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PoliticsSep 22Carney misses UN event , Lametti steps in to make the case for multilateralismA political figure missed a UN event, and another stepped in to advocate for multilateralism. This highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts and political representation on the global stage.lethbridgeherald.com · United States
DisasterSep 22Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with drought, potentially raising food prices globallyThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 22Trump and Xi meet on a 'rotting' diplomatic foundationAs Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for his third meeting in less than a year with U.S. President Donald Trump, calm seems to prevail in the relationship. This is a dangerous illusion.The sense of stability is breeding complacency on both sides even as pressure builds up under the surface. We may be throwing away our last opening to put the world’s most important bilateral relationship on a solid foundation.In keeping with the slogan on which the two sides agreed at their May meeting in Beijing, the U.S. and China are supposedly building a relationship of “constructive strateResponsible Statecraft
Sci & TechSep 22Is AI apocalypse talk distracting us from the real threat?News items heralding the AI apocalypse are ubiquitous. The panic started shortly after the ex-Anthropic, ex-OpenAI researcher-turned-whistleblower, Jacob Coxon sounded the alarm on X, writing that AI companies are "racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives.”Coxon’s diagnosis is startling. AI, he wrote, “could kill us all by the end of the decade.” In a shocking turn, Anthropic’s own Evan Hubinger confirmed growing fears when he wrote, “We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans! I personally think it is >10% within the next decade."It’s no surResponsible Statecraft
PoliticsSep 22Is this how the Greenland crisis ends?The U.N. General Assembly is in full swing over in New York, and the agenda is packed. But perhaps the most pressing item will take place on the sidelines of the gathering, as Denmark, the U.S. and Greenland prepare to sign a security deal. What does the agreement mean for the EU’s big Arctic strategy? […]Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 22Trump returns to UN at a moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and the future of world body itself - AP NewsTrump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran AP NewsAP News
BusinessSep 22City of London expertise moves closer to Tashkent’s investment reformsThe Tashkent International Financial Centre will operate under a separate legal framework as officials seek closer links with British counterparts. The wider push also includes international listings and efforts to attract more private capital.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 22Between the US and the United Kingdom, a 'special relationship' tested by Donald TrumpAndy Burnham and Donald Trump are to meet for the first time on Tuesday. The two countries' traditionally close relationship has run up against several disagreements, particularly over foreign policy.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 22What Xi wants from his summit with TrumpChinese leader’s most urgent goal is extending trade truce with US, but he is also expected to discuss Taiwan, Iran and AIFinancial Times
WorldSep 22Are we developing a distaste for effort?Across OECD countries, the number of students who say they give up easily is increasingFinancial Times
Sci & TechSep 22AI staff complain of mental toll over fears of threat to societyTop researchers at Aisi, OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind report burnout and stress over developing powerful AIFinancial Times
BusinessSep 22Betting on the yen: the risks of the carry tradeAs the country’s central bank tightens monetary policy, investors who leveraged its currency for higher yields may be forced into a sell-offFinancial Times
Sci & TechSep 22The Trouble With the Nuclear-AI AnalogyIn humanity’s quest to constrain the dangers from fast-advancing artificial intelligence, many have looked to the most revolutionary technology that preceded it: nuclear weapons. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has called artificial intelligence “far more dangerous than nukes.” Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who assigns The Making of the Atomic Bomb to employees and has likened himself to the Manhattan Project scientist Leo Szilard, describes the most powerful AI models as “weaponizable nuclear materials.” When asked how a technology such as AI can be regulated, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman often references the woForeign Affairs
BusinessSep 22Tuesday’s Economic CalendarThe article provides a listing of economic events scheduled for Tuesday. This is a routine informational update for businesses and investors.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 22US strikes on alleged drug boats may be ‘crimes against humanity’, UN saysAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 22World leaders gather at UN amid wars, AI fears and global divisionsWorld leaders are gathering at the United Nations this week against a backdrop of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, rising fears over artificial intelligence and mounting economic and climate pressures. The annual General Assembly will test whether the 193-member body can still bring countries together to tackle crises that increasingly transcend borders.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 22Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi arrives in New York to participate in 81st UNGA sessionIran's Foreign Minister Araghchi has arrived in New York to attend the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. This marks a diplomatic engagement at a major international forum.news.webindia123.com · India
PoliticsSep 22Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi arrives in New York to participate in 81st UNGA sessionIran's Foreign Minister has arrived in New York to attend the 81st UN General Assembly session, indicating ongoing international diplomatic engagement. This highlights diplomatic activity involving a significant global power at an international forum.iraqsun.com · Iraq
Sci & TechSep 2220 countries propose global oversight body to manage AI dangersCountries including Germany, South Africa and Canada suggest international institution to set and enforce standards.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 22Trump takes his battles to the United Nations General AssemblyEl presidente estadounidense planea ampliar las sanciones al Tribunal Penal Internacional mientras se le acumulan los problemas internos y en la guerra en IránEl País
PoliticsSep 22Macron said meeting with Trump on Ukraine and the Middle East was 'very constructive'A French official said President Emmanuel Macron was prepared to speak with Trump in New York City with 'total candor' about the two conflicts, for the sake of 'peace in the world and for our security.'Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 22Trump’s U.N. Speech Comes at a Time of TumultThe president, who has been dogged by the war in Iran and eroding alliances, is also expected to sign a security deal on Greenland and meet with world leaders.NYT US
HealthSep 22What is scrub typhus | ExplainedScrub typhus is a bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Orientia tsutsugamushi. It is spread by the bite of infected larval mites or chiggers -- it is not a mosquito-borne disease.The Hindu
WorldSep 22‘Pressure is rising’: 7 of 9 Planetary Boundaries are already breached. Here’s how we change courseEuroNews [en]
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