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Citizen Digital
… In mid-September, chief executive Sam Altman ruled out 2026, citing safety, and on Tuesday he told CNBC that "this is a time to put safety and mission first." OpenAI's second-quarter operating loss widened to $12.3 billion, including stock-based compensation, according to the Wal …
OpenAI unveils low-cost AI model, a day after shelving Astra upgradeThe Standard
… US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that Iranian airlines would face difficulties operating as of Wednesday under the weight of American sanctions."All the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world," Bessent told CNBC in an interview. …
First Iran flights cancelled as US sanctions set to come into forceCitizen Digital
… On September 23 "all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world," Bessent told CNBC in an interview as the war launched by the United States and Israel nears the seven-month mark. …
US Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be 'shut down' Sept 23The Standard
… Asked if both sides were in a trade war, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC last week (Aug 31) that he did not think one could be in a tit-for-tat fight with a country that is 13 times larger. …
Canada's counter-tariffs take effect on various US goodsCitizen Digital
… n Greer played down the language issue in the trade talks as a "funny fake story." "What we don't like is a situation where Canada, the federal government, forces American tech companies to take their earnings and give a percentage to their competitors in Canada," Greer told CNBC …
How the French language contributed to the US-Canada trade warCitizen Digital
… "We are in talks with the Iranians, and I think there is a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow to open the strait and move towards a more normalized position in this conflict," Bessent said Tuesday in an interview with CNBC. …
US Treasury Secretary says chance of Hormuz deal with Iran by WednesdayThe Standard
… "All you can do is fight your way out."US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC earlier "there is a chance we may have a deal" by Wednesday or Thursday. …
Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'Citizen Digital
… He said some buyers have found alternative suppliers, including the US and Nigeria, and have established new shipping routes and commercial contracts. - Will ships have to pay? - US Vice President JD Vance told CNBC on Monday there was an understanding with Iran that the strait w …
What happens when the Strait of Hormuz re-opens?Citizen Digital
… Dimon told CNBC last year that the pair had "hugged it out," and hailed Musk as "our Einstein."
SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaireCitizen Digital
… Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, recently told CNBC that the global leader in semiconductors industry has lost its ground in China. …
China in race to become leading global AI hub with self-relianceOpenAI released GPT-6.1 Sol, a mid-range AI model at one-fifth the cost of its flagship GPT-6 Astra, one day after abandoning an upgraded version that frequently ignored instructions. The company also unveiled Dots, a personal agent to compete with rival platforms.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
OpenAI released GPT-6.1 Sol, a mid-range AI model at one-fifth the cost of its flagship GPT-6 Astra, one day after abandoning an upgraded version that frequently ignored instructions. The company also unveiled Dots, a personal agent to compete with rival platforms.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's civil aviation authorities cancelled flights to Baghdad and Muscat airports effective midnight Tuesday, hours before expanded US sanctions took effect. Iran is negotiating to reroute Baghdad flights to Najaf and discussions with Oman were ongoing.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally under American sanctions, saying on September 23 "all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world" because countries cannot provide fuel, landing services, or sell tickets without being removed from the dollar system. Iraq announced it would suspend flights by Iranian airlines, and Georgia barred Iranian carriers from its territory.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Canada's retaliatory tariffs of 15 percent, 25 percent and 50 percent took effect Tuesday on $27.6 billion in US imports including steel, aluminum and dairy products, in response to US President Donald Trump's earlier 50-percent tariffs on Canadian goods. The escalation also includes Trump's threat to block Bombardier Aviation sales in the United States unless the Quebec-based plane maker moves manufacturing to the US.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The trade war between the United States and Canada has expanded beyond tariff demands to include cultural issues, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who cited threats to the French language and Quebec culture. Disputes over Canadian subsidies for Francophone culture, Francophone online media, and bilingual product labeling have become sticking points in negotiations.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States could reach a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Wednesday, which would stabilize energy prices and restore freedom of movement for shipping.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it would face being "hit very hard" if negotiations fell through. Iran has tightened its grip on the waterway since February 28 and wants to control the strait and charge tolls, which has been a sticking point in talks.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane is expected to reopen on Friday after nearly four months following a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war. While stranded ships could theoretically move through almost immediately once formal approval is given, some vessels may require underwater hull cleaning, and a return to normal operations is likely to take time.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire following a SpaceX IPO. The article notes his prominence in popular culture and discusses both his loyal following and criticism regarding his wealth, business governance, and political interventions.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China has unveiled the ZGC (Jingxi) AI Technology Park in Beijing to support AI enterprises and develop a full-chain ecosystem for AI development, as the country targets leadership in the emerging technology. Global venture capital in AI has increased significantly since the 2023 release of Generative AI models, with the UN Trade and Development predicting the market will reach $4.8 trillion by 2033.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
During a summit in Beijing, President Trump said he had made "fantastic trade deals" with China's Xi Jinping in sectors including agriculture, aviation, and artificial intelligence. Trump also stated that China has offered to help open the Strait of Hormuz.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At a Beijing summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned US President Trump that mishandling the Taiwan question could push the two nations into conflict, while Trump called Xi a "great leader" and a "friend."
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →