Trump cannot afford to let AI boom fail: 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry explains why Michael Burry, the investor known as the “Big Short” investor, said the Trump administration cannot afford to let the AI boom falter as AI infrastructure has become a key support for the US economy. Burry, who has warned of excessive AI optimism, questioned how Washington could prevent a potential downturn. The Economic Times · Sep 28
Historian Sean Wilentz Argues Donald Trump Uses Fluid Loyalty Networks To Become Most Corrupt President Princeton historian Sean Wilentz argues that Donald Trump's corruption is relational, not transactional, using loyalty networks and recent court rulings to steer regulators and enrich himself. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
Iran preparing for ‘doomsday’ war as Trump rejects bid to end fighting IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 28
Trump offered to sell arms to China, US ambassador claims Arms sales to China are prohibited under US law, a state department official said denying the reports The Independent UK · Sep 28
Why is the EU looking for associate members? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot The EU Commission opened the door for Canada to become its first-ever “associate member” as both parties want to reduce dependence on the US. But what's behind the proposal? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. Euronews · Sep 28
Does Europe need new global partners? Take our poll Could Canada become a test case for a wider EU partnership model? Relations reached a historic turning point when European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested making Canada the EU’s first-ever "associate member”. Euronews · Sep 28
Government-funded Trump ad warns NFL viewers of America’s ‘final battle’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 28
Nicki Minaj Urges Young Americans to 'Vote Red' Despite Saying in 2024 That She Was Not a US Citizen Nicki Minaj backed Republicans on Fox News ahead of the 3 November midterms, so learn who is eligible in national races and what she has told fans about her own status. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
Trump-XI Summit Extends Trade Truce and Sets AI Dialogue, Leaves Taiwan Unresolved Trump and Xi extended a two-month trade truce and vowed to keep talking on AI, but the Washington summit left Taiwan unresolved and much of it unfolded off-camera. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
White House cancels health, education funds approved by Congress The Trump administration announced plans Friday night to cancel $810 million in funding for health, education and other programs just days before the end of the current fiscal year, triggering another fight with Congress over the power of the purse. The so-called pocket rescission claws back money already appropriated by… Roll Call · Sep 28
This week: Senate takes final votes before elections Senators are plotting their exit for the fall midterm campaign season, but their work on Capitol Hill isn’t quite finished yet. The first vote of what’s expected to be the Senate’s final workweek before the elections will be Monday on passage of a bipartisan bill to set rules of the… Roll Call · Sep 28
Oil prices jump after Trump rejects Iran’s truce offer Oil prices rose while stocks and bonds fell after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reversing some of the optimism that lifted markets late last week. Euronews · Sep 28
Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure Donald Trump said he is not concerned about the political fallout from the prolonged Iran conflict, dismissing suggestions that November’s midterms could pressure him into a deal. His comments come as Republicans face growing voter frustration over high prices and fuel costs, while concerns deepen over the party’s ability to… The Economic Times · Sep 28
The Economic Times · Sep 28 In Washington's political cauldron, a fight over foie gras ahead of the midterm elections Donald Trump could become a lame duck president after US midterm elections but prospects at the ballot box are looking brighter for ducks of the feathered variety. "There are more pressing issues like defense of democracy, like standing up to the (Trump) administration's encroachments on democracy" but since the ban…
Euronews · Sep 28 Trump offered to sell arms to China during Xi visit, US ambassador tells Fox News The United States is required by law to supply Taiwan, which has a democratically elected president and legislature, with weapons for its defence under the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act.
The Economic Times · Sep 28 US-China tariff cuts: $30 billion trade relief plan unveiled; check full list of goods The US and China have announced plans to reduce tariffs on about $30 billion of imports from each other. This tariff relief follows a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping aimed at stabilizing trade relations. The agreement is part of efforts to extend the existing trade truce until January…
Euronews · Sep 28 Trump to dine with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at the White House despite months of open conflict Trump had previously lashed at Amodei over his repeated calls to slow down the pace of development of advanced AI models over concerns of superintelligence, stressing that Washington must not lose its edge over Beijing.
International Business Times UK · Sep 28 Donald Trump's Golf Outfit Draws Weight Jibes After His Own Doctor Recorded 238lb and Told Him to Slim Down Donald Trump golf outfit: an obesity doctor told The Washington Post that treating obesity in the 80-year-old should be as high a priority as protecting his life.
The Times of India · Sep 28 'Unacceptable cynical attempt': Why US rejected Iran's ceasefire proposal US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said on Sunday that Washington rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz because Tehran sought sanctions relief and access to “billions in frozen assets” before talks on its nuclear programme.
The Economic Times · Sep 28 Why did stock market crash today? Sensex tumbles 1,124 points, Nifty below 22,800; 6 factors behind Rs 8 lakh crore rout On Monday, the Indian stock market saw a major sell-off, with the Sensex and Nifty indexes plummeting due to escalating Iran-US tensions that drove up oil prices. This volatility dampened investor sentiment while bond yields reached highs not seen in years, creating additional pressure on equities. The rupee depreciated against…
The Economic Times · Sep 28 US rejected Iran's Hormuz proposal over "billions in frozen assets" demand: Ambassador to UN Mike Waltz The United States has rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz due to conditional demands. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated that diplomacy remains an option amid tensions. US President Donald Trump expressed confidence in winning the conflict, suggesting military actions are possible before upcoming midterm elections.
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky claims North Korea is preparing to deploy 10,000 more troops to Russia Zelensky said the plan is ‘how evil encroaches’
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Trump guts fuel-efficiency rules as Americans get hammered at the pump The Trump administration on Monday plans to release new fuel economy standards that would relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Iran-US war latest: Trump denies offering Tehran sanctions relief to rein in its nuclear programme Trump insists US will win its war in Iran ‘very soon’ as mediators hold fresh round of peace talks in New York