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  Trump to hold Iran talks with Gulf leaders next week: report 17.09.2026 4min

  US President Donald Trump will reportedly meet leaders or foreign ministers from the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries in New York next Tuesday to discuss the next steps in the Iran war on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
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  China-ASEAN expo to highlight FTA 3.0 opportunities 17.09.2026 4min

  Event organizer say the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo will spotlight new business opportunities under the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 framework, with more than 3,400 companies from over 70 countries and regions set to participate.
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  Funding shortfalls impede response to Gaza building collapse: UN 17.09.2026 4min

  UN humanitarians say funding shortfalls and Israeli restrictions on the import of critical items are slowing down the response to a deadly Gaza building collapse. Civil defense teams had retrieved 21 bodies and rescued dozens of people with injuries.
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  US Fed announces 1st interest rate hike in over 3 years 16.09.2026 4min

  The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years in a renewed fight against inflation. Officials voted to raise their benchmark lending rate by a quarter point to a range of 3.75-4 percent.
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  Von der Leyen proposes opening EU door to Canada as first associate member 16.09.2026 4min

  In her State of the Union address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, European Commission President von der Leyen said the EU and Canada will seek to upgrade ties to an "Alliance for the Future," covering manufacturing, technology, the Arctic, and artificial intelligence. She also suggested creating a European Security Council involving EU leaders and partners such as Canada, Norway, Ukraine and Britain.
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  Chinese FM expresses support for dialogue to resolve Iran war 16.09.2026 4min

  Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held talks with his Iranian counterpart, expressing China's support for restarting negotiations over the conflict in Iran. Wang also said China calls on all parties to take measures for the early opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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  2026-2030 period crucial for Hong Kong to seize development opportunities: chief executive 16.09.2026 4min

  Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee says the special administrative region's first five-year plan will help build a more open, inclusive, and prosperous Hong Kong. He said the blueprint for economic and social development signals Hong Kong's need for strategic planning to align with national development strategies, and to better serve and integrate into overall national development.
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  China opens Pinglu Canal, a trade shortcut to Southeast Asia 16.09.2026 4min

  China opened a major new canal on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, particularly those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. ASEAN is China's largest trading partner.
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  Investigation confirms data fraud by Japanese nuclear plant operator 15.09.2026 4min

  An investigative report says Japan's Chubu Electric Power has falsified earthquake data during the screening process for restarting reactors at a nuclear power plant. A third-party committee composed of external lawyers released the report on Monday.
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  China aims to make ICs, advanced computing more competitive by 2030 15.09.2026 4min

  By 2030, industrial firms in the sector with annual revenue of at least 20 million yuan, or about three million US dollars, should see their combined revenue surpass 30 trillion yuan. A set of competitive strengths in technology and products will emerge in fields such as integrated circuits, advanced computing, and energy electronics.
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  US diplomatic posts in Middle East suffer $184 million in damage in Iran war: report 15.09.2026 4min

  A US government watchdog report on the Iran war has detailed shortfalls in advanced weapons, and damage to US facilities in the Middle East. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress in late July that the war had cost 37.5 billion dollars up until that point.
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  China's industrial output up 5.3 pct in first 8 months 15.09.2026 4min

  Official data shows China's economy has remained generally stable in the first eight months of the year. The value-added industrial output increased by 5.3 percent year on year. In August alone, it grew 5.2 percent, 0.7 points faster than the previous month.
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  Hostilities in Yemen drive displacement amid access challenges: UN humanitarians 14.09.2026 4min

  UN humanitarians have warned that hostilities in Yemen are forcing people to flee their homes, causing civilian casualties and putting already stretched humanitarian operations under growing pressure.
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  German investment in China rises by a third in H1, down 65% in US: report 14.09.2026 4min

  Over 85 percent of German companies operating in China plan to maintain or expand their current level of engagement, while more than half intend to increase investment.
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  China to create better environment for childrearing with better access and lower costs 14.09.2026 4min

  Authorities will make efforts to promote the development of services at kindergartens and nursery centers. More than 3,000 pediatricians from higher-level hospitals will help medical institutions strengthen services at the community level.
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  China releases world's first product standard for AI-powered BCI medical devices 14.09.2026 4min

  The National Medical Products Administration says the standard will address problems including the dataset's inconsistent quality control. The new standard will take effect on September 1 next year.
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  Indonesia rescuers searching for 129 people still missing after passenger ship capsizes 14.09.2026 4min

  More than 600 Indonesian rescuers are searching for 129 people still missing after a passenger ship capsized in the Java Sea on the weekend. Authorities have rescued 108 people from the ship. At least six people are known to have died from the incident.
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  Zverev beats Shelton to claim men's singles title at US Open 14.09.2026 4min

  Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton on Sunday to win the US Open, capturing the second Grand Slam title of his career just months after his French Open triumph.
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  Over 31,000 evacuated as heavy rain lashes south China's Hainan 13.09.2026 4min

  More than 31,000 people have been evacuated from at-risk areas in south China's Hainan Province as persistent heavy rain battered parts of the island. Wanning city has activated the highest-level emergency response.
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  CIFTIS 2026 concludes with strong attendance and expanded business opportunities 13.09.2026 4min

  The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services has concluded in Beijing, with strong attendance and expanded business activity. Nearly 420,000 visits were recorded at the core exhibition area, up 36.6 percent year on year.