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Global crude oil prices spiked by over 2% on Monday (September 14, 2026) as mounting conflict in the Middle East sparked severe concerns regarding international energy supplies. Escalating attacks by Houthi forces targeting Saudi Arabia and fresh maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf triggered market volatility, pushing benchmark crude prices further past the $100 per barrel threshold. Following the shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s vital East-West oil pipeline, global supply risk premiums mounted. International benchmark Brent crude rose by $2.90, or 2.77%, to settle at $107.51 per barrel. Simultaneously, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed $2.27, or 2.27%, to $102.32 per…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed leading the creation of a unified “Open-Source AI Zone” for BRICS member states. Speaking on the second day of the annual BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the Chinese leader outlined the major initiative aimed at expanding tech collaboration, as confirmed by Agence France-Presse (AFP). Chinese artificial intelligence firms have increasingly developed globally competitive open-source AI models, allowing programmers and developers to freely modify and deploy code based on customized requirements. In contrast, US-based technology corporations maintain proprietary closed-source policies. Highlighting this strategic divergence, President Xi expressed optimism about establishing an “open ecosystem” across the…

Acclaimed filmmaker R. Balki is reportedly developing a large-scale superhero project featuring Bollywood actor Aamir Khan. According to trade media outlet Bollywood Hungama, preliminary discussions between Khan, director R. Balki, and veteran producer Sajid Nadiadwala are currently underway and progressing positively. Screenwriting for the mega-budget project has commenced. While Khan has expressed initial creative interest in the concept, no formal contract has been executed. True to his signature process, the actor refrains from signing until a script reaches full completion, leading the creative team to build the project around his structural feedback. Should the deal finalize, the film will mark…

The Venice Film Festival was captivated by the premiere of Naja, a ground-breaking Israeli documentary detailing the algorithmic targeting and AI-assisted strike systems deployed against Palestinians in Gaza. Directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor—co-creators of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land alongside Palestinian filmmakers Basel Adra and Hamdan Ballal—the 80-minute feature concluded with a nearly 25-minute standing ovation from critics, filmmakers, and festival attendees. Investigated over a three-year period, Naja incorporates altered-identity, shadow-lit rooftop interviews conducted in Tel Aviv with whistleblowing Israeli military and intelligence personnel. The film exposes the operational mechanics of “Lavender,” an AI system designed to…

India reclaimed the Women’s Asia Cup title by thrashing Sri Lanka by 72 runs in a one-sided final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The dominant victory secured a record eighth Asian crown for the Indian women’s national cricket team. Opting to bat first after winning the toss on Sunday (September 13, 2026), India posted a formidable total of 183 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs. Openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana laid a destructive foundation, putting together a 129-run opening partnership. Verma smashed 68 runs, while vice-captain Mandhana compiled a fluent 59 off 39 balls before being run…

Manchester City maintained their flawless winning streak by edging fierce rivals Manchester United 1-0 in the season’s inaugural Manchester Derby. Playing the majority of the high-stakes clash at Old Trafford with only ten men, the Cityzens secured all three points courtesy of a clinical strike from Norwegian superstar Erling Haaland. The visiting side suffered an early blow in the 23rd minute when midfielder Phil Foden was shown a straight red card, reducing Pep Guardiola’s men to ten. Forced into a tactical adjustment, City retreated into a compact defensive structure to weather the storm. A combination of disciplined defending, goalpost interventions,…

At least 102 people have been rescued alive and one body recovered after an Indonesian passenger ferry, the Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 passengers and crew went missing amidst harsh weather in the Java Sea. Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) confirmed the update on Monday (September 14, 2026). According to official reports, the ferry was en route from the port of Surabaya to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan. Contact with the vessel was completely lost around 2:00 AM local time on Sunday (September 13, 2026), approximately 150 kilometers south of Banjarmasin, as it encountered rough seas and adverse weather…

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy of Iran has strongly challenged U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that the United States holds full operational control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Citing the IRGC, Iran’s Fars News Agency reported on Monday (September 14, 2026) that security and navigation in the Strait remain entirely under Tehran’s jurisdiction, warning that any approaching U.S. naval vessel will face swift military resistance and targeted missile strikes. Dismissing Washington’s claims, Colonel Ali Mohammadi, Deputy Political Commander of the IRGC Navy, issued a direct ultimatum: “If the Strait of Hormuz is truly under American control,…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India. The high-level bilateral meeting held on Saturday (September 12, 2026) is being viewed as one of the most significant diplomatic exchanges between the two Persian Gulf nations since the escalation of regional hostilities in the Middle East. During the session, both leaders discussed a wide spectrum of bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest. Official statements from Abu Dhabi highlighted that the discussions centered on de-escalating regional…

Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, spokesperson for the National Citizens’ Committee (NCP), has strongly denied the fresh allegations brought by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) regarding the laundering of ৳11,000 crore to various countries, including Australia, Dubai, and Singapore. He claimed that due to a lack of necessary institutional reforms, the ACC continues to be weaponized as a political tool just as it was in the past. He made these assertions during an emergency press conference organized at the NCP central office in Banglamotor, Dhaka, on Sunday afternoon (September 13, 2026). Launching a scathing critique of the government’s economic policies and failure…