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US Treasury Secretary Open to Discussing Common AI Risks Ahead of US-China Summit Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Ahead of the US-China summit, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is leading high-level negotiations for the U.S., has stated that the two countries are open to discussing common risks they face in the field of artificial intelligence . SBS Sep 17, 2026 11:49 PM

Saudi Civil Defense: At Least 1 Dead from Yemen Houthi Drone Debris The Saudi Civil Defense announced on the 17th, local time, that debris from a Houthi drone intercepted over the western city of Taif fell, killing 1 person and injuring 2 others. SBS Sep 17, 2026 11:43 PM

Australia Tightens Regulations on Working Holiday and Student Visas Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced an overhaul of immigration regulations on the 17th local time, targeting a reduction in net overseas migration from approximately 300,000 per year to 225,000 by 2028. SBS Sep 17, 2026 10:26 PM

Saudi Arabia Launches Ballistic Missile After F-15 Shot Down and Wreckage Video Released The conflict between the Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia, which is shaking global oil supply chains, is escalating. SBS Sep 17, 2026 10:24 PM

Growing Rapidly with Iran's Support... Houthi Rebels Emerge as Major Variable in the Middle East Yemen's Houthis are called a rebel group, but with Iran's backing, they have acquired formidable military power. SBS Sep 17, 2026 8:32 PM

Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Over 3 Years; Trump Criticizes 'Political' Move The US central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years and two months, while leaving the door open for further hikes. SBS Sep 17, 2026 8:16 PM

Iran Orders Swedish Diplomat to Leave Within 48 Hours in Retaliation According to Iran's state-run IRNA news agency on the 17th , the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Swedish ambassador to Iran earlier that day and notified them of the expulsion of one diplomat belonging to the Swedish Embassy. SBS Sep 17, 2026 7:21 PM

New Yalu River Bridge, Halted for 12 Years, Likely to Open for Test Run Tomorrow Amid Truck Standby It has been reported that the New Yalu River Bridge connecting Sinuiju, North Korea, and Dandong, China, is highly likely to undergo a test opening as early as the 18th. SBS Sep 17, 2026 5:37 PM

Japan Ranks 117th in Gender Equality, Below South Korea's 101st, Putting First Female Prime Minister Back Under Scrutiny According to the 2026 Global Gender Gap Report released by the WEF on the 16th , Japan's gender gap index stood at 0.67 (with 1 being closer to gender equality), placing it 117th out of 145 surveyed countries. SBS Sep 17, 2026 5:27 PM

Taiwan Preparing for IMF Bid with US Support as China Remains Silent It has been revealed that Taiwan is preparing to apply for membership in the International Monetary Fund . SBS Sep 17, 2026 5:25 PM