Bank of America Global Research estimates that about 90,000 humanoid robots will ship worldwide this year. The International Federation of Robotics said roughly 7,000 were sold globally last year, with most purchased by institutions and companies to develop and improve AI models rather than work alongside people. Under its definition, a humanoid robot has a human-like appearance and can operate autonomously in human-designed environments; legs are optional.

CCNA2026-09-21 16:56

Stocks rally and oil falls as investors look to diplomacy ahead of President Trump’s high-stakes White House meeting with China’s Xi Jinping later this week. The program also examines Anthropic’s new AI safety partnership with Accenture, Wall Street’s race to manage AI risks and rewards, and mining investor Robert Friedland’s views on copper and rare earths.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 16:55

Watch live coverage of President Trump speaking at the United Nations General Assembly. He is expected to address issues confronting the coalition of nations, including the U.S. conflict with Iran and the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

NNBC News2026-09-21 16:55

Venezuela is weighing a departure from OPEC, the group it helped establish in 1960, which could weaken the organization. Yet with production near 1 million barrels a day and expansion reliant on major investment and infrastructure repairs, it is unclear whether leaving would add supply or reduce crude prices.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 16:55

US consumers are cutting spending as borrowing costs rise, while supply shocks continue to push inflation higher. Markets are pricing in nearly a 73% chance of a rate hike next week, raising the question of whether tighter policy can cool prices without placing deeper pressure on households.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 16:53

A Spanish minister says most minors who arrived in Ceuta during July’s mass border breach will probably remain in Spain. Madrid is facing serious operational problems carrying out returns, while tensions with local residents are increasing.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 16:52

Scientists who identified a previously unknown wildcat in Bolivia have named the species Leopardus tilcayo. The 10-year-old animal, known as Tigrino, had been adopted by a family that believed he was a domestic cat.

GGuardian News2026-09-21 16:51

More than 33 million cans and bottles have been collected through Singapore’s Beverage Container Return Scheme. A new automated facility unveiled on Monday is operating at nearly half its maximum daily capacity and preparing for more returns when the scheme is fully rolled out next month.

CCNA2026-09-21 16:48

A national affairs panel looks ahead to a busy season in Canadian politics, shaped by a trade war, the U.S. midterms, a Quebec election and an Alberta referendum.

CCBC News2026-09-21 16:41

New rules taking effect Wednesday could see commuters fined up to S$500 for blasting loud audio, littering or placing their feet on bus seats. Serious offences such as endangering others could carry fines of up to S$5,000. Authorised staff may flag suspected offences for investigation, while authorities say discretion will apply, especially for commuters with physical or mental health conditions.

CCNA2026-09-21 16:40

British Columbia Attorney General Niki Sharma is set to brief media Monday on legal action tied to the Tumbler Ridge tragedy. Sharma previously said the province had retained legal counsel to pursue action against OpenAI after reports that the company failed to alert law enforcement to threats posted on its platform following the Feb. 10 mass shooting.

GGlobal News2026-09-21 16:38

An initial Singapore Business Federation assessment found that about 80% of firms are still at an early stage of preparing for the future. Many are reacting to disruption rather than planning ahead, with technology and talent among the main areas needing improvement.

CCNA2026-09-21 16:29

The Fox News report by Stephanie Bennett follows Ukraine’s unprecedented assault on Moscow, the Russian strikes that followed, and diplomatic moves before Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump meet in New York.

FFox News2026-09-21 16:26

Germany’s governing CDU has suffered major losses in state elections, leading Chancellor Friedrich Merz to call the outcome a “disaster” and a “turning point”. Merz accepted personal responsibility and said Germany was undergoing a “profound transformation” of its party system. The report examines pressure from the far-right AfD in eastern Germany and the far-left Linke in Berlin, and whether the trend could reach western states.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-21 16:24

Fewer retrenched residents in Singapore found work within six months in the second quarter than in the previous quarter. Retrenchments reached their highest level since late 2020, while resident employment growth slowed. An analyst said the combined trends warrant monitoring, although the Manpower Ministry described the labour market as resilient, with employment growing and unemployment low.

CCNA2026-09-21 16:21

Hopes that diplomatic efforts could end the war in Iran sent oil prices lower and eased inflation concerns, helping stocks and bonds start the week higher. The equity advance erased the S&P 500’s monthly decline, while a renewed rally in chipmakers lifted sentiment.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 16:20

Watch the full episode of NBC’s TODAY Show, which airs weekdays at 7 a.m. local time.

NNBC News2026-09-21 16:20

US retail diesel prices rose above $6.50 a gallon for the first time, extending a war-driven rally that is spreading through the world’s largest economy. Although most US motorists do not use diesel, it powers trucks, farm equipment, generators, boats and trains, and supports home heating. BNP Paribas Chief US Economist James Egelhof discusses the economic outlook and the impact of fuel costs.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 16:17

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered ground stops at Newark Liberty International Airport, Teterboro Airport in New Jersey and Philadelphia International Airport after an equipment outage, officials said.

NNBC News2026-09-21 16:14

An evening bulletin rounds up the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 21, 2026, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 16:11

Jessica Ji, a senior research analyst at Georgetown University, discusses the latest AI model to go rogue and says its hacking of real companies is “pretty concerning.”

AABC News2026-09-21 16:10

Prime Minister Mark Carney is proposing a “unique alliance” with the European Union rather than full membership. The House examines what Canada and Europe might gain and whether U.S. President Donald Trump could complicate the plan. It also covers warnings about AI’s potential to kill all humans and concerns over Canada’s drive to expand data centres.

CCBC News2026-09-21 16:10

A Mississippi wildlife rescuer’s so-called “raccoon boot camp” helps injured, sick or abandoned kits learn the survival skills their mothers would otherwise have taught them.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-21 16:06

The economy of the former East Germany has changed substantially since the communist state reunited with the much wealthier West Germany in 1990, yet more than a generation later it still trails the west in several important areas.

RReuters2026-09-21 16:04