US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day state visit focused on trade, artificial intelligence and critical minerals, as well as the war with Iran. Mr Trump greeted Mr Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, a rare protocol gesture for an arriving foreign leader. The presidents will hold their main bilateral meeting at the White House on Thursday. The schedule includes a state dinner at the White House, a military ceremony with flyovers and a visit to the National Archives. The trip follows Mr Trump’s visit to China in May, when the two leaders held talks that covered tension over Taiwan. The summit comes at a critical moment for Mr Trump, as he seeks to end the war with Iran and faces a drop in voter approval. The conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and led to a rise in global energy prices. The war and rising costs of fuel and everyday items in the US are likely to affect the midterm elections in November. Meanwhile, Washington is hoping China – Iran's biggest oil buyer – could use its leverage to exert pressure on Tehran. So far, the Trump administration has held back on imposing sanctions on Beijing over Chinese dealings with Iran. Experts say China is more likely to encourage de-escalation and would expect the US to show more restraint. While Mr Trump has repeatedly railed against China’s dominance in manufacturing and its competition with the US in areas such as technology and electric vehicles, he has also sought to cultivate cordial relations with Mr Xi. The two leaders are expected to discuss the future of the global AI industry, as the major superpowers compete for technological dominance. Mr Trump highlighted that rivalry in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. “And now I say, whoever wins SI – super intelligence – wins,” he said, referring to his attempted rebranding of AI. “That’s the group that wins and we’re leading now over China, by a lot, and everyone else.” The summit will also address critical minerals and rare-earth supplies, which have become a major point of leverage in the US-China relationship. The US wants China to ease restrictions on rare-earth exports, while Beijing has sought to maintain its lead in the production of materials used in technology and defence. The Chinese leader is also expected to bring up the issue of Taiwan. While the Trump administration has maintained the long-time US policy of providing defensive support to the island, China continues to oppose it, viewing it as a violation of its sovereignty.来源 1
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Trump and first lady Melania Trump gave Xi and Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan the rare welcome on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on the eve of the leaders' White House summit -- the third in-person meeting following their previous talks in Busan, South Korea, last October, and in Beijing in May.来源 2
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Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping on Wednesday evening, taking the unusual step of greeting the Chinese leader on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews to kick off his state visit to Washington.来源 3
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Xi’s plane was met with a lavish arrival ceremony that included a 100ft long red carpet flanked by US service members, a military flyover by two B-1 bombers and a presentation of the flags and national anthems of both countries. US presidents typically welcome foreign leaders at the White House, but Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to the the military base in Maryland, just outside Washington, to personally shake Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan’s hands upon their arrival in the US.来源 3
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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump treated Chinese President Xi Jinping to a rare personal airport welcome Wednesday (Sep 23), kicking off a pomp-filled state visit aimed at smoothing superpower tensions on everything from AI and trade to Iran.来源 4
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday, where he was met with a rare planeside greeting from President Donald Trump, who was there to welcome his counterpart instead of waiting for him to drive up to the White House.来源 5
It came as Scott Bessent, the US Treasury secretary, announced that the US and China agreed on Wednesday to extend the so-called “Busan agreement” – a temporary trade truce between the rival superpowers.来源 1
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Bessent, who met Chinese vice-premier He Lifeng earlier on Wednesday, told Fox News the agreement would be extended until 10 January, two months after it was originally due to expire.来源 1
Among the key agenda items for the summit is expected to be the two countries' trade truce, which was set to expire in November. After talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News that Washington and Beijing agreed to extend "the Busan agreement" until Jan. 10, according to Reuters.来源 3
• Today's Key Market Moves STOCKS: Wall Street down: Dow -0.7 per cent, S&P 500 -0.8 per cent, Nasdaq -1.1 per cent. Europe -0.4 per cent.SECTORS/SHARES: Every sector on the S&P 500 falls except energy, which rises 1 per cent. Comms services, utilities -2 per cent. Expedia, Airbnb -8 per cent. Booking Holdings, McDonald's -5 per cent. Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike Holdings +5 per cent.FX: Dollar leaps 0.5 per cent to highest in nearly 2 months. Dollar/yen above 158.00.BONDS: French 10y 4.60 per cent, US 10y 5.10 per cent, highest since 2007-08. Extremely weak US 5y auction - lowest demand since 2018.COMMODITIES/METALS: Oil snaps 5-day losing streak, Brent +4 per cent, WTI +2 per cent. US diesel futures -2 per cent to 2-week low. Gold -1.5 per cent.来源 1
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An October interest rate hike is very much on the table after a top Federal Reserve official Wednesday expressed support for one, and as fresh economic readings showed intensifying inflation pressures.来源 2
