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PoliticsExclusive: Australian government breaks silence on EU 'associate member' pipe dream

After the EU invited Canada to become an associate member—a move that could open the door for other distant countries to seek a similar status—the Australian government has addressed its own prospects.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:33

Exclusive: Australian government breaks silence on EU 'associate member' pipe dream

Harris says EU-Canada relationship is 'not hostile to anybody'
Irish Finance Minister Simon Harris says the details of a new associate membership with Canada have yet to be settled. He calls it good news that the EU intends to pursue a much closer relationship with Ottawa.
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Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:57Original
Europe Today: Canada welcomes EU ‘associate member’ offer, but what next?
The programme examines what Canada’s new EU associate member status means in practice, as EU finance ministers meet in Dublin amid spiralling energy costs. It also covers fresh reactions to the EU’s new Kids Act, which seeks to restrict social media and AI chatbots for children under 15.
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Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 06:01Original
The EU and Canada are closer than ever — and the world is watching
The EU’s push to make Canada an “associate member” is drawing global attention as a possible new model for bringing other democracies into its orbit. The move could also alienate candidate countries and further strain relations with Washington.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-18 05:00Original
Analysis: Bruised by Trump, EU and Canada find solace in each other
The growing partnership between the European Union and Canada is inseparable from the US president’s conduct. Donald Trump has targeted both with punitive tariffs and threats of annexation, pushing the two sides toward closer ties.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-18 05:00Original

WorldPolish PM says Russia is preparing ‘accidental’ drone and missile strikes on NATO countries

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told parliament that intelligence assessments indicate Russia may be preparing “hybrid” drone and missile strikes against countries supporting Ukraine. He said such attacks could be made to look “accidental” and weaken NATO’s willingness to respond, while recent drone incidents have brought the escalation closer to Poland’s border.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 08:33

Polish PM says Russia is preparing ‘accidental’ drone and missile strikes on NATO countries

EconomyPinglu Canal opens new coal route, cutting shipping distance by 280 km

An 8,000-metric-ton shipment of imported thermal coal reached Guigang, Guangxi, through the Pinglu Canal on Thursday, formally opening a new river-sea transport channel for power generation. The route from Qinzhou Port bypasses the Pearl River Delta and shortens the journey by 280 kilometers, improving supply-chain resilience and vessel turnover.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:33

Pinglu Canal opens new coal route, cutting shipping distance by 280 km

Pinglu Canal handles 1,679.8 metric tons of cargo on opening day
The Pinglu Canal began operations on Wednesday, with Nanning Customs supervising 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on its first day. Customs prepared clearance plans and declaration guidance for key companies while supporting trials of rail-sea-water multimodal transport through the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor.
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CChina News Service★★★☆☆2026-09-18 06:17Original

Economy‘Best thing Europe can do’ is focus on its internal market, WEF expert says

Andrew Caruana Galizia, the World Economic Forum’s head of Europe and Eurasia, says Europe should focus on its internal market. He believes the continent will never be self-sufficient in areas such as critical raw materials.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:32

‘Best thing Europe can do’ is focus on its internal market, WEF expert says

Culture‘We demand the truth’: Olga Tokarczuk and JM Coetzee call for proof of life of disappeared Eritrean writers

A letter signed by 188 writers urges Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki to provide verified proof of life for 12 writers detained incommunicado since a 2001 crackdown on free expression. Nobel laureates Olga Tokarczuk and JM Coetzee are among the signatories, while PEN International plans to deliver the letter to Eritrea’s London embassy.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:30

‘We demand the truth’: Olga Tokarczuk and JM Coetzee call for proof of life of disappeared Eritrean writers

EconomyGCash Owner Wins Approval for Up to $1.5 Billion Philippines IPO

The company behind the Philippines’ largest mobile wallet, GCash, has received approval from the country’s stock exchange operator for an initial public offering of up to 92.3 billion pesos ($1.47 billion), clearing the final regulatory hurdle for what could be a record debut.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:30

GCash Owner Wins Approval for Up to $1.5 Billion Philippines IPO

WorldAt least one dead and multiple injured in Philippines school shooting

A shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, southern Philippines, left at least one person dead and several injured on Friday. Authorities and local media have reported conflicting casualty figures, while the identities of the shooter and victims remain unconfirmed. Classes across Banga were suspended as police investigate.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:28

At least one dead and multiple injured in Philippines school shooting

Philippines school shooting leaves at least two dead
A shooting at a school in Banga town, South Cotabato, in the southern Philippines, killed at least two people and injured four on Friday. Witnesses said the victims were students, while the number of shooters remained unclear.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:47Original
One killed, four injured in shooting at Philippine high school
A shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday left at least one person dead and four others injured, according to the provincial governor.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:25Original

ScienceGiant panda Bei Xia receives world-first treatment for jaw asymmetry

Bei Xia, born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in 2022, suffered injuries to its left forelimb and jaw from its mother shortly after birth and later had the limb amputated. As it grew, its lower jaw shifted left, affecting feeding. A Sichuan University team used customized orthodontic appliances and elastic bands for six months, largely correcting the deviation and restoring normal sucking, chewing and swallowing.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:27

