winning the Calgary-Shaw byelection by 582 votes over UCP candidate Mike Derry.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 05:15
New research suggests that reading for pleasure may offer more than enjoyment: it could support brain health and reduce the risk of dementia.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 05:15
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay at Los Angeles’s Peacock Theatre. The star-studded ceremony broke records, with Welsh actor Matthew Rhys making history by winning lead-actor awards in two categories for Widow’s Bay and The Beast in Me.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 05:14
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles saw “Widow’s Bay” take best comedy series and “The Pitt” win best drama series for a second straight year. Jean Smart earned her fifth Emmy for “Hacks,” becoming the first lead comedy actress winner for every season of one show.
Jean Smart won her fifth best actress in a comedy Emmy for the fifth and final season of “Hacks” at the 78th Emmy Awards. Speaking emotionally onstage, Smart said, “What a ride this has been.”
Jean Smart has won the Emmy for best lead actress in a comedy series for her role in “Hacks,” marking another victory for the actor.
The 2026 Emmy Awards got underway Monday night, with The Pitt, Pluribus, Hacks and Widow's Bay among the shows competing for the top prizes this year.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are underway in Los Angeles, with live updates from television’s biggest night.
US prosecutors have filed a civil forfeiture complaint targeting proceeds they describe as illegal Iranian cryptocurrency funds. They say the money is used to finance Iran’s military.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 05:12
US prosecutors alleged that two Chinese companies used Binance to launder $61 million from illicit Iranian oil sales and route the funds to Iran and its proxies.
The Trump administration has repealed Biden-era carbon limits for coal- and gas-fired power plants and proposed blocking future greenhouse gas regulations for the power sector. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin called it the largest power-sector deregulation action ever, while legal experts and environmental groups challenged its legal basis and health implications.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 05:12
The US Environmental Protection Agency says it will repeal rules limiting pollution from coal- and gas-fired power plants. The agency says ending most Biden-era climate regulations would save $310 billion and lower energy prices, while environmental groups warn of major costs to public health and the planet and expect immediate legal challenges.
The EPA plans to overturn a 2024 Biden administration rule that requires power plants to control pollution contributing to global warming.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans to scrap most Biden-era rules limiting pollution from coal and gas power plants and to deter future administrations from regulating emissions. The EPA says the move will save $310bn and lower energy prices, while environmental groups warn of major health and climate costs. Legal challenges are expected.
The Trump administration says repealing the rules could save power plants more than $300bn and unleash American energy. The EPA is removing emissions limits on coal- and gas-fired plants, reversing decades of protections aimed at curbing gases scientists say drive global warming. Environmental groups are expected to challenge the move in court, warning of risks to public health and the environment.
The Trump administration has finalized the repeal of regulations limiting planet-heating pollution from coal- and gas-fired power plants, the latest move in a sweeping effort to dismantle climate and clean-air protections.
The Trump administration plans to scrap Biden-era climate protections limiting pollution from power plants. The move continues the dismantling of environmental safeguards during Trump’s second term as he promotes the fossil-fuel industry.
The Trump administration has repealed greenhouse gas requirements for power plants introduced during the Biden era. The move is part of President Donald Trump’s systematic dismantling of regulations enacted by the Obama and Biden administrations to fight climate change.
The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to eliminate remaining US limits on greenhouse gas pollution from power plants and finalize the repeal of Biden-era requirements. The proposal is a major escalation of Donald Trump’s fossil-fuel agenda and would ease construction of energy-hungry data centers. Environmental and consumer advocates warn of higher costs for the environment, public health, and households.
Self-driving truck maker Einride and supermarket chain Lidl said they have placed Germany’s first cab-less autonomous truck into regular service on public roads.
