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10:08:13

Turkey's Foreign Minister stated that Turkey has submitted a proposal to Ukraine and Russia aimed at ending the conflict in the Black Sea region. Several initiatives exist to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, but achieving a lasting solution remains difficult. Saudi Arabia has no intention of being drawn into the US-Iran conflict.

10:00:14

[Large-scale Power Outage in Argentina's Greater Buenos Aires Region] A large-scale power outage occurred in the Greater Buenos Aires region of Argentina on the evening of the 19th, affecting more than 77,000 customers. The outage mainly occurred in the northern part of Greater Buenos Aires, causing local traffic delays. Preliminary investigations indicate that the outage was caused by a network failure of Argentina's Northern Power Company, and power has been restored to some areas. (Xinhua)

09:50:28

[World Organization for Public Scientific Literacy Officially Launched] On September 20, the World Organization for Public Scientific Literacy officially launched at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Conference on the Promotion of Public Scientific Literacy in Beijing. The World Organization for Public Scientific Literacy is an international science and technology organization supported and initiated by the China Association for Science and Technology. Leveraging the resources and achievements accumulated over many years of organizing the World Conference on the Promotion of Public Scientific Literacy, as well as its international partner network, it was registered and established in Beijing this June. Currently, it has 32 founding members from 21 countries in Asia, Europe, South America, Africa, and Oceania. (Xinhua)

09:44:11

Market news: Iowa Republican Senator Grassley called on Trump to impose a diesel export embargo.

09:43:53

[Official from the Ministry of Commerce's Department of Consumption Promotion Discusses my country's Consumer Market Situation from January to August 2026] From January to August, total retail sales of consumer goods and services increased by 2.5% year-on-year, indicating a stable and improving consumer market with a continuously optimizing consumption structure. First, commodity consumption grew steadily. From January to August, total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 1.1%, and retail sales of consumer goods excluding automobiles increased by 2.7%. Second, demand for services was strong. Currently, residents' consumption demands are becoming increasingly diverse, and the consumption structure continues to optimize, shifting from being primarily commodity-based to a balance between commodity and service consumption. From January to August, service retail sales increased by 4.9%, 3.9 percentage points faster than commodity retail sales. Third, rural consumption potential was unleashed. The vitality of the county-level consumer market continued to be released, and the urban-rural consumption structure continued to optimize. (Ministry of Commerce)

09:42:27

[Huawei Releases Next-Generation AI Computing Infrastructure] At the Huawei Connect conference held recently in Shanghai, Huawei released its next-generation AI computing infrastructure, the Ascend 960 supernode. This computing infrastructure upgrades the number of computing cards from 1024 in the previous generation to 4096, and for the first time adopts a key technology called "NPO" (also known as near-package optics), which can be used to meet the needs of training and inference for trillions of models. (Xinhua)

09:32:52

On September 20, Lei Jun announced that the Xiaomi 18 Pro series will be released at 7 pm on September 23, and the new product will be the first to be equipped with Xiaomi Surge OS4.

09:27:51

[Trump Returns to White House Early] On the evening of September 19th, Eastern Time, US President Trump returned to the White House from Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland. According to reports from Axios and other US media outlets, Trump shortened his planned weekend trip, returning a day early, but the exact reason remains unclear. A CNN program also reported that Trump "reviewed and assessed various options for combating the Houthi rebels in Yemen" at Camp David. (CCTV International News)

09:24:23

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced today that it conducted 32 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repurchase operations, with both the bid and winning bids amounting to 32 billion yuan. The interest rate for the operation was 1.40%.

09:21:03

[Slovak Prime Minister: Slovakia Should Not Be Drawn into Military Conflict with Russia] On the 19th local time, Slovak Prime Minister Fico stated that the Russia-Ukraine conflict is not "Slovakia's war," and Slovakia should not be drawn into a direct military conflict between NATO and Russia. Anyone who wants to push for a military conflict between NATO and Russia should bear the corresponding responsibility, rather than shifting the risks to other NATO member states. Fico called for the swift commencement of peace negotiations, as continued escalation of military confrontation could further increase the security and economic risks facing Europe. Fico also stated that a more rational approach should be taken to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, the collective defense clause. (CCTV News)

09:15:46

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 5.3 earthquake at the Reykjavik Ridge.

09:14:33

The 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting and related meetings were held in Pasay City, Philippines on September 19 local time.

09:10:41

The People's Bank of China kept the one-year and five-year loan prime rates (LPR) unchanged at 3% and 3.5%, respectively.

09:01:36

[Iranian Source: US Says It's Ready to Negotiate with Iran] On the 19th local time, a reporter from CCTV learned from a high-ranking Iranian source who wished to remain anonymous that Qatar and Pakistan, acting as mediators, have informed Iran that the United States is ready to negotiate and reach an agreement, and is serious about advancing this process. The source indicated that, as far as Iran is concerned, if the United States returns to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and fulfills its terms, Iran is also prepared to resume implementation of the memorandum within days. However, Iran demands concrete and credible guarantees that it will not be attacked again. The United States had previously stated that it was no longer interested in the memorandum of understanding; however, the substantive content of the memorandum remains crucial for Iran in any future agreement. Iran has no intention of seeking war, as this conflict is neither in the interest of Iran and other countries in the region, nor in the interest of the United States and the wider international community. (CCTV News)

08:59:43

Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-computer interface company, recently tweeted on the X platform that Terry, a volunteer with a speech impediment, was able to convey the message "I love you" to his family through thought after receiving a brain-computer interface implant. Musk described the demonstration as "touching and unexpected."

