Capital Talk

Diplomats gathered in Switzerland early this month to negotiate the first treaty on lethal autonomous weapons. According to sources, US and Russian delegates pushed to delete draft provisions requiring human review of AI-selected targets, though neither capital has confirmed the proposed changes. Negotiations over keeping humans in the loop remain the core sticking point.

Fatah officials say talks being held in Cairo may lead to a delay in the planned Palestinian elections. The discussions in the Egyptian capital are reportedly focused on the electoral process, and sources within the faction suggest the vote's timetable could be pushed back as a result. The potential postponement is drawing attention given the significance of the elections for Palestinian politics.

Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir, hosting Geo News talk show Capital Talk, claims to reveal what caused the deadlock in negotiations between the government and opposition party PTI on September 25. The episode is drawing wide attention in Pakistan, where talks between the ruling coalition and Imran Khan's party remain a major political story.

Zcash is rallying while Bitcoin pulls back, with traders interpreting the move as fresh rotation into privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. Market watchers say capital may be shifting from large-cap coins toward privacy assets as investors look for alternatives during Bitcoin's dip. The rally puts Zcash back in the spotlight among privacy coins, though analysts caution such rotations can reverse quickly if Bitcoin resumes its climb.