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Dong Jun Calls for Dialogue Over Confrontation at Xiangshan Forum
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun called for a security approach built on dialogue rather than confrontation at the Xiangshan Forum on Wednesday.Hong Kong Records Fewer Than 30,000 Births in Year to Mid-2026
Hong Kong recorded 29,700 births between mid-2025 and mid-2026, a record low, as the government prepares its September 16 policy address and five-year planHong Kong Labour Minister Says Ethnic Minorities Can Help Belt and Road Ties
Hong Kong labour minister Chris Sun told a youth summit that the city's ethnic minorities can help build ties with belt and road countries.Police Officer Guides Civilians to Safety Before Tibet Border Mudslide
A police officer at Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border directed civilians to safety moments before a mudslide struck, as Nepal seeks flood recovery aidTyphoon Dolphin Drives Hong Kong to Hottest Day on Record as Eastern China Evacuates Millions
Hong Kong hit 36.9C, its hottest in 142 years, as Typhoon Dolphin brought extreme heat and drove mass evacuations across eastern China.
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Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House Over Coverage
Donald Trump said on Friday he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over their coverage, warning more outlets could follow.NATS Blames Millisecond Software Defect for 2,000 UK Flight Cancellations
National Air Traffic Services said a millisecond software defect caused the six-hour outage that cancelled over 2,000 flights on Tuesday 8 September 2024.Man Who Sprayed Ilhan Omar With Water-Vinegar Mix Sentenced to 14 Months
Anthony Kazmierczak was sentenced Thursday to 14 months in prison for spraying US Representative Ilhan Omar with a water-vinegar mixture at a Minneapolis tUS Court Sentences Ex-Assad Prison Chief to 60 Years for Torture
A US court sentenced former Syrian official Samir Ousman al-Sheikh to 60 years for torturing prisoners at Adra prison under Bashar al-Assad's regime.Russia Votes for New Duma With United Russia Certain to Win
Russians began voting Friday in a three-day parliamentary election dominated by United Russia, held in the fifth year of the war with Ukraine.
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Fed Knew Silicon Valley Bank Was Vulnerable a Year Before Collapse, Report Finds
An outside review says Fed staff spotted Silicon Valley Bank's flaws a year before its March 2023 collapse but held back for fear of being wrong.Researchers Ethically Hack OpenAI Using Anthropic’s Claude, Win $6,500 Bounty
Hacktron AI compromised OpenAI staff ChatGPT accounts using Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, earning a $6,500 bounty under the bug programme.Anthropic Releases Three Metrics to Track the Pace of AI Development
Anthropic published three metrics on Thursday covering AI-led R&D, agent oversight and compute allocation to help monitor AI development pace.China’s AI Models Earn 10% of OpenAI, Anthropic Revenue at $10.7 Billion
Chinese AI developers generated $10.7 billion in annual recurring revenue, about 10% of OpenAI and Anthropic combined, Rhodium Group said Thursday.Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Becomes Chairman Emeritus
Warren Buffett, 96, is stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, becoming chairman emeritus as son Howard takes over the role.
- Lifestyle
Inherited 401(k) Offers a Roth Conversion an IRA Locks Shut
Non-spouse heirs can roll an inherited 401(k) directly into a Roth IRA and pay tax once—an option that vanishes if the money reaches an IRA first.China Intensifies Crackdown on Celebrity Gossip and Chaotic Fan Culture
China's cyberspace regulator is intensifying its crackdown on online...Influencer’s Rosé Impersonation Sparks Fierce Debate on Fan Identity and Celebrity Boundaries
A Chinese influencer's recent imitation of K-pop star Rosé...K-Fashion’s Global Ascent: Brands Expand Offline Footprint in Japan and China
South Korean fashion brands are aggressively expanding their physical...Pearl Noodles: China’s Comfort Food Craze
Yudu pearl noodles, a beloved dish originating from Jiangxi...
- Culture
Peter Max, Psychedelic Pop Artist of 1960s Flower Power, Dies at 88
Peter Max, whose colorful psychedelic pop art defined 1960s flower power and graced stamps, planes and a cruise ship, has died at 88.All Four Openers Quit Ed Sheeran Tour After Macklemore Removed Over Palestine
All four supporting acts withdrew from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour on Monday in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was removed after pro-Palestine comments.Ed Sheeran Says Promoter, Not Him, Cut Macklemore From US Tour
Ed Sheeran said the promoter, not him, decided to drop Macklemore from his US tour after the rapper's speech at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.May el-Toukhy’s ‘Woman Unknown’ Wins Golden Lion in Rare Venice Double
May el-Toukhy's post-war drama 'Woman Unknown' won the Golden Lion at Venice on Saturday, with star Mathilde Arcel taking best actress in a rare double winRapper Lil Durk Acquitted in Murder-for-Hire Trial, Faces October Retrial
Rapper Lil Durk was acquitted Friday of all charges in a federal murder-for-hire case but faces a separate racketeering trial on October 5.
- Travel
Thai Elephant Parks Grapple with Tourist Slump Amidst Global Conflict Uncertainty
Thai elephant parks, including Maetaeng Elephant Park & Clinic, are facing a significant decline in tourist numbers due to global travel disruptions and uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict.China Unveils ‘China Bound’: A Smart Tourism Platform for Global Travelers
China Daily has officially launched "China Bound," an innovative...Las Vegas Launches “Welcome to Fabulous” Campaign to Boost Tourism
Las Vegas is launching a new campaign, “Welcome to...Spirit Airlines Cuts Service as Competitors Expand Routes Amid Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines is scaling back operations across numerous U.S....Montmartre Residents Push Back Against Overtourism in Paris
Montmartre, the postcard-perfect hilltop district of Paris, is facing...
- Sports
Mbappe Leaves Nike for Swiss Brand On, Ending Career-Long Partnership
Kylian Mbappe has ended his Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On, which plans its first football boots next year.Duplantis, Ingebrigtsen Win $150,000 Each at First Ultimate Championship in Budapest
Armand Duplantis and Jakob Ingebrigtsen each won $150,000 on the opening night of the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Friday.NFL Extends Roger Goodell Through 2030 in Performance-Heavy Contract Deal
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell agreed to a four-year contract extension running through the 2030 season, with over 95% of pay tied to performance.Sabalenka Beats Townsend to Reach US Open Quarterfinals
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to reach the US Open quarterfinals in New York.Cathy Engelbert to Retire as WNBA Commissioner After Seven-Year Tenure
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of 2026 after a seven-year tenure that brought record deals, expansion and the league's first mill
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Fed Knew Silicon Valley Bank Was Vulnerable a Year Before Collapse, Report Finds
An outside review says Fed staff spotted Silicon Valley Bank's flaws a year before its March 2023 collapse but held back for fear of being wrong.
Researchers Ethically Hack OpenAI Using Anthropic’s Claude, Win $6,500 Bounty
Hacktron AI compromised OpenAI staff ChatGPT accounts using Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, earning a $6,500 bounty under the bug programme.
Anthropic Releases Three Metrics to Track the Pace of AI Development
Anthropic published three metrics on Thursday covering AI-led R&D, agent oversight and compute allocation to help monitor AI development pace.
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