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Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Abel publicly acknowledged Alphabet's strong position in AI during Q2, describing the company as a 'significant player' in the technology.

JPMorgan’s Grace Peters warns that rising bond yields, particularly at 5%, could pose a risk to global equities amid historically weak September performance.

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss warned that the recent bond market rout could necessitate emergency spending cuts, citing the UK as a prime example of rising debt.

A corporate CEO defended a tactical decision to sell Bitcoin at $60,000 and repurchase at $80,000, attributing the move to capital cost considerations.

China's Cyberspace Administration announced a crackdown on AI‑generated low‑quality content, reporting the removal of over 5.61 million harmful items and about 49,000 accounts across platforms such as WeChat, RedNote and Douyin.

A Malaysian government agency announced it will investigate a participant in the Miss Equality World 2026 pageant for alleged cross-dressing, citing social media posts and local laws.

A former Malaysian minister was arrested in connection with a corruption probe into the management of the country’s state haj fund, as confirmed by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

City University of Hong Kong (CityU) launched an investigation into a student-led orientation event after a video surfaced showing alleged indecent behavior during a 'disco night', prompting the university to pledge 'zero tolerance' for improper conduct.

Pantera Capital's Dan Morehead publicly criticized Bessent's Treasury bond buyback strategy as a 'bluff' that failed, which Morehead attributes as a contributing factor to Bitcoin's 26% rally in August.

China dissented from a G20 statement opposing 'cheap exports' flooding the market, indicating potential divergence in trade policy stances among major economies.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims the Strait of Hormuz could become obsolete within two years due to accelerated pipeline infrastructure projects in the Gulf region, triggered by recent disruptions from the Iran conflict.

The article reports a statement by Donald Trump warning of severe consequences for Iran if it responds to US strikes, highlighting escalating geopolitical tensions that could disrupt diplomatic efforts and reduce market confidence in a potential 2026 deal.