Giant panda Bei Xia receives world-first treatment for jaw asymmetry

WorldFear and broken families inside a Texas ICE detention centre

Since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, migrant arrests in the United States have surged. More than 610,000 people have passed through ICE detention centres in under two years, while nearly 51,000 arrests were recorded in August 2026 alone. A report from Texas examines detainees’ lives, living conditions and the effects of Trump’s mass deportation policy on settled families.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:26

Fear and broken families inside a Texas ICE detention centre

PoliticsOver 4.2 million voters cast ballots early in 12 Russian border regions

More than 4.2 million voters have taken part in early voting across 12 Russian border regions, Central Election Commission Chair Ella Pamfilova said. The total includes the four regions of Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson and Zaporozhye, while eight other border regions continue to come under attack.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:20

Over 4.2 million voters cast ballots early in 12 Russian border regions

‘Election without meaningful competition’: Russia’s results won’t measure support for Putin or war
Grégoire Roos of Chatham House says Russia’s parliamentary election cannot meaningfully measure support for Vladimir Putin or the war because anti-war opposition has been excluded and competition is absent. Turnout, voting timing, the remaining parties’ performance and the Kremlin’s portrayal of participation as national unity may offer more revealing signals about the political system.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:14Original
Russia begins 3-day legislative elections as Kremlin seeks to project support for war
Russia began three-day elections for the 450-seat State Duma on Sept. 18, alongside votes for regional governors and parliaments. The tightly controlled process is expected to preserve United Russia’s dominance and help the Kremlin gauge support for the war in Ukraine. Democracy watchdogs say the elections are neither free nor fair.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-18 07:47Original

TechCould the EU Kids Act unwittingly widen the transatlantic AI divide?

An industry insider warns that Europe should prepare for the possible consequences of additional digital rules, which could make it harder for smaller European developers to compete.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:19

Could the EU Kids Act unwittingly widen the transatlantic AI divide?

WorldRussian Geran-4 Seeker UAVs strike two dry cargo ships at Odesa port

Russia’s Defense Ministry says Russian crews operating Geran-4 Seeker jet-powered drones struck two dry cargo ships on September 17 at Odesa port and east of Izmail. It said the vessels were carrying cargo for Ukraine’s armed forces and that the strikes aimed to restrict weapons and military-equipment transport.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:16

Russian Geran-4 Seeker UAVs strike two dry cargo ships at Odesa port

Geran drones destroy Ukrainian radar stations and electronic warfare system
Russia’s Defense Ministry said Geran-4 drone crews destroyed Ukrainian military radar equipment and an electronic warfare system in the Odessa and Dnepropetrovsk regions. The reported targets included mobile vehicles linked to a 79K6 Pelikan radar station, a P-19MA radar station and a dome electronic warfare system.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:43Original

EconomyChina’s arbitration disputes reach 1.44 trillion yuan in 2025

The amount in dispute in China’s arbitration cases reached 1.4393 trillion yuan in 2025, up 18.7% year on year and exceeding 1 trillion yuan for the third consecutive year. The country’s 285 arbitration institutions handled 956,000 cases. CIETAC accounted for 42% of the disputed value in foreign-related cases despite handling 16% of them.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:15

China’s arbitration disputes reach 1.44 trillion yuan in 2025

SocietyMan killed in shark attack near Perth, Australia

A swimmer was killed by a shark off Perth in Western Australia on Friday, police said. Witnesses reported seeing the attack and a large amount of blood in the water. Sorrento Beach was closed, while the victim’s identity remained undisclosed.

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DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:13

Man killed in shark attack near Perth, Australia

Swimmer dies after shark bite off popular Perth beach
A man died after being bitten by a shark while swimming off Sorrento Beach in Perth’s north, Western Australia police said. Emergency services were called at about 10.30am on Friday, and water and air crews carried out an extensive search of the area.
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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:34Original
Fatal shark attack suspected near Australian city beach
Emergency services are responding to a suspected fatal shark attack off a beach near Perth, the Australian city on the country’s west coast.
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AABC News★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:01Original

OtherDaily News Brief | 18 September

A brief roundup of news for 18 September.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:12

Daily News Brief | 18 September

PoliticsPortugal’s prime minister outlines plan to tackle rising cost of living while keeping VAT unchanged

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro says the current situation could persist for some time. Unlike other European countries, he says Portugal will not reduce VAT on consumption.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:12

Portugal’s prime minister outlines plan to tackle rising cost of living while keeping VAT unchanged

PoliticsPortuguese prime minister outlines plan to tackle rising living costs without changing VAT

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro says the current situation could persist for some time. He has outlined a plan to address rising living costs but, unlike other European countries, will not cut consumption tax.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:12

Portuguese prime minister outlines plan to tackle rising living costs without changing VAT

WorldPhilippine vessel collides with CCG ship near Xianbin Jiao

The China Coast Guard says Philippine vessel 3015 ignored repeated warnings near Xianbin Jiao, abruptly changed course and accelerated across the bow of the Chinese ship, causing a collision. China said the Philippine side bore full responsibility and urged it to stop what it called provocative and infringing actions.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 08:11