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NEW YORK, Sept 23 : The US dollar rallied to its highest level in nearly two months on Wednesday as investors' expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike grew, while oil prices jumped after Iran cast doubt on progress in peace talks.来源 3
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The benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.11 per cent - its highest level since 2007.来源 4
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NEW YORK, Sept 23 : US shares fell and benchmark 10-year Treasury yields climbed to their highest level since 2007 on Wednesday, after data showed US business activity racing to a more-than-five-year high in September, fueled by a surge in new orders.来源 5
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Interest rate-sensitive 2-year Treasury yields rose 11.4 basis points to 4.891 per cent, after rising as high as 4.947 per cent, the highest since May 2024. The benchmark 10-year yield jumped 13.89 basis points to 5.106 per cent, the highest since 2007 and its biggest one-day increase since April 2025.来源 5
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Fed funds futures traders are now pricing in a 66 per cent chance of an October rate hike, up from 53 per cent earlier in the day.来源 5
Today, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed the United Nations Security Council on artificial intelligence. He discussed AI’s potential to expand opportunity, the importance of keeping powerful systems under human control, and the need for international cooperation on AI safety.来源 1
The heads of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Hugging Face have told the UN that the current pace of artificial intelligence (AI) development, and the risks it poses to society, demands international coordination.来源 3
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UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The current moment in AI development "calls for extreme care," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told the UN Security Council on Wednesday, noting that the technology's advancement could accelerate rapidly.来源 4
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"This moment calls for extreme care," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in New York at an emergency meeting of the 15-member council.来源 5
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"We will slow down as much as necessary in order to make sure that every successive AI technology that we release is actually safe," Amodei said in a video feed.来源 5
An artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI "infiltrated" an Australian government website in June, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said.来源 1
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Albanese said the breach occurred in June this year, but OpenAI only informed government officials via email on 10 September.来源 1
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CANBERRA – Australia said on Sept 23 that an AI agent developed by OpenAI breached a government health data portal in June, gaining unauthorised access to public and non-public files, in what could be the first known instance of an AI agent hacking a government website.来源 2
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the OpenAI agent gained unauthorised access to the medical statistics portal of a government agency responsible for non-sensitive health data and statistics, including public medical spending.来源 3
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Albanese said the OpenAI agent had gained unauthorised access into the public-facing Medicare statistics reporting service portal, which is administered by Services Australia.来源 4
Europe’s biggest economy, Germany, has committed to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045, despite fierce debate about its green policies.来源 1
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In a roadmap published on Wednesday, the German government set out for the first time an explicit promise of “transitioning away” from fossil fuels. Previous pledges were only for “carbon neutrality”.来源 1
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The plans include ramping up renewable energy from 55% to 80% of electricity generation by 2030, with an additional 12GW of onshore wind, and a target of 215GW of solar energy by 2030. The previously stated target of winding down coal use in the next decade, with a view to an exit from coal in 2038, was also reaffirmed, with the potential for an earlier target of 2035.来源 1
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm off Mexico as a strengthening El Niño creates conditions linked to major shifts in global weather patterns.来源 1
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PARIS: This year's powerful El Nino weather pattern could lead to 451,000 additional heat-related deaths worldwide through February as it turbocharges global temperatures, according to projections published on Wednesday (Sep 23).来源 2
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The Sahel region in Africa could have an additional 66,800 heat deaths compared to a normal year, with nearly half of that number in Nigeria alone.来源 2
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The toll could reach 15,800 in India and 13,300 in Brazil.来源 2
The United States has invited Vladimir Putin to take part in the meeting of the G20 scheduled in Miami in December in what would be the first major summit with the Russian leader present since he launched his invasion of Ukraine in 2022.来源 1
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The invitation, which marks a significant reversal by the Trump administration of Russia’s international isolation, was announced by Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, during a press conference on the sidelines of the United Nations conference in New York.来源 1
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United States President Donald Trump has invited his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to the upcoming G20 summit in Miami, Florida, the latest step meant to build ties between the two countries amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.来源 2
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“We are not going to have a pause in our special military operation,” Lavrov told the UN Security Council on Wednesday, accusing Europe of wanting to pause the fighting in order to “pump the Kyiv regime with weapons”.来源 2
