2026-09-18 Friday
- #'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran (2026-09-18): The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at $100 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross. Einordnung: Kontext: Relevanz im aktuellen regionalen und globalen Umfeld.
- #Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron (2026-09-18): The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites. Einordnung: Kontext: Relevanz im aktuellen regionalen und globalen Umfeld.
- #The virtual worlds where robots are trained (2026-09-17): Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated. Einordnung: Kontext: Relevanz im aktuellen regionalen und globalen Umfeld.
- #Ethiopia: African Psychiatrists Convene in Addis Ababa to Advance Ai-Powered Mental Healthcare (2026-09-18): [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Psychiatrists from Ethiopia and across Africa have convened in Addis Ababa to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital psychiatry can expand access to quality mental healthcare across the Einordnung: Kontext: Relevanz im aktuellen regionalen und globalen Umfeld.
- #Fuel, Fertiliser Subsidies to Ease Inflation (2026-09-18): [Daily News] Zanzibar -- FUEL and fertiliser subsidies, tax relief on essential food imports and tighter market price monitoring are among measures being used to curb inflation and protect the purchasing power of the cur Einordnung: Kontext: Relevanz im aktuellen regionalen und globalen Umfeld.
- #Zanzibar Allocates Funds for District Disability Officers' Transport (2026-09-18): [Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Zanzibar government has allocated funds in the current financial year's budget to provide transport facilities for the remaining District Disability Officers; a move aimed at improving servic Einordnung: Kontext: Relevanz im aktuellen regionalen und globalen Umfeld.
- #Hohe Preise: Welche Energiekosten auf die Verbraucher zukommen (2026-09-18): Der Iran-Krieg hat Energie stark verteuert. Wo sind die Preise bereits besonders stark angestiegen? Und worauf müssen sich Haushalte mit Blick auf die kommenden Monate noch einstellen? Von Till Bücker. Einordnung: Kontext: Relevanz im aktuellen regionalen und globalen Umfeld.
- #Wirtschaft vor acht vom 18.09.2026 (2026-09-18): Wirtschaft vor acht vom 18.09.2026 Einordnung: Kontext: Relevanz im aktuellen regionalen und globalen Umfeld.
- #Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices (2026-09-18): Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation. Einordnung: Kontext: Relevanz im aktuellen regionalen und globalen Umfeld.
- #Economy minister accuses SoS of 'mischief making' in social media exchange (2026-09-18): Dr Caoimhe Archibald posted on X about a new one-off electricity bill reduction, which Sir Chris Bryant reposted saying the UK government funded it. Einordnung: Kontext: Relevanz im aktuellen regionalen und globalen Umfeld.
- #Donald Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House (2026-09-18): The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media since returning to office. Einordnung: Kontext: Relevanz im aktuellen regionalen und globalen Umfeld.
- #Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter (2026-09-17): There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment. Einordnung: Kontext: Relevanz im aktuellen regionalen und globalen Umfeld.
- #Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings (2026-09-16): The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters. Einordnung: Kontext: Relevanz im aktuellen regionalen und globalen Umfeld.
- #OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms (2026-09-16): Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity. Einordnung: Kontext: Relevanz im aktuellen regionalen und globalen Umfeld.
- #AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog (2026-09-15): The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women. Einordnung: Kontext: Relevanz im aktuellen regionalen und globalen Umfeld.