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More than 200 Israeli filmmakers have backed the creators of the Gaza genocide documentary “NAZA” amid reported threats. Jonathan Glazer, Rachel Szor, Yuval Abraham and James Wilson attended the film’s photocall in Venice, Italy, on September 10, 2026.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 05:02
Ukraine’s state postal service, Ukrposhta, sends teams into villages near the front despite the risk of Russian drone attacks. It distributes pensions, handles utility payments and delivers food and medicine. Ukrposhta says hundreds of branches and vehicles have been hit since 2022, with more than 50 staff killed.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 05:01
Prime Big Deal Days will be Amazon’s second Prime Day-level sale of 2026 for loyalty members. The event’s dates, key details and what shoppers can expect are outlined.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 05:01
The European Commission president’s most eagerly awaited speech of the year in Brussels is expected to address the war in Ukraine, enlargement, migration, climate and trade, while leaving room for a surprise announcement.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 05:00
Ahead of her State of the EU speech, Ursula von der Leyen is being urged to ensure Europe’s latest energy crisis is its last driven by fossil fuels. She condemned fossil fuels in her 2022 address, but Europe is again facing an energy crisis.
Catch up on the most important stories from Europe and beyond on 15 September 2026, including the latest news from the world, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 05:00
Hundreds of activists rallied in downtown Toronto on Monday to oppose Prime Minister Mark Carney’s investment summit, which aims to attract interest in more than 160 mining, energy, technology and infrastructure projects.
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Hundreds of activists gathered in downtown Toronto on Monday to protest an investment summit organized by Prime Minister Mark Carney, voicing concern over privatization.
Guangzhou Automobile Group shares rose after the automaker announced plans to integrate resources with FAW Group. GAC said it would issue shares to acquire part of FAW’s stake in a joint-venture vehicle manufacturer and raise supporting funds, following a trading halt. Once completed, the unlisted FAW would become GAC’s second-largest shareholder.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 05:00
President Donald Trump’s tariff war and territorial threats have pushed Ottawa towards Europe. Brussels now hopes to use the political opening to pull Canada deeper into its orbit.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 05:00
New research identifies the destinations where travellers are most likely to book accommodation within a week of arriving. Four European countries feature among the global top 10, offering plenty of options for those who do not plan months ahead.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 05:00
Saudi civil defence issued an all-clear on Tuesday after warning of potential danger in six cities, including Yanbu, the kingdom’s main Red Sea oil port where millions of barrels are loaded each day.
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Wang Shuang scored twice and provided two assists as China opened its women's football campaign at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a 5-1 victory over Hong Kong. China leads Group G after the opening round and next faces Uzbekistan before playing the Philippines.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 04:49
After the Battle of the Xiangjiang River in January 1935, the Red Army reached Zunyi, where a CPC meeting restored Mao Zedong to military leadership. Over the following two months, Mao used highly mobile maneuvers to cross the Chishui River four times and break through the enemy encirclement, a feat remembered in military history.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 04:47
China completed a perfect Group C campaign at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by beating defending champion the Philippines 105-61. China finished 3-0 and will face Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals, while the Philippines went 1-2 and missed out on the last eight.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 04:42
Drone footage shows huge crowds at India’s Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple seeking sacred henna, which is believed to help unmarried people find a match within a year. About 3,500kg was used in three hours.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 04:42
Global bond markets are declining alongside US Treasuries as investors continue selling government debt after a landmark rise in American borrowing costs. Japan’s 10-year yield has moved above 3%.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 04:37
Berlin is seeking guarantees from Italy’s UniCredit as its leverage over Commerzbank wanes and the lender moves closer to taking control of the German bank.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 04:37
An intruder allegedly forced entry into a Royal Australian Air Force base in Darwin’s Winnellie suburb, assaulted a Defence Force member and fled in a stolen vehicle. Northern Territory police said the person remained unidentified after officers lost sight of the white Ford Ranger during a pursuit on the Stuart Highway.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 04:36
China’s new border-control regulations are designed to stop two of the country’s most valuable assets from leaving: money and talent. Beijing’s broader exit controls are putting wealthy Chinese people and technology workers under tighter restrictions.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 04:35
New rules governing travel to and from China have taken effect. Citizens deemed to have harmed national security or interests, or who violate technology import and export rules, may be barred from leaving the country for up to three years. Authorities say the measures protect sovereignty and security, while critics say they give Beijing greater control over citizens abroad.
