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Trump rejects AI slowdown concerns as UN urges coordinated controls
Higher wages draw migrant workers to Kashmir despite attacks
Higher wages draw migrant workers to Kashmir despite attacks

Higher earnings continue to attract an estimated half a million migrant workers to Indian Kashmir each year, despite militant attacks and continuing security risks in the disputed Himalayan region.

September 14, 2026

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BIS flags debt and profitability risks in AI-driven market rally
BIS flags debt and profitability risks in AI-driven market rally

The Bank for International Settlements warned on September 14 that the AI-driven rise in global equities was becoming more vulnerable as investors questioned future profits and large US technology companies increased their borrowing.

September 14, 2026

Oil supply concerns and AI warnings weigh on global markets
Oil supply concerns and AI warnings weigh on global markets

Oil prices climbed and technology shares fell on September 14 as investors assessed a Saudi pipeline closure, continuing inflation pressures and calls from AI executives to slow development of the technology.

September 14, 2026

Qatar Chamber and Maltese envoy consider business forum
Qatar Chamber and Maltese envoy consider business forum

Qatar Chamber and Malta’s ambassador to Qatar discussed stronger commercial ties and the possibility of a joint business forum during a meeting on September 14.

September 14, 2026

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US stocks retreat on AI warnings as oil prices, bond yields rise
US stocks retreat on AI warnings as oil prices, bond yields rise

Wall Street stocks fell Monday on weakness in tech shares after leading artificial intelligence executives said advances should be slowed, as markets also contended with higher oil prices and Treasury bond yields.

September 14, 2026

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France, Iraq deepen energy, defence ties during Zaidi visit
France, Iraq deepen energy, defence ties during Zaidi visit

France and Iraq on Monday called for a "diversification of export routes" for oil and gas in the Middle East in response to the instability generated by the conflict between the United States and Iran, following talks in Paris.

September 14, 2026