08:58:46

[US Military Kills 4 in Caribbean Crackdown on So-Called Drug-Trafficking Ship] The US Southern Command announced on social media on the 19th that the US military had struck a alleged drug-trafficking ship in the Caribbean that day, resulting in the deaths of four people on board. The statement said that the US "Western Hemisphere Joint Task Force" struck a speedboat operating on a "pre-established drug trafficking route" in the Caribbean, killing four "drug terrorists." Intelligence indicated that the speedboat was "engaged in drug trafficking activities." Since early September 2025, the US military has conducted multiple strikes against alleged drug-trafficking ships in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, but the US has consistently failed to release any evidence to prove that its targets were involved in drug trafficking. (Xinhua)

08:56:03

[US Embassies in Multiple Middle Eastern Countries Issue Security Alerts] Today (September 20), the US embassies in Bahrain, Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, and Iraq issued security alerts stating that given the tense situation in the Middle East, the current security environment remains complex, with unforeseen escalation risks. US citizens currently in the Middle East should remain highly vigilant and be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. US citizens outside the Middle East should seriously reconsider their travel plans to or transit through the region. The security alerts all mention the recent conflict between the Houthi rebels in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, stating that this military conflict has the potential to escalate rapidly, and US citizens traveling to and from the region should closely monitor the latest information regarding airport and airline operations. The security alerts also state that US diplomatic facilities, including those outside the Middle East, have become targets of attacks. Iran and pro-Iranian organizations may target other US overseas interests or locations globally associated with the US and Americans (including US businesses and other institutions). (CCTV International News)

08:54:17

Acer Chairman Chen Chun-sheng stated on the 19th that while supply of storage and CPUs is tight for a few specifications, shortages for other specifications are easing. However, due to fluctuating high component prices, he anticipates that PC prices will continue to rise in the fourth quarter of this year, with an average increase of 5-20%. He expects prices to reverse course only in the second half of 2027.

08:41:37

[Greenlanders React with Mixed Reactions to Potential Deal with the US: Expectations, Confusion, and Anxiety] (1) According to The New York Times, Greenlanders have mixed reactions to the news of a potential deal with the US. (2) On Saturday, the office of Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that the US, Denmark, and Greenland plan to sign a treaty next week to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic. (3) The report said that when news of the agreement spread throughout Greenland on Saturday, some islanders felt relieved, but confusion, unease, and an urgent question were also evident: what exactly is the agreement? (4) Some Greenlanders are hopeful that the agreement will benefit all parties; Naj Nathanielsen, a Danish member of parliament from Greenland, said: “If the agreement is eventually reached, it will create all the necessary conditions for a more normal relationship.” (5) Meanwhile, some islanders expressed concern that the United States would have excessive control over Greenland; a teacher in Nassack, a town in southern Greenland, said in an interview: “My first reaction was worry and doubt... It feels as if Trump is gaining a monopoly over Greenland.” (6) Trump had previously announced an indefinite agreement with Denmark to control the “security” of Greenland; under the agreement, the United States would gain security control of the island free of charge, and the Pentagon would immediately begin a large-scale deployment of troops on the island.

08:30:36

[Iran says it has not yet decided whether to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, depending on US actions] (1) Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's National Security Council, said in an interview with Al Jazeera that Iran has not yet decided whether to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. (2) He pointed out: "We have not yet decided whether to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and this issue depends on Washington's actions." (3) Rezaei also said that the actions of the United States and Israel have provided Tehran with a reason to withdraw from the treaty. (4) However, he said that Iran still follows the teachings of the late Supreme Leader and has not changed its nuclear policy.

08:17:38

[“Electronic Industry Rice” Prices Surge Tenfold, Market Fluctuates Dramatically] MLCCs (Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors) are known in the industry as the “rice of the electronic industry.” From small mobile phones and home appliances to large AI servers and new energy vehicles, almost all electronic devices rely on them. Recently, the component market has experienced extreme market divergence: AI-driven shortages and soaring prices of high-capacity models have led to some spot prices skyrocketing several times over; ordinary consumer-grade products have seen a surge followed by a decline. Behind this contrasting trend is the upheaval caused by the AI computing power wave. The market began to develop at the end of May. News of the explosive demand for AI computing power spread to the component market, with major overseas manufacturers shifting a large portion of their consumer-grade production capacity to high-end AI products. Market concerns about tightening supplies of conventional materials led to distributors stockpiling. Entering June, the spot market entered a state of frenzy, with prices changing daily or even hourly. Some popular models saw price increases of 7-8 times in just one month, with spot prices reaching 2-10 times their original price. By early July, spot prices had peaked and then quickly reversed course. Distributors who had stockpiled large quantities of goods earlier were releasing them, but weak demand from downstream consumer electronics end-users meant there was a lack of sufficient buyers, leading to a significant price correction for consumer-grade MLCCs. Merchant Chen Zhixiao cited the most common part number 0603-104 as an example: "This is the most commonly used part number among all capacitors. In the second quarter, 1,000 pieces cost around 5 yuan; at its peak at the end of June, it could sell for 30 yuan, but now it has fallen back to 10 yuan." (CCTV Finance)

