The American Express Times
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Putin denies ‘aggressive plans’ against Europe after Kyiv strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with former U.S. President Donald Trump in a one-hour call, denying aggressive intentions toward Europe and discussing ongoing efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine. The call coincided with a major Russian missile strike on Kyiv, highlighting the challenges facing stalled diplomatic talks as Moscow maintains strict demands Ukraine rejects.
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Five killed in FDS copter crash
A Flying Doctor Service helicopter crashed near Long Lellang STOLport in Sarawak, killing all five people on board, including medical staff and the pilot. The…
Noodles with a side of rat
A video showing a live newborn rat inside a beef noodle takeaway from a Kwai Chung restaurant in Hong Kong has gone viral, leading the…
New bridge to further cement ties
North Korea and Russia have opened their first road bridge over the Tumen River, linking Rason and Khasan, to facilitate increased trade and cooperation. The…
Cut the number of choices
Research shows that having too many choices can increase anxiety and indecision, reducing satisfaction with decisions across areas like healthcare plans and consumer products. Experts…
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Uncertainty reigns as US and Iran make rival claims on Hormuz mines
The United States has been secretly clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, deploying divers and robotic equipment to neutralize explosive threats reportedly placed by…
Shipping law collapsing, say seafaring nations
The Consultative Shipping Group, representing over 20% of global maritime trade, warned that conflicts, sanctions, and a growing unregulated "shadow fleet" are undermining the international…
Low water to reduce Panama Canal transits
The Panama Canal may see daily ship transits drop from 32 to as few as 27 due to declining water levels caused by increasingly frequent…
China’s exports surge on AI-led tech boom
China’s exports rose 25 percent in August year-on-year, driven mainly by technology products related to artificial intelligence, while imports also grew 28.2 percent, with South…
DWS returns to Deutsche Bank name after 8 years
Deutsche Bank is rebranding its asset management division from DWS back to Deutsche Asset Management starting in November, reintegrating it under the parent company’s brand…
Gulf war poses ‘existential risk’ to Dubai as trade slumps at key port
Dubai’s Jebel Ali port has experienced a more than 90% drop in container traffic due to disruptions in maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz…
Brussels hints at willingness to favour large M&A deals
The European Commission is adopting a more flexible approach to large mergers and acquisitions to support the growth of European companies and enhance competitiveness against…
Offshore borrowing in renminbi hits record high of nearly $150bn
Offshore borrowing in China's currency has reached a record high this year, with renminbi-denominated dim sum and panda bond issuances totaling approximately 149 billion yuan…
‘Apollo premium’ drives up costs of corporate loans
Research by two U.S. academics reveals that companies backed by Apollo Global Management face borrowing costs about one percentage point higher than peers due to…
Novartis shares tumble amid latest trial setback for muscle-wasting drug
Novartis announced that its experimental drug del-desiran did not demonstrate significant improvement in treating myotonic dystrophy type 1 in late-stage trials, causing its shares to…
Our approach to sovereign debt needs to change
Reza Baqir, former governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, calls for a clear, standardized framework to rank creditors in sovereign debt restructurings, replacing the…
Data centre builders hope to avoid curse of big projects
SB Energy, a SoftBank subsidiary specializing in AI data centre construction, plans a $50 billion IPO as it expands its infrastructure projects amid intense industry…
Republicans fear Trump has turned toxic
Senior Republicans are increasingly worried that former President Donald Trump’s declining approval ratings could hurt the party’s chances in the November midterm elections, leading some…
Without national support BP and Shell play to their own strengths
BP and Shell are navigating the global energy transition without clear government backing, prompting them to shift focus back to oil and gas production after…
Africa’s richest man Dangote aims to raise $1.6bn in largest IPO
Aliko Dangote is launching Africa's largest IPO by offering 4.1 billion shares in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals on the Nigerian Stock Exchange to raise…
Monsoon founder Peter Simon puts art collection up for auction
Peter Simon, founder of Monsoon and Accessorize, is auctioning nearly 300 artworks from his private collection valued between £87 million and £127 million, featuring pieces…
