Grab to expand autonomous vehicle fleet to 50 for Punggol on-demand service
Singapore is scaling up its autonomous vehicle network as Grab expands its self-driving fleet from 10 to 50 vehicles over the next six months.
Sam Altman Rules Out 2026 IPO, Warns AI Safety Must Outpace Growth
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that 2026 is an unadvisable time to take the company public, warning that humanity risks losing control of its future to advanced artificial…
EPA to Repeal Carbon Pollution Limits for Fossil-Fuel Power Plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to repeal carbon pollution standards for fossil-fuel power plants, a move that could prevent future administrations from regulating greenhouse gas…
Anwar Ibrahim Dismisses Umno Call for Snap Polls
The political friction inside Malaysia’s governing coalition burst into public view after Zahid Hamidi’s call for Malaysian polls to be held the earlier the better.
France Gas Bills Could Hit Record Highs Amid Middle East Supply Shocks
French households face unprecedented gas bills for the upcoming heating season as geopolitical conflict in the Middle East severely disrupts liquefied natural gas routes…
Israeli Minister Seeks to Revoke Citizenship of NAZA Documentary Directors
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar demanded on September 13, 2026, that the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor be revoked following their Venice Film…
Ukraine Reduces Russia’s Net Territorial Gains Since March to Nearly Zero, ISW Says
Ukrainian forces have reduced Russia’s net territorial gains since March 2026 to nearly zero through targeted counteroffensive operations, according to an Institute for the Study…
Hana Kuraki, 25-Year-Old Japanese Adult Film Star, Found Dead in Tokyo
Japanese adult film star Hana Kuraki was found dead at age 25 in a Tokyo apartment on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
TikTok Sardine Girl Summer Trend Empties Shelves and Boosts Demand
Canned sardines have surged into a viral TikTok trend dubbed Sardine Girl Summer, driving up consumer demand and emptying grocery shelves in metro Atlanta.
Kenya Crackdown on Foreign Traders Stokes Fear and Economic Tension
President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on foreign-run small-scale businesses in Kenya, giving undocumented traders until this week to comply or leave.
Baltic States Consider Russian Grain Transit Ban Amid Black Sea Crisis
Latvia and Lithuania are considering blocking Russian grain transit through their ports as Ukrainian drone attacks paralyze Black Sea shipping and send global wheat prices surging.
Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to severe eye injury
British mixed martial arts star Tom Aspinall officially vacated the UFC heavyweight championship on Monday, September 14, 2026, citing persistent medical complications from a…