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Thursday, 17 September 2026 Daily Edition

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Thursday, 17 September 2026

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The Takeaway

On September 17, the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh citing high inflation as the reason. This move was met with criticism from President Donald Trump, who sees it as a personal attack. The decision had a ripple effect on the markets, with the Australian Dollar holding gains near 0.7100 despite the rate hike. The US dollar also surged to a seven-week high against its counterparts.

In the tech world, Huawei Technologies is set to unveil its new Ascend 960 AI chips, which aim to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market. Meanwhile, in the world of finance, a federal judge has ruled that Alphabet's Google should relax its ad tech rules and appoint an internal antitrust compliance monitor. On the global stage, the Trump administration has denied visas to a Palestinian delegation for the second consecutive year, barring them from attending the United Nations General Assembly.

Oil prices also continued their downward trend, with Brent crude futures slipping to $104.59 a barrel.

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

AI

AI

Anthropic tries to make Claude stickier with launch of Docs and Slides

Anthropic is equipping its Claude AI assistant for more productivity work with the launch of Claude Docs and Slides. While it’s already possible to create documents such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs files from Claude chats, the latest update, announced Wednesday, brings a rich-text editor directly into Claude. Users ask the AI assistant to draft a document or slides via the chat interface,…

·computerworld.com·13 outlets

Anthropic is enhancing its Claude AI assistant for productivity tasks with the introduction of Claude Docs and Slides. While creating documents using Claude chats has been possible, the latest update introduces a rich-text editor directly within Claude. Users can request document or slide creation through the chat interface, and Claude will ask clarifying questions before starting.

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OpenAI launches Astra for Law, a GPT-6 configuration for legal research

OpenAI Group PBC today launched Astra for Law, a version of its GPT-6 Astra model set up for legal research and drafting. Astra for Law is not a new model. The company has wrapped GPT-6 Astra in a legal search index and a set of instructions for legal analysis, then offered the result to law […] The post OpenAI launches Astra for Law, a…

·siliconangle.com·7 outlets

Tech

Tech

Huawei set to unveil China’s best answer to Nvidia AI chip reign

Firm is spearheading Beijing’s drive for self-sufficiency in critical technologies

·businesstimes.com.sg·11 outlets

Huawei Technologies is set to unveil its upcoming Ascend 960 AI chips at its annual summit in Shanghai on Thursday, September 17. These new chips, slated for commercial availability in 2027, aim to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market and enable Huawei to compete globally, even under US export control curbs. Huawei's chairman, Wang Tao, will present the new components at the event. Analysts will closely monitor whether the Ascend 960 can deliver sufficient power for training frontier AI models.

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Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 review: More personal than ever before

The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are all about what’s happening underneath. Headlined by a new Health Sensing System, they bring some of the biggest improvements to Apple Watch health tracking in years. I’ve spent the last week with the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Here’s everything you need to know.

·9to5mac.com·5 outlets

Business

Business

Warren Buffett, Richard Branson, and Satya Nadella feel their hobbies make them more successful. Science says they’re right

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says playing cricket taught him lessons about teamwork and leadership —put your team first, and bring out the best in other people—that have stayed with him throughout his career. Richard Branson says spending several hours a day doing physical activities he enjoys actually expands his day by making him more energetic and productive . Warren Buffett says playing bridge…

·fastcompany.com·14 outlets

Warren Buffett, Richard Branson, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella share a belief that their hobbies contribute to their success. Nadella says cricket taught him teamwork and leadership lessons. Branson finds physical activities expand his day and make him more productive. Buffett champions bridge as the best brain exercise, as each turn demands adaptation to new information.

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Estithmar Holding announces completion of 48.68% stake transfer in Shahba Bank to Masaref Holding, a subsidiary of Estithmar Capital

<p>Doha, Qatar: Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C., listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange with a market capitalization of approximately USD 5 Bn, announced the completion of the transfer of a 48.68% stake in the share capital of Shahba Bank to Masaref Holding LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Estithmar Capital, Estithmar Holding’s financial services…

·thepeninsulaqatar.com·4 outlets

When the card Isn’t there: Why trust matters in digital commerce

Ask a Nigerian business where its next customer will come from and the answer may no longer be tied to geography. It could be someone who discovered the business on Instagram, a customer in another state or a buyer paying from abroad. For businesses, digital commerce has expanded the ways they can reach customers and […]

·dailytrust.com·3 outlets

Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

Why did Bitcoin and Ethereum move in near-perfect lockstep after the Fed rate hike?