US diesel futures slid 2 per cent on Wednesday to a two-week low, reacting to comments from Trump the day before that he backs a ban on US diesel exports as a way to cool record high prices at the pump. Politico also reported that the administration was preparing a 90-day ban, which a White House official denied.来源 1
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The oil industry has warned a diesel export ban will backfire and exacerbate the global fuel crisis as President Donald Trump weighs restrictions.来源 2
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Trump appeared to back an export ban earlier this week, as he faces mounting political pressure to tackle rising fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections in November.来源 2
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But Energy Secretary Chris Wright told The Wall Street Journal that the Trump administration was considering restrictions rather than an outright export ban.来源 2
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Diesel cost $6.52 per gallon on average nationwide Wednesday, nearly $3 more expensive than this time last year, according to data from AAA. Gas cost $4.47 per gallon, $1.30 more expensive than the same period in 2025.来源 2
The UAE Central Bank has barred Bank Melli Iran from conducting any financial transactions between its UAE branches and Iran after investigations found the Tehran-based lender had failed to comply with anti-money laundering regulations. The ban, announced on Wednesday as part of the regulator's “strict enforcement” measures, covers trade finance and fund transfers to and from Iran. Bank Melli Iran is the country's biggest lender. It has eight branches in the UAE, including a regional office, according to its website. The decision was made “as a result of violations related to non-compliance with the regulations, laws and supervisory decisions in force in the UAE” covering money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing, the Central Bank said. “Based on the results of the examinations … it has been decided to prohibit all branches of Bank Melli Iran operating in the UAE from conducting any financial transactions to and from Iran, including trade finance and fund transfers,” it said. The move follows last month's decision by the UAE to suspend “all trade, commercial exchange and financial transactions with Iran” due to the threat it poses to the region, after a spate of attacks on UAE-owned tankers and Tehran's rejection of talks with the US. That announcement represented a notable shift in the economic relationship between the two neighbours, which have maintained substantial commercial ties despite long-standing regional political tensions. Trade between the two countries has remained significant, with the UAE serving as an important trading partner for Iran. According to Iranian customs data, bilateral non-oil trade was worth tens of billions of dollars in recent years, with the UAE accounting for a substantial share of Iran's imports and exports. The UAE has introduced initiatives to regulate the financial sector and passed strict laws to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Two years ago, a nationwide action plan was announced with the introduction of the 2024-2027 National Strategy for Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing. In 2023, the central bank unveiled AML/CFT guidelines for licensed financial institutions, including banks, finance companies, exchange houses, insurance companies, agents and brokers. The guidelines focus on the use of digital identification systems to address customers' due diligence obligations. The regulator has been cracking down heavily on financial bodies that violate UAE laws and regulations. Last month, the UAE Central Bank said it would conduct a “special and urgent examination” into the activities of Egypt's Banque Misr in the country after the US warned of money-laundering concerns. In June, the branch of a foreign bank in the UAE was fined Dh20 million ($5.44 million) for breaking anti-money laundering rules – one of the biggest financial penalties imposed. The central bank said the branch was found to have committed “significant, repeated failures” under its AML/CFT and illegal organisations and sanctions framework.来源 1
A Russian Mi-8 helicopter briefly violated Polish airspace near the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad on Wednesday, prompting Warsaw to scramble its fighter jets.来源 1
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Poland has said a Russian military helicopter briefly violated its airspace, forcing the Nato member to scramble fighter jets while ground forces remained on alert.来源 2
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Its military said the Mi-8 aircraft had crossed from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad on Wednesday morning, penetrating Polish airspace to a depth of about 300 metres (328 yards) and staying for 42 seconds north of Braniewo.来源 2
Sept 23 : Anthropic on Wednesday said its Claude model helped discover a novel enzyme system with properties reminiscent of mechanisms in gene-editing technology CRISPR, marking the first result from the AI startup's biology research efforts.来源 1
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• Anthropic said Claude analyzed large DNA databases and found an unusual system built around a reverse transcriptase (RT), an enzyme that copies RNA into DNA.来源 1
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On the one hand, that is astounding. This lab was only established this spring (though Anthropic declined to be more specific about how many months it has been open). A discovery in just a few short months would be speedy enough work, but the team said it actually only took Claude 21 hours of concerted effort. Claude searched through data using about 950 agents that burned through 210 million tokens.来源 2