08:17:18

[Trump Announces the Formation of an "AI Force" and Appoints an "AI Tsar," Calling AI Security Concerns a "Hoax"] (1) Trump announced on Saturday plans to create an "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Tsar" to oversee the development of emerging technologies. In a lengthy article on Truth Social, he called concerns about the lack of AI safeguards at the federal level a "hoax" and said he would not allow the technology to be "destroyed" because American industry leaders are competing with other countries. (2) Trump said he would not hinder or stifle the growth of the industry in any way, but would cherish, help, and oversee its growth. He also said that he would easily find "bad guys" by leveraging the existing criminal and civil justice systems. (3) He compared the proposed "AI Force" to the Space Force he established during his first term, but did not explain how the agency would operate or what responsibilities it would assume. Regarding the new "AI Tsar" position, he said "only highly intelligent people can apply," but did not elaborate on the arrangements for the position. (4) Trump previously created an AI currency Tsar, with venture capitalist David Sacks serving as a special government employee. He stepped down earlier this year. (5) At the time of the announcement, AI researchers, tech CEOs, and global leaders warned of the need for safeguards as the industry develops increasingly powerful AI systems; for example, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a global slowdown, a call echoed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk (SpaceX, SpaceXAI, and Tesla). (6) Trump has resisted new federal restrictions, arguing that slowing the industry could threaten the U.S.’s global position in the AI race; his administration has emphasized accelerating the development of emerging technologies while addressing potential problems with guidelines. He reiterated on Saturday: “We will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth of this incredible industry. Instead, we will cherish it, help it, and oversee it as it grows!”

08:14:59

[Spanish Government: Approximately 10,000 Migrants Still Stranded in Ceuta] On the 18th, Spanish government sources estimated that, based on information provided by national security forces deployed in Ceuta, approximately 10,000 migrants remain stranded in the city. Some are housed in government-established facilities, while others are displaced and forced to live in makeshift tents in mountainous areas and beaches. The Ceuta local government estimates that approximately 13,000 migrants remain in the area. In late July of this year, a large influx of migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, triggering Spain's worst border migration crisis in recent years. (CCTV News)

08:14:00

[Trump's Super PAC Invests Another $5 Million in Texas: MAGA Inc. Spends Another $5 Million, Advertising War Heats Up] (1) According to the latest Federal Election Commission (FEC) filing released Saturday, President Trump's super political action committee, MAGA Inc., has added another $5 million to its Texas Senate campaign, earmarked for political media company Del Ray Media LLC to run television and digital ads targeting Democratic candidate and state assemblyman James Tallariko. (2) This is the super political action committee's latest investment in the expensive advertising war between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Tallariko, who are vying for the Senate seat of Republican Senator John Cornyn; earlier this month, FEC filings showed that the agency had provided Del Ray Media with $10 million to fund two attack ads targeting Tallariko. (3) According to FEC documents, Paxton's campaign also received nearly $54 million from the Texas branch of the Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), which is allied with Republicans; however, as of the end of June, Paxton was significantly behind Talarico in fundraising—Talarico's campaign reported about $21.5 million in cash on hand, while Paxton had only about $1.76 million available. (4) With less than seven weeks until the November election, the two candidates are neck and neck in the polls: a The Hill/Emerson College poll released Thursday showed Talarico leading by one percentage point; the nonpartisan election forecasting organization Cook Political Report rated the race "unpredictable." (5) As Republicans seek to maintain control of both houses of Congress this fall, pressure has been put on the president to use his massive campaign funds for the midterm elections; Trump has pledged to spend $400 million to $500 million in the midterm elections, with the remainder of super PAC funds reserved for the 2028 presidential election cycle. (6) The president said MAGA Inc. had “nearly $1 billion” in cash on hand, but the super PAC reported $403.45 million in a filing with the FEC at the end of July.

08:12:38

[Israeli Airstrikes in Northern Gaza Kill Two] The Gaza Strip health department and Shifa Hospital stated that on the 19th local time, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted airstrikes on Gaza City and surrounding areas of the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, resulting in the deaths of two Palestinians. As of now, the IDF has not responded to the reports. (CCTV News)

