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EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15

The European Union will ban social media for children under 13 and allow only limited, supervised access until the age of 15 under plans unveiled Wednesday by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

BASIS.pro Expands On-Chain Infrastructure with XDC Network Partnership and Zypher DAO as Auto Earn Goes Live

New developments extend BASIS across real-world asset and AI-native infrastructure while introducing automated reward restaking for BTC, ETH, SOL, and PAXG participants

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Bank of Japan set to raise rates under pressure from inflation, US

The Bank of Japan is poised to raise interest rates again on Friday to counter inflation fuelled by surging energy prices and to support the yen, under Washington's watchful eye.

EU chief hosts Canada's Carney in push to 'deepen' alliance

From investments in AI to energy supplies, a drive to strengthen EU-Canada ties shifts into gear Wednesday, as the bloc's chief lays out the coming year's priorities before European lawmakers -- and Canadian leader Mark Carney.

EU chief to unveil social media, gaming curbs for under-15s

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Wednesday unveil long-awaited plans to protect children from online harm by curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, games and AI chatbots for under-15s.

US Fed to deliver rate decision with markets betting on hike

The US Federal Reserve will announce its decision on setting interest rates for the world's largest economy on Wednesday, with markets betting the central bank will pull the trigger on a rate-hike to tackle surging inflation.

i-payout Expands U.S. Money Transmitter Licensing Footprint and Advances European EMI Strategy

Expanded regulatory infrastructure is designed to give marketplaces, gig economy platforms, gaming and esports companies, insurance providers, affiliate networks, clinical research organizations and other enterprises greater access to flexible domestic and global payout capabilities

US Senate crypto bill collapses amid partisan deadlock

A push for landmark US cryptocurrency legislation collapsed on Tuesday after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to bridge months-old differences over ethics, banking and how the fast-growing industry should be regulated.

Tiny English village holds 'independence' vote over asylum seeker housing

A small English village of just 350 people has found itself on the front line of a national debate on the housing of asylum seekers, holding an "independence referendum" on Tuesday to protest plans to house over 1,200 migrants in a nearby facility.

Protesting shepherds, farmers clash with Romanian police

Protesting shepherds and farmers, joined by far-right groups, clashed with riot police in Romania Tuesday, leaving two dozen people hurt as they called for a ban on live sheep exports to be overturned in the inflation-hit country.

Foundation Lets Ledger Users Switch to Open Source Without Starting Over

Legacy Mode brings open source apps developed for Ledger to Passport, letting users keep their existing accounts and familiar wallets on hardware assembled in the United States.

BingX Evolves into a Multi-Asset Trading Platform, Connecting Users to Global Opportunities

BingX today announced its strategic evolution into a multi-asset trading platform and will further its strategy through "Connect Markets. Unlock Opportunities.", bringing crypto and traditional markets together through an integrated trading experience. The move reflects BingX's ambition to help traders identify emerging market opportunities, understand the forces shaping them and act across asset classes through a united platform.

EU to propose curbing social media, online games for under 15s

The European Union is set to propose curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, chatbots, and online games to children under the age of 15, according to a draft legal document seen by AFP.

International Trading Institute Expands Professional Trader Development Beyond the Master’s in Trading

The International Trading Institute (ITI) has expanded its education offering beyond its flagship Master’s in Trading, creating a broader set of professional development pathways for traders at different stages of experience.

Lake Energy Secures $80 Million for U.S. Renewable Energy Expansion

Lake Energy has announced the securing of $80 million in financing to advance the construction of renewable energy infrastructure in the United States. This funding round was led by seasoned investors with extensive experience in the energy infrastructure and clean energy sectors.

Hospitality leaders ask Burnham to halve VAT amid rising costs

More than 800 hospitality leaders have signed an open letter asking Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reduce the sector’s VAT rate from 20% to 10%, citing venue closures and increasing business costs.

SkySail Strategies Outperforms Wall Street's 30-Year Risk Standard With Proprietary AI Inference Model

State of the Art by SkySail, the Rubix VM RPT model predicts how far markets will move with less error than the models institutions have relied on since 1993.

Berlin's run-down public spaces at heart of election campaign

Politicians campaigning for Sunday's Berlin state election have painted an unflattering picture of the German capital, vowing to clear garbage-strewn streets and promising "syringe-free playgrounds".

China retail sales growth weakens further in August

China's retail sales grew last month at their slowest pace since May, official data showed on Tuesday, as the country's leaders struggle to reverse a persistent slump in spending.

Most markets drop as oil extends gains ahead of expected US rate hike

Most Asian stock markets struggled again Tuesday as oil prices extended gains and investors bet on a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this week, though tech firms saw a slight recovery from a sell-off fuelled by fears over the AI boom.

In Kashmir, lake weeds mix with traditional art

A Kashmiri artisan is turning weeds pulled from Srinagar's famous Dal Lake into a new ingredient for the centuries-old craft of papier-mache, one of Kashmir's best-known traditional art forms.

India prohibits bank fees on UPI payments up to ₹2,000

India notified changes to the Payment and Settlement Act on September 14 barring bank charges on Unified Payments Interface transactions of up to ₹2,000, equivalent to $20.93 in the source report.

Air India CEO summoned over alleged departure immigration lapse

India’s government has summoned Air India’s chief executive after three Italian nationals allegedly departed through Delhi airport without mandatory immigration clearance, sources told businessline.

Brazil's Amazon defender Raoni has cancer

Brazilian tribal chief Raoni Metuktire, the most recognized face of the fight to save the Amazon rainforest, has gastrointestinal cancer and is receiving palliative care at home, his organization said Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'I am the hoax buster': Trump rejects AI danger warnings

US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, repeatedly calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls to put guardrails around the fast-moving technology.

Spanish PM denies being blackmailed by Morocco

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday dismissed as Netflix-worthy allegations he was being blackmailed by Morocco over the migration crisis in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta.

Doha Islamic finance forum names AlRayan firms as co-lead partners

AlRayan Investment and AlRayan Bank will be co-lead partners of IFN Qatar Dialogues 2026, scheduled for September 17 at Dusit Hotel & Suites Doha.

Etihad capacity rises as war disruption weighs on annual earnings

Etihad Airways is operating above its year-earlier passenger capacity, but disruption caused by the Iran war is expected to leave its 2026 revenue flat and profitability close to zero, chief executive Antonoaldo Neves said on September 14.

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.

US invites Venezuela to G20 energy summit

A Venezuelan delegation will participate in this week's G20 energy meetings in Texas, US officials said Monday, as the world grapples with soaring energy prices driven by the Middle East war.

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