9/25/26 WNR FRIDAY AM EDITION
🌍 World News — AM Roundup
Friday, September 25, 2026 - As of today September 25, 2026, the midterms are 39 days away. 🗳️
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🇺🇦 Ukraine–Russia: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is “very open” toTürkiye hosting a trilateral leaders’ meeting with Russia as efforts to restart peace negotiations continue. A
Anadolu Agency
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🇺🇸🇨🇳 U.S.–China: Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held talks in Washington. The two countries have also agreed to extend their bilateral trade truce through January 10, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. A
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🇮🇷 Iran war / oil: The seven-month U.S.–Iran conflict remains a major driver of global energy markets. Brent crude was back above $105 a barrel, while a recentattack in the Strait of Hormuz killed one crew member and forced the evacuation ofothers. C
CBS News
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🇮🇱🇵🇸 Gaza & UN: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly amid large protests and an unusually sparse audience. Gaza and the broader Middle East conflict remain central issues at this week's UN gathering.A
Anadolu Agency+1
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🇺🇳 UN reform: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called for changes to the UN Security Council veto system, arguing that the current structure limits the wider membership's influence. A
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📈 Global markets: Higher oil prices and inflation concerns are continuing topressure government bond markets. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield recently touched 5.12%, according to Reuters. L
London South East
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🇸🇦🇾🇪 Red Sea: Saudi Arabia says its air defenses intercepted six Houthi ballistic missiles as regional tensions continue to affect shipping and energy security. D
Dawn
Bottom line: The morning's biggest themes are Iran and oil, Ukraine diplomacy, the Trump–Xi relationship, and the UN's response to multiple ongoing conflicts.