China tightened travel restrictions on Tuesday as new entry and exit rules came into force, barring citizens deemed a potential threat to national technology security from leaving the country.
Ethereum and Base developers have ended talks aimed at aligning proposals EIP-8130 and EIP-8141. The effort fell short of producing a shared standard after the two sides diverged over their priorities.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 04:35
Ethereum and Coinbase-backed Base failed to reconcile their different requirements for a shared account-abstraction standard for next-generation crypto wallets. Ethereum is moving ahead with EIP-8141 Frames while Base pursues EIP-8130, potentially leaving wallets to support different transaction architectures and highlighting how competition is driving L2 networks apart.
Transaction V1 increases Solana’s transaction-size limit from 1,232 bytes to 4,096 bytes, giving developers more room for multi-step trades, company-wallet approvals and privacy proofs.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 04:34
The 2026 China Carbon Market Conference in Wuhan released the National Carbon Market Development Report (2026). It said cumulative transactions in the national carbon emissions trading market exceeded 900 million metric tons by the end of August, with a total value above 60 billion yuan, or about $8.9 billion.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 04:32
A Christian pastor on the Wind River Reservation compared Arapaho ceremonial traditions to “idol worship.” In the weeks since, the tribe has called for her church to leave, while a familiar Sunday morning pattern has emerged.
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Court records say Maduro ally Alex Saab faces a single money-laundering charge linked to an alleged conspiracy involving fake companies and falsified shipping records. He is expected to plead guilty at a change-of-plea hearing before a Miami judge on Tuesday.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 04:25
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have captured Greater and Lesser Hanish islands near the Bab al-Mandab chokepoint, strengthening their leverage over a vital shipping route. Analysts warn that the closure of Saudi Arabia’s east-west oil pipeline could intensify pressure on global supplies and prices.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★★2026-09-15 04:22
A global multi-asset fund run by Swiss asset manager Pictet has grown to more than $5 billion this year, tripling in size as Chinese investors pour money into overseas assets, including alternatives and products linked to AI supply chains.
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Citigroup has named veteran banker Sophia Wang a managing director and head of China financial-institutional sales and senior relationship management. Based in Shanghai, Wang will oversee institutional coverage for rates, spread products, foreign exchange and commodities, as the bank seeks to expand its mainland capital-markets presence amid geopolitical friction.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 04:19
A drone entered Lithuania’s airspace before NATO fighter jets shot it down, President Gitanas Nauseda said. Preliminary data cited by national broadcaster LRT indicated the drone came from Belarus and was heading west when it was downed, with wreckage falling in a rural area near Lake Kaunas.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 04:16
Nato fighter jets shot down a drone near Pratkunai in south-central Lithuania after an alert over Vilnius and the surrounding region. Lithuania’s crisis management centre said it reportedly entered from Belarus and was heading west. Poland also activated its air force as a precaution amid Russian drone attacks on Ukraine.
Nato fighter pilots shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, President Gitanas Nausėda said. Authorities believe it may have crossed from Belarus near Kaunas, although its origin remains unknown. Lithuanian forces and Italian pilots serving the Nato air-defence mission responded to the incursion.
On Tuesday, Lithuania’s president disclosed that alliance warplanes had destroyed an unmanned aircraft above the country. The event is the latest security-related episode on NATO’s eastern flank amid Russia’s war with Ukraine.
Lithuanian authorities say NATO fighter jets destroyed a drone that entered the country’s airspace from Belarus overnight on Sept. 15. It flew over Lentvaris near Vilnius before being intercepted near Kaunas. Air raid sirens sounded, airports faced temporary restrictions, and officials are still searching for wreckage without identifying the drone’s type.
