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Friday, 9 October 2026 Daily Edition

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Friday, 9 October 2026

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The Takeaway

US President Donald Trump has ruled out any attack on Iran before the November midterm elections, which has led to a 1% drop in crude oil prices to $103 per barrel. This development has alleviated concerns over potential supply disruptions. Meanwhile, in the tech sector, Asian markets have experienced a decline due to concerns over higher energy prices and the substantial investments required for AI development.

Nvidia-backed Firmus has abandoned its $5 billion initial public offering in Australia due to poor demand, and will instead pursue private funding. In a separate development, Meta has prohibited advertisements from TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, on its US platforms. On the world stage, protesters gathered in New York City to demand stricter measures against sexual violence, as part of a nationwide movement.

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

AI

AI

OpenAI fires 3 safety researchers in dispute over AI risks

·winnipegfreepress.com·8 outlets

OpenAI fired three safety researchers on Friday, citing a "breach of trust." The researchers, Tomek Korbak, Jasmine Wang, and Mikita Balesni, accused the company of prioritizing corporate interests over safety, as they were removed after accusing OpenAI of removing them. The company defended the dismissals, stating that they were not about safety concerns or speaking out.

The firings come after the three researchers published a letter detailing their concerns about AI and the chilling effect on OpenAI's culture. The incident occurred amid a series of turmoil inside leading AI companies over the safety of the technology.

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Tech

Tech

‘Dear Prime Minister Ambani’: Elon Musk reignites debate over Starlink's pending India licence

‘Starlink has proven to be essential for saving lives during natural disasters throughout the world, when all other communications systems have failed,’ Musk said in an X post.

·livemint.com·8 outlets

In a recent X post, Elon Musk addressed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, apologizing for his mistake in addressing him as the real boss of India. Musk expressed his hope that the government would permit Starlink to compete in the Indian market, noting that there are numerous areas in India without internet access, depriving children of education and small businesses of global market opportunities.

He further emphasized that Starlink has proven vital in saving lives during natural disasters when other communication systems fail, ultimately benefiting men, women, and children in India.

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Cloudflare adds to Deno team to continue celld

Cloudflare se queda con los creadores de uno de los runtimes de JavaScript más influyentes de la última década. Ryan Dahl, cocreador de Node.js y fundador de Deno, anunció este 9 de octubre de 2026 que todo el equipo de Deno se incorpora a Cloudflare para construir celld de Cloudflare , una plataforma pensada para que escalar una…

·dev.to·5 outlets

Business

Business

Too pricey to sell? Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders

·economictimes.indiatimes.com·11 outlets

Apple has reduced orders for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max components by at least 15%, citing higher memory chip costs and price increases as the main factors affecting demand, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. The slowdown has also raised concerns about the prospects of Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, which will be sold for $1,999 (Rs 2,99,900) in the US and India.

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Meta bans TikTok ads on its platforms in US

Facebook and Instagram-owner Meta has banned advertisements by ByteDance, the Chinese parent of TikTok, on its platforms in the United States and a handful of other countries, a company spokesperson said on Thursday.

·myjoyonline.com·7 outlets

PIA suspends flights to Riyadh amid Middle East situation

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has temporarily suspended its flight operations to Riyadh in view of the situation in the Middle East, the airline’s spokesperson said on Friday. The airline advised passengers to contact its call centre at 111-786-786 to confirm the latest status of their flights before leaving for the airport.

·brecorder.com·6 outlets

China, EU agree on dialogue, cars and rare earths after trade talks

<p>Beijing: China and the European Union reached an "understanding" on hybrid vehicles on Friday, as their commerce chiefs concluded talks with an agreement to strengthen dialogue, dispelling fears of a full-blown trade war.</p> <p>The EU's Maros Sefcovic and China's Wang Wentao agreed both sides would adhere to "procedures concerning…

·thepeninsulaqatar.com·5 outlets

Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

WTI slips below $90.50 as Trump signals no pre-election strike on Iran

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price declines after posting nearly 2.5% gains in the previous day, trading around $90.30 per barrel during Asian hours on Friday.

·fxstreet.com·10 outlets

WTI oil prices fell below $90.50 as former President Donald Trump suggested no pre-election military action against Iran. The decline followed a nearly 2.5% increase in WTI prices the previous day, reaching around $90.30 per barrel during Asian trading hours on Friday. President Trump claimed productive talks with Iran were underway and vowed not to strike the country before the midterm elections.

