2026-09-23

US special envoy for the Middle East Witkoff said on Tuesday that US and Iranian delegations held extended talks via an intermediary during the UN General Assembly. The intermediary shuttled between the parties and completed one round of discussions. Witkoff said he hopes the talks will yield constructive results and that the intermediary will continue to advance the process.

US special envoy for the Middle East Witkoff said on Tuesday that US and Iranian delegations held extended talks via an intermediary during the UN General Assembly. The intermediary shuttled between the parties and completed one round of discussions. Witkoff said he hopes the talks will yield constructive results and that the intermediary will continue to advance the process.

2026-09-23

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the Wall Street Journal he has asked Trump for a winter military aid package including Patriot air‑defense systems and other technologies, and expects the U.S. to push for an agreement to halt strikes on energy infrastructure. Zelenskiy said energy is a priority for Trump and that he believes Trump will try to negotiate an energy ceasefire, but added Putin is unlikely to respond without increased sanctions or other new pressures; domestic elections ha

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the Wall Street Journal he has asked Trump for a winter military aid package including Patriot air‑defense systems and other technologies, and expects the U.S. to push for an agreement to halt strikes on energy infrastructure. Zelenskiy said energy is a priority for Trump and that he believes Trump will try to negotiate an energy ceasefire, but added Putin is unlikely to respond without increased sanctions or other new pressures; domestic elections have reduced pressure on Moscow to alter military actions even if battlefield gains remain limited. Zelenskiy will address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday — his fourth in‑person speech since the 2022 conflict began.

2026-09-23

China's Qinglan Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigational warning that parts of the South China Sea will be closed for rocket launches on Sept 23–24, daily 20:32–22:32 Beijing time (UTC+8). Vessels are prohibited from entering designated areas during the windows.

China's Qinglan Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigational warning that parts of the South China Sea will be closed for rocket launches on Sept 23–24, daily 20:32–22:32 Beijing time (UTC+8). Vessels are prohibited from entering designated areas during the windows.

2026-09-23

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index opened up 30.10 points (0.34%) at 8,787.90 on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index opened up 30.10 points (0.34%) at 8,787.90 on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

2026-09-23

澳大利亞S&P/ASX200指數9月23日（週三）開盤上漲30.10點，漲幅0.34%，報8787.90點。

澳大利亞S&P/ASX200指數9月23日（週三）開盤上漲30.10點，漲幅0.34%，報8787.90點。

2026-09-23

Iranian foreign minister Araghchi met Iraq foreign minister Hussein on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday to review economic, trade, consular and security cooperation and to pledge deeper bilateral ties. Araghchi outlined recent developments in Strait of Hormuz shipping, saying Iran and Oman have reached an understanding to establish a commercial shipping safety corridor. He blamed the United States and Israel for current insecurity in the strait and said restor

Iranian foreign minister Araghchi met Iraq foreign minister Hussein on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday to review economic, trade, consular and security cooperation and to pledge deeper bilateral ties. Araghchi outlined recent developments in Strait of Hormuz shipping, saying Iran and Oman have reached an understanding to establish a commercial shipping safety corridor. He blamed the United States and Israel for current insecurity in the strait and said restoring safety requires the US to stop actions that create instability. Araghchi urged regional states to prevent third parties using their territory or facilities to prepare or carry out operations against Iran and reiterated Iran’s resolve to defend its sovereignty and national interests.