Xi Urges US-China Restraint As Trump Hosts Lavish White House Welcome

Trump and Xi used a lavish White House state visit to stress dialogue and global stability as the two powers confront disputes over AI, trade, Iran, and Taiwan.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Polymarket, alleging it illegally offered gambling through prediction markets.

The case follows similar New York lawsuits against Kalshi, Coinbase Financial Markets and Gemini Titan.

Saudi Arabia is rebuilding crude flows through its East-West Pipeline after drone attacks shut it down on Sept. 11, but tanker exports from the Red Sea hub of Yanbu have not yet resumed.

Crude is moving through the pipeline to Saudi refineries, while Aramco builds up volumes and conducts pressure tests before restarting shipments.

Around six tankers are scheduled to load from Yanbu between Sept. 24-27.

Source: Reuters

So China just... has F-35 parts now.

Not because they stole them.

Because UPS delivered them there.

Trump and Xi meet in the Oval Office behind closed doors.

CNN and MS NOW have been given permission to enter the White House.

Netanyahu arrives at UN headquarters in New York.

Baltics to Mediterranean: How and Where Could Russia Strike NATO?

European intelligence officials increasingly describe a Russian challenge to NATO not as a mass invasion, but as a calibrated mix of sabotage, drones, or missile strikes.

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EXCLUSIVE: Sudan Army’s AKINCI drone scored another air-to-air kill, downing a Chinese-made CH-95 drone operated by UAE-backed RSF terror group over Alga'a area, east of Sawdiri.

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are exploring a phased agreement that would see Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for Washington easing its economic blockade of Iran.

The talks face a major obstacle as both sides want to preserve leverage: the U.S. controls sanctions pressure, while Iran controls access to a key global energy route.

Iran may drop its demand for transit fees in exchange for economic relief but wants to maintain administrative control over the strait. Gulf states oppose any arrangement that could allow Iran to use Hormuz as leverage.

Source: Reuters

French Presidential Candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon:

If you are Ukrainian, it is obvious that you cannot accept that your capital is being bombarded, so everything you have within reach to defend yourself, you will use. And you are legitimate in doing so because you are the one being invaded.

But we, who are around you, also have something to say. Do you imagine that the Russians will accept that we strike Moscow and they will just sit there with their arms crossed?

Do you know that we are firing French and British weapons? You know that. Therefore, we are becoming belligerents. It is the worst situation.

French Presidential Candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon:

NATO is NATO, there is a unified military command, and the countries you mentioned are members of the European Union.

We agree on that? Estonia, Latvia, etc. This falls within the framework of the European Union treaties.

We are bound to each other by a duty of common response. So leaving NATO does not mean abandoning the defense of common borders, as long as we remain within the same framework.

French Presidential Candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon:

NATO? No, no, no and no.

We left the unified military command for years, we did not die, and it caused no problems.

Therefore, it is completely possible.

French Presidential Candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon:

Our neighbour, Germany, decides that it is going to build the largest conventional army in Europe. My answer is no. And if you still want to do it, then we need to discuss it and you need to tell us why.

And secondly, is this large conventional army intended not for us? I hope not — the French. Of course not. So what is it for?

EXCLUSIVE: Sudan Army's AKINCI drone scores its second air-to-air kill of the day, downing another Chinese-made CH-95 drone operated by UAE-backed RSF terror group over the Kagam area, west of Sawdiri.

Israel Turns Archaeology Into a Tool for West Bank Land Seizures

Israel says land around West Bank archaeological sites must be protected. Palestinians and archaeologists argue the policy is being used to expand Israeli control and illegal occupation.

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Netanyahu met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

The White House says access for POLITICO, CNN and MSNOW has been restored.

Iran's Ghalibaf:

You wanted Iran dragged back to 1970s? Nobody told you Iran isn’t for arrogant amateurs? We’ll return you to 1970s rates, plus high gas prices, diesel shortages and bell-bottoms. Enjoy the nostalgia!

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud:

Somalia firmly rejects unilateral actions that undermine its sovereign unity and internationally recognized borders.