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Airtel Money set for £5.3bn valuation in biggest London IPO in five years

Airtel Money will begin trading today on the London Stock Exchange in what is expected to be the largest initial public offering in the City for five years. The mobile payments firm has priced its shares at £1.96 apiece, which is expected to hand it a price tag of around £5.3bn. Existing shareholders, which include [...]

·cityam.com·6 outlets

World

World

US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court hours after former judge wins Nobel

US President Donald Trump’s administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court on Friday, hours after one of its former judges won the Nobel Peace Prize , putting Washington on a diplomatic collision course with European allies. The court denounced the move as an “assault on the rule of law and on the very foundations of the international legal order,” and called on its 125…

·brecorder.com·17 outlets

In a diplomatic standoff, the United States imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay received the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The move comes after the ICC denounced the sanctions as an "assault on the rule of law and on the very foundations of the international legal order."

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Flydubai co-pilot allegedly planned 9/11-style attack, UAE probe finds

Abu Dhabi: Counsellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, announced that the Public Prosecution’s investigation into the incident involving Flydubai flight FZ1073, which was scheduled to travel from Dubai to Tel Aviv on 30 September 2026, revealed that the aircraft’s Omani co-pilot had begun carrying out a premeditated…

·gulfnews.com·12 outlets

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, USGS reports

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and prompting evacuations, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered about 10 kilometers (6 miles) southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba, near Panama’s southern tip, the USGS said.

·toronto.citynews.ca·12 outlets

Science

Science

Inside the deadlock at the world’s top climate science body

·investing.com·3 outlets

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world's leading climate science body, finds itself embroiled in a significant dispute over the publication schedule for its next comprehensive assessment of climate science. Despite decades of delivering critical guidance for major United Nations climate agreements, the IPCC remains unable to agree on a timeline for releasing its next report, a situation that could leave countries uncertain about how to proceed on key issues.

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NASA Seeks US Industry Plans for Commercial Space Stations

NASA is advancing American leadership in space by taking the next step toward a future where commercial space stations lead the way in low Earth orbit. On Friday, the agency released its final Request for Proposals inviting industry to submit plans for the next generation of commercial space stations.

·nasa.gov·3 outlets

Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

STAT+: Hospitals sue – again – to halt Trump administration’s 340B rebate pilot

The AHA is once again suing the Trump administration over its plan to revamp a federal drug discount program into one that provides after-the-fact rebates instead of upfront discounts.

·statnews.com·4 outlets

The American Hospital Association is once again taking the Trump administration to court over its plan to transform a federal drug discount program into one that provides rebates instead of upfront discounts for certain drugs. This is the second time the influential hospital lobbying group has sued over a similar proposal. The first lawsuit, filed in 2025, resulted in a judge temporarily blocking a narrower version of the plan, which ultimately led the Health and Human Services Department to withdraw the plan after losing on appeal.

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World Mental Health Day: VIKAND urges regular communication with seafarers during prolonged crises

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, global maritime healthcare provider VIKAND is urging shipping companies to maintain regular communication with seafarers during prolonged periods of geopolitical tension and operational uncertainty.

  • VIKAND urges shipping companies to communicate with seafarers during crises
  • Regular updates, even without changes, reduce seafarers' stress
  • Proactive communication builds trust and supports seafarers' mental health

·hellenicshippingnews.com·3 outlets

Culture

Culture

‘The Exorcist: Martyrs’ Trailer: Scarlett Johansson Hunts a Satanic Killer in Chilling Mike Flanagan Take

The horror auteur helms the film following the release of his latest Stephen King adaptation, "Carrie" The post ‘The Exorcist: Martyrs’ Trailer: Scarlett Johansson Hunts a Satanic Killer in Chilling Mike Flanagan Take appeared first on TheWrap .

·thewrap.com·10 outlets

Two days after Mike Flanagan's "Carrie" premiered on Prime Video, Universal Pictures and Blumhouse unveiled a trailer for Flanagan's forthcoming film, "The Exorcist: Martyrs." The trailer debuted online following screenings of "Other Mommy" and its initial appearance at New York Comic-Con. The eerie new visuals feature Scarlett Johansson as New York City detective Julie Miller, celebrated for apprehending the satanic serial killer, Father Sunday.

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Kareena Kapoor Khan meets F1 star Lando Norris in McLaren chat

The much-anticipated collaboration between Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan and Formula 1 sensation Lando Norris is finally here. Bringing together the worlds of Bollywood and motorsport, the partnership, facilitated by Google Android, marks an exciting global pop-culture crossover.

·gulfnews.com·5 outlets

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