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Saturday, 3 October 2026
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India's women athletes achieved significant victories, with Lalremsiami scoring the winning goal in hockey and Lovlina Borgohain winning in boxing, securing gold medals at the Asian Games. This success has also earned India a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Meanwhile, in the Strait of Hormuz, two oil tankers were attacked by unidentified projectiles, according to a British maritime agency, posing a threat to shipping in the critical waterway.
In the world of finance and technology, the Group of Seven nations agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel from emergency reserves, resulting in a drop in oil and diesel prices. Additionally, Apple will replace iPhone 18 Pro Max devices for free if they are experiencing service issues on AT&T, and the US stock market saw a rise as softer jobs data lessened expectations for a rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
There are no direct connections between these stories, as they involve different actors and locations, including India, the Strait of Hormuz, the G7 nations, and the US.
Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.
In recent years, there has been an unprecedented influx of capital into artificial intelligence (AI), surpassing previous technological revolutions such as railways and the internet. According to PwC's projections, global spending on data centers could reach $30 trillion by 2050, equal to the value of outstanding US Treasuries. This investment dwarfs previous booms, even after accounting for inflation.
David Robinson said he hired a PR firm, Spitfire Strategies, after resigning from Open AI.
US intel chief Clayton may be asked to also oversee AI innovation and development along with “self policing” tech CEOs.
David Robinson joins other insiders in urging industry to take more care over rapidly developing technology A safety leader at OpenAI has quit the company, warning that its culture was broken and that AI firms were not “being nearly careful enough” about developing the technology.
Resident Evil and Street Fighter developer Capcom revealed some big changes coming to its RE Engine, which they plan to gradually improve and transform into an "AI-generation game engine."
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia’s youth to master emerging...
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Get the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for $1,000 off by switching or trading in an eligible phone in any condition on T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond plan.
T-Mobile is offering a $1,000 discount on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max this weekend. To take advantage of this deal, customers can either switch to an Experience Beyond plan and bring their existing phone number or trade in an eligible device in any condition. This promotion is available on T-Mobile's website, with the device's full retail value payable upfront and a $35 device connection fee per line.
Bitchat, built by Mr. Dorsey, had come under government scrutiny in July this year as well
The best Amazon device deals are already live for October Prime Day 2026. We found savings up to 45% on Fire tablets, Fire TVs, and Blink cameras.
The FBI declined to comment on any specific arrest or activity abroad but said that the bureau "continues to aggressively investigate the recent Cyber incident allegedly involving ShinyHunters."
An unstoppable juggernaut.
The tech company says the error resulted in legitimate user activity being flagged as rule violations, according to MCMC.
Single-request testing answers a narrow question: does this endpoint, given these inputs, return this status right now? It cannot answer the question that actually breaks releases: can a user complete the job? A user never calls one endpoint.
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The CEO of Amazon Web Services tried to push back against widespread suspicion of data centers.
China’s commerce ministry launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of a widely used production chemical from the European Union on Saturday, less than a week before the bloc’s trade chief was due in Beijing for talks. A spokesperson for Beijing’s commerce ministry said China’s domestic industry had requested the investigation into whether imports from the […]
China's commerce ministry has launched an anti-dumping investigation into EU imports of p-nitrotoluene, a chemical used in dyes, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides, just days before trade talks between the two blocs. A ministry spokesperson stated that China's domestic industry has requested the probe, alleging the EU's low-priced imports are "damaging" domestic production and operations. The disputed chemical is widely used in various industries, including production of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides.
Second, QNB considered the 2008 global financial crisis a turning point in the evolution of global trade, after which it moved from a period of rapid expansion into an era of slower trade growth.The r...
Nayara Energy has announced an increase in fuel prices, raising petrol rates by Rs 5 and diesel by Rs 3 per litre. This decision comes in response to climbing international crude oil costs. Notably, Nayara had previously reduced prices for the first time in two years as global tensions subsided.
