New Zealand’s Defence Force said two naval ships transited the Taiwan Strait on Monday, as tensions persist over the waterway. China claims the waters, while Taiwan and the United States regard the strait as international waters.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 03:50
France is under mounting pressure to curb its public finances as it prepares a €54 billion package of spending cuts for next year, with debt expected to reach its highest level since 1978.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 03:45
Presley Gerber was 27 when he died, according to a report by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner; he was the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber.
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ABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 03:44
An ICE agent shot a man in the torso during a brief foot pursuit in Austin, Texas, leaving him in serious but stable condition, officials said. Mayor Kirk Watson called for an independent investigation involving local police, while about 100 protesters gathered at the scene to oppose ICE actions.
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Local officials say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas. People gathered at the scene.
A man is in serious but stable condition after an ICE officer shot him in the torso following a traffic stop in north Austin, local officials say. City leaders called for police involvement and transparency in the investigation, while about 100 protesters gathered at the scene.
Municipal authorities said a man sustained injuries after an ICE officer fired a weapon in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. Officials described his condition as serious but stable.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man Sunday afternoon in Austin, the Texas capital, according to local officials.
One person was hospitalized after an ICE agent-involved shooting in Austin, Texas, on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
A man was hospitalized after being shot and injured Sunday in an incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Austin, Texas, officials said.
Officials in Austin, Texas, said a federal immigration agent shot a person in the city.
A local official says a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas. City Councilmember Mike Siegel alleges the officer rammed the man’s car, exited the federal vehicle and fired at least five times.
The murder trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has begun in Sydney. Prosecutors allege he developed an “infatuation and obsession” with Jesse Baird, disguised himself as an Uber Eats rider and entered Baird’s home before shooting Baird and his partner, Luke Davies. Lamarre-Condon denies two murder charges and aggravated break and enter.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 03:41
A media forum marking the 65th anniversary of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies will open in Moscow on Monday. Discussions will address building a sustainable media community, OANA’s role in the Asia-Pacific information space and the fight against fake news. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will give a video address, with Russian officials and media figures expected to attend.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 03:38
Donald Trump says Washington is in constant communication with Yemen’s Houthis and that the group has agreed not to fight the United States. The claim comes amid sharply rising Houthi-Saudi tensions and heightened US-Iran confrontation. Iran says its border forces remain on constant alert, while Qatar works to restart talks; Tehran also refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz until conditions it associates with a June agreement are met.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★★2026-09-21 03:38
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda raised rates as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wanted, but he is also facing pressure from his own government, making the balancing act increasingly difficult.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 03:37
China’s Tang Qianting defended her women’s 50-meter breaststroke title at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in a Games-record 29.45 seconds. She said she hopes to challenge the world record next and plans to improve her explosiveness and strength ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 03:33
Tropical Storm Polo has formed off southwestern Mexico. U.S. forecasters said its maximum sustained winds were near 40 mph and that it was expected to strengthen rapidly over the next few days.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 03:32
A strengthening El Niño is creating a dangerous combination of typhoons and hurricanes across the Pacific. The storms have killed hundreds, disrupted trade and caused billions of dollars in damage.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 03:30
Qinghai Normal University has unveiled China’s first multilingual, multimodal AI input method for Tibetan. Available on smartphones and computers, it supports speech in the Ü-Tsang, Amdo and Kham dialects, mixed Chinese-Tibetan-English input, image recognition, automatic correction, text polishing and two-way Tibetan-Chinese translation.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 03:27
The Trump White House removed CNN from Monday’s assignment as the television pool representative for the entire White House press corps, escalating a dispute that began after the president said he was “banning” CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 03:24
Journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were denied access to the White House grounds on Saturday. The move came a day after President Donald Trump said on social media that he had banned the outlets, accusing them of constant “reporting” of “FAKE NEWS.”
AFP News AgencyChinese regulators are slowing a rush of humanoid-robot companies seeking listings, people familiar with the matter said, while examining whether soaring valuations and revenue linked to state-backed projects reflect genuine commercial demand.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 03:20
The Taste Hunan 2026 international promotion conference in Changsha brought together nearly 1,000 guests to discuss cooperation and overseas expansion. Hunan restaurants now operate in more than 60 countries and regions, with almost 2,000 outlets abroad. A 100-chef, 100-dish chili stir-fried pork event set a Guinness World Record.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 03:14
Germany’s final state elections of the year have produced a sharp political shake-up: The Left won Berlin, while the AfD came first in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The CDU suffered heavy losses in both contests.
