Insight: tracking the 2026 US midterms and the AI industry

Donald Trump

EconomyStocks Waver Ahead of PCE and Micron; Mideast Oil Flows Rebound as Trump Backs AI Audits

U.S. equity futures fluctuate ahead of personal consumption expenditures inflation data and Micron’s earnings. JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs say Middle East oil flows are returning toward pre-war levels despite ongoing shipping risks. President Trump supports independent audits of AI systems under an accord with technology executives.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 12:22

Stocks Waver Ahead of PCE and Micron; Mideast Oil Flows Rebound as Trump Backs AI Audits

Donald Trump

TechTrump says AI bosses signed morally binding self-regulation accord

President Trump says he and leading technology executives signed an agreement on AI regulation that is morally binding. Despite mounting pressure to address risks to humanity, he maintains that AI companies should police themselves, arguing this is essential for the US to stay ahead of China. University of Innsbruck scholar Matthias Kettemann provides analysis.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 11:10

Trump says AI bosses signed morally binding self-regulation accord

Donald Trump

EconomyOil prices climb as Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief; Qatar pushes for peace talks

Oil prices rose Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump denied offering Iran relief from sanctions. Qatar is pushing for peace talks.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 07:12

Oil prices climb as Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief; Qatar pushes for peace talks

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

US President Donald Trump called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a “friend” and downplayed concerns about Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal, saying Kim would be “fine” as long as Trump remained in office. Trump made the comments after being asked why North Korea could have nuclear weapons while Iran could not.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 06:48

Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

Donald Trump

EconomyOil rises after Trump denies willingness to ease Iran sanctions

Oil prices rose on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump denied he was willing to ease sanctions on Iran. Qatar was pressing for peace talks, while a recovery in Middle East crude supply had driven prices lower in the previous session.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 06:10

Oil rises after Trump denies willingness to ease Iran sanctions

Donald Trump、Sam Altman

TechTrump Rejects Need for New AI Safety Laws, OpenAI's Altman on IPO Plans

Donald Trump rejects the need for new AI safety laws, while OpenAI’s Altman discusses the company’s IPO plans. The program also reports that OpenAI is targeting $30 billion in new funding.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 04:44

Trump Rejects Need for New AI Safety Laws, OpenAI's Altman on IPO Plans

Donald Trump

TechTrump rules out US-China cooperation on AI development

US President Donald Trump says he will not consider jointly developing artificial intelligence with China, arguing that this would hand technological secrets to a major economic rival. He again rejected restrictions on AI, saying they would hinder its progress, while backing substantial industry self-regulation to guard against potential dangers.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 04:39

Trump rules out US-China cooperation on AI development

Donald Trump

TechTrump Backs Independent AI Audits in Shift of Safety Posture

President Donald Trump endorsed outside audits to assess the safety of artificial intelligence systems in an accord with Silicon Valley leaders. The agreement seeks to address growing concern over AI risks while sidestepping new government rules.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 04:31

Trump Backs Independent AI Audits in Shift of Safety Posture

Donald Trump

TechTrump says Gates no longer believes AI could kill one billion people

US President Donald Trump said Bill Gates had allegedly changed his position and no longer believed artificial intelligence could cause events resulting in one billion deaths. Trump did not say where he heard Gates make the claim on Monday. Gates had previously urged government action to limit AI risks.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 03:10

Trump says Gates no longer believes AI could kill one billion people

Donald Trump

TechTrump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit, but is it enough?

US President Donald Trump and leading technology companies have signed a voluntary agreement on AI regulation covering internal reviews and joint monitoring, but it stops short of establishing concrete guardrails.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 03:00

Trump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit, but is it enough?

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PoliticsMike Johnson: President Trump is the 'only person on planet' who could assemble this meeting

House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses President Donald Trump hosting U.S. artificial intelligence leaders at the White House, saying Trump is the “only person on the planet” who could bring the meeting together.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 02:15

Mike Johnson: President Trump is the 'only person on planet' who could assemble this meeting

Donald Trump

TechTrump says AI companies must ‘self-regulate’

US President Donald Trump met White House officials and technology representatives, including OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta. He said there was a belief in “tremendous self-regulation” and that technology leaders had signed a “morally binding” document intended to protect against potential AI hazards.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 01:47

Trump says AI companies must ‘self-regulate’

Donald Trump

WorldTrump says he does not know if Iran will give up yet

Donald Trump says he still does not know whether Iran will give up. Seyed Sadegh Emamian, an assistant professor at Tehran Polytechnic University and founder and former director of the Governance and Policy Think Tank, says deep mistrust between Iran and the US remains the main obstacle to negotiations.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 00:21

Trump says he does not know if Iran will give up yet

Marco Rubio

WorldRubio says foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford plot

British police have released new information about an alleged plot at RAF Fairford. While the British government would not say whether a foreign actor was involved, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the situation was very serious and clearly involved foreign hands.