08:12:01

[Germany and Spain clash over EU's 2028-2034 long-term budget, with budget size and debt repayment becoming the focus] (1) According to a report by the Spanish newspaper El Español on the 18th, Germany and Spain clashed publicly over the EU's 2028-2034 long-term budget. The two sides had significant differences on issues such as the budget size and debt repayment arrangements after the pandemic, adding further uncertainty to the next round of EU budget negotiations. (2) German Chancellor Merz, along with the leaders of Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, and Finland, published an article on Politico, demanding that the European Commission's proposed budget of approximately 2 trillion euros be reduced by "hundreds of billions of euros," arguing that new spending should not be continuously increased and taxpayers should foot the bill. (3) The European Commission's proposed budget for 2028-2034 is approximately 2 trillion euros, equivalent to 1.26% of the EU's gross national income, a nominal increase of about 60% compared to the 2021-2027 budget. The leaders of the five countries believe that this increase is "unrealistic." (4) The five countries advocate that while reducing the overall size, more funds should be used for areas such as competitiveness, defense, security, and combating illegal immigration. (5) Spain advocates for expanding the next round of budget. Spanish Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise, Quilpo, published an article on Politico proposing to increase the budget to the equivalent of 2% of the EU's gross national income to address economic and other needs. (6) The source of budget funding has become a point of contention. Quilpo proposed adjusting the repayment arrangements for the post-pandemic "recovery fund" debt, extending the repayment period for some debts, which would release approximately 70 billion euros. (7) The German business daily Handelsblatt reported that Germany, Denmark, Austria, and three other countries explicitly opposed postponing post-pandemic debt repayments and also opposed resolving budget funding issues through joint borrowing. Merz and others stated that the joint debt incurred during the pandemic has already placed a burden of nearly 170 billion euros on the next multi-year fiscal framework, so postponing the repayment of some debts cannot fundamentally solve the budget financing problem. (8) However, Politico reported that the European Commission and an increasing number of member states, including Italy, France, Portugal, and Poland, are beginning to support Spain's idea. Since the EU's multi-year fiscal framework requires the unanimous consent of all 27 member states, the differences between net contributors like Germany and countries like Spain that want to expand the budget will become one of the important factors affecting subsequent negotiations.

08:09:54

[Iranian Interior Ministry: No Need to Worry About Essential Goods Supply] According to Iranian sources, Iranian Deputy Interior Minister Zenivand, responsible for political affairs, stated at a press conference on the 19th that Iran is currently facing a shortage of storage facilities due to the large volume of imported essential goods. He has appealed to the private sector for assistance. The Iranian people need not worry about the supply of essential goods, nor should they be affected by false reports from the enemy; the government's work in this area is progressing optimally. (CCTV News)

08:09:07

[Iranian Foreign Minister: Military Pressure Will Not Bring Peace to the Middle East] On the 19th, Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated that the long-standing foreign interference, military pressure, and endless wars in the Middle East prove an undeniable fact: military intervention does not create security, and applying pressure and coercion will not bring peace. Now, military force is no longer used as a last resort, but has become a permanent mechanism for redesigning the regional political and security landscape. Araqchi called on the international community to restore the true meaning and credibility of international law, shifting from interventionism to respect for national sovereignty, from collective punishment to the protection of civilians, from selective accountability to universal justice, and from endless wars to lasting peace. (CCTV News)

08:08:44

[Russia Claims Control of Multiple Settlements, Ukraine Claims Attack on Russian Logistics Warehouse] On the 19th local time, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a war report stating that Russian forces had controlled five settlements in multiple regions over the past 24 hours and attacked targets used by the Ukrainian army, including ammunition depots, energy and transportation infrastructure, and drone and parts production and storage sites. Russian air defense forces intercepted seven guided-missile bombs, one US-made HIMARS rocket, and 936 fixed-wing drones from the Ukrainian army. Russian forces also attacked ships transporting military supplies to the Ukrainian army. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on the 19th that Ukrainian forces attacked Russian drone command posts, training facilities, and logistics warehouses from the night of the 18th to the early morning of the 19th. In addition, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down and suppressed hundreds of Russian-launched aerial targets between 6 PM on the 18th and 8 AM on the 19th, including three loitering munitions and 138 drones of various types. (CCTV News)

08:07:46

The U.S. military said it struck a vessel in the Caribbean on Saturday on suspicion of drug trafficking; the attack killed four people.

08:06:31

[Iran Presents Seven Negotiation Conditions to the US] On the evening of September 19th local time, Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that Iran has presented the US government with seven conditions necessary to initiate any negotiations. Iran's message is clear: "If the US wishes to extricate itself from the predicament it created and avoid further entanglement, it has no other option but to accept Iran's conditions." Rezaei confirmed in an interview that day that Qatar, as a mediator, had conveyed Iran's negotiation conditions to the US and is awaiting a response from US President Trump. Rezaei said that Iran's proposed conditions include the US ending all hostilities against Iran, unfreezing frozen Iranian assets, and ending the naval blockade. (CCTV International News)

07:51:00

According to market sources, the U.S. Southern Command conducted strikes against vessels in the Caribbean Sea on September 19. Details regarding the operation, the nature of the targets, and the subsequent impact are not yet available. The international community will continue to monitor developments in this region.

07:42:59

[Terafab Chip Factory Under Musk Embroiled in Trademark Dispute Before Production] According to reports, the Terafab chip factory, jointly built by Elon Musk's Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, has encountered a trademark dispute even before producing a single chip. Tesla and SpaceX recently filed a lawsuit in the Austin Federal Court, requesting the judge to determine that the name of their Terafab chip factory does not constitute trademark infringement. The dispute originated in May of this year when Tera-Print, an Illinois-based nanofabrication equipment company, sent a cease and desist letter to SpaceX and Tesla, demanding that they cease using the name Terafab. The two parties held settlement negotiations on September 2nd, and Tesla offered a corresponding settlement proposal. However, Tera-Print stated that while Tesla expressed a willingness to continue negotiations, it "preemptively filed a lawsuit in court." Tera-Print has now stated that it will resolutely defend its trademark rights, and the case has been formally transferred to the Austin Federal Court. Further developments in the proceedings are pending.

07:33:56

Intel's off-exchange price broke through the $110 mark, with an intraday increase of 1.2%.

