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World · 2026-09-30 · 1 min read Vietnam urged to sharpen flexible and selective foreign policy Diplomatic scholars say Vietnam must adapt more quickly, strengthen resilience and use its international partnerships selectively to protect strategic autonomy.

USA · 2026-09-30 · 1 min Trump Backs Voluntary Independent Audits for AI Safety An agreement with leading technology executives promotes outside testing and industry safeguards while leaving regulation largely to companies themselves. Technology · 2026-09-30 · 1 min AI suppliers remain confident as investment fills order books Nikkei Asia reports that AI infrastructure providers are operating at full capacity despite fresh questions about the pace of frontier development. Sports · 2026-09-30 · 1 min FC Kansas City wins second straight NWSL championship Amy Rodriguez’s late goal gave FC Kansas City a 1-0 victory over Seattle and secured consecutive NWSL titles. Science · 2026-09-30 · 1 min New nickel catalyst broadens aryl bromide coupling chemistry A ligand and light-driven activation strategy enables nickel-catalysed coupling of electron-rich aryl bromides with several classes of nucleophile at very low catalyst loadings. Health · 2026-09-30 · 1 min Daily oral safiglipron lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes trial A phase 3 trial in China found that once-daily oral safiglipron improved blood-sugar measures, with gastrointestinal effects the most common safety concern. Entertainment · 2026-09-30 · 1 min Bill would create federal tax credit for film and TV production H.R. 10582 would offer eligible U.S.-based productions a tax credit tied to compensation, with higher limits for some animation, effects and post-production work. Crypto · 2026-09-30 · 1 min a16z argues blockchains can expand the supply of financial markets An a16z crypto analysis says permissionless issuance and global distribution could bring a much wider range of risks onto blockchain-based markets. Cosmos · 2026-09-30 · 1 min NASA advances PRIMA far-infrared observatory toward development PRIMA has entered NASA’s next development phase as the planned 2033 mission prepares to study a poorly observed region of the universe. Compliance · 2026-09-30 · 1 min POPIA checks raise pressure on South African SME suppliers South African SMEs are facing tougher POPIA scrutiny as customers demand stronger supply-chain security and the Information Regulator steps up compliance monitoring. Business · 2026-09-30 · 1 min Williams comments cool October Fed hike bets as bond yields stay high Markets reduced expectations for another Federal Reserve increase after John Williams signalled patience, while long-term Treasury yields remained near multi-decade highs. AI · 2026-09-30 · 1 min OpenAI launches autonomous dots agents for business users OpenAI has introduced dots, autonomous agents designed to manage changing workplace projects while competing with Meta and addressing concerns about AI safety and data use. World · 2026-09-29 · 1 min UN leaders question whether the world body can still deliver Speeches at the latest General Assembly exposed widening frustration with the UN’s structure, authority and ability to address global crises. USA · 2026-09-29 · 1 min US and China set up framework for possible $60bn tariff reductions Washington and Beijing have created a trade board to examine tariff cuts covering $30bn of goods from each country, though no reductions take effect yet. Technology · 2026-09-29 · 1 min India Broadens Technology Push to Chips, Cloud and Skills India is trying to move up the technology value chain through semiconductor investment, expanded cloud infrastructure and training for specialised workers. Sports · 2026-09-29 · 1 min Rytas Vilnius rally from 20 down to win BCL title Rytas Vilnius beat AEK 92-86 in overtime to claim Lithuania’s first Basketball Champions League title after a record comeback. Science · 2026-09-29 · 1 min Microbial secretions emerge as major contributors to soil carbon Research reported by nature.com finds that microbial extracellular substances can feed the mineral-bound carbon pool as strongly as the remains of dead cells. Entertainment · 2026-09-29 · 1 min Illinois film incentives fuel plans for downstate studio A proposed $95 million studio near Wood River highlights Illinois’ expanded film credits—and the debate over whether taxpayers receive enough in return. Crypto · 2026-09-29 · 1 min SEC revises guidance on crypto tokens and investment contracts The SEC has updated its non-binding crypto guidance as regulators seek to clarify digital-asset oversight while Congress remains deadlocked on new legislation. Cosmos · 2026-09-29 · 1 min Roman telescope will track the changing universe NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will combine sharp vision, a broad view and repeated observations to study stars, planets and distant cosmic events. Compliance · 2026-09-29 · 1 min New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable over privacy claims A jury found Facebook violated New Mexico consumer protection law more than 43 million times, leaving a judge to determine the financial penalty. Business · 2026-09-29 · 1 min Jefferies reports record investment banking and equities quarter Jefferies posted $2.22 billion in third-quarter net revenue as investment banking and equities reached quarterly records, while fixed income and asset management weakened. AI · 2026-09-29 · 1 min AI spending surges as model prices fall and infrastructure expands Gartner and Goldman offer different measures of the AI boom, while September’s price cuts intensify pressure on model companies and investors. USA · 2026-09-28 · 1 min Taxpayer-funded Trump ads face scrutiny before midterms Television spots featuring President Trump have drawn bipartisan concern over whether federal money is being used for political messaging before November’s elections.