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Middle East diplomacy appeared to falter with the postponement of a meeting between Iran and other Persian Gulf powers, while fresh attacks around the region's two most important oil transit routes deepened concerns over global energy supplies.
Pinglu Canal, a 134.2-kilometer-long river-to-sea waterway in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is scheduled to officially open on September 16. Linking the country's inland river network with the Beibu Gulf, the canal allows 5,000-tonne vessels to sail directly from southwest China to the sea.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for BRICS countries to establish a cooperative and inclusive framework for the safe use of artificial intelligence.
The 33rd Arabian Travel Market (ATM) opened on September 14 in Dubai. A key focus at this year's ATM is bringing tourists back to the Middle East following recent geopolitical disruptions. As the region's premier travel trade show, the four-day event runs through September 17.
US President Donald Trump claimed in a Truth Social post on Monday that Iran wants to reach an agreement with Washington "quickly and badly" and he would decide whether the US engages with Tehran.