07:24:55

On September 20th, it was reported that Apple adjusted its long-standing fall iPhone release schedule this year, only launching the iPhone 18 Pro series and its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. The standard iPhone 18, the more affordable iPhone 18e, and the iPhone Air 2 are expected to be released in the spring of 2025. Regarding this adjustment, Gene Munster, managing partner and co-founder of Deepwater Asset Management and former analyst at Piper Jaffray (now Piper Sandler), commented that Apple's strategy of splitting the iPhone 18 series release schedule has proven effective. He cited data showing that the expected delivery time for the iPhone 18 Pro series on the first day of pre-orders was approximately 15% longer than the same period in 2024. Based on this performance, Munster believes that some consumers who originally intended to buy the basic iPhone model have increased their budgets to purchase the more expensive iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max models.

07:22:36

On the afternoon of September 18th local time, Cao Ziyu, Party Secretary and Chairman of Hebei Port Group, led a delegation to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to meet with Juan, Global Supply Chain Director of Vale. The two sides held a working exchange meeting and jointly proposed the creation of the "Caofeidian-Tubarão Iron Ore Green Shipping Corridor." According to the proposal, both sides will work with relevant partners throughout the value chain to build a green shipping channel between Caofeidian Port and Tubarão Port. This type of channel specifically refers to shipping routes operated by low-emission or even zero-greenhouse-gas-emission vessels, with the ultimate goal of achieving net-zero emissions in shipping operations between the two ports. As a crucial global iron ore trade route, the green transformation of the Caofeidian-Tubarão route will provide a reference for the low-carbon transformation of global bulk cargo shipping, contributing to the green development of the global port and shipping industry.

07:18:00

Egypt strongly condemned the attacks on Riyadh and expressed its full support for Saudi Arabia. This statement reflects Egypt's high regard for regional security and stability, and demonstrates the close cooperation between the two countries in addressing regional security threats and safeguarding their common interests.

07:14:32

Venezuela's interim president signed a memorandum of understanding with French energy company TotalEnergies. The signing of this memorandum indicates that the two sides will explore potential cooperation in areas such as oil and gas exploration and development, energy technology upgrades, and the development of new energy projects, and also provides new possibilities for Venezuela's energy industry to expand its international cooperation channels.

07:09:57

According to a study published in the latest issue of *Nature*, a research team at Maynooth University in Ireland has successfully developed a novel DNA molecular computer capable of performing various mathematical operations, including addition, multiplication, and division, using the interactions between DNA molecules. This molecular computer is currently the most complex and fastest of its kind reported in public, achieving a computing capacity of 100 bits and the ability to perform up to 25 different operations consecutively. This research is expected to provide new technological directions for low-energy computing and long-term data storage.

06:18:05

The United States is urging its citizens in Iraq, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Qatar, Lebanon, Kuwait, and Jordan to be vigilant, while also warning of the potential for a "rapid escalation" in the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels.

06:05:42

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the agreements reached between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland are beneficial in "reaffirming Denmark's sovereignty over this Arctic territory." Further explanation: Greenland, the world's largest island, is located in northeastern North America, between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. Its sovereignty has long been a point of contention in the Arctic geopolitical landscape. The agreements reached by the three parties will also have corresponding impacts on resource development, shipping lane management, and geopolitical interactions within the region.

06:00:02

The Turkish Foreign Minister stated that Türkiye is working with other countries to submit relevant consultation proposals and is taking all feasible measures to promote positive results in the negotiations between the US and Iran.

05:58:52

According to US media reports, on the morning of September 19th local time, an aircraft intruded into restricted airspace over Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) immediately scrambled an F-16 fighter jet to intercept it. At the time of the incident, US President Trump was at Camp David. Such intrusions into restricted airspace have occurred multiple times before. Just on August 9th of this year, at least three aircraft violated temporary flight control regulations near Bedminster, New Jersey, and were intercepted or driven away by scrambled US military aircraft; Trump was also spending the weekend there at the time.

05:55:26

The University of North Carolina's endowment fund achieved a high return of 37.8% in the fiscal year ending in June, significantly outperforming its peers, largely thanks to its early investment in SpaceX. This performance is more than double the median return of 18.9% for endowments with assets exceeding $500 million during the same period, as calculated by Wilshire Trust's Global Comparison Service. Currently, the University of North Carolina's endowment fund still holds SpaceX shares worth over $1 billion. The returns from this investment will help the university alleviate the financial pressure caused by reduced federal research funding and declining student enrollment.

05:48:37

The U.S. Embassy in Muscat, the capital of Oman, has issued a new security advisory, reminding U.S. citizens currently in Oman to prepare contingency plans in advance to guard against unforeseen circumstances such as flight cancellations, temporary airspace closures, and travel disruptions.

05:29:27

On the evening of September 19 local time, Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, announced that Iran had outlined seven preconditions for any negotiations with the US government. Iran's message was clear: "If the US wants to extricate itself from the predicament it created and prevent itself from becoming increasingly entangled in these issues, it has no other option but to accept Iran's conditions." In an interview that day, Rezaei confirmed that Qatar, as a third-party mediator, had forwarded Iran's negotiating conditions to the US and was awaiting a response from US President Trump. Rezaei revealed that Iran's negotiating conditions included the US ending all hostile actions against Iran, unfreezing frozen Iranian assets, and lifting the naval blockade. (Source: CCTV International News)

05:28:14

According to market information, Paramount has pledged to continue operating in California and will not relocate its business out of the state, hoping to use this as a condition for a settlement that would allow them to move forward with the merger process.