NATO fighter jets destroyed a drone after it entered Lithuanian airspace.
Democratic senators were reportedly meeting late Monday to discuss the latest proposed draft text as they sent Republicans a counteroffer on provisions of the Clarity Act.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 04:09
The 15th Shanghai World Chinese Dragon Boat Invitational took place from Sept. 10 to 14 in Shanghai’s Qingpu District, bringing together 20 teams and more than 400 athletes from 14 countries and regions. Argentina, France’s PPFD and the Austrian Dragon Boat Association placed first, second and third overall.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 04:08
Russian forces struck a gas station in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district, hospitalizing one injured man in serious condition, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Preliminary reports also indicated strikes on warehouses in the city’s Obolonskyi district. Poland launched precautionary military aviation operations in its airspace in response to Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, later ending them.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 04:07
The US Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterm election. The ruling allows states to keep sending ballots through procedures they have used for years; mail ballots have made up nearly one-third of votes cast.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 04:06
The US Supreme Court has refused to revive a Trump administration rule allowing the Postal Service to reject mail-in ballots that failed new requirements. The unsigned order said the administration was unlikely to prevail on the merits, while critics warned the restrictions could disrupt thousands of ballots and disenfranchise voters who depend on mail voting before the midterms.
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to impose new mail-ballot restrictions before November’s midterm elections. States can keep their existing voting procedures after election officials warned that last-minute changes could disrupt ballot distribution.
The US Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s restrictions on mail-in ballots ahead of the midterm elections. Only two of the court’s six conservative justices dissented in the nine-member panel’s decision.
The US Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration’s request to impose new restrictions on mail-in ballots before November’s midterm elections, upholding a temporary block on USPS requirements. Justice Brett Kavanaugh said the final ruling could still favour Trump as litigation continues.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to let the Postal Service enforce a rule aimed at mail-in ballots, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump’s effort to curb voting by mail before November’s midterm elections, which will decide control of Congress.
The US Supreme Court refused to authorize the Postal Service to enforce new mail-ballot restrictions for congressional midterm elections, rebuffing the Trump administration’s request for intervention after early voting began in several states.
The US Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to restrict mail-in voting before the November midterm elections. The justices said election officials lacked enough time to implement the rule, allowing states to continue sending mail ballots under their longstanding procedures.
Before the midterm elections, the Supreme Court turned down Donald Trump’s push to curb ballots submitted by mail.
The Supreme Court left in place a lower-court ruling that blocks the U.S. Postal Service from putting new restrictions on mail-in voting into effect.
The court refused to let President Donald Trump change the nationwide process through which voters receive mail ballots, rejecting the controversial plan.
The Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s request to lift a block on a rule concerning mail-in ballots. Justice Brett Kavanaugh said applying the Postal Service rule in the 2026 midterm elections would be “arbitrary and capricious.”
The U.S. Supreme Court has, for now, rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections.
The Supreme Court ruled that Trump cannot enforce a new regulation on mail-in ballots. As a result, a Postal Service measure that could prevent ballots from being sent to voters will not take effect for November’s midterm elections.
A Revolut study says Europeans lose an average of €294 in purchasing power for every €10,000 held in the bank. It found €6.3 trillion in low-yield deposits across 20 EU countries as Brussels seeks to channel more of that money into capital markets.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 04:01
A new U.S. tariff round on Canadian goods began shortly after midnight Tuesday, imposing 50% duties on 110 products, including certain cheeses, motorboats, ATVs and furniture. Experts say the simultaneous removal of some tariffs indicates Washington is watching how much of the cost reaches American consumers.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 04:01
Michael Dell’s family office and a company dubbed “the holding company of the next century” have outbid private equity giants to take an insurance broker private.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 04:00
Airbus’ Asia-Pacific president said on Tuesday that he sees no weakening in demand or deliveries despite geopolitical and supply-chain headwinds.