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 00:00

Rubio says foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford plot

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Donald Trump

WorldIran war live: Trump says war will end ‘very soon’ but offers no details

US President Donald Trump reiterates that Tehran will not have a nuclear weapon and claims the war will end “very soon”, without providing details.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-09-30 00:00

Iran war live: Trump says war will end ‘very soon’ but offers no details

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Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump says he plans 32-day campaign ahead of midterm elections

US President Donald Trump says he will spend 32 days travelling across states to campaign for Republican candidates before November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress. His approval rating has fallen to 37 percent as voters voice frustration over living costs and the war on Iran.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 23:53

Trump says he plans 32-day campaign ahead of midterm elections

Donald Trump

TechTrump says AI companies agree to 'self-police'

US President Donald Trump said AI company CEOs had signed a morally binding accord to self-police the technology’s development. The agreement calls for stronger internal controls, independent assessments and board oversight, but is not legally enforceable. Trump reiterated that his administration would not stifle AI or back restrictions, amid growing safety concerns after reported hacking incidents.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 23:10

Trump says AI companies agree to 'self-police'

Donald Trump

TechTrump says AI companies sign voluntary accord on safety controls

On Tuesday, Donald Trump and leaders of major AI firms signed a voluntary pact aimed at tighter safety checks. Trump rejected calls for government limits and urged faster AI development.

Donald TrumpAI companiesAI safety

FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:48

Trump says AI companies sign voluntary accord on safety controls

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump denies offering to lift Iran sanctions; UK police find no explosives in vehicles linked to base incident

President Donald Trump denied offering to lift sanctions on Iran and unfreeze its assets in exchange for concessions in nuclear talks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a “foreign actor” was involved in a possible attack concerning a US air base in western England, while UK police said no improvised explosive devices were found in the vehicles.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 22:44

Trump denies offering to lift Iran sanctions; UK police find no explosives in vehicles linked to base incident

Donald Trump

WorldTrump calls Kim Jong Un his friend when asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons

US President Donald Trump called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un his friend when asked why North Korea can possess a nuclear weapon while Iran cannot. Trump said Kim respects and likes him. Pyongyang reiterated that it will not give up its nuclear weapons and considers its nuclear status irreversible.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:10

Trump calls Kim Jong Un his friend when asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons

Donald Trump

TechTrump wants AI companies to police themselves

President Donald Trump is supporting voluntary commitments from leading technology companies instead of stricter AI regulation. As the technology becomes more powerful and safety concerns grow, questions remain over whether the industry can be trusted to regulate itself.

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DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:05

Trump wants AI companies to police themselves

Sam Altman

TechAltman says OpenAI will delay IPO until safety concerns are overcome

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has launched a new AI personal assistant. Chief executive Sam Altman says the company will delay its initial public offering until it overcomes safety concerns, as it faces competition from Meta’s Muse.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:56

Altman says OpenAI will delay IPO until safety concerns are overcome

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump says top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has signed a voluntary pact with artificial intelligence companies under which they will “self-police” the technology’s development.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:55

Trump says top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development

Sam Altman

TechAltman discusses OpenAI IPO plans, AI agent Dots and security

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the company’s new personal AI agent, Dots, is a premium product. He also says OpenAI will eventually go public, but is taking its time before doing so.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 21:36

Altman discusses OpenAI IPO plans, AI agent Dots and security

Donald Trump

TechTrump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety

US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of technology executives at the White House. Before his “superintelligence” luncheon, he launched an AI-powered government services website and said he did not want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI oversight, while promising not to constrain the technology’s growth.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:17

Trump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsHegseth says military academies will not grant tenure to civilian faculty

The Defense Department has decided to stop appointing civilians to tenured faculty positions at U.S. military academies, Defense Secretary Hegseth says.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:14

Hegseth says military academies will not grant tenure to civilian faculty

Donald Trump

TechTrump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety

US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of technology executives at the White House. Before a “superintelligence” luncheon, he launched an AI-powered government services website and said he did not want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI oversight.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:05

Trump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety

Donald Trump

TechTrump says tech companies will ‘police themselves’ amid AI safety warnings

President Trump hosted technology leaders at the White House to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. NBC News says the Trump administration is resisting calls from industry and the public for stronger guardrails and regulation.

