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Sunday, 13 September 2026 Daily Edition

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Sunday, 13 September 2026

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One person has died and 30 are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Vanuatu, a South Pacific nation. The ferry, MV Matui, was carrying over 40 passengers and crew members from the island of Santo to Ambae island when it capsized. In the world of sports, Elena Rybakina has won the US Open, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory, marking her third Grand Slam win and solidifying her position as the world's top-ranked player.

In the tech and business sectors, former US President Barack Obama has voiced caution on the dangers of artificial intelligence, urging Democrats to incorporate AI into their policy and governance agendas. Meanwhile, investors are weighing the potential of BigBear.ai and IonQ, two companies operating in the artificial intelligence and quantum computing sectors.

In finance, Grab Holdings is scaling its business to build on profitable growth in Southeast Asia, while speculators have adopted a net long position on the yen for the first time since February, indicating growing confidence in Japan's currency.

Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.

AI

AI

Trump slams AI critics after Anthropic CEO, OpenAI chief raise alarm: ‘Negative forces’

The US President, referring to critics of artificial intelligence, said that they are bringing up things that would not happen.

·hindustantimes.com·11 outlets

US President Donald Trump recently criticized critics of artificial intelligence (AI), labeling them as "negative forces" who raise concerns about developments that may not come to pass. This came after AI executives and employees, including Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, expressed concerns about the rapid advancement of AI models and called for their "pacing."

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Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

The head of AI company Anthropic has called for the pace of development of artificial intelligence models to slow down and to be closely monitored. In an essay, Dario Amodei said developing AI was not in question, but the risks associated with it were “serious” and companies and governments must be given time to address […]

·island.lk·7 outlets

Tech

Tech

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs iPhone Duo — 7 ways Samsung's wider foldable beats Apple

Samsung has almost a decade of foldable experience; here's how the Galaxy Z fold 8 beats iPhone Duo in a few key ways

·tomsguide.com·9 outlets

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the upcoming iPhone Duo both showcase foldable designs, but Samsung's device edges out Apple in several key areas. The Z Fold 8 is notably lighter and thinner, weighing 201 grams (7.09 ounces) compared to the iPhone Duo's 254 grams (8.96 ounces), and unfolding to a thickness of 4.5mm versus Apple's 5.2mm.

This lighter weight translates to a more comfortable user experience. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is also more affordable, starting at $1,899 for the 256GB model, while the iPhone Duo begins at $1,999. The Fold 8 also surpasses the Duo in multitasking capabilities, allowing up to four windows and floating app windows, unlike Apple's two Split View windows.

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The Contagion of Fear

  • Students spread panic by warning of computer virus
  • AI expert Jacob Coxon claims 10% AI killing humans risk
  • Fear of AI driven by experts' speculation over reality

·bcantrill.dtrace.org·2 outlets

Business

Business

Trump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit

Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland faces the standard 15% tariff which applies to EU goods entering the US.

·bbc.co.uk·5 outlets

On the final day of his two-day visit to Ireland, US President Donald Trump announced plans to eliminate all tariffs on Irish whiskey. The announcement came after the president presented the winner's trophy at the Trump International Golf Resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare to the champion, Shane Lowry. Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland currently faces a standard 15% tariff, while whiskey made in Northern Ireland or other parts of the UK is free from tariffs.

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Iran's economic ties to Dubai hard to break despite war

DUBAI: In the markets of old Dubai, saffron, cumin, pistachios and almonds from Iran still fill the stalls, as if the two shores of the Gulf were not separated by war. Last month, the United Arab Emirates announced the suspension of trade and financial exchanges with Tehran, which has responded to American attacks by targeting the…

·brecorder.com·3 outlets

Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

Shares skid in Asia as oil rises, rate hikes loom

·channelnewsasia.com·6 outlets

Asian share markets declined on Monday (Sep 14) due to escalating oil prices and the possibility of interest rate hikes in the United States and Japan. Brent crude oil prices surged by 3%, following attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and threats from Yemen's Houthis. A meeting in Oman to discuss opening the Strait of Hormuz was postponed due to concerns over shipping in the region.