Philippine vessel collides with CCG ship near Xianbin Jiao

WorldRussia, Ukraine trade overnight strikes as dozens reported injured

Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight strikes, with dozens of people reportedly injured. Firefighters extinguished a warehouse fire in Kyiv after a Russian air strike.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 08:10

Russia, Ukraine trade overnight strikes as dozens reported injured

SocietyGreece: Police bust gang using AI to clone relatives' voices for cash

Greek police say they have broken up a gang that used artificial intelligence to clone relatives’ voices in order to obtain money. The organisation’s illegal proceeds are estimated to have exceeded €1 million.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:07

Greece: Police bust gang using AI to clone relatives' voices for cash

WorldProtests erupt in Nigeria after 33 miners die in paramilitary custody

A central Nigerian city saw nighttime protests after a paramilitary agency’s action at suspected illicit gold mines was followed by the discovery of at least 33 dead detainees.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:05

Protests erupt in Nigeria after 33 miners die in paramilitary custody

PoliticsVenezuela unblocks some news websites censored for years

Venezuela has restored access to 17 news sites that were blocked for years under Nicolas Maduro’s administration. Activists welcomed the move but said 188 websites remain inaccessible, including 79 news portals. The decision came before a second round of talks in Caracas.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 08:05

Venezuela unblocks some news websites censored for years

PoliticsMore than 1.5 million Russian voters cast ballots online

More than 1.5 million voters in 32 Russian regions had voted online in various election campaigns by 10 a.m. Moscow time on September 18, according to the federal Remote Electronic Voting portal. Over four million people registered on the platform for remote voting.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:03

More than 1.5 million Russian voters cast ballots online

All polling stations across Russia open normally, top election official says
All polling stations across Russia opened as normal, Central Election Commission Chair Ella Pamfilova said. She reported that only minor issues occurred and that nothing extraordinary happened.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:25Original
Russia votes for new parliament in controlled elections
Russians began a three-day election on Friday to choose 450 members of the State Duma, the first such vote since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine in 2022. Only parties supporting Vladimir Putin and his war are registered, while the opposition is barred. Putin’s United Russia is expected to retain its dominance. Voting is also taking place in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories against Kyiv’s wishes.
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DDW★★★★☆2026-09-18 06:39Original
Russia begins first parliamentary vote since Ukraine war
Russia has begun its first parliamentary election vote since the war in Ukraine. On September 17, a precinct election commission member prepared a polling station in Moscow for the parliamentary elections.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-18 06:14Original
Russia votes in parliamentary election as war in Ukraine drags on
Voting began in Russia’s Far East on Friday for a three-day parliamentary election, the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. United Russia is expected to retain power alongside parties backing President Vladimir Putin, after the only anti-war party was barred from the ballot.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-18 05:38Original
Russia’s parliamentary election: Who’s on the ballot, and why it matters
Russians vote from Friday to Sunday for the State Duma and in local elections, in the first parliamentary election since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. United Russia, which backs Vladimir Putin, is expected to retain its dominance, while critics say the absence of genuine opposition means the outcome is largely predetermined.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-18 05:37Original
Single voting day elections begin in Russia’s Central Federal District
Elections on Russia’s single voting day have begun in the Central Federal District, alongside contests for State Duma seats, three regional governors and some regional and local legislatures. The election for the ninth State Duma runs from September 18 to 20, with 10 parties taking part. Regional legislative elections are being held in 39 constituent entities, filling 23,000 seats.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-18 05:10Original
First State Duma polling stations in Southern Federal District open in Astrakhan Region
More than 570 polling stations opened in Russia’s Astrakhan Region on the first day of State Duma voting, held from September 18 to 20. Voters are also electing deputies to the regional Duma, while about 15,000 people applied to use the Mobile Voter mechanism.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-18 04:49Original
State Duma elections begin in Russia’s Siberian regions
The main voting period for Russia’s State Duma elections has begun in the Irkutsk Region, with 1,852 polling stations open and more than 1.8 million voters registered. Voting was completed earlier at 43 polling stations in remote areas, where about 4,000 people cast ballots. The ninth State Duma election runs September 18–20.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:35Original
Three-day voting in Russia’s State Duma elections begins in Phuket
Voting in Russia’s three-day State Duma elections has started at the Russian Consulate General in Phuket, Thailand, and will continue through September 20. Russian citizens aged 18 or older living or temporarily staying in the consular district can vote with a valid foreign-travel passport, without advance registration.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:08Original
Russians vote amid Ukraine war and Putin’s tightening grip
Russia begins a three-day State Duma election with little meaningful competition. Vladimir Putin’s United Russia is expected to retain its parliamentary dominance after liberal anti-war party Yabloko was barred from the ballot. The war in Ukraine is increasingly affecting daily life, while the Kremlin has tightened control over the vote.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-18 02:00Original
Russia begins three days of voting for State Duma
Russia’s three-day State Duma election has started, with the first polling stations opening in Kamchatka and Chukotka. Early voting has been underway since late August in some remote areas and among soldiers at the front. Residents of Ukraine’s occupied territories will vote for parliament for the first time, while the Supreme Court barred the antiwar Yabloko party from the ballot.
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MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-17 22:33Original
Russia election: Can other parties challenge United Russia?
Russians are voting for the first time since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022. United Russia, the governing party for more than two decades and backed by President Vladimir Putin, faces questions over whether opposition parties can mount a challenge. Al Jazeera’s Dmitry Medvedenko reports from Moscow.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-17 22:19Original
First voters arrive as Russia’s elections get underway
Russia’s first voters arrived at polling stations in the Far East after voting began. Central Election Commission surveillance showed dozens of people at some Kamchatka stations within minutes of opening, collecting ballots and entering voting booths. State Duma and other elections run from September 18 to 20.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 21:31Original
FACTBOX: Single Voting Day in Russia
Russia began voting on September 18, 2026, for deputies to the ninth State Duma, along with regional and local elections held under the Single Voting Day framework. The legally designated date is the third Sunday of September, September 20 this year, but the Central Election Commission scheduled voting over September 18-20. Introduced in 2005, the system has been held annually in September since 2013.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 21:05Original
First polling stations for State Duma elections open in Kamchatka and Chukotka
The first day of Russia’s three-day State Duma election has begun in Kamchatka and Chukotka. A total of 178 permanent polling stations opened in Kamchatka and 54 in Chukotka, with 385 public observers monitoring the election.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 20:31Original