Donald Trumpartificial intelligencetechnology regulation

NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:02

Trump says tech companies will ‘police themselves’ amid AI safety warnings

Donald Trump

TechTrump says 'self-regulation is very important' as he meets with AI leaders

As concerns mount over the speed of AI development, President Donald Trump hosted leading technology executives at the White House on Tuesday. He said there was broad agreement that the industry should depend on “self-regulation” instead of sweeping government rules.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 20:12

Trump says 'self-regulation is very important' as he meets with AI leaders

Donald Trump

TechTrump vows dominance in AI leaders meeting: 'We have a big lead, and we are going to keep it'

President Donald Trump took questions from the press during a White House meeting with top U.S. artificial intelligence leaders. He said the United States has a substantial lead in AI and will maintain it.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 20:00

Trump vows dominance in AI leaders meeting: 'We have a big lead, and we are going to keep it'

Donald Trump

TechTrump Rejects New AI Safety Laws After Meeting Industry Titans

President Donald Trump rejected the idea of new federal regulations for artificial intelligence after meeting top industry executives at the White House, as global concern grows over threats posed by the technology.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 20:00

Trump Rejects New AI Safety Laws After Meeting Industry Titans

Donald Trump、Dario Amodei、Elon Musk

PoliticsTrump rejects government AI guardrails at lunch with Amodei, Brockman, Musk and other tech chiefs

Donald Trump rejected government guardrails for artificial intelligence during a lunch with Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Elon Musk and other technology leaders. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp, JD Vance and Marco Rubio also attended.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 19:00

Trump rejects government AI guardrails at lunch with Amodei, Brockman, Musk and other tech chiefs

Donald Trump

TechTrump says working with China on AI governance would hurt US companies

President Donald Trump said he does not want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on governing artificial intelligence, arguing that cooperation would make it harder for US companies to develop AI products better than those made by their Chinese counterparts.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:43

Trump says working with China on AI governance would hurt US companies

MAJOR

Donald Trump

WorldTrump says war with Iran will be over 'very soon'

US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end “very soon” and that Iran would not obtain a nuclear weapon. He added that oil prices would tumble once the conflict ended, calling the war one of the most important things the United States had done.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★★2026-09-29 17:41

Trump says war with Iran will be over 'very soon'

MAJOR

Donald Trump

PoliticsThe Atlantic: Trump backs easing Russia sanctions for political-prisoner releases before Ukraine war ends

The Atlantic reports that Donald Trump approved a proposal to ease sanctions on Russia in return for the release of political prisoners. Envoy John Coale says the approach could break the deadlock in U.S.-Russia talks, but Volodymyr Zelensky vows to oppose lifting sanctions before the war ends, while Svetlana Tikhanovskaya warns it could encourage further hostage-taking.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 17:36

The Atlantic: Trump backs easing Russia sanctions for political-prisoner releases before Ukraine war ends

Donald Trump

TechTrump vows to never ‘stifle’ AI as top executives seek guardrails for new models

US President Donald Trump vows never to “stifle” artificial intelligence, while top executives seek guardrails for new AI models.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:00

Trump vows to never ‘stifle’ AI as top executives seek guardrails for new models

Donald Trump

TechTrump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI

US President Donald Trump rejected any joint US-China venture to develop artificial intelligence, saying it would amount to giving secrets to America’s main economic rival. At the launch of America.gov, he again opposed guardrails that he said could stifle AI growth, despite public concern over its risks.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 16:09

Trump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump touts America.gov, but government-sourced AI answers undercut many statements

The Trump administration has launched a revamped America.gov website, but AI answers drawing on government sources undercut many of the statements promoted through it.

