Brazilian President Lula:

A lot of people have nothing to eat, and instead of us preaching peace, there are many people preaching war.

If we cannot make humanity indignant at this madness — that some people have billions and billions while others have nothing to eat — we are not going to fix the world.

US Envoy to the UN Mike Waltz:

Does the Iranian regime — particularly the IRGC — believe its own propaganda, or does it realize it’s in a lot of trouble?

We see Hezbollah, Hamas and others complaining that they’re not getting the cash that they used to.

The Iranian regime is at its weakest point since 1979 and getting weaker.

Brazilian President Lula to Zohran Mamdani:

Since you are a very young person, with many years of life ahead of you, I hope you are prepared to become a great soldier in the struggle to put an end to — or reduce — poverty and the invisibility in which the world’s poor people live.

The UK is close to offering Saudi Arabia defensive military support against frequent Houthi attacks.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is leaning toward backing the move, and Britain is expected to urge other countries to provide similar assistance.

Source: Bloomberg

Trump held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new White House helipad, but his remarks were entirely inaudible as the helicopter’s noise overwhelmed the event.

Trump is expected to press UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham over Britain’s defense spending when they meet at the UN on Tuesday.

The U.S. is pushing NATO allies toward a 5% of GDP target, while Britain plans 3.5% by 2035.

Washington is also reviewing its troop deployments in Europe and allies’ commitments to NATO, with Britain reportedly set to receive “special attention.”

Source: The Telegraph

IRGC:

The armed forces, with full readiness and strategic awareness, have their fingers on the trigger and are prepared to deliver decisive and devastating responses to the exhausted and aggressor enemy.

The United States and the Zionist regime must accept a region free from their evil and criminal presence.

Trump hit a career-low 32% approval in Reuters/Ipsos, down from 47% at inauguration.

The real story is inside the GOP.

Republican approval dropped 9 points in one week (82%→73%), and for the first time more Republicans disapprove than approve of his handling of cost of living (51-44%).

The Iran war and surging fuel prices are the drivers, both contradict his 2024 pitch of taming inflation and ending foreign wars.

Midterms are six weeks away.

NEW: Trump administration proposed a $5 billion investment fund ("PACT") to rebuild Middle Eastern energy infrastructure damaged in the Iran war, seeking matching contributions from eight Gulf/regional partners for a $10 billion total.

It's a tacit admission the seven-month conflict has wrecked regional pipelines and refineries.

Gulf officials are skeptical.

Rebuilding without a peace deal risks Iran targeting new infrastructure, and smaller states like Kuwait and Qatar still depend on the Strait of Hormuz regardless.

The fund would be managed by the US Development Finance Corporation, an agency that normally targets developing countries, not wealthy Gulf monarchies.

Source: WSJ

Trump:

As expected, Fake News CNN, Politico (Pay back the 8 Million Dollar contribution made by the U.S. Government to keep them afloat!), and MSNOW (formerly known as MSDNC!), have brought suit to gain access to the White House, and your President, ME!

They have drawn a great Judge, for them, a man who ruled in favor of Jim Acosta, who now seems to have disappeared from the Planet. The Judge’s name is Tim Kelly, and he was, sadly, appointed by “TRUMP.” In other words, almost without question and, as usual, we’ll go for appeal because Fake News people and publications that only write negatively, and who violate our National Security by writing false and defamatory stories with unknown “sources,” shouldn’t be allowed access to the most important Office anywhere in the World.

It is called the Oval Office, and it should be treated with Decorum, Respect, and Dignity, not defiled by Third Rate Clowns, who purposefully distort, twist, and degrade with everything they write or publish. Virtually every story about me, or anything having to do with me, is negative, wrong and, in many cases, DANGEROUS for our Country!

No matter how GREAT my Achievements, they trivialize and demean. The fact is, I won all seven Swing States, the Popular Vote, the Electoral College (312 to 226), and the Counties throughout America by 86%, and yet it is reported that I get 94% bad publicity.

With such a Crooked and Corrupt Press, how did I win in such a LANDSLIDE? It is because the Media has NO credibility, and that is a very bad thing for our Nation! Why should I have to give “access” to such people? Perhaps Judge Kelly could explain that! In any event, I have an obligation to fight for the Success and Safety of our Country.

FAKE NEWS IS A THREAT TO DEMOCRACY, and I will do whatever is necessary to make sure that the U.S.A. thrives. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in New York on Monday to attend the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz’s planned Wednesday visit to the Pentagon has been postponed at an urgent request from the U.S. side.

Poland’s Defense Ministry said a new date is being arranged, adding that recent U.S. signals and a meeting of NATO chiefs of defense require urgent new action on alliance security.

Source: TVP Info

Zelensky met CIA Director John Ratcliffe at Shannon Airport in Ireland while their planes were being refueled.

No details of their conversation were disclosed.

Source: Reuters

Trump to Zohran Mamdani:

I've seen it with numerous different mayors—some great ones and some not so great ones—so hopefully you will be a great one. And you are off to a start.

Trump:

I know a lot about affordability.

Trump:

They said they were going to boycott me, but they never boycott me.

Look at all that press.

Trump on Iran:

They’re not doing well. In fact, I have meetings on it today. They are doing very poorly.

Trump:

I think these outlets have an obligation to be fair. If they are fake news, I really think I have an obligation not to allow them into another very special house.

Trump:

I want Zohran Mamdani to be a great mayor, and he certainly has potential.

The UK will provide Saudi Arabia with “defensive air-to-air refuelling” support following Houthi drone and missile attacks, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said.

The support, expected to begin in the coming days, will involve a single RAF Voyager aircraft based at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.

UK officials said the deployment will be “time limited” and likely last “for weeks.”

Burnham said the move followed a Saudi request for “military support” and was aimed at protecting regional stability and British interests.

“Saudi Arabia has been experiencing attacks, is looking at potential further disruption, and we need to keep those pathways open, and hence our agreement to the request.”

Source: BBC