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1472 ENTRIES · UPDATED 2026.09.27

577 Trump on China: not concerned Xi will cancel summit, says China has treated US fairly over recent yearsUS Trump on China: not concerned Xi will cancel summit, says China has treated US fairly over recent years US Trump on Irish unity: natural to unite north and south US Trump on Irish unity: Won't discuss Scotland for now, will address later 2026.09.13 578 Saudi Foreign Minister: The security of the Arabian Gulf will not be stable without respecting the sovereignty and independence of its statesSaudi Foreign Minister: The security of the Arabian Gulf will not be stable without respecting the sovereignty and independence of its states and refraining from interfering in their affairs. Saudi Foreign Minister: The Kingdom's security is inviolable, and the GCC states will not accept any targeting of their territories. 2026.09.13 579 Independence referendum ‘not off the table’ amid meeting between Scotland, Wales and Northern IrelandA fresh vote on Scottish independence remains "not off the table", a senior minister has said, despite earlier remarks from the Prime Minister. The issue of separation from the UK resurfaced this week after Andy Burnham stated in the House of Commons that a further vote would be 2026.09.13 580 Bessent’s attempts to suppress interest rates could spark a recessionThe bond market can be tricky for even its most sophisticated and well-armed participants. Just witness how Scott Bessent lately has attempted interventions to suppress interest rates — only to see them surge higher. Mind you, I say this as an observer who appreciates our Treasur 2026.09.13 581 Xi, Modi conduct in-depth exchange of views, agree China, India should be partnersChinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted here on Saturday a candid and in-depth exchange of views, and reached important consensus that China and India should be partners. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New D 2026.09.13 582 Interview with Christine Lagarde, President of the ECBI’m here as a friend, a neighbour and a Norman to offer a European voice, without being a candidate for anything. I’m here simply to help French people understand the role of Europe a little better. On Thursday you announced an increase in the ECB’s key interest rates, which shou 2026.09.13 583 Speculators turn net long on yen for first time since FebruarySpeculators turned to a net long position on the yen for the first time since February, data showed late on Friday, a display of growing momentum behind Japan's beleaguered currency. Yen futures data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission showed net non-commercial position 2026.09.13 584 No signed Hormuz deal expected yet from Oman meeting on Monday, Iranian official saysA meeting between Iran and Gulf states planned for Monday in Oman will be a chance to discuss issues including the Strait of Hormuz, but is not expected to yield a signed agreement over the blockaded waterway, a senior Iranian official said on Saturday. Iran has been negotiating 2026.09.13 585 Canada trade war jeopardizing key Senate battleground states for GOP, experts claimThe trade war with Canada is hurting Republicans in critical battleground states and risks throwing the Senate to Democrats, trade and political experts told The Post. But the White House says the president has a “mandate” to keep the pressure on, even as polls in Michigan, Ohio 2026.09.12 586 Xi says BRICS world's most influential platform for emerging markets cooperationChinese President Xi Jinping said in New Delhi on Saturday that the BRICS cooperation mechanism has become the world's most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries. When addressing the Session I of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, X 2026.09.12 587 Bahrain says won't participate in Hormuz meeting with IranBahrain said on Saturday that it would not take part in a proposed meeting in Oman between Iran and Gulf states to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has blockaded throughout the Middle East war. Pointing to attacks on infrastructure across the Gulf, the ministry said tha 2026.09.12 588 Tehran won’t surrender to the U.S., Iranian President Pezeshkian says, as India's Modi urges dialogue and peaceIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country will not surrender, adding that it has resisted aggression from the U.S. and Israel. “Iran has successfully stood against Israel and the U.S.,” Pezeshkian said late Friday as he addressed a gathering of Indian religious leaders 2026.09.12