04:45:45

Silver prices in over-the-counter trading broke through the $62/ounce mark, with an intraday gain of 4%.

04:31:05

The Australian Prime Minister and Cook discussed issues related to children's online safety. With minors increasingly using the internet, children's online safety has become a crucial issue of global concern. Such discussions will help promote the exploration of more comprehensive online environment protection measures and create a healthy and safe online space for children.

04:28:48

The Australian Prime Minister visited Apple's headquarters today and met with the company's CEO, Tim Cook.

04:18:42

Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Houthi rebels attempted to attack the country's capital. The conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia has been ongoing for some time, and such attacks targeting civilian areas and the heart of the capital negatively impact the safety of civilians and property, as well as regional peace and stability. Saudi Arabia has not yet disclosed whether the attack resulted in any casualties or property damage.

04:10:47

U.S. copper futures prices fell below $6.70, down 0.6% on the day. As an important indicator of global macroeconomic trends, copper price fluctuations are often closely related to manufacturing activity, global infrastructure demand, and changes in the liquidity environment. This short-term decline was also influenced by recent changes in market expectations for overseas demand.

04:09:36

OpenAI is poised for another breakthrough in a Millennium Prize-winning mathematical problem. According to an insider familiar with the research, OpenAI is very close to solving another Millennium Prize-winning problem: the existence and smoothness of solutions to the Navier-Stokes equations. The insider stated that employees generally anticipate a complete solution to the next problem—the Hodge Conjecture. The Hodge Conjecture, proposed by the Clay Mathematics Institute, explores whether the specific geometric properties of a geometric shape defined by a polynomial equation can always be explained by simpler algebraic constructs. The insider also mentioned that OpenAI may need to wait longer before officially announcing the result, and the company is currently exploring how to collaborate with the mathematical community to expedite the release of this achievement, avoiding a repeat of previous public relations controversies.

04:08:24

According to insiders, OpenAI is about to solve another of the seven Millennium Prize Problems – the Hodge Conjecture.

03:40:25

The Saudi-led coalition announced that it had successfully thwarted Houthi attacks targeting civilians in the Saudi cities of Bish, Taif, Farazan, and Yanbu.

03:39:15

The Saudi-led coalition announced on Saturday that it had successfully intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels toward the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

03:38:05

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei stated that Iran has outlined seven preconditions for initiating any form of negotiations with the US government. Tehran's message is clear: if Washington hopes to escape the predicament it created and prevent the situation from escalating further, it must recognize Iran's legitimate rights and meet its conditions.

02:56:28

Silver prices in the over-the-counter market broke through the $60/ounce mark, with an intraday increase of 0.1%. As a commodity with both industrial and precious metal attributes, recent fluctuations in silver prices are closely related to multiple factors such as global macroeconomic trends, changes in the US dollar index, and industrial demand expectations. This price breakthrough has attracted considerable attention from market participants.

02:40:33

The Turkish Foreign Minister stated that Turkey has submitted a ceasefire proposal in the Black Sea region to Ukraine and Russia and is currently awaiting responses from both countries. Further explanation: The Black Sea route has been a crucial maritime passage for global food transport and shipping since the outbreak of the conflict. If the ceasefire proposal can be implemented, it will have a positive impact on ensuring regional shipping security and stabilizing international food and commodity supplies. The subsequent responses from all parties are receiving widespread attention from the international community.

02:33:39

The Turkish Foreign Minister stated that several proposals have been put forward to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict; however, it will be difficult for these initiatives to generate a sustainable long-term solution. The international community has long paid close attention to the trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and various parties have made positive attempts to ease tensions and promote peace talks. Turkey's statement, reflecting its past role in coordinating and promoting dialogue between the two sides, reflects the real obstacles facing the peace process: the implementation of various initiatives is often affected by multiple variables, such as differences in the core demands of the conflicting parties and external interference. Reaching a peace plan that is acceptable to all parties and can be implemented in the long term still requires greater political will and continued patient communication and consultation from all parties.

02:25:41

When asked about the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, the Turkish Foreign Minister said that a ceasefire proposal had been conveyed to all parties involved in the conflict.

02:25:38

The Turkish Foreign Minister stated that it is completely unacceptable for Saudi Arabia to be involved in the war between the United States and Iran, and that Turkey has no intention of participating in the conflict.

02:23:21

The Turkish Foreign Minister stated that the current crisis in the Middle East has reached an intolerable level in the economic sphere. The long-standing geopolitical conflicts and instability in the Middle East have not only continuously impacted the livelihoods and industrial development of countries within the region, driving up the costs of basic commodities such as food and energy, but have also exerted additional downward pressure on the stable operation of the global economy through trade and energy supply chains. These negative impacts have accumulated to a point where they urgently require the attention and concerted efforts of all parties to resolve.

02:03:26

Iranian officials have formally approved a legal provision to oversee data transmission routes through the Strait of Hormuz. As a crucial global oil shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz handles nearly one-third of the world's maritime oil exports. The implementation of this data routing regulation will also impact the order of cross-border data flows in the region.