Donald TrumpAmerica.govartificial intelligencegovernment communications

AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 16:00

Trump touts America.gov, but government-sourced AI answers undercut many statements

Donald Trump

TechTrump says he will sign executive order renaming AI as ‘Super Intelligence’

At an event launching the America.gov website, President Trump said he plans to sign an executive order that would rename artificial intelligence as “super intelligence.”

Donald Trumpartificial intelligenceexecutive order

NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:16

Trump says he will sign executive order renaming AI as ‘Super Intelligence’

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump backs plan to ease some US sanctions on Russia, media reports

US President Donald Trump backed a proposal to relax some sanctions on Russia in exchange for Moscow releasing several prisoners, The Atlantic reported. The initiative, presented by special envoy John Coale, remains at an early stage and could enable deals involving Russian oil, diesel, rare earth minerals and other commodities. The approach could anger Ukrainians, Europeans and some of Trump’s congressional allies.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 14:07

Trump backs plan to ease some US sanctions on Russia, media reports

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump denies offering to sell weapons to China’s Xi

President Donald Trump said he did not discuss selling US weapons to China during his recent meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. His denial contradicts US Ambassador to China David Perdue, who said Trump had at one point asked Xi whether he wanted to buy weapons.

Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationsarms sales

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 12:40

Trump denies offering to sell weapons to China’s Xi

Marco Rubio

WorldRubio says RAF Fairford incident involved a 'foreign actor'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the incident at RAF Fairford clearly involved a foreign actor. Five men arrested near the US-used base on suspicion of terror offences were released on bail on Monday. The US Air Force says it remains vigilant after the incident.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 11:09

Rubio says RAF Fairford incident involved a 'foreign actor'

Marco Rubio

WorldMarco Rubio says UK airbase incident involved ‘foreign actor’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a suspected bomb plot near RAF Fairford in the UK involved a “foreign actor” and called it “a very serious situation”. Five British men were arrested, while counterterrorism police investigated whether they acted for a foreign state. Iran denied involvement.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 09:12

Marco Rubio says UK airbase incident involved ‘foreign actor’

Donald Trump

WorldTrump 'surprised' UK granted bail to suspects in alleged airbase terror plot

US President Donald Trump said he was “surprised” that British police released on bail five men arrested over an alleged plot to attack a UK airbase. He said the case “might be” connected to Iran because US bombers have used the base to target Iran since March.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-29 09:12

Trump 'surprised' UK granted bail to suspects in alleged airbase terror plot

Marco Rubio

PoliticsRubio says UK airbase incident involved a foreign state

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a “foreign actor” was involved in an incident near a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran. Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 08:25

Rubio says UK airbase incident involved a foreign state

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, Tehran says ready for talks

US President Donald Trump said he offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports citing US officials that he was prepared to ease sanctions and release frozen funds if Tehran took “concrete” steps on its nuclear programme.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 07:00

Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, Tehran says ready for talks

John Thune、Donald Trump

PoliticsGOP Leader Thune Says Taxpayers Shouldn’t Pay for Trump TV Ads

Senate Republican Leader John Thune said taxpayers should not cover the cost of video ads praising President Donald Trump. The administration has described the spots as “presidential public service announcements.”

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 06:30

GOP Leader Thune Says Taxpayers Shouldn’t Pay for Trump TV Ads

Marco Rubio

PoliticsEurope faces serious challenges, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said European countries face major challenges. Recalling the migration crisis in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta in late July, he said no responsible, well-governed country can leave its borders open and allow migration to flood in.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 04:58

Europe faces serious challenges, Rubio says

Marco Rubio

WorldForeign actor involved in RAF Fairford incident, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a foreign actor was involved in the incident that led to five people being detained near RAF Fairford, calling the situation “very serious.” The suspects were first held over alleged offenses under the Explosives Act, then also suspected of preparing a terrorist act.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 04:50

Foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford incident, Rubio says

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday denied offering Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds in exchange for nuclear concessions from Tehran.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 03:40

Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions

Donald Trump

WorldTrump questions bail for five men arrested over suspected UK airbase plot

Trump criticises the release on bail of five men arrested over an alleged plot involving a UK airbase, while US officials point to possible foreign involvement.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 03:36

Trump questions bail for five men arrested over suspected UK airbase plot

Marco Rubio

PoliticsRubio says US is hopeful 'Cuba will choose a different path'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington hopes Cuba will take “a different path.” He warned that people who think they can simply wait out President Donald Trump’s administration without changing course will “learn the lesson the hard way.”

