'Bro We Need Your Vote': Matt Gaetz and a Desperate GOP Wrestle With Trump's Unpopularity The disgraced former congressman is imploring voters not to abandon Republicans over gas prices and war with Iran. Reason · Sep 23
Pezeshkian tells UN Iran will not be bullied but will negotiate In his UN General Assembly speech, Iran's president also accused the US and Israel of illegal attacks on civilians as the US delegation walked out. He closed with a direct message to Trump: "Yes they did hit us, but we did not bend the knee." Euronews · Sep 23
Why Trump banning diesel exports would upset the U.S. oil sector and upend global fuel markets—'cure would be far worse than the disease' An export ban likely would slow U.S. refining and eventually push up all fuel prices, including gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel. Fortune · Sep 23
Trump plans grand spectacle for potentially tense Xi talks US President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping for a significant three-day visit. The leaders are expected to discuss ongoing tensions related to trade, technology, and relations with Iran. During their meetings, they may address issues involving Taiwan and arms sales as well. Both sides are… The Economic Times · Sep 23
Why Iran looms large over Trump-Xi talks in White House US President Donald Trump is planning to address Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding China's support for Iran. The discussion will follow reports linking Chinese entities to lethal satellite imagery provided to Iran prior to an attack. This attack on US troops in Jordan killed three soldiers and wounded others, marking… The Times of India · Sep 23
Iran’s president hits out at ‘bully’ Trump in UN speech but signals willingness to talk Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is ready for dialogue and diplomacy ‘but without the language of force’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
FTSE 100 flat as Iran strikes defiant tone at UN The index ended down slightly at 10,705.26. Evening Standard · Sep 23
Iranian president’s defiant UN speech accuses US of ‘terrorism’ and flouting international law ‘We will never bow our head or bend at the knee,’ said the Iranian leader Masoud Pezeshkian The Independent UK · Sep 23
'They're Scared of Killing': More US Troops Are Trying to Leave the Military as Iran War Rages On US service members are seeking conscientious-objector status at the highest rate in 25 years, with many citing the Minab school strike, an advocacy group says. International Business Times UK · Sep 23
Iran Warns US It Is Ready to 'Inflict Crushing Blows' After Trump Threatens to 'Annihilate' Regime Iran has threatened a severe military response after Donald Trump discussed annihilating the Islamic Republic, as US-Iran talks, sanctions and disruptions to regional energy routes continue. International Business Times UK · Sep 23
Iranian President Pezeshkian Challenges Trump At The UN, Says Tehran Seeks 'No One's Permission' To Defend Itself. "We need strength to be able to defend ourselves," Pezeshkian said. International Business Times · Sep 23
Crude Prices Jump as US-Iran Peace Talks Elusive November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is up +2.18 (+2.41%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is up +0.0607 (+1.88%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with gasoline posting a 4-month high. Crude prices erased overnight losses and moved sharply higher as the end to US-Iran... Barchart · Sep 23
Iran will 'never bend at the knee', Pezeshkian tells UN in defiant wartime address Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian gave a defiant wartime address at the UN on Wednesday accusing the US of terrorism in his country and saying Iran would not "bend at the knee". But as Pezeshkian called for diplomacy, Iranian officials downplayed their talks with US counterparts on the sidelines of the… France 24 · Sep 23
Bulletin world briefing: Iran accuses US of ‘terrorism’ in UN speech Iran’s president calls Iranians ‘victims of terrorism’ by US in UN speech Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv ahead of Zelensky’s UN speech Macron sparks controversy saying Hamas has ‘never been active’ in West Bank How Italy’s deputy PM sparked backlash over his women’s skirts comments Pope Leo pays tribute… The Independent UK · Sep 23
The Guardian - US · Sep 23 Trump’s UN speech was delusional and dangerous It is sad and dangerous that at such a perilous moment, the United States is saddled with a president like Trump
Radio France Internationale · Sep 23 Trump hosts China's Xi for high-stakes summit ahead of US midterm elections US President Donald Trump has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a high-stakes state visit, rolling out the red carpet as the two leaders seek to preserve a fragile truce while confronting tensions over trade, Taiwan and Iran. With US midterm elections approaching and Republicans at risk of…
The Times of India · Sep 23 'Terrorist' or 'victims of terrorism'? Iran's Pezeshkian takes Trump head-on at UNGA Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian took the UNGA stage on Wednesday and turned his fire on Donald Trump on American soil.
The Economic Times · Sep 23 Iran’s big UN message to Trump: Pezeshkian says America does not understand a country it seeks to 'bully' Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused US and Israel of attacking Iran and said Tehran had acted in self-defence during his UN General Assembly speech. His remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran if a deal was not reached. Pezeshkian said Iran “did not bend…
The Independent UK · Sep 23 US walks out of Iran president’s UN speech over ‘terrorism’ accusation IN FULL
International Business Times · Sep 23 The U.S. And Iran Traded Fresh Threats. Oil Prices Climbed Back Above $100 a Barrel. Iran's General Staff said Trump's threats of annihilation are "not a sign of power but a sign of their strategic desperation."
The Economic Times · Sep 23 US stocks: US stocks fall as oil prices, yields tick up; traders assess Mideast talks, Trump-Xi meet US stocks retreated due to climbing crude oil prices and rising bond yields impacting investor sentiment. Major semiconductor stocks faced losses, while Meta Platforms saw significant gains with its AI assistant. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both recorded declines alongside the Nasdaq Composite. Market participants are awaiting…
International Business Times · Sep 23 Trump Threatened Iran With 'Annihilation' If It Doesn't Reach a Deal. Tehran Doubled Down. Iran's General Staff said the threats are "not a sign of power but a sign of their strategic desperation."
France 24 · Sep 23 UN General Assembly to discuss war, climate and AI World leaders are heading to New York for the world's biggest diplomatic gathering: the UN General Assembly. Throughout the week, attention will turn to the war in Iran, climate change and the race to rein in AI. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis and Theresa Squatrito from the London School of Economics…
Euronews · Sep 23 OECD lifts 2026 global economic growth forecast to 2.9% despite Iran war disruption The OECD has nudged up its forecast for global growth this year to 2.9%, saying the world economy has absorbed the energy shock from the Iran war better than expected, but it warned that persistent inflation, rising bond yields and the risk of a longer conflict continue to cloud the…
International Business Times UK · Sep 23 Former Official Warns Trump Might Resort to the 'Nuclear Option' Because He Refuses To Accept Loss Former State Department official Annelle Sheline warned that Donald Trump could consider a nuclear strike against Iran, but stressed there is no evidence of an active plan or order.