On September 2, 2025, the U.S. military conducted a lethal strike against a Venezuelan gang vessel in international waters, resulting in at least 11 deaths, which President Trump justified as a deterrent to drug smuggling. The strike has raised legal questions, with Venezuelan officials questioning its veracity and experts questioning its legality under international law.

On September 4, 2025, Australia's High Court dismissed Ben Roberts-Smith's final appeal, upholding the findings that he unlawfully killed four unarmed Afghans during his deployment in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. The seven-year legal battle, costing millions, concluded with Roberts-Smith ordered to pay Nine Newspapers' legal costs.

On September 2, 2025, OpenAI acquired Statsig, a product analytics platform, for $1.1 billion in an all-stock deal, aiming to enhance ChatGPT with real-time user behavior analysis and feature testing. Statsig's CEO will become OpenAI's CTO of Applications, and OpenAI's revenue doubled in the first seven months of the year, reaching $12 billion.

On September 3, 2025, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un met in Beijing during the 80th-anniversary commemorations of the end of World War II, with Putin thanking Kim for North Korea's support in the war against Ukraine. Kim pledged full support to Russia, emphasizing North Korea's continued backing of Russia's security interests.

On September 3, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. may need to rescind trade agreements with the EU, Japan, and South Korea if the Supreme Court rules against his administration in a tariffs case. Trump emphasized the importance of winning the case, as it could impact U.S. trade agreements and the country's economy.

On September 2, 2025, the Television Academy announced the recipients of the 2025 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards, honoring developments in broadcast technology. The awards ceremony will be held on October 14, 2025, at the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center in North Hollywood, California.

On September 3-4, 2025, NBCUniversal confirmed the sell-out of all commercial inventory for Super Bowl LX, scheduled for February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California. The company sought at least $7 million for a 30-second spot, with final prices ranging between $8 and $9 million.

On September 4, 2025, a former BlackRock debt head warned of potential financial exploitation related to Bolivia's debt crisis, which faces $14 billion in external borrowings and $380 million in debt payments by March. The warning suggests concerns about entities seeking to profit from the country's economic challenges.

On September 3-4, 2025, U.S. Treasury yields experienced volatility, with the 30-year yield touching 4.97% on September 3 and then falling to around 4.897% on September 4. Concerns are elevated due to the impact of Donald Trump’s trade war.

On September 2, 2025, the UK sold a record £14 billion of new 10-year government debt, attracting over £140 billion in orders. The transaction, with a yield of 4.8786%, represents the largest issuance of government bonds in the history of the DMO.

On September 3, 2025, ConocoPhillips announced a restructuring plan, including a workforce reduction of 20% to 25%, impacting 2,600 to 3,250 employees globally, due to falling international oil prices. The company's stock price fell by over 4% on the same day, closing at $94.65.

On September 3, 2025, Russian forces launched attacks on eastern and western Ukraine, damaging residential buildings in Druzhkivka and destroying garages in Khmelnytskyi. The attacks involved Smerch multiple rocket systems, missiles, and drones, resulting in civilian injuries and infrastructure damage.

On September 2, 2025, President of the Generalitat Salvador Illa met with former President Carles Puigdemont in Brussels, marking their first meeting since Illa's inauguration and eight years after Puigdemont's exile. The meeting, interpreted as a gesture of political normalization, focused on the Amnesty Law and its pending application.

On September 3, 2025, former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo was sentenced to 13 years and 4 months in prison for money laundering related to the Ecoteva case, marking his second conviction for corruption during his presidency. The sentence is linked to real estate acquisitions made with funds from bribes paid by Odebrecht and Camargo Correa.

On September 3, 2025, China commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japan with a military parade in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, attended by Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un. The parade showcased China's latest military hardware, including ICBMs and hypersonic missiles, and was interpreted as a demonstration of strength.

On September 3 and 4, 2025, the U.S. government, including the Trump administration, voiced disapproval of the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund's decision to divest its holdings in Caterpillar Inc. The fund's move was based on ethical concerns regarding Caterpillar's products' use by Israeli authorities in Gaza and the West Bank.

An opinion piece discusses the geopolitical implications and potential risks associated with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence in the U.S. and China. The article focuses on the competition between the U.S. and China in developing Artificial Superintelligence (ASI).

On September 3, 2025, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Estonian President Alar Karis in Brussels, praising Estonia's commitment to defense spending and its support for Ukraine. They discussed NATO's support for Ukraine, including a new initiative to deliver urgent aid.

Democrats and historians are expressing concerns that President Donald Trump might attempt to cancel or manipulate the 2026 and 2028 elections to maintain power. These concerns are based on Trump's past actions and statements, including a conversation with Zelensky.

On September 3, 2025, HappyRobot, an AI startup, secured a $44 million Series B funding round, led by Base10 Partners, to expand its product and sales teams. The company provides AI agents for freight operators to automate tasks like rate negotiation and appointment booking.

On September 3, 2025, Cato Networks acquired Aim Security, an AI startup, to enhance the Cato SASE Cloud Platform for secure enterprise adoption of AI agents and applications. The acquisition aims to provide a broad and deep AI security solution to enterprises and protect customers from threats associated with generative AI.

On September 3-4, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were overheard discussing the possibility of immortality and life extension during a military parade in Beijing.