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WorldSep 25Security Council LIVE: Rising tide of forced displacementAt a time when war, climate crises and man-made disasters continue to displace millions around the world, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees briefed the Security Council on Friday. UN News
HealthSep 25LIVE: Six years on from COVID-19, is the world ready for the next pandemic?COVID-19 killed millions, shattered health systems and brought the global economy to a virtual standstill. World leaders are meeting Friday to review the lessons learned and cement a new approach to prevention and preparation for the next pandemic. Hopes are high that a World Health Organization-led international agreement can move forward.UN News
PoliticsSep 25Australia urges global cooperation on climate, AI checks and international lawAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese underlined the need for countries to work together to address the climate crisis, emerging technologies such as AI, and the breakdown of international rules, at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. UN News
ConflictSep 25The Takeaway: UN General Assembly debate Day 3As the high-level debate enters a fourth day, The Takeaway looks back at key highlights on Thursday, with Israeli and Palestinian leaders presenting divergent views on the Middle East conflict and their counterparts from across the world weighing in on the far-reaching impacts of the ongoing crisis in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. UN News
Sci & TechSep 25Is China catching up to the US and SpaceX on reusable rockets?The next space race is not about making rockets faster, bigger or more capacious, but about reusing them reliably and cheaply. The US is well ahead, but can China catch up?New Scientist
CyberSep 25CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to CatalogCISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-87902 WordPress Core Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and poses significant risks to the federal enterprise. Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04: Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk establishes vulnerability management requirements for Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies. BOD 26-04 reinforces the importance of the KEV Catalog and requireCISA
BusinessSep 25Akamai extends Anthropic rally with Lenovo, Jabil dealsAkamai is extending its collaboration with Anthropic through new deals with Lenovo and Jabil. This indicates significant business activity and partnerships.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 25BofA downgrades Nike to Underperform, cuts PT to $30Bank of America has downgraded Nike's stock to Underperform and reduced its price target. This signals a change in financial analysts' outlook for the sportswear company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 25Akamai's deal with Anthropic should boost CPU demand, GF saysAkamai's deal with Anthropic is expected to boost CPU demand. This suggests a significant technological partnership impacting hardware markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 25US rapper Macklemore announces “free Palestine” concertsThe announcement comes after Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, following his public pro-Palestinian comments on stageAfricanews [en]
ConflictSep 25Bosnian Arms Probe Leads To Iran-Linked Criminal Network, Sources Tell RFE/RLFirearms allegedly diverted into illegal channels by a police officer near Sarajevo may have reached Iran-linked criminal networks across Europe, sources familiar with a Bosnian weapons-trafficking investigation told RFE/RL's Balkan Service.RFE/RL
WorldSep 25McKenna Grace, Mason Thames keep romance going in ‘Bones and All'McKenna Grace, Mason Thames keep romance going in ‘Bones and All’ McKenna Grace is giving fans another reason to swoon over her real-life romance with Mason Thames. On Friday, September 25, the actress and singer released her new single Bones and All along with its...geo · pakistan
PoliticsSep 25After Xi-Trump summit, US-China rivalry remains frozen. Is this to Beijing's advantage?The US president showcased White House construction projects and hosted a lavish dinner with tech CEOs, but the summit made little progress on key issues such as trade tensions and AI regulation.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 25Five takeaways from Donald Trump’s high-stakes summit with Xi JinpingThe US secured an extension of its trade truce this week - but only a short oneThe Independent World
Sci & TechSep 25China and the US are racing ahead on AI. Can they manage risks together?The United States and China must work together to establish safety guardrails for artificial intelligence, leading scholars and industry leaders said at a Singapore forum, warning that rapid advances in the technology demand stronger risk controls. Speaking at the FutureChina Business Forum on Friday, Jude Blanchette, managing director of consultancy Macro Advisory Partners, urged the two superpowers to find common ground despite escalating geopolitical tensions. “If ever there was a moment for...South China Morning Post
CyberSep 25The SOC Doesn't Need to Start Over with Every AlertSecurity leaders keep debating whether AI will produce an entirely new class of cyberattack. The nearer change is quieter and already visible: AI has made a failed attack cheap to retry. The routine version looks like this. An attacker lands on a low-privilege cloud account, and the first try at privilege escalation goes nowhere. That dead end used to cost hours of documentation reading,The Hacker News
BusinessSep 25Nektar gains 5% as jury awards $90M plus interest in Lilly trialNektar's stock gained 5% after a jury awarded the company $90 million plus interest in a trial involving Lilly. This legal outcome positively impacted Nektar's market performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 25Trump Hosts China's Xi Jinping at White House State DinnerPresident Donald Trump hosted a lavish State Dinner on Thursday for Chinese President Xi Jinping, attended by tech titans including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Tim Cook, all who see China as a critical market and economic rival. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports for TODAY.NBC News
WorldSep 25Macklemore announces new tour to benefit humanitarian aid organisations in wake of Ed Sheeran controversyThe US rapper, who was removed from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after voicing support of Palestine, has convened a charity show that will visit Dublin, Paris and London next month. A North American run is to be announced.EuroNews [en]
BusinessSep 25Over 2.8 million Audi and Volkswagen vehicles face recall worldwideThe German carmakers are to recall the vehicles because of a potentially faulty screw connection on the steering gear.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 25Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit. And, Netanyahu gives defiant UNGA speechTrump and Xi's U.S. summit continues after a state dinner Thursday night. And, Netanyahu returns to Israel after giving a defensive and defiant speech at the U.N. General Assembly.NPR News
BusinessSep 25Madison Dearborn partners to acquire The Marygold in $2.00/share all-cash buyoutMadison Dearborn has partnered to acquire The Marygold through an all-cash buyout at $2.00 per share. This transaction represents a corporate acquisition in the business sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
WorldSep 25Tennis: Sinner to miss China Open, says knee still not rightWorld number one says he's doing everything he can to get back on courtANSA [en]
Sci & TechSep 25Trump and Xi dined with AI's biggest names. Here's what we know about tech talks so farAI was a key topic during Trump-Xi talks on Thursday, after safety concerns shot to the top of the global geopolitical agenda in recent weeks.CNBC