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Anthropic says its AI Claude has “autonomously discovered” a new enzyme system similar to machinery behind the powerful gene-editing tool Crispr. It’s the first result from Anthropic’s newly-launched wet lab and an early test of Claude’s usefulness for science as the company prepares to go public. The company says Claude found the enzyme system after searching through a massive database of DNA sequences, adding that its scientists’ involvement was limited to the initial prompt and lab work. Over 21 hours, Anthropic said nearly 950 Claude agents worked through 210 million tokens before one spotted an unusual repeating pattern in the dataset and flagged for human review. Further analysis and lab testing revealed “a previously uncharacterized enzyme system found in bacteriophages,” a type of virus that infects bacteria. Anthropic said it is still working to understand what the enzyme system does, but said it felt it was “important to share such findings early, both to demonstrate Claude’s capabilities and to give the broader community insight into what we’re working on.” Despite Anthropic’s comparisons to Crispr, it remains unclear whether the discovery will have any practical applications, let alone be as transformative as the gene-editing technology. The admittedly premature announcement comes as Anthropic seeks to attract more scientists to its lab and expand into areas like drug discovery. The push comes as AI companies increasingly turn to scientific research to prove the value of their more capable models. OpenAI, meanwhile, has been barreling through increasingly advanced mathematical problems with little regard for the academic norms and traditions of the field.来源 3
United States Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Representative Greg Casar of Texas introduced a new bill that would impose sweeping restrictions on the artificial intelligence industry, including banning the development of what is called artificial superintelligence.来源 1
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The nearly 20-page bill outlines an outright ban on the development of intelligence that can outperform a human being and has the power “to destroy or disempower humanity, including by overthrowing the federal government.”来源 1
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Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar have introduced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, a bill that would prevent companies from developing technology capable of the “destruction or disempowerment of humanity.”来源 2
LONDON - The UK will create an agency to fight disinformation coming from adversaries such as Russia and amplified by artificial intelligence, to help “separate fact from fiction”, Britain’s defence minister said Wednesday.来源 1
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Security chiefs will set up a new national centre to tackle disinformation and deepfakes from hostile states such as Russia, Andy Burnham has announced, saying the government had a duty to “stem the poisonous tide” from damaging British interests.来源 2
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The National Centre for Information Defence will “detect, attribute and disrupt” information attacks by foreign powers, many of which are enabled by AI, bringing together the intelligence agencies, law enforcement and social media companies.来源 2
Microsoft on Wednesday announced a new Middle East technology framework, focusing initially on the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly where artificial intelligence has been a major topic of conversation. The regional investment framework commits more than $10 billion through 2030. Microsoft president Brad Smith said that as AI starts reshaping economies around the world, countries in the Middle East have an important role to play. "This new framework reflects that responsibility and our determination to help the region translate AI ambition into enduring economic and societal benefit," Mr Smith said. "Microsoft’s economic ties to the Middle East run deep, and our commitment to the region has always been, and will remain, steadfast." The US-based technology giant said that from now until 2030, Microsoft will expand cloud and AI infrastructure across the region, invest in subsea and terrestrial connectivity to strengthen and speed up internet connections, and "launch a new Middle East digital resilience initiative", among other investments. "Conflict in the Middle East has reinforced the connection between digital resilience and digital sovereignty," Mr Smith said. "Microsoft has worked with customers to support business continuity through resilience options tailored to different operational and regulatory needs." Mr Smith said Microsoft planned to expand and strengthen cyber-security co-operation throughout the Middle East, as many experts warn that cyber crime shows no sign of slowing down. The company, he said, would introduce "a network of dedicated Microsoft cyber-security champions" in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, who would "help governments translate these resources into action and connect national priorities with expertise across Microsoft". Another major part of Microsoft's Middle East framework involves investing more in the company's AI for Good Labs. The labs seek to ensure that the benefits of AI are equitably distributed throughout society, addressing fears that the technology could widen education, healthcare and even agricultural gaps. Naim Yazbeck, Microsoft's Middle East and Africa president, said that the company's new framework shows how the Middle East has embraced new technology. "Countries across the region aren’t waiting for the future of AI to be written elsewhere – they’re helping shape it themselves, and our role is to be a long-term partner in that journey," Mr Yazbeck said. "These tangible initiatives expand our commitment as innovation accelerates and national visions advance, strengthening digital resilience, maintaining business continuity and creating lasting opportunity across the region." In recent years, Microsoft has committed to a number of tech-focused endeavours in the UAE, which is the Arab world's second biggest economy. During a US Senate hearing in 2025, Mr Smith praised Abu Dhabi's AI initiatives and apps, which he said empower residents. "We need to bring it to America," he told the hearing, referring to the need for apps that simplify the process of renewing drivers' licences, reporting potholes, obtaining forms and other services.来源 1