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The Kremlin-friendly far-right Alternative for Germany was projected to lead Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania’s regional election with 38.2%, ahead of the SPD’s 35.4%. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU won only 4.9%, putting its state-parliament entry at risk. Merz called the result a “disaster” but said he would remain in office.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union won just 4.9% in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state election, missing the 5% threshold and failing to enter the regional parliament for the first time. The AfD led with 38.2%, followed by the SPD at 35.5%.
State elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania produced a historic defeat for Merz’s CDU and a major advance for the AfD. Merz called the result in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania a “disaster,” adding to pressure on his coalition government.
The far-right Alternative for Germany made substantial gains in elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin, but is expected to remain in opposition in both states. An exit poll put the AfD at 37.9% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, narrowly ahead of the SPD at 35.7%; it won 16.2% in Berlin. Other parties appear unwilling to form coalitions with it.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will remain in office and as CDU leader after heavy conservative losses in two German state elections. The far-right, anti-immigration AfD came first in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with nearly 38%, while the leftwing Linke was on course to lead in Berlin. Merz called the CDU result a “disaster” but pledged to continue reforms.
Germany’s Merz says he will remain in office despite falling behind in important state elections.
Paramount and California’s attorney general have discussed several concessions in advanced settlement talks, including a proposed $1.5 billion investment in production in the state, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the negotiations.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 03:10
Head-of-state diplomacy has long served as an anchor and stabilizing force in China-US relations amid changing global currents. Xi Jinping has repeatedly said that China and the United States, as major countries, should shoulder their responsibilities and work together on concrete achievements benefiting both countries and the world.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 03:09
China’s Li Bingjie successfully defended her women’s 1,500m freestyle title at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Tokyo, appearing at the medal ceremony after the final.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 03:07
Belleville Police said an officer was shot outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, about 110 miles east of Toronto, on Yom Kippur.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 03:05
Arab states have condemned Israeli official Itamar Ben-Gvir’s raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, describing the move as provocative.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 03:05
Qinghai Province in northwest China has expanded its international freight-train network to 18 cities in 12 countries since launching its first China-Europe service in 2016. Four routes were added this year, connecting Xining with Ho Chi Minh City, Turkmenistan’s Balkan Region and Vientiane, and Delingha with Pavlodar, strengthening overland export channels for local goods.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 03:04
Diplomats told TASS that 647 Russian nationals voted at polling stations in the consulates general in New York and Houston, including 546 in New York and 101 in Houston. Both stations closed at 8 p.m. local time. The September 18–20 election also covered regional legislatures and leadership posts across Russia.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 03:01
State media results published early Monday show President Vladimir Putin’s ruling United Russia party winning a large majority in Russia’s parliamentary elections. The vote was marked by cyberattacks and a barrage of Ukrainian drones, while Moscow vowed to intensify strikes on Kyiv in retaliation for the massive attack.
United Russia is leading Russia’s State Duma election with 57.53% of the vote after 71.17% of ballots were counted, according to Central Election Commission data. The CPRF has 14%, LDPR 8.73%, New People 7.97% and A Just Russia 5.03% in the early results.
Early results show United Russia holding a commanding lead in Russia’s parliamentary vote.
Voting has ended in Russia’s State Duma election, with preliminary Central Election Commission figures placing United Russia first at 57.19% of the federal party-list vote after 36.87% of precincts were counted. The results remain subject to change, and official results are not expected before September 25. Turnout was reported at 56.66%.
September 20 marked the final day of Russia’s State Duma elections. The opposition urged voters to cast ballots at noon to protest the war against Ukraine. Russians in several countries joined the action, though in smaller numbers than in 2024, while only a few people reportedly appeared at noon in cities across Russia. Lines in Moscow were likely linked mainly to a technical failure affecting paper ballots.
Russia’s Central Election Commission will release preliminary results from last weekend’s State Duma election on Monday. With 52.27% of ballots counted, United Russia leads with 57.84%. Election chief Ella Pamfilova said turnout reached a record 56.66%; final results are due no earlier than September 25.
Preliminary results indicate that United Russia, backed by President Vladimir Putin, will retain its constitutional majority in the State Duma with an even larger margin. Yabloko, the only permitted anti-war party, was removed from the ballot, while its leader says the new Duma will remain fully aligned with the Kremlin. Putin is likely to present the result as a mandate to continue the war in Ukraine.