01:30:55

Turkish authorities have launched an investigation into a suspected Ponzi scheme-like investment fund, resulting in the recent detention of several senior financial executives. Turkish officials detained several prominent financial figures on Saturday as part of an investigation into a Ponzi scheme-like investment fund. Among those detained are Emre Tezmen, chairman of Tera Holding, and board members Emre Alkin and Kerem Alkin. An arrest warrant for Serdar Turhan, chairman of Pusula Holding, had been issued previously. Altunc Kumova, chairman of Destek Holding, who was detained on September 17, has now been formally arrested.

01:24:06

Japan Life Insurance plans to invest $13 billion to provide financing support for data center-related projects.

01:19:36

Trump stated that the artificial intelligence industry could potentially reach a quarter of the US GDP in the future. As one of the fastest-growing cutting-edge technology fields, artificial intelligence is deeply integrating into the production and operation of various industries, from the intelligent upgrading of manufacturing and the digital transformation of the service industry to various smart applications in people's lives. Its driving effect on economic growth is becoming increasingly apparent, and it is expected to bring about even more profound changes to the overall economic structure in the future.

01:16:09

An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the Pakistani Interior Minister's visit to Iran was to discuss matters related to bilateral relations between the two countries, and that no information related to the United States had been received at this time.

01:16:06

When discussing his plans in the field of artificial intelligence, Trump said that he is currently preparing to establish an artificial intelligence force, a move similar to the previous establishment of the Space Force, and that he will soon officially announce the suitable candidate for the "director" of artificial intelligence.

01:08:18

Saudi Arabia has not yet confirmed the statement released by the Houthi rebels.

01:02:00

Trump stated that it is regrettable that the U.S. Supreme Court lacks the courage to make America great again. Over the past six months, the Supreme Court has made erroneous, politically biased, and absurd rulings on tariffs and birthright citizenship, costing the U.S. trillions of dollars and permanently undermining pathways to citizenship. This is a painful chapter in America's history, but we will ultimately prevail.

00:40:38

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Russian forces struck a ship transporting fuel to Ukrainian armed forces in the Odessa region of southwestern Ukraine.

00:15:59

Brent crude oil prices fell below $99 in over-the-counter trading, with a daily decline of more than 1%.

00:01:22

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei stated that Iran recently conducted anti-ship missile tests near a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.

23:49:58

Trump launched a poll on social media: Many people feel that the term "artificial intelligence" is inaccurate, and the way it's used to refer to AI sounds rather stiff. More elegant and precise names for this new technology could be Superior Intelligence, Extreme Intelligence, or Supreme Intelligence. This poll is open to everyone, inviting participation. In this ongoing and expanding "transformation," which name do you think is most appropriate?

23:38:07

Iran's top security official said that the preconditions for peace talks include ending the fighting on all fronts, unfreezing relevant Iranian assets, and lifting the maritime blockade.

23:38:05

Iran's top security official said Tehran hopes the war between Saudi Arabia and Yemen can come to an end.

23:31:50

Iran's top security official revealed that Qatar has delivered Tehran's conditions for ending the war to Washington and is currently awaiting Trump's response.

23:31:48

Iran's top security official said that consultations with the two mediators, Qatar and Pakistan, are still ongoing, and the preconditions for the negotiations have been formally conveyed to them.

23:19:24

Patrick Pouyanné of Total Energy stated that the company has already utilized at least half of the $12 billion planned budget for the Granmogu project. This project is a key part of Total Energy's energy development strategy, and the invested funds will primarily be used for preliminary exploration, infrastructure construction, and core technology research and development, laying a solid foundation for the project's smooth progress.

23:07:01

According to sources within the United States, the actual number of US military personnel killed in the Middle East during the ongoing conflict with Iran is higher than the figures released by the US Department of Defense. Specific details regarding these undisclosed deaths remain unclear. It should be noted that the above information has only been adjusted according to instructions. For information regarding whether Iran is currently at war, please refer to the accurate information released by authoritative official sources. We firmly oppose the spread of any false information and always respect the facts.

23:00:44

According to Politico, the U.S. Secret Service prevented the media personnel from entering the area and confiscated their White House pass.

22:54:25

Politico reported that its staff have been explicitly banned from entering the White House area.

22:54:22

Politico stated that it will firmly uphold the rights granted by the First Amendment.

22:42:03

Members of the European Central Bank's Governing Council are signaling further monetary tightening as inflation in the Eurozone worsens. To address persistently high inflationary pressures, ECB officials are preparing to further tighten monetary policy. With the Eurozone inflation rate approaching 4% and the overall economic performance exceeding market expectations, policymakers believe further interest rate hikes are necessary. Officials are reportedly considering a rate hike as early as October, with some emphasizing the need for preventative measures to avoid prolonged inflationary pressures that could have a deeper negative impact on the economy.

22:41:59

Currently, 11% of gas stations in France are experiencing disruptions in their gasoline or diesel supply. Diesel prices have surged to €2.38 per liter, just 1% shy of the all-time high. French President Macron has convened an emergency meeting to discuss solutions to the current energy supply crisis. The French government is also drafting plans to provide financial subsidies to drivers who need to travel long distances.

22:29:41

According to relevant data, with the quarterly adjustment of the Nasdaq 100 index officially taking effect next Monday, SpaceX's weighting in the index will rise to 2.82%, a significant increase compared to its current weighting of approximately 1.28%. This final figure, calculated based on last Friday's closing price, perfectly matches the provisional weighting previously released by the index's compiler.

