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M China conducts naval and air exercise around disputed Scarborough Shoal The PLA Southern Theater Command said the training around the shoal was a response to actions by certain countries. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 27, 2026, 09:40 AM UTC M Iran armed forces prepared for any renewed U.S. attacks, state media says Army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia says Iran is fully prepared for confrontation after Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 27, 2026, 09:40 AM UTC H Iran Says 'Only A Negotiated Solution' Can Get US Out Of The Deadlock After Trump Rejects Proposal To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz Iran is pushing back on President Donald Trump’s rejection of its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying a negotiated agreement remains the only way to break the current deadlock between Tehran and Washington.Ac GEOPOLITICS | Sep 27, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC H Iran army spokesman: Tehran ready for clash, will cause greater damage to US - state media Iran army spokesman: Tehran ready for clash, will cause greater damage to US - state media GEOPOLITICS | Sep 27, 2026, 08:39 AM UTC H Iran's army spokesperson: US may initiate fresh strike due to 'its poor regional situation' - state media Iran's army spokesperson: US may initiate fresh strike due to 'its poor regional situation' - state media GEOPOLITICS | Sep 27, 2026, 08:39 AM UTC L China Vanke Says Unit Gets 1-Year Extension On 200 Million Yuan Loan China Vanke Co., Ltd. SZSE:000002:($1 = 6.7128 Chinese yuan renminbi) GEOPOLITICS | Sep 27, 2026, 07:50 AM UTC L Stock market prediction for tomorrow: Sensex, Nifty Monday, 28 Sept triggers | GIFT Nifty, Nikkei, Taiwan, Kospi cues New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- Stock market prediction for 28 September, 2026: The Indian stock market ended lower for the seventh straight week, weighed down by weak domestic and global signals. The indices remained largely ran GEOPOLITICS | Sep 27, 2026, 07:34 AM UTC M Russia says it struck military infrastructure, vessel in Ukraine Russian defence ministry says overnight drone strikes hit logistics centres, port and transport infrastructure, and vessels linked to Ukraine's military. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 27, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe SYDNEY, Sept 27 (Reuters) — The CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic have been called to appear at an Australian Senate inquiry on AI, the head of the probe said on Sunday, days after the revelation that a rogue OpenAI bot had h GEOPOLITICS | Sep 27, 2026, 04:25 AM UTC L Trump offers detailed account of latest US-China summit during call with Japan PM Takaichi: Japan foreign ministry says Trump offers detailed account of latest US-China summit during call with Japan PM Takaichi: Japan foreign ministry says GEOPOLITICS | Sep 27, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC M US 'very much' understands Taiwan's defence needs, Taipei official says Taiwan's deputy foreign minister said Washington understands Taipei's defence needs and the threat from China. He cited no change in US policy toward Taiwan and said Taiwan has repeatedly received confirmation from US of GEOPOLITICS | Sep 27, 2026, 02:45 AM UTC M China conducts naval, air exercise around disputed Scarborough Shoal China said the joint exercise was held in waters and airspace around the shoal, also known as Huangyan Dao and Bajo de Masinloc. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 27, 2026, 01:45 AM UTC M Iran insists only diplomacy can solve dispute after Trump rejects Hormuz plan Iran says reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on its conditions being met and a negotiated solution, after Trump said he rejected Tehran's proposal. A senior Iranian official said Iran would show no flexibility on its GEOPOLITICS | Sep 27, 2026, 01:25 AM UTC M Iran says diplomacy is only solution after Trump rejects peace plan Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on conditions being met and that only a negotiated solution can break the deadlock. A senior Iranian official told Reuters Iran would sho GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC L Iran says it awaits U.S. response through mediators on proposal Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran has seen an initial reaction from President Donald Trump and is waiting for the mediators to convey the definitive U.S. position. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 09:25 PM UTC H Iran's Aragchi: negotiated solution is the only way to end deadlock, that is our stance Iran's Aragchi: negotiated solution is the only way to end deadlock, that is our stance GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 09:16 PM UTC H Iran's Araqchi: conditions clear, any opening of Strait of Hormuz depends on them Iran's Araqchi: conditions clear, any opening of Strait of Hormuz depends on them GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 09:14 PM UTC H Iran's Araqchi: awaiting mediators to relay final views for decision-making Iran's Araqchi: awaiting mediators to relay final views for decision-making GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 09:13 PM UTC H Iran's foreign minister Araqchi: First reaction from U.S. president seen, but mediators have not yet communicated anything to us Iran's foreign minister Araqchi: First reaction from U.S. president seen, but mediators have not yet communicated anything to us GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 09:13 PM UTC M Hurricane Polo downgraded to Category 4, landfall expected in Baja California Sur Monday The storm was about 330 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph. The NHC said hurricane conditions are possible Monday afternoon from Punta Eugenia to Santa Fe. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 06:35 PM UTC H Ukraine intercepting 55% of Russian jet-powered drones: Zelenskiy Ukraine intercepting 55% of Russian jet-powered drones: Zelenskiy GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 05:45 PM UTC M Russia and Germany foreign ministers hold first talks since 2022 Sergei Lavrov and Johann Wadephul met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, discussing bilateral ties and the Ukraine war. Wadephul pressed Russia on Black Sea grain exports and said hybrid attacks would not weake GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 05:16 PM UTC H Different Readouts, Modest Progress: U.S. and China Offer Varying Takes on Summit Results — Barrons.com By Adam LevineThe White House issued a press release on Saturday touting the accomplishments of the U.S.-China summit meeting between President Donald Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping this past week. Just as notable a GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 04:19 PM UTC M Lavrov urges US to lift blockade of Cuba and strike it off terror list Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Lavrov also said US restrictions have largely blocked oil from reaching Cuba, causing blackouts. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 04:10 PM UTC M Trump predicts US and Cuba will reach a deal Trump said he does not think military action will be necessary and said the US wants to help Cuba. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC H View: The US-China tectonic plates have shifted In rolling out the red carpet for China’s Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump underscored how rapidly the balance of power in the relationship has shifted. Before this week, the last time a US president greeted a forei GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 03:29 PM UTC L Trump: Cuba and US to strike a deal, don't expect military involvement Trump: Cuba and US to strike a deal, don't expect military involvement GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 02:58 PM UTC L US official says Washington, Tehran talks ongoing Axios, citing a US official, said positive and constructive talks are ongoing between Washington and Tehran through intermediaries. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 02:56 PM UTC M Trump says he spoke with Venezuela's Rodriguez about elections Trump said he spoke this week with Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez about elections. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 02:50 PM UTC H Russia's Lavrov meets German counterpart on sidelines of UN General Assembly Russia's Lavrov meets German counterpart on sidelines of UN General Assembly GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 02:31 PM UTC M China urges respect for Gulf sovereignty, end to Cuba blockade Vice President Han Zheng used his UN speech to say sovereignty in the Gulf should be respected and called for an end to threats against Cuba and its blockade. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 02:20 PM UTC L Trump: had a major discussion on artificial intelligence with China's Xi Trump: had a major discussion on artificial intelligence with China's Xi GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 01:50 PM UTC L Trump: Xi grasps my stance on Taiwan Trump: Xi grasps my stance on Taiwan GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC L Trump: Taiwan mentioned with China's Xi Trump: Taiwan mentioned with China's Xi GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC H Trump on Iran: rejects their proposal Trump on Iran: rejects their proposal GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC L India's election commission orders review of voter — roll changes NEW DELHI, Sept 26 (Reuters) — The Election Commission of India ordered a review of its voter-roll software on Saturday after a newspaper reported that its chief had been questioned by his deputies over changes to voter GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC L EQS — News: Timur Turlov Elected FIDE President, Becomes First Kazakh to Lead World Chess EQS-News: Turlov for Chess / Key word(s): Personnel Timur Turlov Elected FIDE President, Becomes First Kazakh to Lead World Chess 26.09.2026 / 15:15 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this annou GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC M Trump says Iran cannot have nuclear weapon Trump reiterated that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC M Trump rejects Iran seven-day ceasefire proposal, WSJ says The Wall Street Journal says Trump rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal and expects bombing to resume after the midterms. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC L China foreign minister Wang Yi: Xi's U.S. visit opens 'new chapter' in China-U.S. ties - ministry statement China foreign minister Wang Yi: Xi's U.S. visit opens 'new chapter' in China-U.S. ties - ministry statement GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 10:56 AM UTC L U.S., China Agree to Reduce Tariffs on $30 Billion of Trade — WSJ By Katrina NorthropThe U.S. and China said they had agreed to lower tariffs on $30 billion of less sensitive trade in either direction, a tangible outcome from Chinese leader Xi Jinping's recently concluded summit meetin GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 10:20 AM UTC H US, China Agree To A $30B Reciprocal Tariff Cut Deal And Launch A Dialogue On AI As Xi Reiterates Two Countries Can Overcome ‘Thucydides Trap’ U.S. and China have reached an eight-point consensus covering trade, artificial intelligence and broader economic ties following a three-day summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.The agre GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 10:20 AM UTC H Kremlin: Putin talks Ukraine and energy collaboration in call with Serbia's Vucic Kremlin: Putin talks Ukraine and energy collaboration in call with Serbia's Vucic GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC L U.S., China Activate Board of Trade, Lowering Tariffs on Less-Sensitive Goods — WSJ U.S., China Activate Board of Trade, Lowering Tariffs on Less-Sensitive Goods — WSJ GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC H Covered Chinese Imports Include Small Appliances, Children's Car Seats — White House Covered Chinese Imports Include Small Appliances, Children's Car Seats — White House GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC H Board of Trade Agreed on $30 Billion Worth of Goods Flow in Either Direction — White House Board of Trade Agreed on $30 Billion Worth of Goods Flow in Either Direction — White House GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC H U.S., China Activate Board of Trade, Lowering Tariffs on Less-Sensitive Goods — White House U.S., China Activate Board of Trade, Lowering Tariffs on Less-Sensitive Goods — White House GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC H Covered U.S. Exports Include Agricultural Goods, Medical Devices —White House — WSJ Covered U.S. Exports Include Agricultural Goods, Medical Devices —White House — WSJ GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC M Venezuela returns from US visit with no deals, no firm election date The interim president left New York without concrete agreements after talks on debt, energy and mining. Opposition parties say pressure is building to set an election date. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC H Trump Says No To Iran’s 7-Day Ceasefire, Eyes Renewed Bombing After November Midterm Elections: Report President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected a seven-day ceasefire proposal from Iran, signaling that the months-long conflict between Washington and Tehran could remain unresolved heading into the November midterm ele GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 09:20 AM UTC H China, US agree to $30 billion tariff cut, AI dialogue during Xi visit China's foreign ministry said the two sides also extended outcomes from earlier talks and set November AI discussions. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 09:15 AM UTC H China, US agree to $30 billion tariff cut, launch AI dialogue Xinhua said the eight-point consensus was reached during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the US. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 08:36 AM UTC L Three killed in Ukrainian attack on Russia's Krasnodar region, authorities say Local authorities said two others were injured and fires at industrial sites were extinguished. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC L China's Xi arrives in Beijing after U.S. state visit: Xinhua China's Xi arrives in Beijing after U.S. state visit: Xinhua GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 07:56 AM UTC H Three killed in Ukraine strike on Russia's Krasnodar region: authorities Three killed in Ukraine strike on Russia's Krasnodar region: authorities GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 07:55 AM UTC L UN diplomacy inches forward on Iran, Ukraine at week of talks Reuters recaps a week of UN diplomacy that included first shuttle talks between US and Iranian officials since a July ceasefire collapse, plus discussions on Ukraine. It also highlights debate over AI risks, Venezuela’s GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC L Critical Minerals Wrap: CRML, GRML Surge On Greenland Deal, US Stockpile Push Accelerates As Trump-Xi Talks Put Rare Earths In Spotlight U.S.-listed critical-minerals stocks saw another eventful week, as a new U.S.-Denmark-Greenland security agreement sparked a rally in Greenland-linked miners and Washington stepped up efforts to build a strategic mineral GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 04:40 AM UTC H A U.S. Arm-Twisting Campaign Is Cutting Iran Off From the Rest of the World — WSJ By Benoit FauconA top U.S. Treasury Department official hopscotched across the Middle East and Europe this month with a warning to Iran's trading partners: You either trade with Tehran or Washington.The commercial strong GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC M Taiwan official says US arms sales are important US interest after Trump-Xi summit Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu said maintaining US military sales and Taiwan's semiconductor role are important US interests after the Washington summit. He