PoliticsGermany’s far-right AfD copied Trump’s playbook and won. Now it hopes to govern with it

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party won a sweeping victory in Saxony-Anhalt last week and could soon take power. It wants to pursue measures including a deportation task force and revised history lessons in schools, echoing some policies enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:00

Germany’s far-right AfD copied Trump’s playbook and won. Now it hopes to govern with it

HealthExpert: SCO states can cooperate to boost traditional medicine growth

The 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Forum on Traditional Medicine opened in Nanchang, China. Guo Lanping said SCO countries could share expertise and technology through research partnerships, talent exchanges and training, strengthening coordinated development while protecting and using traditional medicinal resources.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:00

Expert: SCO states can cooperate to boost traditional medicine growth

TechChinese EV maker BYD recalls over 180,000 cars over brake pedal risk

China’s market regulator said BYD will immediately recall more than 180,000 electric vehicles to fix a manufacturing defect affecting a brake-pedal component.

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Chinese EV maker BYD recalls over 180,000 cars over brake pedal risk

TechCan Xi and Trump Set AI Guardrails Before the Technology Runs Amok?

China and the US are both concerned about artificial intelligence, giving Xi Jinping and Donald Trump more to discuss.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:00

Can Xi and Trump Set AI Guardrails Before the Technology Runs Amok?

ScienceChina targets global forefront with 25% of first-in-class drugs by 2030

China’s new five-year plan for biomedicine aims to make the country a global powerhouse by 2030, with breakthroughs in key technologies and at least a quarter of the world’s first-in-class drugs market. Authorities say China will firmly rank among the global leaders in biopharmaceutical research, development and applications by the end of the decade.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:00

China targets global forefront with 25% of first-in-class drugs by 2030

TechDeepfake doctors selling bogus cures are getting more convincing, with little power to stop them

Physicians warn that AI-generated ads using the likenesses of prominent doctors are deceiving patients into handing over money, endangering Canadians’ health and weakening public trust. There is still no clear way to have the deepfake videos removed.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:00

Deepfake doctors selling bogus cures are getting more convincing, with little power to stop them

PoliticsOttawa mayoral candidate charged over alleged death threats against Doug Ford and Mark Sutcliffe

An Ottawa mayoral candidate faces multiple charges over allegations that they made death threats against Ontario Premier Doug Ford and incumbent Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe earlier this month.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:00

Ottawa mayoral candidate charged over alleged death threats against Doug Ford and Mark Sutcliffe

SocietyHamilton Starbucks workers seek to address wages, customer harassment in first contract talks

Hamilton Starbucks workers who joined the United Steelworkers this month are preparing to negotiate their first collective agreement. The union and one worker say they want to address customer harassment and an unclear wage structure.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:00

Hamilton Starbucks workers seek to address wages, customer harassment in first contract talks

SocietyRick Hansen once saw his wheelchair as a limitation. Then it became a vehicle for freedom

Rick Hansen initially viewed his wheelchair as a symbol of limitation and resisted using it. After changing his perspective, he came to see it as a vehicle that propelled him around the world and supported his advocacy, while confronting stigma and a world designed for able-bodied people.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:00

Rick Hansen once saw his wheelchair as a limitation. Then it became a vehicle for freedom

SocietyChinese court mediates foreign vessel collision dispute near Strait of Hormuz

The Guangzhou Maritime Court mediated a dispute over the collision of two foreign vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The parties agreed to apply Chinese law and accept the court’s jurisdiction, then settled liability for the collision in a case involving about 180 million yuan, or roughly $25 million.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:57