Popular energy journalist, Mathew Ibiyemi, has analysed the impact of the Federal Government’s proposed energy zones for 24/7 electricity supply. Nothing screams progressive reform quite like telling a citizen that his/her electricity might be unstable so that a manufacturer can chill executive water bottles at sub-zero temperatures.
Recent pyramid scheme arrests involving Singaporeans have put Nanning in the spotlight, but businesses told CNA they remain undeterred from entering the Chinese market - and that making inroads can take months or even years.
The European Union’s demand that Britain raise tariffs on Chinese cars exposes an awkward truth about post-Brexit trade. Britain might have left the EU, but it cannot easily escape the bloc’s industrial policy.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 – Korean companies are stepping up efforts to enter Kenya’s fast-moving consumer goods market, with cosmetics and food emerging as the latest products drawing interest after…
India continues to take a cautious stance on cryptocurrencies while encouraging the development and use of technologies that underpin crypto assets, Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Saturday. According to a report by PTI, the RBI Governor was speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave. Malhotra said that the country supports innovation involving distributed ledger technology…
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra expressed a cautious attitude towards cryptocurrencies while endorsing the advancement and utilization of technologies that underpin them, according to a PTI report. The RBI Governor made these remarks at the Kautilya Economic Conclave.
Malhotra highlighted the country's support for innovation involving distributed ledger technology and tokenization, noting that some of these technologies are being examined by the central bank through public-private partnerships. However, he emphasized that cryptocurrencies raise concerns related to monetary sovereignty, monetary policy, and capital flows, particularly for emerging economies.
Asked when the final framework or circular on CAS can be expected, Pandey said the regulator would quickly examine the responses and move ahead with the process
OIL and diesel fuel prices fell after the Group of Seven (G7) agreed to release crude oil and fuel from emergency stockpiles and pledged not to restrict energy exports. December Brent crude futures dropped 1.1 per cent to US$101.23 a barrel, while De...
Nigerian equities closed lower in a holiday-shortened trading week, with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) declining 0.52% to close at The post Best performing Nigerian stocks for the week ended October 2, 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics .
The regulator is also working to reduce structural friction in commodity markets
G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels of reserve diesel newspress_en Sat, 10/03/2026 - 04:58 Business & Economy Some of the world’s wealthiest nations agreed on Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude from their reserve stockpiles over the next four months in an effort to rein in runaway fuel prices.
Cornell University president Michael Kotlikoff described the recent alleged gang rape of a student at a fraternity house as "deeply disturbing" in an eight-minute video message on Saturday. He acknowledged that the incident would weigh heavily on the university for years to come and pledged greater transparency amid growing outrage over the school's handling of the case.
The co-pilot who attempted to take control of a Flydubai plane travelling to Israel attacked the pilot with a crash axe, the United Arab Emirates prosecutor general has said. The flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv carrying more than 170 people plunged 17,000ft (5,200m) two and a half hours into its journey, before passengers managed […]
Pike was convicted in 1996 for the murder of her teenage classmate, Colleen Slemmer, the previous year.
The pilot suspected of having attacked another pilot aboard a Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight on Wednesday was removed from a previous job at Oman’s national airline last year following concerns about his extremist views, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
Pakistan summoned the Indian chargé d’affaires to lodge a strong protest over the killing of two Pakistani civilians by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the Bedian sector along the international border, the Foreign Office said on Saturday.
After the bungled execution of Christa Pike in Nashville, the head of Tennessee's prisons is stepping down.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis say they targeted a Saudi Arabian oil company in retaliation for Saudi attacks on Yemen.
A witness said that what happened in Tennessee’s death chamber this week was “not normal.” Of course it wasn’t.
Frank Strada leaving position as state launches independent investigation into what went wrong Tennessee’s top prison official is stepping down in the aftermath of the failed execution of death row prisoner Christa Pike , the state’s governor Bill Lee announced Saturday.
