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Romania blames Russia for new deadly attack on ship

Romania said Friday one sailor had died and three were missing after a ship was struck by a drone and sank in the latest attack in the Black Sea that President Nicusor Dan blamed on Russia.

'Call of Duty' seeks to win back fans with warfare spectacle

The latest instalment in the "Call of Duty" video game franchise, arriving Friday, brings back the high-adrenaline action that fuelled its success in an effort to revitalise a series that has been losing momentum.

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OHLA prověřuje prodej české OHLA ŽS, zájem projevilo několik subjektů

Španělská stavební skupina OHLA potvrdila průzkum trhu kvůli možnému prodeji brněnské společnosti OHLA ŽS. O podnik se podle skupiny zajímá několik subjektů.

'I am the hoax buster': Trump rejects AI danger warnings

US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, repeatedly calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls to put guardrails around the fast-moving technology.

Spanish PM denies being blackmailed by Morocco

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday dismissed as Netflix-worthy allegations he was being blackmailed by Morocco over the migration crisis in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta.

Doha Islamic finance forum names AlRayan firms as co-lead partners

AlRayan Investment and AlRayan Bank will be co-lead partners of IFN Qatar Dialogues 2026, scheduled for September 17 at Dusit Hotel & Suites Doha.

Etihad capacity rises as war disruption weighs on annual earnings

Etihad Airways is operating above its year-earlier passenger capacity, but disruption caused by the Iran war is expected to leave its 2026 revenue flat and profitability close to zero, chief executive Antonoaldo Neves said on September 14.

US stocks retreat on AI warnings as oil prices, bond yields rise

Wall Street stocks fell Monday on weakness in tech shares after leading artificial intelligence executives said advances should be slowed, as markets also contended with higher oil prices and Treasury bond yields.

US invites Venezuela to G20 energy summit

A Venezuelan delegation will participate in this week's G20 energy meetings in Texas, US officials said Monday, as the world grapples with soaring energy prices driven by the Middle East war.

New York seizes 12 celeb deep-fake porn sites

Authorities in New York announced Monday the seizure of a dozen prominent websites hosting pornographic celebrity deep-fakes that featured politicians and actors.

Russian attacks on Ukraine railways escalating every week: rail CEO to AFP

Russian strikes on Ukraine's rail network are worsening every week, the CEO of the state operator told AFP on Monday, after one attack hit a train used by diplomats near the Polish border.

France, Iraq deepen energy, defence ties during Zaidi visit

France and Iraq on Monday called for a "diversification of export routes" for oil and gas in the Middle East in response to the instability generated by the conflict between the United States and Iran, following talks in Paris.

Alarm over AI grows as divided US Congress struggles to act

The US Congress returned from recess Monday facing urgent warnings that artificial intelligence could spin dangerously out of control -- and little agreement over whether, or how, Washington should intervene.

PopDEX Surpasses $61M TVL and $2B Trading Volume in Closed Beta

PopDEX a trader-first perpetual decentralized exchange, has surpassed $61 million in total value locked (TVL) and $2 billion in cumulative trading volume during its Closed Beta, as the perpetual decentralized exchange builds early traction ahead of broader market expansion. The platform now supports 66 trading pairs spanning major cryptocurrencies, RWA-related markets, and emerging assets.

Nigeria's Dangote refinery launches continent's biggest IPO

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on Monday launched what is slated to be Africa's biggest initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise $1.6 billion to partly expand his mega oil refinery into the world's largest.

Trump blasts 'sick conspiracy' against AI as warnings mount

US President Donald Trump on Monday attacked what he called a "sick conspiracy" against artificial intelligence, dismissing calls for guardrails despite warnings that it threatens humankind.

Slow the AI race? Investors weigh the potential cost

Calls to rein in the development of ever more powerful AI models are fuelling fears over the massive capital outlays in the sector -- and the prospect that profits from the promised revolution might not be enough to cover them.

French defence group Thales calls on governments to regulate AI

The head of French defence and technology group Thales called on governments Monday to take responsibility for regulating artificial intelligence, as more tech leaders sound the alarm over the technology's rapid rise.