Chinese court mediates foreign vessel collision dispute near Strait of Hormuz

WorldIndonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade

Indonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, the former Italian navy vessel Giuseppe Garibaldi, in a ceremony at a naval base in North Jakarta. President Prabowo Subianto says it will support disaster relief across the archipelago, while the navy says it could also undertake combat missions if necessary. The 180-metre ship will be renamed KRI Sriwijaya and can carry up to 18 helicopters and 830 personnel.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:54

Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade

Politics‘I’m Russian, and I support my country’: Ovechkin explains appearance in United Russia campaign video

Washington Capitals winger Alexander Ovechkin said he agreed without hesitation to appear in a United Russia campaign video because he is Russian and supports his country. He also voiced hopes for peace and said he plans to live in Russia with his family after finishing hockey. The video promoted Sergey Lavrov, alongside Margarita Simonyan and Vladimir Mashkov.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:54

‘I’m Russian, and I support my country’: Ovechkin explains appearance in United Russia campaign video

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Meet the Englishman who became Thailand's top foreign monk.

From a working-class childhood in England to the top foreign-born monk in Thailand. Shaun Chiverton this summer became the first non-Thai to be elevated to rank of Somdet Phra Rachakhana, or royal monastic leader

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WorldChina’s 48th naval escort task group visits Bangladesh

The 48th escort task group of the Chinese PLA Navy arrived at Chittagong on Wednesday for a five-day goodwill visit to Bangladesh. Ships Tangshan and Daqing docked around 2 p.m. local time, with exchanges, ship tours, friendly sports and a deck reception scheduled during the call.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:47

China’s 48th naval escort task group visits Bangladesh

PoliticsBYD, CATL and Xiaomi executives may join Xi’s US visit, sources say

Washington and Beijing are finalizing a group of Chinese business leaders who may accompany President Xi Jinping on his upcoming visit to Washington, according to three people familiar with the matter. The group could include executives from companies facing US regulatory scrutiny as they pursue greater market access.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 07:45

BYD, CATL and Xiaomi executives may join Xi’s US visit, sources say

Traders Watch Xi-Trump Meeting for Clues on AI Rivalry and Yuan Outlook
Analysts say artificial intelligence, the ongoing trade war and the yuan are likely to dominate the upcoming US-China summit. Attention is focused on whether the two countries can make concessions or establish guardrails around key areas of competition.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-18 07:00Original

PoliticsICE agent Christian Castro pleads not guilty to charges tied to Minneapolis shooting

ICE agent Christian Castro pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges connected to the nonfatal shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis during the Trump administration’s “Operation Metro Surge.” He is accused of making false statements about the incident.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:44

ICE agent Christian Castro pleads not guilty to charges tied to Minneapolis shooting

PoliticsRussians’ trust in Putin exceeds 74%, pollster says

The Russian Public Opinion Research Center says 74.2% of surveyed Russians expressed trust in President Vladimir Putin, while 70.1% approved of his performance. Government work was approved by 48.3%; Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s performance received 46.2% approval, and 54.6% said they trusted him.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:41

Russians’ trust in Putin exceeds 74%, pollster says

PoliticsLabor’s visa overstayer detention plan branded a ‘Donald Trump twist’ on immigration

Australia’s federal government plans to reopen detention centres for visa overstayers, hire 100 compliance officers and add 250 beds as it seeks to reduce the number of unlawful non-citizens. Greens senator David Shoebridge compared the policy with Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, while home affairs minister Tony Burke called that claim “ridiculous” and said the government was restoring a pre-2015 process.

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Labor’s visa overstayer detention plan branded a ‘Donald Trump twist’ on immigration

PoliticsMalaysia: Jailed ex-leader Najib allowed house arrest

Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak has received a conditional royal pardon allowing him to serve the remainder of his six-year sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, subject to paying 50 million ringgit. It remains unclear whether the decision affects a separate conviction.

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Malaysia: Jailed ex-leader Najib allowed house arrest

Jailed former Malaysian PM Najib Razak granted house arrest
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is jailed, has been granted house arrest.
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Malaysia's king allows former leader Najib to serve graft sentence under house arrest
Malaysia’s king has granted former Prime Minister Najib Razak rare royal clemency, allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-18 04:32Original
Malaysia’s king allows ex-PM Najib Razak to serve sentence under house arrest
Malaysia’s pardons board, chaired by the king, agreed on Friday to let jailed former prime minister Najib Razak complete the rest of his sentence under house arrest, the prime minister’s legal department said. Najib was convicted four years ago in connection with a multi-billion-dollar financial scandal.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-18 04:30Original

PoliticsTrump administration advances $24.3 billion fighter jet deal with Saudi Arabia as Houthis escalate attacks

The Trump administration is advancing a $24.3 billion fighter jet deal with Saudi Arabia as Iran-backed Houthis intensify attacks on the kingdom and seek control of the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 07:37

Trump administration advances $24.3 billion fighter jet deal with Saudi Arabia as Houthis escalate attacks

