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September 13 - According to Al Jazeera on the 12th, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagaei said that Iran and Oman are expected to brief Gulf states on the results of their consultations on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz at a regional meeting to be held on the 14th.
According to Iranian state media, two explosions were heard on Qeshm Island, the sound originating from the sea.
On September 13th, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published a lengthy blog post on Saturday, stating that the company will implement new security measures, such as introducing third-party evaluation agencies, while calling on the entire industry to support broader measures to slow down the development of AI models. OpenAI CEO Altman quickly indicated that he would adopt Amodei's suggestion to "grant independent evaluation agencies access similar to that of employees." Elon Musk, who runs xAI, also stated, "Dalio is right." Although these three leaders have warned of the risks of artificial intelligence for years, there is virtually no precedent for a truly coordinated slowdown in development in this highly competitive industry. Companies have long been launching new products to increase user engagement, gain market share, and drive sales growth. It remains unclear to what extent these leading AI companies will implement new restrictions or security checks.
According to Saudi media Alhadath, sources say the Iraqi government has decided to keep the Sharamjah and Shib border crossings open until travelers leave the country.
According to the UAE News Agency, the UAE Crown Prince met with the Russian President and emphasized the need to continue coordinating the summit's outcomes and translating them into concrete measures that benefit all parties.
Ukraine's Minister of Economy: The economic cost of the damage and blockade of Ukrainian seaports is expected to account for about 1.5 percentage points of GDP this year.
Ukraine's Minister of Economy: Approximately $40 billion in export revenue is at risk due to port blockades.
Ukraine's Minister of Economy: Due to Russian airstrikes, losses to Ukraine's infrastructure and fixed assets are expected to reach $10 billion this year.
On September 13, in response to Ukrainian President Zelensky's statement regarding his desire to meet with Russian President Putin during the G20 summit, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov stated that Putin's attendance at the G20 summit is still uncertain. He added that if Zelensky wants to meet Putin, he can come to Moscow, and the invitation remains valid. Regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Peskov told the Russian newspaper Izvestia that Europe has not proactively proposed any solutions to promote negotiations on the Ukraine issue. Peskov said that anyone who wants negotiations will seek them out, but Europe has not done so.
Oracle (ORCL.N) announced on Saturday that Chairman Larry Ellison has cancelled plans to sell no more than 50 million shares of the company's stock. In a statement, the company said, "No Oracle stock was sold under this plan, and he has no other plans to sell any of his Oracle shares." Oracle disclosed the aforementioned stock sale plan on Friday. Oracle shares rose more than 2% in grey market trading.
September 13th - OpenAI founder Altman: I agree with Dalio (Anthropic CEO) that we need to control the progress of cutting-edge models. This is a major topic of discussion at OpenAI recently. Promising independent evaluators to have employee-like access is a good idea, and we will do so. We will have more updates to share soon.
Yemeni Prime Minister: The Houthi escalation is wide-ranging and extremely dangerous, extending beyond Yemen and linked to Iran's agenda, which threatens regional security and navigation safety.
Oracle (ORCL.N) Chairman Larry Ellison has cancelled his plans to sell Oracle stock; Ellison has no other plans to sell.
Iraqi Prime Minister's Office: The AJIL oil field development contract in Iraq aims to increase oil production from 30,000 barrels per day to 40,000 barrels per day.
Domestic News: 1. Xi Jinping meets with Indian Prime Minister Modi. 2. China will assume the BRICS presidency in 2027. 3. Dark Side of the Moon: Online rumors about the founder and employees are malicious fabrications; a police report has been filed. 4. State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council: Make good use of both domestic and international markets and optimize overseas investment layout. 5. State Administration of Foreign Exchange: Director Zhu Hexin meets with Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Chairman Wong Tin-yau and CEO Leung Fung-yee. 6. Xi Jinping: China is willing to work with BRICS members to play its due role in achieving peace and tranquility in the Middle East and the Gulf region. 7. China National Grain Reserves Corporation (CNGRC) issued a notice regarding the auction of frozen pork from the central reserves on September 15 and 16, 2026. International News: 1. Trump says the US and Canada are likely to reach an agreement "soon." 2. BRICS countries call on Middle Eastern countries to exercise maximum restraint. 3. ECB Governing Council member Kochel: High oil prices may force the ECB to raise interest rates further. 4. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: Dependence on Middle Eastern oil has dropped to around 50%, and the public need not worry about oil prices. 5. Anthropic CEO: The pace of improving AI model capabilities must be slowed to ensure its security. 6. Middle East Situation—① British media: The US restricts air defense hours for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. ② Trump: The war will end soon, and everything regarding Iran will be resolved smoothly. ③ According to the Bahrain National News Agency: Bahrain stated it will not participate in the meeting with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. ④ Trump: Iran may be responsible for the attack on the Saudi pipeline; the Houthis do not want to fight us.
On September 12, local time, President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, India, on the afternoon of the 18th BRICS Summit. Xi Jinping shared four points on promoting the steady and long-term development of China-India relations. First, aligning with an objective and rational strategic understanding. China and India are partners, not rivals, and opportunities, not threats, for each other's development. This strategic judgment is based on the development stages of both countries and the international environment, and is in the common interest of both countries and their people. Second, achieving mutual success through win-win cooperation. Both sides should focus on development as the greatest common denominator, strengthening friendly exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation. Expanding cooperation in areas such as people-to-people exchanges and direct flights will effectively improve the public opinion foundation for bilateral relations. Balancing and addressing each other's economic and trade concerns will promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral economic and trade relations. Third, eliminating interference with the political wisdom of mutual respect and understanding. Both sides should be committed to advancing bilateral relations and border issues on a dual-track approach, promoting mutual progress, and maintaining peace and tranquility in border areas. Fourth, benefiting the world through open and inclusive multilateral cooperation. We will support each other in serving as BRICS chairs, strengthen cooperation within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and the G20, work together to address global challenges, and resolutely defend international fairness and justice.
September 12 - According to the website of the China Maritime Safety Administration, the Dalian Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigation warning that from 16:00 on September 13 to 16:00 on September 27, military operations will be carried out in parts of the Bohai Strait and the northern Yellow Sea, and entry is prohibited.
Anthropic co-founder and CEO: Proposed that leading AI companies in democratic countries coordinate to establish common safety standards.
Anthropic co-founder and CEO: Proposes that every leading AI company commit to providing continuous, staff-like access to a resident team of third-party evaluators.
Anthropic co-founder and CEO: Proposes that the US and other democratic governments try to coordinate with other governments.
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