Early results released by Russia’s election commission on Monday show the country’s main Kremlin-backed party dominating the vote in Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election.
Pro-war blogger Anastasia Kashevarova says an acquaintance was notified that he had been added to Russia’s military registration rolls the day after voting online. She said the notice was not a summons, but criticized the timing during elections. Agentstvo reported that a Moscow voter received a similar notice; it remains unclear whether the voting and registration were connected.
Russia’s Central Election Commission reported that five parties were on course to enter the State Duma after 36.87% of precinct tally sheets had been processed. United Russia led the federal party list with 57.19%, while four other parties cleared the 5% threshold. United Russia candidates were also ahead in 161 of 225 single-mandate districts.
Preliminary figures from Russia’s Central Election Commission put United Russia at 57.54% after polling closed in the three-day parliamentary election. Independent monitors widely regard the outcome as predetermined by Vladimir Putin and his regime, while genuine opposition parties were barred from campaigning or participating.
Russia’s first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine has ended, with the Kremlin-backed United Russia party poised to retain overwhelming control. Vladimir Putin presented the vote as a test of support for the war. Preliminary results put United Russia comfortably ahead, while reported turnout reached 56.66 percent.
Partial official results indicated that Russia’s ruling United Russia party was poised for an easy parliamentary-election victory. Vladimir Putin had presented the vote as a test of support for the war in Ukraine, while Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on the Russian capital.
Russia’s ruling United Russia party is ahead in the parliamentary election with 57.26% of the vote after 41.04% of ballots were counted, according to the Central Election Commission. The Communist Party has 13.84%, LDPR 9.09%, New People 7.97%, and A Just Russia 5.22%.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the State Duma election results would confirm the Russian people’s commitment to President Vladimir Putin’s domestic and foreign policy course. He said officials had exposed Western efforts to interfere in the vote and portray it as unfree or undemocratic.
Exit polls projected Russia’s ruling United Russia party to win the country’s tightly controlled parliamentary election. On the third and final day of the wartime vote, Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow that killed three people, according to city officials.
An exit poll by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center puts United Russia at 49.4% in the State Duma elections. The Communist Party received 14.2%, the LDPR 10.7%, New People 9.7% and A Just Russia 6.6%. The poll covered 1,755 polling stations in 69 regions.
Russian State Secretary and Deputy Foreign Minister Yevgeny Ivanov said provocations, rallies, purported exit polls and external interference during overseas voting failed to disrupt the State Duma election. He said a non-systemic opposition campaign calling for mass midday gatherings also created no serious problems for election commissions.
Turnout in Russia’s current State Duma election has reached 54.96% as of 6:04 p.m. Moscow time, according to Central Election Commission data. That is above the 54.81% final figure recorded in 1993 and has also exceeded the levels seen in 2016 and 2021, TASS calculations show.
Turnout among registered participants on Russia’s federal digital voting platform has reached 90%, according to the official voting portal. By 5:35 p.m. Moscow time, 3,617,324 citizens had voted online, while more than 4 million people had applied to use the platform.
Vladimir Putin’s ruling United Russia party won a large majority in Russia’s parliamentary election, according to results released by state media early Monday. The vote was marked by cyberattacks and a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes.
More than 104,000 Russian citizens abroad had voted in the State Duma elections by noon on September 20, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. Election officials also held 120 mobile early-voting sessions, she added.
Russian citizens understand that taking part in State Duma elections means deciding their children’s future, and they are voting responsibly and freely, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. The ninth State Duma election runs from September 18 to 20, alongside regional legislative and leadership polls.
Russians are voting on the final day of parliamentary elections, as Moscow was hit by what the capital’s governor called the “largest-scale attack” on the city since the war in Ukraine began.
Turnout in Russia’s election to the 9th State Duma reached 52.62% by 3:14 p.m. Moscow time, according to the Central Election Commission. The figure is 0.9 percentage points above the final 51.72% turnout recorded in 2021.
In the four months since the leaders of the two global superpowers last met, Xi Jinping has overseen a surge in China’s trade with the world, while Donald Trump has struggled with declining approval ratings at home.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 03:00
Bloomberg News Now presents an audio roundup of the day’s leading stories, including US-China talks and a planned meeting between Trump and Mamdani in New York. The report is updated throughout the day and also covers global business news.
