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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva shares about the prospects and risks of the global economy in New York on September 20. Photo: Xinhua

IMF concerned about global economic shock if artificial intelligence fails to meet expectations

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The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that the world economy is facing many risks, from inflation, increasing debt costs and the AI wave.

President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump shake hands before starting the summit on the morning of May 14, 2026, in Beijing. Photo: AFP

China confirms President Xi Jinping's visit to the US

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The Chinese Foreign Ministry has confirmed the timing of President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States.

Firefighters extinguish fire after a Russian UAV attack in Odessa, Ukraine, February 15, 2026. Photo: AFP

Russia attacks Ukrainian strategic port in Black Sea, hitting military cargo ship

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The Russian Ministry of Defense said that Russian forces attacked logistics centers, warehouses and Ukrainian seaports, hitting cargo ships to the port of Odessa.

Pipeline and valve system at a gas infrastructure facility in Europe. EU countries are urgently adding gas to their reserves before winter. Photo: Xinhua

Europe urgently pumps 45 billion cubic meters of gas, still not enough for winter

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Europe is sprinting to accumulate gas before winter as new reserves reach 69.59%, the lowest level at the same time since 2011.

Crowds of people march on streets in France on September 20 to protest the bill expanding the police's power to use force. Photo: AFP

Thousands of French people take to the streets to protest the new security bill

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Thousands of people participated in protests in Paris and many major cities of France to protest the bill on the right to use force of security forces.