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Researchers say rogue AI technology risks human extinction

Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon said he had resigned and that the "people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade".

Ansar Allah take over strait vital to global shipping

A fighter loyal to the Ansar Allah brandishes his weapon during a rally to recruit more fighters in Sanaa on Thursday.

Americans mark 25 years since 9/11 attacks amidst enduring grief, reflection

Police officers take part in a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre, in New York City. — Reuters

Philippine rescuers find more bodies aboard burned ferry

Smoke rises from the burnt MV June Aster ferry, a day after a fire broke out on the vessel, off the coast of Palawan, Philippines. — Reuters

Nepal flood reconstruction bill to be $4.78 bn

People are seen in houses deluged in sludge after flash floods at Devighat in Nepal’s Nuwakot district. — AFP

India welcomes world leaders for BRICS summit

Members of the delegations, led by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attend a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. — Reuters

Myanmar airport shut after rebel drone attack: security sources

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Iran FM, Pak army chief Munir discuss Ansar Allah attacks on Saudi

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Iran, Gulf Ministers to meet in Salalah for Hormuz deal: Reports

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Ansar Allah seize key Yemeni Red Sea port

Pakistan has delivered a Saudi warning to Iran to rein in its Yemeni allies in an effort to prevent the crisis from spiralling, Saudi, Pakistani and Iranian sources said.

Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine’s sun oil refineries

A rescuer extinguishes a burning car at a site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack in Dnipro, Ukraine. — Reuters

Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win Congress

US President Donald Trump arrives to speak during the Republican National Midterm Convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday. — AFP

Israeli strike in Gaza kills family of four: hospital, Palestinian security officials

Smoke and fire rises after a house was targeted by an Israeli strike in Khan Yunis. — AFP

Ansar Allah seize key Yemeni Red Sea port, sources say

Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, shout slogans during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026.

Nepal puts climate justice at centre of global pitch for flood aid

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