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POLITICSSep 22Zelensky to meet Trump and leaders of Denmark, Britain and Japan on TuesdayOn Tuesday morning, President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York and paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in the U.S. 25 years ago. Throughout the day, he will hold a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 22Why China’s frontier AI pioneers are expected to miss this week’s Xi-Trump summitAs President Xi Jinping prepares to travel to the United States to meet his American counterpart Donald Trump, attention is turning to the group of business leaders who could join him. The South China Morning Post previously reported that executives from electric vehicle maker BYD, smart manufacturing giant Xiaomi and battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited were likely to accompany Xi on the trip – though Beijing has yet to officially confirm the delegation. What has raised...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22Trump needs to be bold, direct with Xi over Taiwan disputeAs Trump’s prospects for electoral redemption seemingly sink into oblivion, his negotiating position confronting Xi on trade and Taiwan are at the vanishing point.The Hill
MILITARYSep 22North Korea's Kim lauds test of apparent new hypersonic missileCBS News
POLITICSSep 22Japan’s New CIA Could Be Takaichi’s Trump CardAfter decades of reticence, Tokyo is expanding its intelligence gathering abroad.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSSep 22Hong Kong urged to secure sustainable fuel supply to safeguard aviation hub statusHong Kong risks losing its status as an international aviation hub if it fails to secure a reliable, credibly certified supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the head of the government’s think tank has warned. Stephen Wong Yuen-shan, head of the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit, made the remarks at the Sustainable Aviation Futures China Congress on Tuesday, days after the government set out its fuel strategy in the city’s first five-year plan and policy address amid mounting global...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 22‘Disgraceful’: Did India bully umpires to win Japan T20 cricket match?India survive a big scare against the hosts, beating them by two runs in a rain-hit T20 match in Sano, Japan.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHSep 22Indonesia breathing issues spike to over 170,000 cases amid wildfire hazeSouth China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 22Taiwan coastguard’s rare missile firing reveals deepening links with navyTaiwan’s coastguard fired a supersonic anti-ship missile during a military exercise last week, an unusual move by a civilian law enforcement agency that analysts say could be aimed at complicating potential war plans. The drill matters not only because it highlights the growing integration between the agency and Taiwan’s navy, experts argue, but also because missile-armed coastguard vessels would add another threat the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) would have to account for in a conflict. On...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 22Fatal dog attacks trigger safety fears in Hong Kong. Here’s how to protect yourselfThe death of a cyclist in a suspected canine attack in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long on Saturday night has sparked fierce discussion on social media, with users sharing similar encounters and debating how to stay safe. The woman was discovered along Pok Wai South Road in the early hours of Sunday. She had suffered lacerations to her head, face, neck, arms and legs, with the wounds to her head and neck believed to have been fatal. Nearly a month earlier, a 33-year-old dog handler was found dead near her...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 22Chinese Coast Guard rams Philippine boat in South China Sea, sparking diplomatic clashFox News World
BUSINESSSep 22Xpeng’s Tech-Licensing Expansion Meets a Core Auto Business Still Losing MoneyXpeng is expanding its tech-licensing operations even as its core auto business continues to face financial losses. This situation reveals a strategic divergence within the company as it navigates the automotive and technology markets.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSSep 22Copper rises for sixth straight day on signs of tightening supplies in ChinaCopper prices have risen for the sixth consecutive day, driven by indications of tightening supplies in China. This sustained increase reflects significant shifts in the global commodity market.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 22Philippines races to turn Pax Silica into reality before political changes derail dreamsThe Philippines has less than two years to turn its ambitious Pax Silica project from a US-backed plan into a functioning industrial hub before a change of government in Manila – and potentially Washington – puts its future to the test. Pax Silica is an initiative by US President Donald Trump’s administration to diversify US supplies of critical minerals and semiconductors. The Philippines is seeking to position itself as a manufacturing base for companies looking to reduce their dependence on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22Xi and Trump face their greatest challenge yet: building US-China trustChinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House is not just another ceremonial exchange. It is a test of whether the world’s two largest powers can build trust in an age where mistrust has become the default. Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the agenda. Both sides see danger but have yet to come up with meaningful regulatory cooperation. If this summit fails to deliver workable agreements, the tactical detente could collapse into a new cold war. If the leaders succeed in their personal...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 22China's gold imports surpass 1,000-ton mark on strong domestic demandChina's gold imports have surpassed the 1,000-ton mark, driven by strong domestic demand.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 22Hong Kong to bar firms with integrity offences from building renovation listsHong Kong building maintenance consultants and contractors prosecuted or convicted of integrity-related offences in the past three years will be excluded from pre-qualified lists set up for owners undertaking renovation projects, the development minister has said. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said on Tuesday that applications to join the lists – covering inspection consultants, supervision consultants and building works contractors – would open next Wednesday and close on...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 22Bridge leading to Imperial Palace's Otemon gate submerged by typhoon heavy rain; moat waters likely overflowedAsahi Shimbun
POLITICSSep 22Ro Khanna: Trump has no cards left to play ahead of the China summitThis week’s meeting is a real opportunity but only if Trump walks in with something more than tariffs and walks out with something more than a photo.The Hill
POLITICSSep 22Taiwan’s opposition casts doubt on ‘rock solid’ US ties ahead of Xi-Trump summitReports that Taiwanese officials have been asked to scale back visits to Washington have sparked debate over whether the island’s ties with the United States remain as “rock solid” as Taipei has maintained. The New York Times reported on Monday that some Taiwanese officials travelling to the US had been told by Trump administration officials to “curtail their visits to research groups in Washington”. The report came as US President Donald Trump prepared to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 22Silver price today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026: Silver prices hit high mark ahead of U.S.- China talks this weekSilver prices have reached a high mark today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, ahead of scheduled talks between the U.S. and China this week. This indicates market movements potentially influenced by anticipated international discussions.Yahoo Finance
WORLDSep 226-year-old girl sets Rubik's Cube speed record, Chinese state media sayLian Yunzhi, who practices 2 to 3 hours daily, has become the first female speedcuber to average under 4.5 seconds in competition, according to Chinese state media.CBS News
POLITICSSep 22Will Inuit in Canada Turn to China?Amid strained ties with Ottawa, some Indigenous leaders are suggesting that they may pursue new partnerships.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 22Who from China’s side will be in the room at this week’s Xi-Trump summit?When Xi Jinping sits down with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, the Chinese leader’s side of the table will be filled with senior aides bringing extensive policy expertise. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Monday that Xi would pay a state visit to the United States from Wednesday to Friday. The trip – Xi’s first state visit to Washington since 2015 – will also mark his second face-to-face meeting this year with Trump, as the world’s top two economies seek to...South China Morning Post