US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
The United States said Thursday it had approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Israel had previously raised concerns about Riyadh obtaining the aircraft, despite efforts to normalise relations.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-18 06:29Original
Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial
The Trump administration says it has approved a proposed sale of nearly 50 F-35 fighters to Saudi Arabia, worth about $24bn. Critics in Congress and among US defence officials fear Riyadh could share sensitive technology with China; lawmakers have 30 days to review or block the deal.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-18 01:31Original
US seeks to sell Saudi Arabia 48 fighter jets for $24.3 billion
The US administration has agreed to a proposed $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and related equipment to Saudi Arabia. Washington says the deal supports its foreign-policy and security objectives, while US intelligence has reportedly warned that China could gain access to F-35 technology through Saudi Arabia.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-17 23:38Original
Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve a proposed $24.3bn sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Riyadh is seeking US help in its war with Yemen’s Houthis, while US officials and lawmakers have raised concerns that China could gain access to the aircraft’s technology.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-17 21:38Original
US State Department clears $24.3B sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, saying the deal will strengthen regional security and stability.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-17 19:28Original
US clears way for $24.3 billion military aircraft sale to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia. The approval comes as the kingdom becomes increasingly drawn into the Middle East war.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-17 17:40Original

EconomySBI Group backs payments firm dtcpay in $25 million funding round

Stablecoin payments company dtcpay has completed a $25 million Series A funding round with a strategic investment from Japan’s SBI Group.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:37

SBI Group backs payments firm dtcpay in $25 million funding round

Stablecoin payments firm dtcpay closes $25 million Series A with SBI Group investment
Stablecoin payments company dtcpay has closed a $25 million Series A backed by SBI Group. The funding will support expansion of its product suite and merchant network, including a revamped business portal for enterprise customers.
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TThe Block★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 05:29Original

WorldItaly prepares navy to safeguard shipping amid Bab al-Mandab tensions

Italy is preparing its navy to protect shipping as tensions rise around the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

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Italy prepares navy to safeguard shipping amid Bab al-Mandab tensions

Tech‘Brutal’: Sydney label says thousands of T-shirt designs were stolen and listed on Temu

Warwick Levy, founder of Sydney label Lonely Kids Club, says thousands of his T-shirt designs appeared on Temu, with AI possibly used to scrape his entire website and reproduce the work. He criticised the platform’s complaints process and urged stronger action against sellers. Temu said it removed the reported listings and added the brand to its monitoring database.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:35

‘Brutal’: Sydney label says thousands of T-shirt designs were stolen and listed on Temu

TechFrench prosecutors and regulators step up scrutiny of smart glasses

Paris prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into suspected sexual harassment involving smart glasses. France’s data protection authorities have also received complaints from businesses as countries grapple with the devices’ social impact.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:35

French prosecutors and regulators step up scrutiny of smart glasses

ScienceSoyuz-2.1b rocket successfully places satellite into orbit, Defense Ministry says

Russia’s Defense Ministry said the Soyuz-2.1b launch from the Plesetsk spaceport proceeded as planned. The spacecraft reached its target orbit on schedule and was placed under the control of ground-based Space Troops assets, with stable telemetry established and its onboard systems operating normally.

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Soyuz-2.1b rocket successfully places satellite into orbit, Defense Ministry says

Soyuz-2.1b rocket successfully launched from Plesetsk spaceport, Russian Defense Ministry says
A combat crew from the Russian Aerospace Forces’ Space Troops successfully launched a medium-class Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket from the Plesetsk spaceport in Arkhangelsk Region, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. The rocket was carrying a spacecraft for the ministry.
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WorldAt least one dead, four injured in school shooting in southern Philippines

A school shooting in the southern Philippines has left at least one person dead and four others injured. Philippine police gathered at a school in Zamboanga on August 18, 2026.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:33

At least one dead, four injured in school shooting in southern Philippines

TechS&P Global to acquire OpenZeppelin, bringing Web3 security under Wall Street oversight

S&P Global has agreed to acquire smart-contract security firm OpenZeppelin, subject to closing conditions, with no financial terms disclosed. OpenZeppelin would retain its name, leadership and independent-unit status within S&P Global Ratings. Its released code would remain permanently open source, while audits, engineering work and ecosystem programs would continue with the existing team.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:30

S&P Global to acquire OpenZeppelin, bringing Web3 security under Wall Street oversight

From Kaiko to OpenZeppelin, S&P Global quietly prepares for markets that never close
S&P Global has agreed to acquire smart-contract security firm OpenZeppelin, extending its digital-asset business into the security infrastructure behind stablecoins, tokenized funds and decentralized finance. OpenZeppelin will remain a separate unit under its own name, with CEO Demian Brener staying on. Financial terms were not disclosed, and closing conditions remain.
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CCryptoSlate★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:30Original

PoliticsTrump administration moves to cut protections for endangered species

The Trump administration is moving to reduce protections for endangered species. Brett Hartl of the Center for Biological Diversity said the proposal “stabs at the very heart” of the Endangered Species Act by allowing federal approval for killing some of America’s most beloved wildlife.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:30

Trump administration moves to cut protections for endangered species

CultureTraditional Chinese coffin maker in Malaysia preserves a fading family craft

Goh Khuay Par has made traditional Chinese coffins by hand in Malaysia for more than five decades, continuing a family craft passed down through three generations as the practice gradually fades.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:30