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DUBAI, Sept 23 : Microsoft is planning to invest more than $10 billion across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait between now and 2030, including in cloud and AI infrastructure, a senior executive said on Wednesday.来源 2
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Microsoft also plans to invest more than $400 million in subsea and terrestrial connectivity across the Middle East by 2030.来源 2
WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - A US federal judge was holding a hearing on Wednesday to consider a demand by CNN, MS NOW and Politico to have their White House access restored after their credentials were revoked by President Donald Trump.来源 1
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US media outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico asked a US court to restore their access to the White House after US President Donald Trump banned them, arguing that the ban violates the First Amendment and the right to a free press.来源 2
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In a court filing overnight, the Department of Justice said Trump can "control reporters' access to restricted presidential areas, such as the Oval Office."来源 2
The Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the International Institute of Finance (IIF), the voice of global banking, on Wednesday highlighted the dangers of soaring interest rates on $365tn (£275tn) in global borrowing.来源 1
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However, presenting the report, its secretary general, Mathias Cormann, warned: “Fiscal and financial risks have grown. Thirty-year government bond yields are at their highest in 15 years or more in six of the G7 economies. That means higher debt-servicing costs for governments whose budgets are already under strain, and it means higher borrowing costs for businesses and households.”来源 1
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It projected global economic growth of 2.9% this year – a modest 0.1 percentage point upgrade from the 2.8% it forecast in June. At the same time, it trimmed the outlook for next year slightly, from 3.1% to 3%.来源 1
Today, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney launched the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System at a high‑level pledging event in New York.来源 1
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Held during the 81st UN General Assembly High‑Level Week, the event brought together heads of state and governments, ministers and stakeholders, to strengthen support for global ocean observation. Reliable ocean observation is essential for safe navigation, weather forecasting, climate predictions, coastal protection and a thriving blue economy. In total, 30 countries have joined the alliance so far.来源 1
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As seed funding, the EU increased the funding for Ocean observation activities with an additional €92 million. The Co-Chair of the OceanEye International Alliance, Canada, pledged C$82 million CDN over five years to expand Canada's ability to observe the ocean. Altogether, the pledges from all partner countries so far amount to at least €211 million, with a mix of financial contributions, in‑kind support and the provision of assets such as research vessels, sensors, drones and data‑processing facilities.来源 1
The tech giant OpenAI will share its AI cyber defence system Daybreak for free with the Ukraine government to help it protect civilian infrastructure, like hospitals and power plants, from cyber-attacks.来源 1
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According to the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA), the national cyber incident response team, Ukraine recorded nearly 6,000 attacks in 2025.来源 1
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OpenAI today announced it will offer the Government of Ukraine access to its Daybreak program to support the cyber defense of civilian infrastructure. Working with the Ministry of Digital Transformation, OpenAI will provide Ukrainian teams with access to tools to identify software vulnerabilities and develop and test fixes more quickly.来源 2
Wednesday marked the expiry of a short wind-down period allowing countries to stop servicing Iranian carriers, leading to the cancellation of all but a handful of Iranian flights to Turkiye, UAE and China.来源 1
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Aviation authorities in several neighbouring countries that had continued to allow Iranian airlines to use their airspace and airport services would no longer be providing them, including Oman, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. In Iraq, Baghdad Airport was declared off-limits to Iranian carriers, but flights to Najaf Airport were still operating on Wednesday.来源 1
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The flight cancellations have pushed thousands of travellers towards land crossings, particularly those with Turkiye and Armenia, where onward international flights remain available for Iranians. Heavy congestion has been reported in recent days at the Bazargan and Razi border crossings with Turkiye and along land routes to the Armenian capital Yerevan.来源 1
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Bus tickets from Iran to Turkiye have reportedly sold for quadruple their normal price on the black market amid surging demand.来源 1
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm off Mexico as a strengthening El Niño creates conditions linked to major shifts in global weather patterns.来源 1
