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  Hong 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 aid
  
  Typhoon 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.
  
  Typhoon Dolphin Nears Eastern China, Closing Schools and Grounding Flights
  
  Typhoon Dolphin approaches eastern China, shutting schools, ports and tourist sites in Zhejiang and disrupting flights across Shanghai and beyond.
  
  Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall in Guangdong, Grounding Flights and Stranding Thousands
  
  Typhoon Noul, China's strongest storm this year, made landfall in Guangdong, cancelling flights and rail services and stranding 2,000 at Hong Kong airport.
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  Bulgaria Probes Fire at EMCO Weapons Depot as Owner Alleges Sabotage
  
  Bulgaria is investigating a fire at an EMCO ammunition site that the company calls sabotage, with the interior minister saying outside interference is not
  
  US Judge Rules Trump Plan to Halve FEMA Workforce Broke Law
  
  US District Judge Susan Illston ruled the Trump administration acted unlawfully in ordering FEMA to halve its disaster-response workforce.
  
  Uganda Buries King Oyo as Cousin Takes Tooro Throne Amid Family Rift
  
  King Oyo of Uganda's Tooro kingdom was buried on Saturday in Fort Portal, as his cousin Edward Kijanangoma takes the throne amid a family succession disput
  
  BRICS Adopts New Delhi Declaration, Backs Local-Currency Trade
  
  BRICS nations unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration on Saturday, expanding local-currency trade and criticising unilateral tariffs and sanctions.
  
  Iranian Lawmaker Says Nuclear Treaty No Longer Binding
  
  An Iranian lawmaker said Sept 12 that Tehran no longer regards the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as binding, amid the current round of hostilities.
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  Anthropic CEO Amodei Calls for AI Slowdown, Commits to Outside Monitors
  
  Anthropic chief Dario Amodei urged the AI industry to slow down on Saturday, committing his firm to third-party safety monitors as rivals voiced support.
  
  Micron Offers Taiwan Staff Up to 68 Months’ Pay as Strike Looms
  
  Micron told employees on September 11 its Taiwan workers could receive up to 68 months of pay, its largest-ever reward, as a strike threat loomed.
  
  Oil Falls Below $100 as U.S. Diesel Hits Fresh $6 Record
  
  U.S. crude slipped below $100 a barrel on Friday after weekly gains, while diesel passed $6 for the first time, setting a fresh record.
  
  US Diesel Hits Record $6.06 a Gallon as Iran War Squeezes Supply
  
  U.S. diesel prices reached a record $6.06 per gallon on September 11 as the Iran and Ukraine wars tightened fuel supply and raised transport costs.
  
  Oracle Jumps 6% After 30% Revenue Growth on AI Cloud Demand
  
  Oracle shares rose about 6% after reporting 30% revenue growth, with cloud infrastructure revenue up 121% on AI demand.
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  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...
  
  China Tightens Grip on AI and Online Health Content Amidst Mental Health and Misinformation Concerns
  
  China is implementing stringent new regulations aimed at curbing...
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  Rapper 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.
  
  Israeli Filmmakers’ Gaza Documentary Wins 25-Minute Ovation at Venice
  
  NAZA, a documentary on Israel's AI-powered targeting in Gaza by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, drew a record 25-minute ovation at Venice on Thursday.
  
  Hollywood Ends Best Summer in a Decade With $4.61 Billion Haul
  
  Hollywood wrapped its best summer since 2013 with $4.61 billion in domestic ticket sales, up 26.1%, as Gen-Z and women returned to theaters.
  
  Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon and Ms. Magazine Co-Founder, Dies at 92
  
  Gloria Steinem, journalist, activist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, died at 92 at her New York City home, her foundation said Wednesday.
  
  Thieves Steal Four Antonello da Messina Works from Sicilian Museum
  
  Thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian museum overnight without triggering alarms, prompting a professional-heist
Travel
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  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
- 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
  
  NBA Suspends Clippers Owner Ballmer, Strips Five Draft Picks Over Kawhi Deal
  
  The NBA suspended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year, stripped five first-round draft picks and fined the team $30 million over the Kawhi Leonard ca
Top Lists

Anthropic CEO Amodei Calls for AI Slowdown, Commits to Outside Monitors

Anthropic chief Dario Amodei urged the AI industry to slow down on Saturday, committing his firm to third-party safety monitors as rivals voiced support.

Micron Offers Taiwan Staff Up to 68 Months’ Pay as Strike Looms

Micron told employees on September 11 its Taiwan workers could receive up to 68 months of pay, its largest-ever reward, as a strike threat loomed.

Oil Falls Below $100 as U.S. Diesel Hits Fresh $6 Record

U.S. crude slipped below $100 a barrel on Friday after weekly gains, while diesel passed $6 for the first time, setting a fresh record.

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Lynn Hatem covers world news, culture, and lifestyle for Beijing Times, following the stories and trends shaping contemporary life around the globe.

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