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Donald Trump’s war in Iran and tariffs are driving up input prices, while the AI boom is squeezing the availability of some components, adding to cost pressures on US manufacturers.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 04:00
After Donald Trump announced that the US would admit Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees, thousands relocated. In recent months, however, dozens of applicants have been rejected without explanations, leaving them confused and dismayed. The programme appears to be slowing, while Trump’s claim of a “white genocide” in South Africa is described as false.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 04:00
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say the Ebola outbreak has reached its peak, with daily new cases falling from about 120 to 80. The health minister urged continued prevention measures, while an MP warned against “triumphalism” and called for transparent evidence that transmission is under control. More than 7,200 cases and 3,475 deaths had been recorded by 14 September.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 04:00
Poland’s attempt to use digital currencies in an ambitious Venezuelan oil deal cost the country $230mn and became one of its biggest scandals.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 04:00
Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s flotation offers a low entry price and could bring millions of Nigerians into the stock market. Yet many ordinary people are either unaware of the offering or focused on more pressing needs.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 04:00
International inflows into US equities have surpassed those into government debt for the first time this century, apart from the pandemic and its aftermath and the global financial crisis.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 04:00
Next-generation geothermal technologies are seeking to access heat that was previously unreachable by fracturing hot rock deep underground.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 04:00
FTSE 100 group Metlen warns that European buyers still prefer cheaper Chinese metal, despite Brussels’ efforts to secure supplies, potentially pushing Europe’s emerging gallium supply risks overseas.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 04:00
Clean ammonia and methanol could play a key role in cutting the shipping industry’s substantial vessel greenhouse gas emissions and making maritime transport greener.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 04:00
Walking the 120-kilometer Red Army Trail in Luding, Sichuan, recalls the Long March. Ninety-one years ago, more than 1,000 soldiers crossed heavy rain in straw shoes for 24 hours to reach Luding Bridge, an 18th-century Qing Dynasty suspension bridge over the Dadu River. Its 13 iron chains remain a powerful symbol of sacrifice and remembrance.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 03:59
James Vlassakis, who pleaded guilty to four of the 11 Snowtown killings after becoming involved at 18, will be released after serving 26 years. South Australia’s court of appeal upheld the parole board’s decision, with release conditions still to be considered.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 03:57
“Widow’s Bay” dominated Monday night’s Emmy Awards, setting a record for a comedy series with 14 wins, including best comedy series and three acting awards.
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Apple’s comedy-horror series “Widow’s Bay” led the Emmy Awards with 14 trophies, including the prize for best comedy series.
Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay,” “Pluribus” and HBO’s “The Pitt” won major prizes at the 2026 Emmy Awards. Horror comedy “Widow’s Bay” took several of the night’s biggest honors, including outstanding comedy series, directing, lead actor for Matthew Rhys and supporting actress for Kate O’Flynn.
A man driving a suspected stolen Tesla onto San Diego’s Pacific Beach boardwalk struck a woman, then got out and was pursued by bystanders Monday afternoon.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 03:51
Official data showed that China’s new-home prices continued to decline in August, highlighting how the country’s prolonged property downturn remains a drag on the economy.
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Air Force Secretary Troy Meink has publicly declared for the first time that the United States now has “space control weapons” in orbit. He said they are capable of defending the joint force against hostile adversary action, while Space Force officials had previously voiced interest in acquiring such systems.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 03:47
The US has acknowledged deploying a weapon in Earth orbit, marking the first public confirmation of such offensive capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the system was needed to protect US forces from hostile action, but gave no details about its functions or launch date.
U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force has deployed space-control weapons in Earth orbit capable of defending against hostile action. Officials have acknowledged such a deployment for the first time, but Meink gave no details. Expert Victoria Samson said the system was likely space-based electronic warfare equipment rather than a kinetic weapon.