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Hurricane Polo has intensified into a Category 5 storm off Mexico's southwestern Pacific coast, becoming one of the most powerful hurricanes to form in the region in recent decades. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said early Wednesday that Polo was nearly stationary about 325 km south of Zihuatanejo, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 270 kmph and a minimum central pressure of 905 millibars. The storm was expected to turn sharply northwest before moving west-northwest over the following days. The NHC had earlier described Polo's rapid intensification as “truly remarkable”. Its winds increased by about 90 knots over 24 hours as the storm strengthened rapidly. The storm's core was expected to remain offshore, but its slow movement has kept Mexico's Pacific coast under threat. The NHC warned of tropical-storm conditions and 4 to 8 inches of rain, with isolated totals up to 12 inches, across parts of Guerrero and Michoacán. Such rainfall could trigger life-threatening flooding and mudslides, particularly in mountainous areas. Hurricane #Polo is a Category 5 monster, with winds of 285 km/h (180 mph), and could reach 295 km/h (185 mph) soon. Polo is forecast to skim along the southwestern coast of Mexico over the next few days, narrowly avoiding a catastrophic landfall. pic.twitter.com/bjfiE5ZU59 — Zoom Earth (@zoom_earth) September 22, 2026 Mexican authorities temporarily suspended classes in some coastal areas and closed ports in Guerrero and Michoacán as a precaution, news agency Associated Press reported. Why did Polo intensify so quickly? One factor scientists are examining is El Niño, the naturally occurring climate pattern marked by unusually warm surface waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific. This year's El Niño is unusually strong and is expected to strengthen further. 🌀 Hurricane Polo By The Numbers • US NHC Advisory ⚠️ Category 5 Hurricane 💨 Max Sustained Winds 165 mph ⏲️ 905 mb Min Central Pressure 📍 200 mi South of Zihuatanejo 🌧️ Forecast Rainfall Impact 4–8 in Guerrero & Michoacán Up to 12 in Isolated Max Rain Source: US National Hurricane Center Express InfoGenIE The World Meteorological Organization said in its September update that there is an almost 100 per cent likelihood that El Niño will persist through February 2027. It expects the event to intensify to a very strong level in the coming months, with its peak towards the end of 2026. The WMO said sea-surface temperatures in the central-eastern equatorial Pacific were already exceptionally high. The Niño 3.4 index, one of the key measures used to monitor El Niño, had reached weekly values of roughly 2.2°C to 2.6°C above average between late July and mid-August. In some areas, subsurface ocean temperatures were more than 8°C above average. AP quoted Philip Klotzbach, a research scientist at Colorado State University, as saying El Niño had provided favourable conditions for Polo's rapid intensification, with warmer Pacific waters and wind patterns creating many of the ingredients needed for a powerful storm. But El Niño should not be presented as the sole cause of Polo. Tropical cyclones depend on multiple oceanic and atmospheric conditions, and the precise contribution of individual factors to one storm can be difficult to establish. The Guardian, citing meteorologists, similarly linked Polo's rapid strengthening to the unusually strong El Niño and noted that the Pacific and Atlantic basins are responding very differently to the phenomenon. One El Niño, two very different hurricane seasons Polo's development is particularly important because the Atlantic hurricane season has had the opposite experience. According to AP, no Atlantic hurricane had formed by Tuesday, making 2026 the slowest start to an Atlantic hurricane season on record. El Niño can increase wind shear over the Atlantic, making it harder for tropical systems to strengthen. In the Pacific, however, warmer waters and atmospheric conditions associated with El Niño can favour tropical cyclone development. The Guardian reported that the lack of an Atlantic hurricane by September 21 was unprecedented in 112 years of records. . WMO · El Niño 2026–27 El Niño’s Weather Paradox One climate pattern. Very different effects, region by region. El Niño Warmer Pacific Hurricane Polo Category 5 South Asia Heat + Rainfall Changes SE Asia & Australia Severe Drought Risk Southern Africa Heat + Food Insecurity Atlantic Ocean Stronger Wind Shear (Hurricanes Suppressed) Latin America Rainfall Extremes (Floods & Drought) One climate pattern. Very different regional effects. Source: WMO El Niño/La Niña Update, September 2026 . But Polo is only one part of El Niño story The bigger concern for scientists is what the unusually strong El Niño could mean for global temperatures, rainfall, drought and food and water security. The WMO says a very strong El Niño can significantly alter rainfall and temperature patterns across many regions, increasing the likelihood of extreme weather. It cautions, however, that the strength of El Niño alone does not determine how severe the effects will be in any individual country. Other climate drivers, including conditions in the Indian and Atlantic oceans, can modify its impact. For September-November 2026, WMO forecasts show an increased likelihood of above-normal temperatures across almost all land areas, along with significant shifts in rainfall patterns. That means the consequences of this El Niño could stretch far beyond tropical storms. Heat could become the biggest threat A new study from the Climate Impact Lab, a research group affiliated with the University of Chicago, has put a stark number on the potential human cost. The researchers estimate that the current El Niño could lead to 451,000 additional heat-related deaths globally. The study covers the El Niño period beginning in June 2026, with its forward-looking forecast extending through February 2027. The Indian Express, citing the study, earlier reported that India could see about 15,800 additional heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027, compared with a normal year. The study estimates that global land temperatures could be about 1.2°C above normal, with 44% more extremely hot days than in a typical year. The researchers' projections put the heaviest burden on poorer and already-hot regions. The study estimates: 66,800 additional heat deaths in the Sahel 31,400 in Nigeria 17,500 in Sudan 19,300 in Indonesia 19,400 across the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia 15,800 in India 13,300 in Brazil. 