The United States and China have begun trade talks ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Bloomberg News Now brings together today’s top stories, including US-China talks, conditions surrounding the Iran war and a meeting between Trump and Mamdani, with updates on global business news throughout the day.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng have begun talks in New York on trade, artificial intelligence and critical minerals, four days before Donald Trump is due to meet Xi Jinping. Analysts expect the discussions to ease tensions and preserve a fragile trade truce, rather than produce a sweeping breakthrough.
US and Chinese officials have opened talks in New York to prepare for a high-profile meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The world’s two largest economies are seeking to preserve, and possibly extend, a fragile trade truce.
A powerful storm is expected to pass close to Tokyo on Monday, bringing torrential rain and strong winds to Japan’s capital and nearby areas while disrupting rail and air travel.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 03:00
Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” boosted the North American box office in its opening weekend, delivering the franchise’s best debut with $60 million.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 03:00
Russian-born Revolut founder and chief executive Nik Storonsky tells the Financial Times about his plan to build Europe’s most valuable start-up into a global bank with ‘effectively zero risk’.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 03:00
Twenty crested ibises were released into the wild at an elevation above 1,500 meters in Gansu’s Xiaolongshan forest area. The effort is China’s westernmost and highest-altitude crested ibis rewilding project to date, marking Gansu’s shift from captive breeding toward rebuilding a wild population.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 02:56
Ningbo Port exported 301,000 new energy vehicles worth 34.22 billion yuan in the first eight months, with volumes and value rising 99.1% and 95.5% year on year. Brazil, the UAE and the EU were the main destinations, while customs advanced smart-clearance measures to support exports.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 02:53
A RAND Corporation count of 1,181 U.S. and Chinese AI companies found that 61% of American firms are pure software businesses, compared with 26% of Chinese firms. The two industries use similar architectures and have comparable shares of foundation-model developers, but Chinese AI is more concentrated in manufacturing, transport and energy, while U.S. firms focus more on health care, research and cybersecurity.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 02:50
Shipping data showed that 12 commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, down from 35 the previous weekend, as Gulf tensions continued amid a stalemate between the United States and Iran.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 02:50
Oil prices fell Monday as traders monitored the possibility of a recovery in shipments from Saudi Arabia, despite continuing escalation in Middle East tensions.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called discussions with Chinese counterparts on artificial intelligence, trade and investment “very successful.” China described the talks as positive ahead of this week’s summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 02:45
US and Chinese officials discussed establishing a channel for communication over potentially serious AI incidents during talks in New York on Sunday. The two sides also sought advances in technology and trade ahead of this week’s Trump-Xi summit.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will travel to the United States and Mexico from September 21 to 27 to attend the UN General Assembly and hold a summit with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The presidential Blue House said Lee is also seeking meetings with the leaders of the United States, Australia and other countries on the sidelines.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 02:40
Chinese and U.S. delegations met in New York on Sunday for economic and trade consultations. They exchanged views on major issues of shared concern and on carrying out the consensus reached in earlier talks.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 02:39
China has bought more than half of the 25 million tons of US soybeans it pledged to purchase this year. But progress on a separate promise to spend billions more on American crops has largely stalled, putting the trade truce under pressure ahead of the summit.
China’s leader Xi Jinping is due in Washington this week with at least one straightforward way to win favor with the Trump administration: pledging to revive an annual $6 billion trade in US liquefied natural gas.
Calculations based on documents accompanying Ukraine’s draft 2027 budget indicate that continued hostilities could cost the country up to 6.8% of GDP—more than $15 billion—and $5.15 billion in budget revenue. Finance Ministry officials warn of worsening energy shortages, export declines and labor losses. Even the most optimistic scenario foresees a 30% electricity deficit and a 20% export drop.
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AFP News AgencyThe Taobao Flash City Knight uniform for Chinese food delivery riders won gold at the 2026 French Design Awards in Paris. Designer Yang Tao said it was created to strengthen riders’ dignity and professional identity, while Alibaba founder Jack Ma took part in the design process.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 02:36
Imran Khan’s family and PTI officials say three sisters of the jailed former prime minister were detained in Lahore ahead of a September 27 march on Islamabad demanding his release. Authorities have confirmed that Aleema Khan was ordered held for 30 days.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 02:31
Aleema Khanum, sister of imprisoned former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan, was arrested in Lahore ahead of nationwide protests planned for 27 September, his PTI party said. Authorities accused her of mobilising supporters through social media and public meetings and ordered 30 days of detention. Her son called for her immediate return.