The US Space Force has acknowledged for the first time that the United States has weapons deployed in orbit. The disclosure comes as Washington, China and Russia expand their military capabilities in space, intensifying attention on controlling the domain and safeguarding satellites used for military communications, surveillance and navigation.
The US Space Force says the United States has deployed weapons in orbit. Once a venue for Cold War competition over propaganda victories, space has become a crucial strategic arena as countries compete for military and technological advantages.
The United States has confirmed that it deployed space-control weapons in orbit for the first time.
US President Donald Trump has dismissed fears over AI safety as a “hoax” and criticised demands for stronger guardrails. His comments followed Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark telling the BBC that the industry might need a mandatory, independently checkable “kill switch” for dangerous AI.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 03:47
US President Donald Trump unexpectedly phoned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during a live event to discuss recent concerns about AI development. Speaking with Huang on speakerphone, Trump described those concerns as “a hoax.”
Donald Trump launched a barrage of social media posts attacking any regulation of the artificial intelligence sector and dismissing related concerns as a “hoax.”
President Donald Trump rejected warnings about artificial-intelligence risks on Monday, describing fears over rogue AI as part of a “SICK conspiracy” and a hoax. Technology leaders are calling for stronger safeguards as the fast-moving technology draws scrutiny over cybersecurity, jobs, data centres and national security.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took a live call from US President Donald Trump during a panel discussion, giving Trump an opportunity to dismiss concerns about artificial intelligence dangers as a “hoax.”
The U.S. government estimates that the Iran war had cost $33.4 billion by June 29. Its accounting also points to weapon shortfalls and damage to hundreds of buildings and aircraft.
CCNBCOriginal★★★★★2026-09-15 03:45
A Pentagon watchdog warns that the war with Iran has caused ammunition shortfalls.
The Pentagon’s official watchdog has released a special report on the Iran war, marking the Defense Department’s first formal accounting of US equipment and facility losses in the conflict.
The four-day 18th Hunan Tea Expo in Changsha generated 709 million yuan, or about $100 million, in online and offline transactions. The event drew more than 1,500 tea-related enterprises and over 100,000 visitors, while new-style tea drinks and tea-based products highlighted efforts to reach new consumer markets.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 03:45
The Pinglu Canal’s first cross-border river-sea freight route linking Laos and Vietnam with Guigang, Guangxi, has begun operations. Its inaugural shipment carries 3,012.66 metric tons of potassium chloride to a fertilizer company’s base in Guigang. The route cuts nearly 500 kilometers and five to seven days from the journey, while reducing handling, costs and cargo losses.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 03:40
China’s industrial output rose 5.2% year on year in August, accelerating from July’s 4.5% increase, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Tuesday. Retail sales growth slowed during the month.
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China’s industrial output grew faster in August, but weak consumption and a worsening investment slump intensified concerns about deepening imbalances in the economy.
China’s investment downturn worsened in August, while retail sales growth slowed further. Industrial output exceeded forecasts by a wide margin as Beijing warned of an imbalance between supply and demand, adding to pressure on policymakers.
Russian senator Alexander Voloshin said Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office is refusing decisions that could end the Russia-Ukraine conflict to avoid responsibility for actions during the military operation. He argued that continuing hostilities lets Ukraine’s current authorities postpone elections and delay possible corruption prosecutions. Russia says it remains committed to a diplomatic resolution.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 03:39
The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on international security opened in Beijing on September 15 for a three-day session attended by official representatives from about 100 countries, regions and international organizations. More than 60 participants are defense chiefs or chiefs of general staff. Organizers describe the forum as a platform for openness, inclusiveness and China’s military diplomacy.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 03:37
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark says companies may eventually need to be legally required to install AI “kill switches” that can be checked by independent third parties and used to shut down dangerously capable software. Donald Trump rejects calls to slow AI development, calling fears that it could take over the world or destroy humanity a “hoax.”
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 03:34
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