🔥The Projected Heat Toll 451,000 Projected additional heat-related deaths globally Worst-Hit Regions 66,800 The Sahel 19,300 Indonesia 15,800 India 13,300 Brazil 44% Projected increase in extremely hot days. Source: Climate Impact Lab estimates; projections, not observed deaths. Express InfoGenIE What does this mean for India? The southwest monsoon has already begun withdrawing from parts of northwestern India, while 43% of the country's geographical area remained rain-deficient as of September 19, according to the IMD. Cumulative rainfall was about 15% below normal. . Climate · El Niño 2026–27 Why India is watchingthis El Niño very closely Very strong WMO classification, September 2026 ∼100% WMO probability it persists through Feb 2027 +2.6°C Peak Ninño 3.4 anomaly, mid-August (above normal) India’s watch listThe numbersClimate context What India is tracking Six things India is tracking ⛆ Rainfall IMD forecasts 90% of the long-period average — the first below-normal projection in three years. Source: IMD ☀ Heat WMO forecasts above-normal temperatures across almost all land areas, Sep–Nov 2026. It warns 2027 could exceed 2024 — the hottest year on record. Source: WMO ☔ Water Below-normal monsoon threatens reservoirs and irrigation. Borewells in some regions now need 180+ feet where 40 once sufficed. Source: Reported; IMD 🌿 Agriculture Around 60% of India’s farmers rely on monsoon rainfall. IMD warns El Niño could cut both kharif and rabi yields, lifting food prices. Source: Down to Earth; IMD 🌊 Indian Ocean Dipole A positive IOD is developing (+0.9°C forecast, SON 2026). It can partially offset El Niño’s rainfall suppression — but its 2026 effect has been limited. Source: WMO Sep 2026 ⌛ Duration — through February 2027 WMO gives near-100% odds the event persists to February 2027 — the most unequivocal forecast in its history. INCOIS: 85–98% through March 2027. Source: WMO; INCOIS The key numbers Six figures +2.6°C Niño 3.4 SST anomaly, mid-Aug 2026 +8°C Subsurface ocean temp anomaly, Jul–Aug 2026 ~100% WMO odds of persistence to Feb 2027 90% IMD monsoon forecast (% LPA) 60% IMD odds of deficient monsoon +0.9°C Positive IOD forecast, SON 2026 Monsoon vs long-period average Normal (100% LPA) IMD forecast: 90% WMO odds: persists to Feb 2027 Certainty threshold ∼100% IMD odds: deficient season Historical base rate: 16% This year: 60% How to read this El Niño ≠ climate change The WMO is explicit El Niño is a natural climate phenomenon, not caused by climate change. The WMO states this directly and explicitly. WMO, September 3, 2026 The complication 2024 was the hottest year on record at 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. Pacific subsurface anomalies hit +8°C this August. The phenomenon is natural; the warmer baseline it sits on is not. WMO; Down to Earth The modelling claim (attributed) Climate Impact Lab modelling suggests the heat from this El Niño resembles conditions projected for roughly 20 years from now. One research group’s model — not a WMO finding. Climate Impact Lab (modelling) Sources: WMO, September 3, 2026 (primary); IMD; INCOIS; NOAA; Down to Earth. Express InfoGenIE · Global Desk . The rainfall deficit has been particularly significant in several states, including Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Kerala and Karnataka. At the same time, some eastern and central parts of the country have continued to receive heavy rain. This matters because the impact of a strengthening El Niño is not simply a question of whether India gets a weak monsoon. The interaction between El Niño and other oceanic conditions, including the Indian Ocean Dipole, can change the eventual weather pattern. The WMO expects a positive Indian Ocean Dipole to develop during September-November, while cautioning that other climate drivers can reinforce, weaken or alter the typical effects of El Niño. What happens next? For Mexico, the immediate concern remains Polo's slow movement and the risk of heavy rainfall, flooding, mudslides and dangerous coastal conditions. The NHC's latest advisory keeps Polo stationary offshore with 165 mph winds, although hurricane intensity can fluctuate. The WMO expects El Niño to strengthen further before reaching peak intensity towards the end of 2026 and to persist through February 2027. It warns that the event could bring major changes in rainfall and temperature patterns, with increased risks of drought, flooding and extreme heat. (With inputs from agencies)来源 1
Muse, which allows users to delegate tasks such as shopping, travel booking and form-filling to an AI agent, overtook ChatGPT as the top free app on Apple's App Store and Google Play Store in the US and Canada.来源 1
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The app recorded 2.8 million downloads within two weeks of its launch, posting an average daily download growth of 55 per cent in the first 10 days, according to market intelligence company Sensor Tower.来源 1
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Financials stocks were the hardest-hit in the previous session and remained under pressure on Wednesday on fears that the AI agent could prompt users to switch to policies with cheaper prices.来源 1
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Meta's shares have soared nearly 13 per cent this week and are set for their fifth-straight week of advances.来源 1
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Wednesday announced an implementation plan to support a trilateral cooperation arrangement with South Korea and Japan on the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) in third countries, as the countries step up cooperation to meet growing global energy demands.来源 1
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The department took note of the recent signing of a key industry initiative that establishes a cooperation framework among four companies from South Korea, the U.S., Japan and Poland -- GE Vernova, Hitachi, Samsung C&T and SGE -- to advance deployment of the BWRX-300 SMR across Europe.来源 1
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"By bringing together American, Japanese, Korean and Polish industry leaders, this international consortium aims to deliver reliable baseload nuclear power to millions of people across Europe and promote over US$150 billion in reactor investments in the coming years," it said.来源 1
The president referred to the country's "three megaprojects" launched earlier this year to build a chip projection cluster and other AI facilities, adding that the country "will double semiconductor production capabilities within the next five years by expanding a chip production hub."来源 1