Germany seeks guarantees from Italy's UniCredit over Commerzbank takeover

Germany's finance minister was due on Monday to meet the UniCredit CEO to seek guarantees over the future of Commerzbank, as the Italian lender gears up to complete a takeover of its German rival.

Nové obalové povinnosti komplikují malým e-shopům prodej v EU

Nařízení PPWR od 12. srpna rozšířilo odpovědnost za obaly i na dovozce a e-shopy. Přeshraniční prodej může vyžadovat registraci a smluvního zástupce v každé cílové zemi bez výjimky pro malé objemy.

Komise navrhla rámec pro omezení krátkodobých pronájmů v přetížených městech

Evropská komise chce dát městům právně jistější postup při regulaci ubytování typu Airbnb. Opatření by musela vycházet z ověřitelných údajů o cenách, příjmech a dopadu krátkodobých pronájmů.

Ralsko a firma Top Nyana se soudí o pozemky pro stáčírnu vody

Firma Top Nyana žádá soud, aby jí Ralsko prodalo pozemky slíbené pro projekt stáčírny balené vody. Město tvrdí, že podnik nesplnil podmínky smlouvy.

Oil gains on Mideast supply fears, AI warnings rattle tech firms

Oil prices jumped on Monday as Saudi Arabia closed a key pipeline amid the Middle East war, fuelling worries about high inflation that is set to push the US Federal Reserve into hiking interest rates this week.

Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk slims down to 'Novo'

Danish pharmaceuticals giant Novo Nordisk, maker of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, announced Monday a name change to just Novo, hoping it will be more "memorable and relevant" for clients.

STARCARES-Renovated Court In Thailand Grows Into a Shared Space for School and Community

STARCARES announced the completion of its sports court renovation project at Ban Nam Lat School in Sukhothai, Thailand, providing students and nearby residents with an improved, multi-use space for physical education, sports, and community activities. The renovated court now serves the school during weekdays and opens to local residents after hours and on weekends.

J-VISIONS Vol. 4 Now Online: Read English Articles on Japanese Corporate IR

J-VISiONS, a cross-media publication launched by Edit Inc. for investors and corporate management, features in its 2026 Autumn issue. Kaname Capital, a Japan equities-focused activist investor; and Seven Bank, Japan's first retailer-founded financial institution

Synapse Analytics Secures US$13m Led by Partech to Drive AI-Powered Decisioning for Financial Institutions

Synapse’s agentic decisioning platform empowers regulated financial institutions to take ownership of their credit and risk processes, enabling them to build, simulate, version and deploy risk policies The funding round was led by global investment platform Partech bringing the expertise, networks and scale-up support to accelerate Synapse Analytics’ development and global expansion

Tech firms hit by AI slowdown call with Fed expected to hike rates

Tech firms tumbled Monday after leaders of companies at the forefront of the AI boom backed calls for a slowdown in development in the sector amid warnings that it could pose a threat to humanity.

US hosts G20 'energy abundance' talks amid Iran war shock

The United States on Monday kicks off a set of G20 meetings touting "energy abundance," even as President Donald Trump's war against Iran continues to disrupt global fuel markets.

Migrant workers flock to Indian Kashmir despite militant threats

Every spring, mason Mohammad Ghulam Sarwar boards a train to Indian Kashmir, seeking higher wages despite the risk of being targeted by militants in the disputed Himalayan region.

Russia's Stalin-admiring provincial leader waging an ultra-conservative crusade

An ex-kickboxer preaching Orthodox traditions who has effectively banned abortion and declared war on alcohol: ultra-conservative governor Georgy Filimonov is the face of Vladimir Putin's rule in Russia's Vologda region.

Canada's Carney seeks closer Europe ties to counter hostile US

Prime Minister Mark Carney calls Canada "the most European of non-European countries," and while formal EU membership may be tricky, he is pursuing unprecedented closeness with the bloc to reduce dependence on a hostile United States.

Dozens arrested in major anti-LGBTQ raids in Turkey

Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and activists said.

Leftwing opposition seen leading Sweden election, far-right losing ground

Sweden's left-wing parties led in Sunday's general election, according to two exit polls published after voting ended, with the far-right seen losing ground.

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