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Nike has been removed from the S&P 100 after nearly 18 years in the major U.S. stock index, marking a significant change for the sportswear company as it continues to deal with weaker market performance, slower sales and intensifying competition. The change took effect before trading opened on September 21 as part of the quarterly rebalancing......
A United Nations scientific panel has warned that existing approaches to managing artificial intelligence risks may struggle to keep pace with the rapid development of increasingly capable AI systems. In a new thematic brief, the panel examined a recent incident involving AI agents developed and tested by OpenAI, describing it as an important......
The International Criminal Court is maintaining the arrest warrants issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, despite mounting pressure from the United States and the threat of further sanctions against the Hague-based tribunal. The ICC prosecution has previously stated that there was......
New York is preparing for one of the most demanding security operations of the year as world leaders, diplomats and senior officials converge on the city for the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The General Debate is scheduled from September 22 to 28, with the main sessions taking place at United......
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any new U.S. attack would trigger a substantially different military response, including the use of weapons and targets not previously employed in the conflict. The warning was issued Monday by IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi, who said Tehran would alter both the geographical......
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has granted SpaceX an international authorization under Section 214, allowing the company to expand certain cross-border telecommunications services through its Starlink Mobile initiative. The authorization represents a regulatory step toward SpaceX’s broader ambition of connecting smartphones......
The United States and China have failed to reach an agreement on extending their trade truce, leaving several key economic issues unresolved just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. The leaders are scheduled to hold their summit on September 24, with tariffs, critical minerals,......
California is preparing for a major debate over how the state should tax extreme wealth, with Proposition 40 putting a one-time levy on billionaires before voters in the November 3, 2026 election. The initiative would impose a 5% tax on certain taxpayers with assets exceeding $1 billion, with most of the revenue earmarked for healthcare.......
A rapid succession of developments in September has intensified the debate over how quickly artificial intelligence should advance, with researchers, technology executives and policymakers increasingly divided over the balance between innovation, competition and safety. The debate gained momentum after researchers at Anthropic raised concerns......
The United States has proposed establishing a bilateral notification mechanism with China to alert each other about artificial intelligence incidents that could have national security implications, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after high-level talks with Chinese officials in New York. The proposal emerged from weekend discussions......
For much of the past few seasons, Jannik Sinner’s presence at the top of men’s tennis has become almost routine. The Italian has built his status around consistency, major titles and an ability to sustain an exceptional level across the season. His latest challenge, however, is different. After winning Wimbledon on July 12 against......
Morocco is strengthening its military cooperation with the United States as Washington expands multinational security initiatives across Africa. Recent joint exercises and new defense projects have highlighted the growing operational and technological links between the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces and U.S. Africa Command, or AFRICOM. The relationship......
The United Nations faces growing pressure to strengthen its collective response to a widening range of international crises, as former presidents of the General Assembly call for renewed multilateral action on conflicts, nuclear risks and emerging technologies. The United Nations Council of Presidents of the General Assembly (UNCPGA), meeting......
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