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The president referred to the country's "three megaprojects" launched earlier this year to build a chip projection cluster and other AI facilities, adding that the country "will double semiconductor production capabilities within the next five years by expanding a chip production hub."来源 2
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The president highlighted that Seoul is reinvesting "results" from the AI chip boom to create a new "Future Fund" designed to nurture related industrial infrastructure and talent to ensure stable support for future industries.来源 2
An ancient wall discovered beneath Paris was described as a "major breakthrough" on Wednesday by France's culture ministry, with the archaeological find possibly confirming the location of the city's original settlement.来源 1
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An ancient wall discovered beneath Paris has been described as a “major breakthrough” by France’s culture ministry, with the archaeological find possibly confirming the location of the city’s original settlement.来源 2
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A roughly 20-metre (65ft) stretch of wall dating from the Gallo-Roman period was discovered in Paris this summer beneath a building on the Île de la Cité, near Notre Dame Cathedral in the heart of the French capital.来源 2
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Carbon dating of the charred evidence dated the find to between 200BC and 10BC, the ministry said in its statement – a timeframe that covers the Battle of Lutetia, in 52BC.来源 2
The Belgian group Johanna.be - which advocates for pedestrian and cyclist safety - tested Tesla’s system over three days in July, covering about 400 km (249 miles). It found that FSD often exceeded speed limits in 20 km/h and 30 km/h zones, and incorrectly displayed higher speed limits to drivers, potentially misleading them about how fast the vehicle should travel.来源 1
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Tesla’s FSD driver-assistance feature can perform most driving tasks but requires drivers to pay strict attention. Dutch regulator RDW approved the system in April, with Belgium and a handful of other countries following suit. An EU-wide vote could happen on October 6.来源 1
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Johanna.be found that FSD exceeded the limit in the majority of the tested 30 km/h road segments around Brussels, averaging 44 km/h.来源 1
NASA announced Wednesday a mission to explore the history and evolution of the universe, PRIMA (PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics), is advancing to the next phase of development. This space telescope is the first in a new class of NASA astrophysics missions, called Probe Explorers, within the agency’s longstanding Explorers Program.来源 1
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NASA selected PRIMA to move into Phase B, the stage of development that advances the preliminary design and technology development for the mission. The mission is subject to a confirmation review, based on technical, programmatic, and cost performance, to determine its readiness to begin implementation in Phase C. If confirmed, PRIMA’s project cost is capped at $1.2 billion, not including launch and other non-project costs. The observatory will be targeted to launch in 2033, for a planned five-year mission.来源 1
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 23 : Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes AI firms should not receive exemptions from antitrust or liability laws, according to a podcast released on Wednesday.来源 1
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"However, in the complexity of the work that they do, to ask for regulatory relief for antitrust or product liability relief — that I don’t think makes sense. When you’re asking for regulation, don’t ask for relief of the current ones," Huang said, according to a transcript published by the newspaper.来源 1
Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., on Wednesday introduced a new bill that would lower Social Security's full retirement age for workers in physically demanding jobs.来源 1
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The bill, called the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act, would make it so eligible individuals would be able to claim full Social Security retirement benefits starting at age 60.来源 1
Today, we are sharing how we will bring private, server-side memory to our Private AI Compute platform. This breakthrough resolves a longstanding dilemma in modern AI: how to give an assistant long-term continuity across devices while upholding the strict privacy standards typically limited to on-device processing.来源 1
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With this new technical capability, a new persistent memory layer will be able to function like a secure digital vault in the cloud. Under this model, the information needed to assist you is sealed within dedicated, encrypted storage, while the cryptographic keys required to unlock it are held exclusively on your personal devices — ensuring your data is inaccessible to anyone else, even Google.来源 1
Bentley is launching its first fully electric car – complete with a drum soundtrack to replace the growl of a combustion engine – as part of a £350m investment in its UK business.来源 1
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The vehicle, an SUV called the Torcal, is Bentley’s cheapest, starting at £173,000, and will be built at its factory in Crewe, securing the jobs of the 4,000 workers there.来源 1
The Republic of Croatia became the 74th signatory to the Artemis Accords on Wednesday during a ceremony in the capital city of Zagreb with NASA and U.S. Department of State officials present.来源 1
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“Croatian scientists and companies are demonstrating growing interest in the space industry,” said Fuchs. “We have therefore decided to expand our international cooperation by joining the Artemis Accords. This international agreement has been recognized as a key opportunity for the robust development of Croatia’s scientific community, the introduction of new technologies, and the strengthening of the economy.”来源 1