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Xiangshan Forum: Tsinghua senior fellow Zhou Bo on US-China tiesPolitics

Delegates at China’s Xiangshan Forum voiced concern about unchecked AI, saying governments are being pushed to act faster as public trust wanes. Tsinghua senior fellow Zhou Bo also discussed the “fundamental” US-China relationship and China’s rise.

CCNA
Gastech 2026: Thailand aims to accelerate energy transition, minister saysEconomy

Thailand wants to cut its reliance on imported liquefied natural gas while pursuing a role as Southeast Asia’s LNG gateway. Energy Minister Akanat Promphan told CNA at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok how the government plans to balance energy security with those ambitions.

CCNA
Mark Carney welcomes EU proposal for associate membership for CanadaPolitics

Speaking to the European Parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the European Union’s proposal for Canada to become an associate member. He said Canada was seeking resilience—not dominance—to protect its open markets, sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedoms and democracy.

TThe Associated Press
Paris, the Ultimate Film SetCulture

For more than a century, Paris has inspired filmmakers and supplied countless big-screen scenes. A new book gathers the city’s cinematic history, while author Ruby Boukabou discusses her movie-themed walking tours through some of Paris’s most cinematic neighbourhoods.

FFrance 24 English
Tata Sons board backs IPO and reappoints chairman ChandrasekaranEconomy

Tata Sons’ board has approved a public listing and renewed Chairman N Chandrasekaran’s appointment for another five-year term. Separately, India’s National Stock Exchange opened subscriptions for a US$2.3 billion IPO, which was 36% subscribed on the first day and is expected to begin trading on the BSE next week.

CCNA
How serious is Yemen’s war displacement crisis?World

Fighting in Yemen has forced more than 104,000 people from their homes since June, with most departures occurring during the first 15 days of September. Families are fleeing under fire, often at night, carrying only what they can hold.

TTRT World
India warns new US tariffs over Russian oil could affect bilateral tiesPolitics

India says new US tariffs targeting refiners that buy Russian crude could test relations with Washington. A bill passed by US lawmakers would let President Donald Trump impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil, including India and China. New Delhi says it will protect its economy while safeguarding energy security and diversifying supplies.

CCNA
China tightens travel rules over sensitive technology and exports as US tech rivalry deepensPolitics

China has introduced broad exit restrictions, including bans on leaving the country for people deemed to have threatened “industrial security.” Authorities can stop citizens from departing over violations involving sensitive technology and exports. Beijing says the measures protect national security as its technology rivalry with the US intensifies and both sides accuse each other of stealing AI models.

AAl Jazeera English
Treasuries Gain as Confidence in Warsh Grows, Trump Threatens EU TariffsEconomy

US equity futures and Treasuries rise a day after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, as confidence grows in Chair Kevin Warsh’s resolve to fight inflation. President Donald Trump threatens “very serious” tariffs on the EU if its closer ties with Canada harm the US.

BBloomberg Television
Day two in Dubai: The region makes its case for telling its own storyWorld

At the second day of the Dubai forum, regional figures argued for the region to tell its own story. UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri called resilience “the insurance of economies”; Azerbaijan’s Hajiyev said his country was “winning in the peace,” while Georgia’s foreign minister highlighted continuing disinformation campaigns.

Eeuronews
House sent home early, staving off Hegseth impeachment votePolitics

Speaker Mike Johnson said House members would leave Washington early Wednesday for a seven-week campaign recess ahead of the midterm elections, postponing a potential impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Republicans will take final votes Wednesday evening, including on a Russia sanctions bill, instead of staying through Thursday.

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Interest rate hike falloutEconomy

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday, with its chair saying the move was necessary to combat inflation.

AABC News
Could the US be dragged into the Houthi-Saudi Arabia war?World

US media reports that Trump administration officials held direct talks with Yemen’s Ansarullah Houthis. After rapid territorial gains against Yemen’s internationally recognized government, the group now controls the Red Sea coast, while fighting continues in major cities such as Taiz and has caused mass displacement. Gulf political analyst Luciano Zaccara offers his analysis.

TTRT World
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