Real-time News

Unisound (09678.HK): Releases its new generation high-performance main model, U2-Flash.

According to Business Insider, in an internal memo, Microsoft (MSFT.O) CEO Satya Nadella stated that AI should remain under human control, support broader third-party testing, and warned that companies must take the time to ensure the security of the technology.

US President Trump: Just as I successfully pushed through the "Big and Beautiful" bill that everyone said was impossible, and the $1,776 for our great military personnel, if Republicans win the House and Senate, I will fight for $5,000 for adult citizens. Go vote!

On September 15th, according to Lithuanian sources, an unidentified drone entered Lithuanian airspace and was shot down by NATO fighter jets on a Baltic air patrol mission. The drone was reportedly shot down over the Aretus district in southern Lithuania. Following the incident, Lithuanian fire and rescue services issued a yellow alert for air threat a few minutes after midnight, covering Vilnius, the Vilnius district, and the Trakai district. The alert has since been lifted. Vilnius airport operations and related airspace were temporarily restricted. The Lithuanian National Crisis Management Center stated that authorities spotted the drone in the Trakai district and scrambled fighter jets on a NATO patrol mission. Approximately 30 minutes later, authorities reported that the drone had been shot down. It is understood that the drone may have entered Lithuania from Belarus. Lithuanian officials have not yet released the drone's model, ownership, or the specific reason for its entry into Lithuanian airspace.

On September 15th, it was learned that the US government's oversight agency released its first report on the impact of the US-Iran war on September 14th local time, acknowledging a shortage of advanced US military weapons and publicly disclosing damage to US military aircraft, military bases, and diplomatic facilities in the Middle East. The report from the US Department of Defense Inspector General stated that the war has caused a "strategic stockpile shortage" and exposed bottlenecks in military production capacity for ammunition replenishment. Experts previously estimated that it might take the US military approximately three years to restore its advanced missile and air defense interceptor stockpiles to pre-war levels.

On September 15th, Bank of America CEO Moynihan stated on Monday that he expects the bank's investment banking revenue to decline by at least 10% in the third quarter, while sales and trading revenue will remain flat. Moynihan anticipates third-quarter investment banking revenue to be between $1.6 billion and $1.8 billion, down from $2 billion in the same period last year. He stated that the deal pipeline remains ample, but also warned that rising interest rates could lead to a slowdown in some funding demand. Moynihan stated, "We have very strong confidence in the fundamentals of the U.S. economy."

CrowdStrike (CRWD.O) CEO George Kurtz stated that slowing down the development of increasingly powerful AI models does not eliminate their security risks. "Pandora's box has been opened."

The Saudi-led coalition said 13 civilians were injured in attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels on the Saudi cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif on Monday.

According to Business Insider: Google (GOOG.O) allows all engineers to use Anthropic's model Claude.

Market news: U.S. Attorney General Blanch will hold a press conference at the White House tomorrow.

September 15th - The State Council Information Office will hold a press conference at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026. Fu Linghui, spokesperson, chief economist, and director of the Department of National Economic Comprehensive Statistics of the National Bureau of Statistics, will introduce the national economic performance in August 2026 and answer questions from reporters.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer: Even with a "highly intelligent president," we cannot ignore the dangers of artificial intelligence. The warning signs are clearer now than ever before.

September 15th - According to the Associated Press, Costco (COST.O) has limited the quantity of motor oil its members can purchase and raised prices on related products. According to Costco's website, customers buying a two-pack of its own-brand Kirkland Signature fully synthetic motor oil will see a notification stating, "Each member account is limited to one purchase every seven days, with a maximum of two items per purchase." The product is now priced at $57.99, a significant increase from its previous price of around $30. Sales of Mobil 1 motor oil on Costco's website are also restricted. A six-pack, with each 1-quart bottle, is priced at $43.99, with a limit of five items per member account. Costco has not yet responded to these restrictions.

Lithuanian National Crisis Management Center: NATO fighter jets shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace.

U.S. Navy: Awarded Boeing (BA.N) a $562 million contract for MQ-25A "Stingray" unmanned aerial vehicles.

A U.S. judge has halted the Trump administration's new rules restricting the validity of visas for foreign students and journalists.

Lithuania's National Crisis Management Center: NATO fighter jets were scrambled due to a suspected drone detection in airspace near Vilnius, Lithuania.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin: Today’s proposal will save $370 million in direct compliance costs.