Police arrested Aleema Khanum, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in Lahore before a planned march.
Police arrested Aleema Khan, the sister of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, at her home in Lahore a week before his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party’s planned September 27 protest march. PTI condemned the detention as illegal and said it was intended to silence her calls for his release.
Australia’s seventh intergenerational report projects that deaths will outnumber births by the 2060s as fertility falls and the population ages. It forecasts slower economic growth over the next 40 years and says AI adoption will be pivotal to restoring productivity, while the government must regulate its risks without stifling innovation.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 02:30
The 2026 Global Observance of World Cleanup Day opened Sunday in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, the first time China has hosted the event. Organized by China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, UN-Habitat and the Zhejiang government, it brought together about 800 representatives under the theme “From Clean Plates to Clean Cities.”
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 02:29
Authenticated video appears to capture a cargo ship striking a fishing vessel in waters near Singapore, probably on 17 September. Investigators have yet to establish whether anyone was hurt or killed or what caused the collision.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 02:27
Egypt says Ethiopia’s Nile dam is “illegitimate” without a water agreement and says it reserves the right to take action.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 02:22
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called Sunday for stronger bilateral ties in response to new global threats. Carney’s visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon was the first by a Canadian leader to the French territory, amid increasingly awkward relations between both countries and the United States.
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to deepen France-Canada ties during a meeting in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. They cited geopolitical tensions, climate change and the erosion of democratic values, while Ottawa seeks closer EU relations amid an increasingly acrimonious trade war with the US.
French President Emmanuel Macron said France strongly supports closer relations between Canada and the European Union, including the possibility of Canada becoming an EU associate member. Speaking with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Macron said the two countries would deepen cooperation on fisheries, security and energy. Carney said Canada and Europe would build an “Alliance for the Future.”
Emmanuel Macron and Mark Carney met in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon and agreed to deepen their strategic ties.
Amid strained relations with the United States, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced deeper cooperation on defense, energy, business and advanced technologies. Speaking in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, they emphasized shared values, sovereignty and strategic autonomy.
Chinese and US teams held candid, in-depth and constructive consultations on economic and trade issues on Sunday. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met in New York with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, with the sides also discussing AI-related matters.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 02:06
A new round of China-U.S. economic and trade talks in the United States has raised hopes among American businesses and industry groups for progress in commercial ties and greater certainty across both markets. Soybean exporters and Coach China expressed confidence in the relationship and Chinese market, while Vice-Premier He Lifeng leads the Chinese delegation.
Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are discussing trade, artificial intelligence and critical minerals ahead of the Sept. 24 summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Thousands attended a free outdoor concert led by Jann Arden in downtown Calgary on Sunday to support Canadian unity, roughly a month before Albertans vote on whether the province should separate.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 02:02
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik told TASS that Ukraine’s military strategy amounts to creating a humanitarian disaster at the EU’s expense. He said deliberate efforts to provoke a humanitarian crisis were visible in Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, parts of the DPR and LPR, and some areas of Belgorod Region, while accusing the West and Europe of sponsoring defense-industry technologies.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 02:01
More than 120 artists and musicians celebrated Australian singer John Farnham at a sold-out Melbourne tribute concert, although he was unable to attend because his health has deteriorated and he requires round-the-clock care. Céline Dion, Chris Martin and Hugh Jackman appeared by live video, with proceeds supporting Head and Neck Cancer Australia.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 02:01
The World Gold Council says Chinese gold jewellery sellers are pursuing opportunities in the Middle East and India by using their advanced crafting technology as the industry struggles with volatile prices. Buyers from those regions made up most visitors at the latest Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong fair.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 02:00
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow again on Sunday, less than a year after the previous injury forced him to miss most of the second half of last season.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 02:00
The 2023 death of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi sent shockwaves through the wealthy financial hub, where homicides are rare, and drew global headlines.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 01:58
China’s first 3,500-metric-ton deep-sea research vessel funded and built entirely with private capital began sea trials Saturday in Wenling, Zhejiang. Named Haiying Jiake, it was financed by 37 fishermen who raised 150 million yuan. Maritime authorities used smart platforms, CCTV and drones to monitor the trials and manage navigation risks.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 01:52
Chinese athlete Lin Xinyu won the women’s individual triathlon at the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, giving China its first gold in the event in 20 years. Teammate Huang Anqi took silver for a Chinese one-two finish.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 01:52
In his first interview since his ex-wife’s trial, Patrick Clancy spoke with “60 Minutes” about grieving the loss of his three children, forgiveness and what lies ahead. He said he did his best before the tragic killings in Massachusetts.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 01:47
Patrick Clancy is set to make his first televised appearance in an interview with CBS News’ “60 Minutes.” The program will air Sunday, following a mistrial in the Massachusetts murder case accusing his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, of killing their three children.