Traditional Chinese coffin maker in Malaysia preserves a fading family craft

PoliticsMarco Rubio Remakes Himself as Trump’s Unapologetic Global Envoy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is carrying out President Donald Trump’s wishes around the world, even when doing so conflicts with Rubio’s earlier beliefs. The article asks what his long-term strategy may be.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:30

Marco Rubio Remakes Himself as Trump’s Unapologetic Global Envoy

SocietyVictorian police detective charged over alleged assault of handcuffed teenager

Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog, IBAC, has charged a detective senior constable with common assault, alleging the officer repeatedly punched and kicked a handcuffed, compliant teenager after an arrest in Ballarat in October 2025. The officer is due in Ballarat magistrates’ court on 26 October.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:28

Victorian police detective charged over alleged assault of handcuffed teenager

CultureU.S. returns 64 cultural relics, artworks and fossils to China

China received two batches totaling 64 cultural relics, artworks and fossils returned by U.S. authorities. The items include a Bodhisattva torso from the Tianlongshan Grottoes, sculptures, pottery figurines, dinosaur skeletal and egg fossils, and fish fossils; all had been seized by U.S. law enforcement.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:27

U.S. returns 64 cultural relics, artworks and fossils to China

WorldRussia adapts training missile to lead ballistic onslaught of Ukraine

Passenger bodies scattered across a bloodied suburban railway platform near Kyiv last month underscored the escalating air war that is dominating the conflict in Ukraine.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 07:24

Russia adapts training missile to lead ballistic onslaught of Ukraine

PoliticsFrench PM vows €54 billion in public-spending cuts to reduce deficit

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said France will cut public spending by €54 billion next year to reduce its deficit. With the presidential election seven months away, the government fears renewed demonstrations as higher global oil prices fuel concerns about the rising cost of living.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:23

French PM vows €54 billion in public-spending cuts to reduce deficit

TechTanzanian startup partners with Chinese firms to develop EV assembly

Tanzanian automotive startup JTP AUTO is working with Chinese new energy vehicle companies to build local electric vehicle assembly and manufacturing capabilities. It plans to establish assembly lines using Chinese technology and components while developing local technical expertise, as Tanzania seeks to move beyond importing complete vehicles.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:23

Tanzanian startup partners with Chinese firms to develop EV assembly

EconomyWhy Japanese stocks rose as bond yields and the yen fell after a rate hike

After the rate hike, the yen weakened beyond 157 against the dollar and the 10-year Japanese government bond yield declined, while the Nikkei 225 climbed 1.5%.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:19

Why Japanese stocks rose as bond yields and the yen fell after a rate hike

Japan raises interest rate to 31-year high to curb rising prices
The Bank of Japan raised its main interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, its highest level since 1995. It was the sixth increase since 2024, as Japan contends with a weak yen, rising prices and a shrinking workforce, while the Iran war drives up energy costs and inflation pressure.
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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:14Original
Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high to curb impact of rising prices
The Bank of Japan raised its target rate from 1% to 1.25%, the highest since 1995, seeking to limit inflationary pressure linked to the war in Iran. Two board members opposed the move. The yen fell about 0.7% against the dollar, helping the Nikkei rise nearly 2%.
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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:14Original
Investors react as BOJ raises interest rates to 31-year high
The Bank of Japan lifted interest rates to 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years, in a widely anticipated move aimed at limiting the risk that inflation would overshoot its 2% target.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-18 06:30Original
Yen slumps after BOJ hikes rates as expected
The yen fell against major currencies in Asian trading on Friday after the Bank of Japan delivered a widely expected rate hike that failed to stop the currency’s decline.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-18 05:45Original
Japan’s central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%
Japan’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate from 1.0% to 1.25% on Friday, reaching a 31-year high.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-18 05:14Original
Japan’s central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%
Japan’s central bank lifted its benchmark interest rate from 1.0% to 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years. The increase, announced Friday after a two-day monetary policy board meeting, had been widely expected and was already reflected in recent global markets.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-18 03:52Original
Japan raises interest rate to 31-year high of 1.25% as inflation rises
The Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.25%, taking borrowing costs to their highest level in 31 years. The move comes amid rising inflation and wages, with pressure from Washington also weighing on policymakers.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-18 03:20Original
Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high, flags inflation concerns
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to their highest level in 31 years and signaled concern about inflation. The decision passed 7-2, with board members Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato dissenting from the increase.
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CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-18 03:16Original
Bank of Japan raises rates by 25 basis points as Bitcoin rises against yen
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points to their highest level in 31 years. The yen declined, while Bitcoin rose against it.
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CCoinDesk★★★☆☆2026-09-18 03:03Original
Bank of Japan raises rates to 1.25%
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995.
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FFinancial Times★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:59Original
Bank of Japan Set for Pivotal Rate Hike After Bessent Pressure
The Bank of Japan is poised for a pivotal rate hike following pressure from Bessent.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:45Original
Stocks rise as oil dips, yen wobbles ahead of BOJ
Asian stocks climbed on Friday while the dollar held steady. Falling oil prices lifted sentiment as investors weighed stronger global efforts to curb inflation ahead of an expected Bank of Japan rate increase.
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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:40Original
How will a rate increase in Japan affect capital flows in global financial markets?
A potential Japanese rate increase is adding uncertainty to global markets, with concerns that it could trigger renewed bond-market turmoil and reduce demand for risk assets. Tokyo’s push for higher defence spending is raising questions about fiscal discipline. Japan’s 10-year bond yield reached 3.03 per cent this week, its highest level in three decades, while the 30-year yield approached a 30-year high at 4.1 per cent.
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SSouth China Morning Post★★★★☆2026-09-18 01:00Original
Bank of Japan set to raise interest rates to 31-year high
The Bank of Japan is expected to lift interest rates to their highest level in 31 years on Friday and promise further action to address inflation risks. Those risks could intensify if the start of a U.S. rate-hike cycle weakens the yen against the dollar.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-18 00:50Original

