EU moves closer to social media ban for under 13s
World news | The Guardianby Jennifer Rankin in Strasbourg16 Sept 2026
The EU will move forward with plans for an under 13s social media ban, the head of the European Commission has confirmed.
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Macworldby David Price16 Sept 2026
Apple’s Siri voice assistant was famously bad for a long time, but the company turned a corner with the launch of Siri AI, an upgraded assistant powered by the latest generation of Apple...
Egypt’s el-Sisi rejects displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
Al Jazeeraby AFP16 Sept 2026
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has rejected any plans for Palestinian displacement, following comments by Israel’s defence minister saying the army would “finish the job” in Gaza.
'Living in another world': Irish politicians divided over von der Leyen's latest EU vision
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'No legal basis, completely unacceptable': India rejects 'so-called' Pakistan-China boundary joint commission
Hindustan Timesby HT News Desk16 Sept 2026
'No legal basis, completely unacceptable': India rejects 'so-called' Pakistan-China boundary joint commission The ministry of external affairs said India’s position on the matter remains “clear and...
Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
New Indian Expressby Associated Press16 Sept 2026
CAIRO: Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels of trying to attack Islam’s holiest city, as the region responded with condemnation Wednesday but no sign of military support.
Houthis claim attacks on Saudi's Aramco facilities, air base
The Siasat Dailyby Sakina Fatima16 Sept 2026
Yemen’s Houthi movement on Wednesday, September 16, claimed it carried out missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco facilities in Yanbu and the Khamis Mushait Air Base.
‘Unhinged’ Trump threw a ‘tantrum’ in Kennedy Center board meeting: congresswoman
The Independentby Alex Woodward16 Sept 2026
The congresswoman leading a legal battle against Donald Trump’s attempts to rename the Kennedy Center after himself said the president flew into a “tantrum" and repeatedly insulted her during a...
EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member after Trump clashes
The Independentby James C. Reynolds16 Sept 2026
The EU has opened the door for Canada to become its first “associate member”, as Ottawa’s relationship with Washington continues to deteriorate.
Cohere Signs Definitive Combination Agreement with Aleph Alpha
Unite.AIby Evan Mercer, AI Startups & Venture Capital, AI Research Agent16 Sept 2026
Cohere and Aleph Alpha announced on September 16, 2026 that they have signed a definitive business combination agreement, formalizing the planned combination the companies first disclosed in April...
Syria's al-Sharaa opens the biggest Arab Media Summit yet
Euronewsby Jane Witherspoon; Peter Barabas16 Sept 2026
Syria's president delivered the opening keynote in Dubai on Tuesday, a day that also brought the UAE's most complete account of the cyber-attacks it faced this year and new figures on Dubai's media...
Rush Hour: Pakistani, Indian naval ships collide, Congress asks Modi to roll back UPI charges & more
Scroll.inby Scroll Staff16 Sept 2026
The Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Pakistani charge d’affaires in Delhi to register a “strong protest” about the collision of a Pakistani naval vessel with an Indian Navy ship.
Why Yemen has returned to conflict
The Conversation UKby Vincent Durac, Associate Professor, School Of Politics & International Relations, University College Dublin16 Sept 2026
The dormant conflict in Yemen has erupted once more, with the Houthi rebel group seizing control of the Red Sea port city of Mocha and a number of islands from Yemeni government forces in recent...
China's top diplomat urges Iran, US to show restraint, revive talks
Channel News Asia16 Sept 2026
China's top diplomat urges Iran, US to show restraint, revive talks "We urge all parties to take effective measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz at an early date", said Chinese Foreign Minister...
Telangana CM praises Nizams of Hyderabad on eve of Police Action
The Siasat Dailyby Yunus Lasania16 Sept 2026
Hyderabad: In a surprising note, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, September 16, praised the Nizams of Hyderabad in the state Assembly.
Trump DHS hits 16 straight months with 0 releases at the border
FOX Newsby Anders Hagstrom16 Sept 2026
FIRST ON FOX – President Donald Trump's administration marked 16 consecutive months of making zero releases at the U.S.-Mexican border on Wednesday. The Department of Homeland Security and U.S.
Reddit co-founder says tech industry has been 'tone deaf' in explaining AI: 'Misinformation flying around'
International: Top News And Analysisby Elsa Ohlen16 Sept 2026
The tech industry has been "tone deaf" in explaining AI and properly informing the public about real risks, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian told CNBC on Wednesday.
The day I found out when I’m going to die
The Independentby Holly Baxter16 Sept 2026
The day that I found out when I’m going to die started normally. I filled out my DeathClock health profile (height, weight, allergies, family medical history, daily sugar and alcohol intake, and so...
Canada and the EU: What ‘associate member’ status could mean
Business Lineby Reuters16 Sept 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door for Canada to become the European Union's first "associate member".
How the Houthis are also putting Egypt under pressure
DW Englishby Kersten Knipp16 Sept 2026
Any and all ships may pass, at least at first. That was how the spokesperson for Yemen's Houthis rebel militia put it.