Patrick Clancy, the former husband of Lindsay Clancy, said he had forgiven her for killing their three young children in his first televised interview. He spoke Sunday on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” after jurors failed to reach a verdict in her trial over the children’s deaths.
Patrick Clancy will make his first televised appearance in an interview with CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” airing Sunday. The interview follows a mistrial in the Massachusetts murder case accusing his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, of killing their three children.
One question will loom over the Trump-Xi meeting: which country will win the AI race, and whether either side can control the technology.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 01:38
Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking stronger defence ties with Norway while also pursuing investment from the country’s massive petroleum-based sovereign wealth fund during the Norwegian prime minister’s visit to Ottawa.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 01:36
AFP News AgencySandesh Sadalge, a Tacoma city council representative, questions the Western media narrative that China’s trade growth costs American manufacturing jobs. He asks whether the U.S., itself a major exporter, takes jobs from others, and says cooperation to improve people’s lives is always a good thing.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 01:32
Powerful explosions at a weapons depot near al-Eis, south of Aleppo, injured at least four people, Syrian state media reported. Continuing blasts hampered rescue efforts, prompting officials to tell civilians to stay away, remain home for now and avoid roads leading to the site, which were closed.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 01:30
Explosions struck an ammunition depot in the southern countryside of Aleppo, Syria. Security forces inspected damaged weapons and munitions at the site.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella plans to attend a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, according to a person familiar with the preparations. He is expected to join leaders from Apple, OpenAI and Nvidia.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 01:30
The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning has launched its first AI marketplace to connect Chinese solutions with ASEAN demand. Its venues display large language models, AI chips and more than 400 market-focused products from 60 companies, while the sub-venue will remain open year-round after the expo.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 01:24
Iranian authorities have shut a French language center linked to France’s embassy in Tehran following a judicial order. Paris said it would summon Iran’s ambassador and take appropriate measures, calling the closure an unjustifiable and unacceptable new attack on France’s cultural presence in Iran.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 01:20
Iran closed a French-language centre linked to France’s embassy in Tehran, accusing it of illegal acts that violated diplomatic conventions. France says it will summon Iran’s ambassador and take appropriate measures, calling the closure an unacceptable attack on its cultural presence in Iran.
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing sanctions that would broadly prohibit US transactions with the International Criminal Court after a six- to seven-month grace period. The measures could disrupt the court’s finances, IT and insurance services, investigator hiring and routine payments, escalating Washington’s campaign from targeting individuals to the institution itself.
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The United States is preparing sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, according to a report. The court is based in The Hague, Netherlands.
The Trump administration is preparing to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, citing officials.
The Los Angeles team and the Houston Texans began the season viewed as Super Bowl contenders. After opening 0-2, both now face a difficult path just to reach the playoffs, let alone contend for the title.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 01:13
Le Creuset’s popular deep Dutch oven is currently discounted by nearly 40%, including a recently introduced color. The deal may appeal to shoppers seeking a durable pot designed to last for years in the kitchen.
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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said history has always “canceled” those advocating what she called amoral anti-humanism, and that Vladimir Zelensky would meet the same fate. She was commenting on his threats to make Russian airspace dangerous for passenger flights through the massive use of drones.
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China’s exports of rare-earth magnets to the US declined last month ahead of a meeting between the countries’ leaders, where the flow of critical minerals will likely be discussed.
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Mainland Chinese stock exchanges are lobbying companies and regulators to favour domestic listings after Hong Kong led fundraising in recent years, according to two people familiar with the matter. The exchanges recently met mainland companies planning Hong Kong listings, particularly first-time issuers and firms in sectors backed by national policies.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 01:00
As the 81st UN General Assembly begins, the Sahel is demanding greater sovereignty. Although the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali ended its withdrawal in 2023, the organisation remains engaged through UNOWAS and humanitarian and development work. With Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger leaving ECOWAS and strengthening the Alliance of Sahel States, the UN is shifting from troops toward diplomacy, mediation, aid and development.
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