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Wall Street post Lehman Brothers comes of age

El sector financiero de EEUU cuenta con la mitad de entidades y el doble de activos que en 2008, una regulación más férrea y nuevos retos en el horizonte mientras la Bolsa vive la fiebre de la IA. Leer

·expansion.com·5 outlets

World

World

Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying the attacks are causing a global shortage. He spoke after diesel prices in the U.S. hit a record on Friday, soaring past $6 a gallon on average.

·toronto.citynews.ca·12 outlets

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to cease targeting Russian diesel fuel, stating the strikes are causing a global shortage. The issue arose after diesel prices in the U.S. reached a record high of over $6 per gallon. Ukraine has been striking Russia's oil and gas industry with long-range missiles, leading to fuel rationing and Moscow banning diesel exports in July.

Global diesel shortages have also been exacerbated by the war in Iran disrupting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said Zelenskyy must stop targeting Russian diesel fuel, as it is causing a worldwide shortage, though there are numerous other viable targets.

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Science

Science

James Webb Space Telescope discovers the rings of tiny solar system body Chariklo are changing

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered that the ring system of the tiny solar system body is even more interesting than they knew.

·space.com·3 outlets

Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have revealed that the ring system of a small celestial object, Chariklo, is more enigmatic than previously understood. Chariklo orbits the sun between Saturn and Uranus, about 17 times farther than Earth's orbit. Despite its small size of about 155 miles (250 kilometers), this Centaur asteroid has two substantial rings.

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Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

Unvaccinated Pennsylvania woman died of measles complications, coroner says

The 40-year-old unvaccinated woman reportedly had underlying health conditions.

·arstechnica.com·6 outlets

In a tragic turn of events, a 40-year-old woman from Jefferson County, Pennsylvania has died from complications related to measles, according to the county's coroner. This marks the third measles-linked fatality in the United States this year, all of which have occurred in Pennsylvania. The state has been grappling with an alarming measles outbreak that has resulted in over 670 cases and 124 hospitalizations across 37 counties.

Before these recent deaths, Pennsylvania had not reported a measles-related death in 35 years. The Jefferson County Coroner, Greg Furlong, described the loss as both heartbreaking for the family and a grim reminder of the potential severity of measles as a disease.

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What are statins? And can healthy people use them to prevent heart disease and dementia?

New evidence shows more people might benefit from this cholesterol-lowering medication than we previously thought. But that doesn’t mean everyone should take one.

  • Statins lower LDL cholesterol by inhibiting liver production of bad cholesterol.
  • Recent studies investigate statins' potential to prevent dementia in healthy individuals.
  • Unclear effectiveness of statins in preventing dementia among healthy people.

·theconversation.com·2 outlets

PHCC launches Patient Safety Campaign 2026

The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is launching its 2026 Patient Safety Campaign, on September 17-23, as part of Qatar Patient Safety Week and in conjunction with World Patient Safety Day, obs...

·gulf-times.com·2 outlets

Ruto mourns Dr David Silverstein, Moi’s longtime personal physician

President William Ruto has mourned the death of Dr David Silverstein, the longtime personal physician to retired President Daniel arap Moi and a pioneer of cardiology in Kenya. In a condolence message shared on Facebook on Sunday, September 13, 2026, Ruto described Silverstein as a distinguished medical practitioner whose contribution to…

  • President William Ruto mourns Dr David Silverstein's passing on September 13, 2026.
  • Silverstein served as Dr. Moi's personal physician for over 40 years since 1977.
  • He established Kenya's first cardiac catheterisation laboratory at Kenyatta National Hospital.

·peopledaily.digital·2 outlets

Culture

Culture

Haaland fires 10-man Man City to memorable win over Man Utd

The 1-0 victory at Old Trafford extends a perfect start to Enzo Maresca's reign despite Phil Foden's first-half red card.

·freemalaysiatoday.com·9 outlets

Manchester City's striker Erling Haaland scored a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, despite Phil Foden receiving a red card for kicking out at United captain Bruno Fernandes in the 23rd minute. The new-look City side, featuring the £250 million midfield pairing of Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez, were able to overcome the setback and secure a commanding lead.

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Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title

Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open."I know that 99.9% of people wanted Ben to win, so I'm sorry," Zverev said at the trophy presentation.

·sports.yahoo.com·9 outlets

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