Bitcoin rose 0.82 per cent in 24 hours to US$76,318.25. Ethereum gained 0.80 per cent to US$2,418.94. The total crypto market cap increased one per cent, and the broader crypto market rose 0.99 per cent. These numbers point to a single conclusion. A relief bounce tied to the Federal Reserve lifted the entire asset class. […] The post Why did Bitcoin and Ethereum move in near-perfect lockstep…

·e27.co·12 outlets

Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced a near-perfect correlation following the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on September 16. This move brought a sense of relief to the market, leading to a rally in risk assets, including the two largest digital assets. The correlation between Bitcoin and Ethereum has recently hit a multi-year high, indicating that they are now trading more like macro assets than speculative tech bets.

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Trump lashes out at Fed after Warsh backs rate hike

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday leveled his most pointed — though still indirect — criticism yet at his hand-picked Federal Reserve chief, fuming on social media over the central bank’s move to raise interest rates in a bid to calm persistent inflation.

·brecorder.com·9 outlets

World

World

U.N. experts say U.S. may have committed war crimes with 2 Iran strikes

U.N.-commissioned rights experts say there are "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes with strikes that killed scores of Iranian civilians.

·cbsnews.com·12 outlets

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the damaged Saudi oil pipeline should be operational again soon. The cost of a barrel of Brent crude oil fell to around $103.50, down from previous levels, amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and escalating fighting in Yemen. The East-West Crude Oil Pipeline in Saudi Arabia, a vital workaround for the Saudis, was forced to shut down after being hit by drones.

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Middle East conflict escalates as Iran, Houthis threaten oil supplies

Iran attack on US-contracted vessel raises fresh Hormuz fears A US-contracted vessel carrying American personnel was struck near the Strait of Hormuz in an Iranian attack involving drones and a missile, according to reports, in the latest escalation threatening one of the world's most important energy and shipping corridors.

·gulfnews.com·11 outlets

Science

Science

Climate change made deadly Nepal glacier and rock collapse more likely, according to analysis

·winnipegfreepress.com·10 outlets

Human-induced global warming contributed to the destabilization of the Himalayan slope that collapsed last month in Nepal, releasing catastrophic flooding across the country, according to a new report. The World Weather Attribution study found that climate change likely helped thin glaciers and thaw mountain permafrost, making the slope more prone to collapse.

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Arabian leopards from Saudi Arabia could move to new home in Washington

The Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington is developing a new habitat for the critically endangered Arabian leopard, with a breeding pair expected to travel to the US from Saudi Arabia . The Royal Commission for AlUla and the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute announced the project on Thursday as part of a…

·thenationalnews.com·9 outlets

Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles says she is cancer-free, thanks President Trump for his ‘unwavering support’

Susie Wiles says she is “cancer free” after Mayo Clinic results, thanking her family, doctors and President Donald Trump for their support.

·hindustantimes.com·8 outlets

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced on Wednesday that she is cancer-free after pathology results from her medical appointment at the Mayo Clinic came back clear. Wiles expressed gratitude for receiving the results and thanked her family, friends, doctors, and others who supported her throughout her treatment. She also acknowledged President Donald Trump for his unwavering support, stating that she remains deeply grateful and will continue working to advance his "America First Agenda."

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Fiji declares national HIV crisis

SYDNEY: Fiji has declared a national HIV crisis as sexual transmission and illicit drug use help to spread the virus, now infecting an estimated one in 60 adults in the Pacific nation.

·nst.com.my·4 outlets

Culture

Culture

The Asian Games test that could make or break Malaysian sports

KUALA LUMPUR: From defending champions and seasoned medallists to rising names seeking their breakthrough, the Malaysian contingent face a critical test at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, where athletes across six sports aim to turn promise into podium finishes.

·nst.com.my·10 outlets

KUALA LUMPUR: The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games present a crucial opportunity for Malaysia's athletes across six sports to transform potential into podium successes. In diving, veteran Pandelela Rinong will guide a younger squad, aiming to capitalize on her two bronze medals from the 2022 Hangzhou Games. Meanwhile, newcomers Nur Eilisha Rania Abrar Raj and Yong Rui Jie make their debuts in the women's 10m platform events.

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