Sea levels in California are set to rise by as much as a foot (30 centimeters) in the coming days as an enormous wave washes up the U.S. West Coast.
California is bracing for a potential foot (30 centimeters) increase in sea levels over the coming days due to an expansive wave sweeping up the western U.S. coast. This colossal surge, known as a coastal trapped wave or Kelvin wave, is a component of the El Niño phenomenon, which is a multi-month event in the Pacific Ocean capable of spawning intense storms and floods in some regions while causing drought in others.
Dubai: Stargazers in the UAE can catch Saturn at its brightest this Sunday, October 4, as Mleiha National Park in Sharjah hosts a guided viewing night to mark Saturn Opposition, one of the best times of the year to see the ringed planet.
A fascinating discovery was made by diver Mark Schachtner: an ancient dugout canoe dating back about 1,000 years in Pewaukee Lake. In partnership with Native Nations, the Wisconsin Historical Society is carefully documenting this important archaeological treasure.
The announcement is the latest in a series of financial promises the Republican leader has made to voters ahead of the November midterm elections.
On Friday evening, President Donald Trump announced that the United States government would be sending a one-time payment of US$90 to more than 20 million individuals enrolled in Medicare, a health insurance program for the elderly. The funds for this initiative are coming from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which has been allocated with US$2 billion by Congress to enhance the Medicare fee-for-service program.
President says payments, to be sent in early October, are meant to offset cost of monthly insurance premiums Donald Trump has said the US government will send a one-time $90 payment to more than 20 million Americans enrolled in Medicare , the health insurance program for elderly people, to help offset the cost of their monthly medical…
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah Alimein, Egypt- President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana is positioning its health sector for greater self-reliance through expanded healthcare coverage, free primary healthcare and stronger domestic capacity to produce essential health products.
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has called for increased private-sector investment in Africa’s pharmaceutical industry to reduce the continent’s dependence on imported medicines and vaccines.
The Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana (PHFAoG) has commended the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and government for improvements in the payment of claims to healthcare providers.
Rapid half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Verma at either end of their innings set India up to defend their Asian Games men’s gold with a 19 run win over Pakistan in Nisshin. The final pitted a full-strength India against a second-string Pakistan, and the first two-thirds of the contest went alongside expected lines, but […]
Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Verma's rapid half-centuries set India up for a 19-run victory over Pakistan at the Asian Games. Hasan Nawaz's 96-ball 51-ball innings ensured a tense finish, with India holding a 4-3 advantage over Pakistan in finals of major tournaments across formats. The pitches were slow, grippy turners, and spinners faced constant pressure to hit their lengths consistently.
India’s women athletes struck gold at the Asian Games, with Lalremsiami and Lovlina Borgohain powering wins in hockey and boxing. Lalremsiami scored the winner against China to secure hockey gold and a 2028 Olympics berth, while Lovlina beat Ziyi Bao 5-0 to claim her maiden Asian Games boxing gold.
SEPANG, Oct 3 — Four-time world champion Max Verstappen continued his dominant form for Red Bull by claiming his f...
The country singer’s concert attire comes after the rapper was banned from the venue over his pro-Palestine remarks The post Zach Bryan Supports Macklemore With ‘Free Palestine’ Shirt at Gillette Stadium appeared first on TheWrap .
Max Verstappen takes his and Red Bull's first pole position of 2026 with an imperious performance in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.
India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to win Asian Games gold on Saturday in a blockbuster cricket final as South Korea's Tom Kim clinched the men's golf crown -- and will avoid military service.- More than gold for Kim - Kim shot a sparkling final-round six-under 64 to win golf gold.
Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka both struck twice as England secured a 7-0 victory over Croatia.
Zinedine Zidane's perfect start to his reign as France manager came to an end when his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy in the Uefa Nations League at the Stade de France. France had won away to both Turkey and Belgium in Zidane's first two games. However, France found the going tough at home .
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