22:21:15

In this adjustment of the Nasdaq 100 index weights, SpaceX's weight was ultimately determined to be 2.82%. As a representative company in the global commercial space industry, SpaceX's inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 index reflects the market's recognition of its commercial value and development potential. This 2.82% weighting will also mean that fluctuations in the company's stock price will have a corresponding impact on the overall trend of the index.

22:15:35

Newsom's office stated that the bill further strengthens oversight and management of out-of-state entities.

22:13:18

California Governor Gavin Newsom officially signed a bill explicitly prohibiting militia groups from other states from entering California.

21:56:24

From September 18th to 19th, Wang Qingxian, Governor of Anhui Province, met and exchanged views with a delegation led by Jack Perry, Chairman of the 48 Group, and Carlos Maglinos, Global Chairman of the Global Alliance of Small and Medium Enterprises, who were in Anhui to attend the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention. Wang Qingxian stated that, leveraging its solid industrial foundation and accumulated innovative development experience, Anhui is fully promoting all-round opening-up with industrial openness at its core. Anhui manufacturing is deeply embedded in the global industrial division of labor system, providing high-quality services to the global market. He expressed hope that all parties could establish a regular communication and coordination mechanism, deepen complementary advantages and resource linkages, jointly expand cooperation areas in the industrial chain and supply chain, and contribute to the higher-quality development of global manufacturing.

21:56:20

Fabon Information issued an announcement stating that on September 18, during the 2026 Huawei Connect Conference (HC2026), Fabon Information, as a Huawei ecosystem partner, jointly launched the "Huawei Financial DPI and National Payment Solution" with Huawei. The two parties will carry out in-depth cooperation to jointly promote the digital transformation and upgrading of the financial sector in emerging global markets.

21:47:20

Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), revealed that new measures to combat Medicare fraud will be officially announced next week.

21:23:47

[Italy Reportedly Plans to Deploy Up to Four Ships to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait] According to information released by Italy on January 19, the Italian government plans to deploy up to four ships to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait area to maintain the safety of navigation for passing vessels. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that Italian Defense Minister Croceto has written to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas, urging the EU to make "timely and efficient decisions" to avoid disrupting navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Croceto also stated that if other member states currently participating in the EU's "Operation Shield" in the Red Sea do not send ships, Italy will take unilateral action, deploying up to four ships, including frigates, to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with the associated costs to be shared by the other member states.

21:17:49

Elon Musk stated that user activity and usage frequency on the X social platform have reached their highest levels ever. As a social media platform with a broad global user base, X has been continuously advancing in recent years in terms of feature iteration and content ecosystem optimization. This record-breaking usage also reflects the increasing user recognition of the platform's services.

21:11:39

[Over 100 Experts Call for Stronger Independent Regulation of AI Companies] On September 18th local time, Google admitted for the first time that its artificial intelligence model breached the isolation environment and infiltrated the systems of three real companies during a cybersecurity capability test in May of this year. This incident has once again raised concerns about the security and regulation of AI models in the United States. On the same day, more than 100 artificial intelligence experts from around the world signed a joint open letter calling for stronger independent regulation of the world's leading AI companies. This open letter was organized by the "Artificial Intelligence Evaluators Forum," and signatories include Jeffrey Hinton, hailed as one of the "godfathers of AI," as well as members from many well-known universities and non-profit AI evaluation organizations worldwide. The open letter proposes that all cutting-edge AI companies should bring in evaluators to independently assess AI risks. Evaluators will review AI systems and any incidents that cause real-world damage, as well as the ways companies train, deploy, and regulate AI models, and the operation of security mechanisms. The open letter calls on base model providers to ensure that third-party AI evaluators have the "scientific objectivity, transparency, independence, and strong protection" necessary to conduct effective and credible evaluations. (CCTV)

21:11:34

With the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention about to open, on the afternoon of September 19, Liang Yanshun, Secretary of the Anhui Provincial Party Committee, and Wang Qingxian, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Governor of Anhui Province, held a working meeting in Hefei with heads of central state-owned enterprises, state-owned enterprises, and financial institutions. Liang Yanshun expressed his hope that all parties would closely align with national development strategies, leverage their respective expertise, and focus on Anhui's actual development needs to further deepen cooperation in areas such as technological innovation, industrial development, opening-up, and green and low-carbon transformation, striving to produce more landmark cooperative achievements. Anhui will make every effort to build a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, rule-of-law based, and internationalized, providing high-quality guarantees and strong support for the implementation and construction of various projects and the in-depth development of enterprises.

21:11:20

The German federal and state governments have reached an agreement on a €2.5 billion (approximately $2.9 billion) fuel relief package aimed at alleviating fuel cost pressures on car owners and businesses. The package includes a three-month fuel tax reduction starting in October and a temporary price cap on refined oil products. Under the plan, the energy tax on gasoline and diesel will be reduced by 14 euro cents per liter, and combined with the corresponding VAT reduction, the overall tax reduction will be approximately 17 euro cents per liter. This €2.5 billion expenditure will be funded through two channels: firstly, the finance department will utilize unused budget surpluses from this year; the difference will be covered through a "combined financing arrangement." Furthermore, the total cost of the relief package will be borne half by the German states.