‘Mini-livers’ put new spin on regenerative medicine
Researchers at MIT have developed injectable “mini-livers” made of human liver cells and supportive materials that integrate with the bloodstream to perform essential liver functions…
Apple looks to AI capabilities to drive its new foldable phone sales
Apple is preparing to launch its first foldable phone equipped with advanced AI features, entering a market led by competitors like Samsung. The device’s expected…
Vietnam’s leaders face rare protests after car fatality involving official stirs youth anger
Vietnamese authorities are facing public backlash after Nguyen Sy Cuong, husband of Culture Minister Lam Thi Bang Thanh, was revealed to have killed an 18-year-old…
US hedge fund Millennium seeks tax deal to expand in Geneva
Hedge fund Millennium Management is negotiating with Geneva officials to secure a favorable tax agreement that would support expanding its local presence in the canton.…
UK pays highest borrowing cost since 1998
Britain sold £4.8 billion of 30-year government bonds at a yield of 5.82%, marking the highest long-term borrowing rate since 1998 amid global bond market…
The holes in Trump’s Golden Dome
The United States is developing the Golden Dome missile defense system, which integrates space- and ground-based sensors and interceptors to detect and destroy ballistic missiles…
Dementia sufferers fear identity loss more than the condition
The UK has launched a national dementia registry aimed at improving research and expanding clinical trial access for dementia patients. Experts highlight that addressing social…
Singapore PM given one-off $1mn rise in ministerial pay shake-up
Singapore is raising ministerial salaries next month, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s total pay increasing from S$2.2 million to S$3.6 million annually following an independent…
Former Swiss lobby chief convicted of bribery and laundering
Pierre Mirabaud, former head of Switzerland’s banking lobby, was convicted of bribery and money laundering for paying $101 million to a Kuwaiti official to secure…
Growth in every postcode: good politics, dubious economics
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey have committed to promoting economic growth across all regions of the UK, emphasizing development beyond London and…
Innovation is the answer to Britain’s elusive growth problem
Chancellor Jeremy Healey outlined a strategy focused on innovation-driven growth to address the UK’s lagging productivity by fostering start-ups and scaling businesses through targeted public…
Mistral raises record €3bn as Europe tries to catch AI rivals
French AI company Mistral has raised €3 billion in the largest private tech funding round in Europe, boosting its valuation to €21 billion and led…
Anthropic’s $2tn IPO puts trustees in spotlight
Anthropic is preparing for an IPO that could value the company at up to $2 trillion, highlighting its distinctive governance structure centered on a Long-Term…
Warsh might yet be a good Fed chairman
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh clarified the central bank’s policy approach in his Jackson Hole speech, emphasizing the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, the limits…
Huawei drives China’s push to eliminate foreign groups from semiconductor supply chain
Huawei is supporting Chinese semiconductor self-sufficiency by investing in domestic manufacturers like Yuliangsheng, which is developing and testing China’s first advanced deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography…
Australia proposes opt-out law for social media’s algorithms
Australia has proposed a bill requiring social media platforms to let users opt out of algorithm-driven content recommendations, aiming to enhance user control and protect…
Young Americans have never witnessed a functioning foreign policy
Since the 9/11 attacks, U.S. foreign policy has shifted toward sustained military engagement with increased defense spending and diminished diplomatic resources, while congressional war authorizations…
Spoils of next-generation peptides are likely to be thinly spread
The market for next-generation peptides, used for muscle recovery and anti-aging, is projected to reach an estimated $80 billion annually but will likely yield modest…
Saudi Arabia ‘will not hesitate to defend itself,’ foreign minister says
Saudi Arabia vowed a strong response after Houthi militia attacks injured 73 civilians and damaged energy facilities in the southern kingdom, escalating tensions despite a…
Mourners grieve for victims of Lebanon ‘massacre’
An Israeli airstrike in Kfar Rumman, southern Lebanon, killed 11 members of the Farhat family and a paramedic when it struck their home overnight. The…
Israel’s extremists on defensive over UK settler trade ban
Twelve countries, including the UK, Canada, and France, announced coordinated sanctions to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, aiming to pressure…