said Taipei remains in continuous communication with Washi GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 02:05 AM UTC H Nations Should Trade With U.S. Rather Than Iran, U.S. Treasury Says — WSJ Nations Should Trade With U.S. Rather Than Iran, U.S. Treasury Says — WSJ GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC H U.S. Treasury Says Top Official Traveled to Middle East, Europe With Warning to Iran's Trading Partners — WSJ U.S. Treasury Says Top Official Traveled to Middle East, Europe With Warning to Iran's Trading Partners — WSJ GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC M Iran awaits US response to proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz Iran says its proposal could reopen the strait and pause regional fighting within seven days if the US agrees. Reuters could not immediately confirm a Wall Street Journal report that Trump rejected the offer. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 01:51 AM UTC M Saudi-led coalition intercepts two Houthi drones towards Riyadh The coalition said the drones were launched towards the Saudi capital Riyadh and intercepted early Saturday. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 01:05 AM UTC M South Africa open to talks with US after visa dispute, Lamola says Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said South Africa remains open to engage with the US administration on disputes including rules for foreign investors on Black employment and ownership. He said talks on mining sector acces GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC H Trump rejects Iran ceasefire: anticipates increased bombing after midterms - WSJ Trump rejects Iran ceasefire: anticipates increased bombing after midterms - WSJ GEOPOLITICS | Sep 26, 2026, 12:27 AM UTC L US Gulf soybean bids steady to higher Basis bids for soybeans shipped by barge to the US Gulf Coast were flat to higher on Friday as market players watched to see if US-China trade talks would produce agricultural trade deals.For displays of CIF basis, click GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC M Venezuela election unlikely before end of next year, sources say Five political sources and analysts say institutional reforms to courts and the electoral body could delay a vote for a year or more. Delcy Rodriguez told the UN General Assembly state institutions were preparing for ele GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC M US, Iran hold positive talks through mediators on nuclear issues, official says A US official said discussions remain constructive and continue through mediators. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 09:35 PM UTC L What China Really Wants From the U.S., According to Kevin Rudd — Barrons.com By Andy SerwerWith China's leader Xi Jinping wrapping his three-day visit with President Donald Trump in the U.S. on Friday, the question is what was achieved and what did each side want to get out of the bilateral summi GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 09:32 PM UTC M U.S. says active talks with Iran continue A U.S. official said the U.S. is in active, constructive talks with Iran through intermediaries and that both sides continue communications on the nuclear issue. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 09:31 PM UTC H US having positive, constructive talks with Iran via mediators on nuclear issues, US official says on 7-day plan US having positive, constructive talks with Iran via mediators on nuclear issues, US official says on 7-day plan GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 09:28 PM UTC M Pakistani, Saudi and Turkish military chiefs discuss closer ties They discussed intelligence sharing, military coordination and capability integration at a Riyadh meeting. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 08:56 PM UTC H Iran's Araqchi says US must accept seven-day plan for Strait of Hormuz Araqchi said Iran gave the United States a 'concrete' seven-day plan to reopen the strategic strait and restore normal maritime passage. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 08:35 PM UTC H Wheat slips amid efforts to ease Black Sea export disruptions By Tom PolansekChicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell on Friday amid diplomatic efforts to ease disruptions to Black Sea grain exports caused by Russia's war on Ukraine, two major grain suppliers.Prices also came unde GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 08:23 PM UTC H Iran's Foreign Minister: They can accept this 7-day plan, and at the end, the Strait of Hormuz will be open. Iran's Foreign Minister: They can accept this 7-day plan, and at the end, the Strait of Hormuz will be open. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 08:22 PM UTC H Iran's Foreign Minister: The actions that the US should take are not new, they are all already in the MOU. Iran's Foreign Minister: The actions that the US should take are not new, they are all already in the MOU. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 08:21 PM UTC H Iran's Foreign Minister: The 7 days will start when the US accepts the plan. Iran's Foreign Minister: The 7 days will start when the US accepts the plan. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 08:21 PM UTC H Iran's Foreign Minister: Iran will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure. Iran's Foreign Minister: Iran will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 08:20 PM UTC H Iran's Foreign Minister: The choice now rests with the US. Iran's Foreign Minister: The choice now rests with the US. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 08:20 PM UTC H Iran's Foreign Minister: Iran has conveyed to the US a concrete 7-day plan. Iran's Foreign Minister: Iran has conveyed to the US a concrete 7-day plan. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 08:19 PM UTC M Colombia extradites rebel commander Rojas to US, sources say Three police sources said Geovany Andres Rojas, known as Spider, was handed over under heavy security in Bogota. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 08:16 PM UTC H Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington wraps with little changed The three-day trip led to no significant breakthroughs on the two country’s disagreements. Chinese leader Xi Jinping departed Washington this afternoon after a three-day trip that led to no significant breakthroughs on t GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 08:10 PM UTC H Exclusive: Youngkin sends $100K to top conservative nonprofit The move from the former Virginia governor comes as he steps up his midterm campaign-trail presence at the peak of the fight for control of Congress and governorships. Former Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin sent GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 08:09 PM UTC H HUB Cyber Security Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Notification Regarding Market Value of Listed Securities Requirement TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUB Cyber Security Ltd. NASDAQ:HUBC (“HUB” or the “Company”) today announced that on September 23, 2026 it received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq” GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 08:01 PM UTC H Basis bids steady as US wheat futures extend losses Spot basis bids for hard red winter wheat were steady in the southern US Plains on Friday, as US wheat futures slipped under pressure from diplomatic efforts to ease war disruption to Black Sea grain exports, merchandise GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 07:31 PM UTC L CBOT soy edges up as traders keep waiting for China trade details Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures edged higher on Friday as traders continued to wait for details about potential US trade deals stemming from this week's highly anticipated summit with top importer China. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC H Iran's President: Welcomes Xi’s Support For Return To Islamabad MOU Tehran Agrees On Need To Return To Islamabad MOU, Honor Commitments GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 07:02 PM UTC H Iran's President: I welcomes Chinese President Xi's support for the return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Iran's President: I welcomes Chinese President Xi's support for the return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 07:01 PM UTC H White House considers passing the diesel issue to the States, eyeing a move that falls short of an export ban - Politico. White House considers passing the diesel issue to the States, eyeing a move that falls short of an export ban - Politico. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 06:41 PM UTC H Iran Denies Reports Of US-Iran Talks, Calls Them Market Management - Fars, Via DBnews.com READ HERE GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 06:37 PM UTC H White House Eyes Diesel Fuel Moves That Fall Short Of Export Ban - POLITICO READ HERE GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 06:05 PM UTC M Putin says all Ukraine peace proposals remain on table, but Russia must weigh interests Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was ready to resume negotiations with Kyiv after last week's parliamentary elections, but cited Ukrainian attacks. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:55 PM UTC H Al-Arabiya Source: Indirect Communications Between America And Iran Via Intermediaries, Awaiting Washington's Response READ HERE GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:46 PM UTC H Source For Al Arabiya: The Arrangements Being Discussed Between America And Iran Will Be Phased READ HERE GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:46 PM UTC H Al-Arabiya Source: Ongoing Communications To Provide Guarantees And Arrange Steps Between America And Iran READ HERE GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:45 PM UTC H Al-Arabiya Source: There Are Positive Indicators From America And Iran, And We Await The Final Approvals READ HERE GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:45 PM UTC H Messages exchanged on opening Hormuz for easing siege, sanctions A senior source told Al Arabiya that messages were exchanged on opening Hormuz in return for easing the siege and sanctions. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:43 PM UTC L Senior source says US-Iran MOU return possible A senior source said a return to a US-Iran memorandum of understanding is possible. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:41 PM UTC H Senior Source To Al Arabiya: Return To US-Iran MOU Is Possible - Al Arabiya, Via DBnews.com READ HERE GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:41 PM UTC L US President Trump: The meeting was one of Friendship, Strength, and Success, for both China and the U.S.A. - TSL US President Trump: The meeting was one of Friendship, Strength, and Success, for both China and the U.S.A. - TSL GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC H EU wheat eases again as Black Sea truce efforts assessed Euronext wheat fell on Friday to a one-month low as diplomatic initiatives raised hopes for a recovery in war-disrupted Black Sea exports, though continued attacks by Russia and Ukraine helped underpin prices, traders sa GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:28 PM UTC L Trump: Will be meeting again in november, in China - Truth Social Trump: Will be meeting again in november, in China - Truth Social GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:25 PM UTC H Wheat futures slip with Black Sea diplomacy in focus By Tom PolansekChicago Board of Trade grain futures fell on Friday under pressure from diplomatic efforts to ease war disruption to Black Sea grain exports, analysts said.A lack of details about new agricultural deals du GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:19 PM UTC L President Xi and Madam Peng have just left D.C., heading for China. The meeting was one of Friendship, Strength, and Success, for both China President Xi and Madam Peng have just left D.C., heading for China. The meeting was one of Friendship, Strength, and Success, for both China and the U.S.A. We will be meeting again in November, in China, and then at the GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:17 PM UTC L U.S. intel says Saudi Arabia has not ruled out nuclear program Classified documents provided to Congress include an assessment that Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing a nuclear weapons program, according to U.S. officials. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:17 PM UTC L Yemen's president calls on Yemenis to mobilise Rashid al-Alimi also offered a future general amnesty to Houthi fighters and affiliates who leave the group starting Sept. 26. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:15 PM UTC H What Musk's Tesla and SpaceX Stocks Are Doing After That White House State Dinner — Barrons.com By Al RootTo paraphrase former President Calvin Coolidge, who served in the 1920s, the chief business of the American people is business. President Donald Trump has fully embraced that idea, especially with Big Tech.On T GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:04 PM UTC H Russia President Putin: Kyiv Has Begun Attacks On Civilian Infrastructure And Must Now Face The Consequences All Proposals For A Peaceful Settlement Are On The Table, But Russia Still Needs To Consider Its Best Interest - Not Preparing For Any Hostilities With Europe GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC H Putin: Russia is not preparing for any hostilities with Europe - IFX Putin: Russia is not preparing for any hostilities with Europe - IFX GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC H Putin: All proposals for a peaceful settlement are on the table, but Russia still needs to consider what is in its best interest - TASS Putin: All proposals for a peaceful settlement are on the table, but Russia still needs to consider what is in its best interest - TASS GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:02 PM UTC M US official says Washington not hurrying Iran deal US official told Al Jazeera Washington is in a strong position and controls the Strait of Hormuz, adding it is not in a hurry to reach an agreement with Iran. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:02 PM UTC M Putin says Kyiv began attacks on civilian infrastructure Putin said Kyiv has begun attacks on civilian infrastructure and said it must face the consequences, according to TASS. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:01 PM UTC H US official to Al Jazeera: Washington is in a strong position and controls the Strait of Hormuz, therefore, we are not in a hurry to reach an agreement with Iran. US official to Al Jazeera: Washington is in a strong position and controls the Strait of Hormuz, therefore, we are not in a hurry to reach an agreement with Iran. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:01 PM UTC H Putin: Russia was ready to resume negotiations with Kyiv after the elections, but Ukraine attempted to strike Moscow and attacked polling stations - Tass. Putin: Russia was ready to resume negotiations with Kyiv after the elections, but Ukraine attempted to strike Moscow and attacked polling stations - Tass. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:59 PM UTC H Trump Admin. Expected To Meet 30th September Deadline On $400 Mln Spending Commitment On Ukraine Military Aid — RTRS Sources Trump Admin. Expected To Meet 30th September Deadline On $400 Mln Spending Commitment On Ukraine Military Aid — RTRS Sources GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:51 PM UTC H EU officials dismiss fears French, German elections could derail Ukraine support Ukraine-sceptic National Rally, AfD making inroads Electoral pendulum insufficient to weaken European support Nordic, Eastern Europeans may need to shoulder more burden By John Irish and Tom Balmforth UNITED NATIONS, Sep GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:50 PM UTC H EXCLUSIVE — Trump administration to meet Ukraine assistance deadline Lawmakers had criticized Trump administration for 'slow-walking' aid USAI was last major Ukraine funding passed by Congress Trump recently showed signs of warming to Ukraine Deliveries include offensive weapons, not Patr GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:50 PM UTC H Senior Iranian Official: Hormuz Strait Will Remain Closed, No Nuclear Talks With US Until Iran's Conditions Met Iran Will Make No Nuclear Program Concessions GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:45 PM UTC H Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed A senior Iranian official told Reuters the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and said there will be no nuclear talks with the United States until Iran's conditions are met. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:35 PM UTC H Senior Iranian Official: The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, no nuclear talks with the United States until Iran's conditions are met. Senior Iranian Official: The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, no nuclear talks with the United States until Iran's conditions are met. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:34 PM UTC H Senior Iranian Official: Iran will make no concessions on its nuclear program. Senior Iranian Official: Iran will make no concessions on its nuclear program. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:34 PM UTC L Distrust Seen Following U.S.-China Summit — Market Talk The U.S.-China summit held in Washington ended with a general lack of news, although USTR Jamieson Greer says that substantive announcements coming out of the summit will come on Monday. But the general sentiment followi GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:21 PM UTC H Iran-US Talks Enter Technical Stage In New York - CBS Cites Al Jazeera, Via DBnews.com READ HERE GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:05 PM UTC H US President Trump: Discussed Iran With Xi, I Think We’re Going To Do Great US President Trump: Discussed Iran With Xi, I Think We’re Going To Do Great GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:03 PM UTC H Trump: Discussed Iran with Xi Trump: Discussed Iran with Xi GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:03 PM UTC L Iran-U.S. talks in New York enter technical phase Sources in Tehran said the negotiations have moved beyond initial diplomatic contacts and that the atmosphere is increasingly positive, according to Al Jazeera's Tehran bureau chief Nourddine Dgheir. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC H War Heroes on Water Presented by loanDepot Brings Together Southern California’s Sportfishing Community and 130 Combat-Wounded Veterans for Ninth Annual Event This weekend, 130 combat-wounded veterans from across the country will join members of Southern California’s sportfishing community for the ninth annual War Heroes on Water (WHOW) Presented by loanDepot. Taking place Sep GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:01 PM UTC H Iran President Pezeshkian: Latest Iranian Proposal To Reopen The Strait Awaits A Greenlight From Trump — CBS Iran President Pezeshkian: Latest Iranian Proposal To Reopen The Strait Awaits A Greenlight From Trump — CBS GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC H Iran-U.S. talks enter technical stage, Al-Jazeera journalist reports Iran-U.S. negotiations in New York have moved beyond initial diplomatic contacts into a more detailed technical phase, with sources in Tehran describing the atmosphere as increasingly positive, Al Jazeera's bureau chief GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC H Iran-US talks enter technical stage - Al-Jazeera Journalist Reports cited by CBS. Iran-US talks enter technical stage - Al-Jazeera Journalist Reports cited by CBS. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC L TSMC Stocks Rise as Packaging Moves Closer to Suppliers Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing NYSE:TSM, the world's largest contract chipmaker, is setting up an advanced-packaging testing and training hub in Kaohsiung. Its U.S. shares rose about 0.4% to $453.02 around 10:28 a.m. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:58 PM UTC H Trump asked Xi to stop supporting Iran - Axios Trump asked Xi to stop supporting Iran - Axios GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:57 PM UTC L Western miners can match China’s speed if African governments cut red tape, KoBold president says By Maxwell Akalaare Adombila and Olivia Kumwenda-MtamboThe top executive of KoBold Metals said Western miners can match China's pace in developing critical minerals projects in Africa without compromising compliance stan GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:56 PM UTC L Trump and China’s President Xi Site Visit - WATCH LIVE Trump and China’s President Xi Site Visit - WATCH LIVE GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC L New World Department Store China Expects FY2026 Loss Attributable New World Department Store China Ltd HKEX:825 GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:34 PM UTC M Tehran ready to dilute 60% uranium ISNA reported on an interview with Fox in which Pezeshkian said Tehran is ready to dilute 60% uranium. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:34 PM UTC H Iran's President Pezeshkian, asked on diluting 60% uranium reserves: Yes, within the framework of international law, we are willing to accept whatever is proposed in the NPT - Fox News interview cited by ISNA. Iran's President Pezeshkian, asked on diluting 60% uranium reserves: Yes, within the framework of international law, we are willing to accept whatever is proposed in the NPT - Fox News interview cited by ISNA. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:31 PM UTC L US Army Reserve asks about Cuba readiness The New York Post reports the US Army Reserve asked whether units could be ready in as little as three months for Cuba action. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:31 PM UTC H Iran's President Pezeshkian: The Iranian delegation discussed rights under international law. We are reaching an understanding on that basis, if the other side accepts — ISNA. Iran's President Pezeshkian: The Iranian delegation discussed rights under international law. We are reaching an understanding on that basis, if the other side accepts — ISNA. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC H Refinery Processing Halted At Russia's Perm After Drone Attack On Friday - RTRS Sources Refinery Processing Halted At Russia's Perm After Drone Attack On Friday - RTRS Sources GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC H Russia's Perm Refinery halted processing after a drone attack on Friday - Sources. Russia's Perm Refinery halted processing after a drone attack on Friday - Sources. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC L China’s President Xi: The US-China relationship will be one of strategic stability based on respect, fairness, and reciprocity. China’s President Xi: The US-China relationship will be one of strategic stability based on respect, fairness, and reciprocity. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:10 PM UTC L China President Xi: Still 2 More Opportunities To Meet Trump Welcomes Trump To China GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:10 PM UTC L Trump on china: We will be speaking a lot. Trump on china: We will be speaking a lot. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:10 PM UTC L China’s President Xi: I agreed with Trump to add new substance to US-China relationship. China’s President Xi: I agreed with Trump to add new substance to US-China relationship. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC L China’s President Xi: I will welcome Trump to China. China’s President Xi: I will welcome Trump to China. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC L China’s President Xi: I still have 2 times to meet Trump. China’s President Xi: I still have 2 times to meet Trump. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC L China President Xi: Sees Brighter Future For China, US Will Be A Constructive Relationship Of Strategic Ability GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:08 PM UTC L China’s President Xi: I see a brighter China-US future. China’s President Xi: I see a brighter China-US future. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:08 PM UTC L China’s President Xi: The US trip was very successful. China’s President Xi: The US trip was very successful. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:07 PM UTC L Trump: We've made tremendous strides for both countries in China meetings. Trump: We've made tremendous strides for both countries in China meetings. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:06 PM UTC L Trump and China’s President Xi Speak - WATCH LIVEa Trump and China’s President Xi Speak - WATCH LIVEa GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:06 PM UTC L Grains Stay Down as USTR Promises Summit News Next Week — Market Talk The Trump administration says that it will announce news from the Thursday U.S.-China summit in Washington next week. Speaking to CNBC, USTR Jamieson Greer says that new trade agreements for certain goods were reached du GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 02:57 PM UTC L WATCH LIVE: President Trump And The First Lady Participate In A Tea With The President Of China And Madame Peng CLICK HERE GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 02:52 PM UTC H UN expands list of companies linked to Israeli settlements By Emma FargeThe United Nations human rights office issued a list on Friday adding 61 more companies operating in Israeli West Bank settlements, which the global body considers illegal.The database is highly sensitive as GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 02:45 PM UTC H If Attacks Stop, Russia Can Restart 80% Of Black Sea Grain Export Terminals 3 Terminals Accounting For 20% Of Russian Grain Infrastructure In Black Sea, Sea Of Azov Are Badly Damaged; Expected To Require Months Of Repairs GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 02:43 PM UTC H Russia can immediately restart 80% of grain trading ports in bLack Sea and Sea of Azov, if diplomatic efforts to reopen the Black Sea succeed - Data From Industry Sources. Russia can immediately restart 80% of grain trading ports in bLack Sea and Sea of Azov, if diplomatic efforts to reopen the Black Sea succeed - Data From Industry Sources. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 02:42 PM UTC H UAE Adviser Calls For Substantive Gulf-Iran Talks To Avoid Conflict - Nournews, Via DBnews.com READ HERE GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 02:37 PM UTC M Russia claims strike on dry cargo ship at Chornomorsk port IFX reports Russia claims to have struck a dry cargo ship at the Port of Chornomorsk. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 02:33 PM UTC H Russia Claims To Have Struck Dry Cargo Ship At Port Of Chornomorsk - IFX Russia Claims To Have Struck Dry Cargo Ship At Port Of Chornomorsk - IFX GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 02:32 PM UTC