HealthChinese medical team brings training to frontline clinics in Equatorial Guinea

China’s 34th medical team in Equatorial Guinea provided free consultations at Luba Hospital in Bioko Sur Province while training local healthcare workers. The team demonstrated CPR, used real cases to explain diagnosis and treatment, and guided clinical procedures. The hospital has only three general practitioners and no specialists. A local doctor also performed Equatorial Guinea’s first laparoscopic gallbladder removal.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:18

Chinese medical team brings training to frontline clinics in Equatorial Guinea

CultureEurovision 2027: Ireland follows Netherlands in boycotting song contest for second year

Ireland has withdrawn from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest over what it calls the “appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza.” Dutch broadcaster AvroTros had earlier announced a boycott, saying the event no longer matched its standards of “trustworthiness, independence and humanity.”

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:16

Eurovision 2027: Ireland follows Netherlands in boycotting song contest for second year

PoliticsIsraelis rally to defend October vote with missile signs and Netanyahu masks

Dozens of Israelis protested outside the Knesset in West Jerusalem on 17 September, accusing political leaders of exploiting regional tensions to interfere with the parliamentary election scheduled for 27 October.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:14

Israelis rally to defend October vote with missile signs and Netanyahu masks

TechChina Robot Summit sets standards and global roadmap for embodied AI

The ninth China Robot Summit opened in Hangzhou with more than 2,000 experts and business leaders. Organizers introduced a framework for assessing embodied AI, a national healthcare robotics collaboration platform and a phased roadmap for Chinese robotics companies entering global markets.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:11

China Robot Summit sets standards and global roadmap for embodied AI

WorldUkrainian drones damage homes in Russia’s Rostov region as Moscow reports 350 headed toward capital

More than 50 Ukrainian drones were reportedly shot down over Russia’s Rostov region on September 18. Officials said homes and vehicles in Azov and apartment buildings in Neklinovsky district were damaged, with no injuries reported. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said more than 350 drones headed toward the Moscow region, most destroyed at long range and 64 more downed near the capital.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 07:07

Ukrainian drones damage homes in Russia’s Rostov region as Moscow reports 350 headed toward capital

Air defenses down another 15 drones flying toward Moscow
Russian Defense Ministry air defenses shot down another 15 drones heading toward Moscow, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said. TASS calculations based on his posts indicate that 35 UAVs have been destroyed while approaching the Russian capital since the start of the day, with emergency crews working where debris fell.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:31Original

WorldHomes damaged in southern Russia as air defenses down 629 drones overnight

Russia’s Defense Ministry says air defenses shot down 629 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions, the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov overnight. Moscow’s mayor reported more than 350 drones heading toward the Moscow Region, while homes, apartment buildings, gas pipelines, cars and other structures were damaged in the Rostov and Krasnodar regions.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 07:03

Homes damaged in southern Russia as air defenses down 629 drones overnight

CultureHow Black Myth: Wukong is taking its world beyond the screen

Black Myth: Wukong brought its global concert tour to New York in July, with original music from a Chinese-developed game performed on Carnegie Hall’s formal stage for the first time. The event became a shared experience for Chinese and American audiences, highlighting music’s ability to bridge language and cultural barriers.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:03

How Black Myth: Wukong is taking its world beyond the screen

TechProtesters target OpenAI and Anthropic in San Francisco over AI safety fears

Protesters in San Francisco called on OpenAI and Anthropic to pause work on powerful AI. They urged global rules and an AI emergency declaration, citing concerns about safety and the climate.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:02

Protesters target OpenAI and Anthropic in San Francisco over AI safety fears

EconomyFrom US Fed rates to China’s global export share: 4 figures shaping markets

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points this week, followed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Bank of Japan. Meanwhile, the 10-year US Treasury yield slipped back below 5 per cent. Four closely watched figures capture the week’s market focus.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:00

From US Fed rates to China’s global export share: 4 figures shaping markets

CNBC Daily Open: Hike, hold, hike
Three major central bank decisions dominate trading this week, while attention shifts to geopolitical tensions ahead of President Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping.
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CCNBC★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 06:20Original

ScienceINEOS says EU’s first full-scale carbon storage project to start operating

The EU’s first full-scale carbon dioxide storage project is scheduled to begin operations on Friday, INEOS said in a statement.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:00

INEOS says EU’s first full-scale carbon storage project to start operating