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Trump Reaffirms Commitment to Accelerated AI Development: "Promote AI or Super Intelligence" President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump has continued to emphasize his determination not to stop the accelerated development of artificial intelligence , despite strong warnings from some parts of the AI industry that AI could destroy humanity. SBS Sep 22, 2026 4:39 AM

Bitcoin Reclaims USD 85,000 for First Time in 8 Months According to U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase on September 21 , the price of a single Bitcoin reached USD 85,895 as of 1:30 p.m. SBS Sep 22, 2026 4:37 AM

Another Immigrant in Critical Condition After ICE Shooting in Texas state of Texas where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and critically injured an immigrant. SBS Sep 22, 2026 4:32 AM

Iran Media: US Denies Visas to Some Members of Iranian UN General Assembly Delegation government has denied visa issuance to some members of the entourage accompanying Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to the UN General Assembly, including the public relations team, Iranian state media reported on September 21 . SBS Sep 22, 2026 4:17 AM

UN General Assembly Looms... Flight Disruptions at U.S. JFK and LaGuardia Airports Kennedy International Airport in New York Flight operations were disrupted at major airports in the U.S. SBS Sep 22, 2026 3:49 AM

Mexico Bans Smartphones in All Elementary and Middle Schools During a regular press conference on the 21st , Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced, "Following a unanimous agreement by the education secretaries of all 32 states, the use of electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets will be restricted in all elementary and middle schools." The agreement by the National Educational Authorities Council containing this measure is scheduled to be published in the federal official gazette on the 22nd. SBS Sep 22, 2026 3:48 AM

Trump to Greet Xi Jinping with B-2 and F-22 Flyover; Melania to Join Events President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Busan in October last year. SBS Sep 22, 2026 3:19 AM

Embattled German Chancellor Says "Thank You for Maintaining Coalition," Attacks Left Party He launched an offensive against the Left Party, which won a landslide victory in the capital city of Berlin, calling them a "destructive force." Holding a press conference at the Christian Democratic Union headquarters in Berlin on the afternoon of the same day, Chancellor Merz said, "I am grateful that the SPD conveyed their intention to maintain the coalition this morning. SBS Sep 22, 2026 2:08 AM

South Korea, US, Japan Urge North Korea to Return to Dialogue... Stress Importance of Peace in Taiwan Strait Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi pose for a commemorative photo before holding a meeting in New York on the 21st . SBS Sep 22, 2026 2:02 AM

Reuters: Saudi Arabia Expands Oil Exports via Persian Gulf Following Pipeline Attack (File Photo: Yonhap News) Saudi Arabia, facing disruptions to its alternative oil export routes due to maritime blockades in the Red Sea and pipeline attacks by Yemen's pro-Iran Houthi rebels, is attempting to export large-scale crude oil through the Persian Gulf, Reuters reported on the 21st , citing shipping data. SBS Sep 22, 2026 1:41 AM