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 03:20

Rubio says US is hopeful 'Cuba will choose a different path'

Marco Rubio

PoliticsRubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot near UK RAF base

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a “foreign actor” was behind a suspected plot near RAF Fairford in south-west England. US Air Force bombers are pictured on the base’s tarmac in Fairford.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 02:04

Rubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot near UK RAF base

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump says he did not offer Iran sanctions relief or asset unfreezing

US President Donald Trump denied an Axios report saying he was prepared to ease sanctions on Iran and unfreeze its assets in exchange for Tehran meeting US demands over its nuclear program. Trump called the report untrue and urged Axios to withdraw it immediately.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:39

Trump says he did not offer Iran sanctions relief or asset unfreezing

Donald Trump

PoliticsPresident Trump Denies Asking Xi Jinping If He Wanted to Buy U.S. Weapons

VOA’s daily focus report says President Trump denied asking Xi Jinping whether he intended to purchase U.S. weapons. Other headlines include expected further U.S.-Iran talks, a $60 billion U.S.-China tariff-cut list, unchanged U.S. policy toward Taiwan, anti-communist videos and renewed “panda diplomacy.”

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 00:00

President Trump Denies Asking Xi Jinping If He Wanted to Buy U.S. Weapons

Donald Trump

WorldIran war live: Trump says he did not offer Tehran sanctions relief

US President Donald Trump rejects a report claiming his administration offered Iran relief from sanctions and access to frozen funds.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 00:00

Iran war live: Trump says he did not offer Tehran sanctions relief

Donald Trump

WorldTrump criticizes U.K. for releasing terror suspects on bail

President Trump said he disagreed with British authorities’ decision to release five terror suspects on bail. They had been detained after a potential terror plot against a British base used by U.S. forces.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 23:33

Trump criticizes U.K. for releasing terror suspects on bail

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump predicts Canada will say ‘I’m sorry’ within 3 to 4 weeks

As an import ban on some Canadian products takes effect and layoffs mount in Canada’s steel industry, U.S. President Donald Trump says he expects Canada to offer removing all tariffs in order to reach a deal. The Power Panel discusses his latest remarks.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 23:29

Trump predicts Canada will say ‘I’m sorry’ within 3 to 4 weeks

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump says U.S. is still talking to Iran despite rejecting offer

President Trump said the U.S. is still negotiating with Iran after rejecting a recent Iranian offer that he called “unacceptable.”

Donald TrumpIranUnited Statesnegotiations

NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 23:22

Trump says U.S. is still talking to Iran despite rejecting offer

Donald Trump

WorldTrump: US and Iran exchanged messages through mediators

Trump says the United States and Iran exchanged messages through mediators. DAWN Senior Analyst Omid Memarian analyzes the latest developments in the US-Iran talks.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 23:12

Trump: US and Iran exchanged messages through mediators

Donald Trump

Politics'ENTITLED': Trump slams Canada

President Donald Trump criticizes what he sees as Canada’s treatment of the United States and its approach to trade.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 21:45

'ENTITLED': Trump slams Canada

MAJOR

Donald Trump

WorldTrump says U.S. will ‘win’ Iran war ‘very soon’ as he rejects proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

As the war enters its eighth month, President Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and says the U.S. will “win” the war “very soon.” NBC News correspondents and a military analyst examine the escalating rhetoric from Washington and Tehran ahead of November’s midterm elections.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★★2026-09-28 21:25

Trump says U.S. will ‘win’ Iran war ‘very soon’ as he rejects proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

MAJOR

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump says he expects US-Canada trade deal

President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that he expects a trade agreement with Canada because Ottawa wants one. The United States is poised to ban imports across a wide range of Canadian goods, including alcoholic drinks and dairy products.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 20:51

Trump says he expects US-Canada trade deal

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump says he expects trade deal with Canada as he attacks its ‘entitled’ leadership

President Donald Trump said he believes the United States will reach a trade agreement with Canada, arguing that Canada wants a deal but that it must be fair. He also announced a $15 billion agreement with Mesabi Metallics to build what he called the largest American steel plant ever, while criticizing Canada’s leadership.

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 20:35

Trump says he expects trade deal with Canada as he attacks its ‘entitled’ leadership

Donald Trump

WorldTrump says Iran ready to pledge it will never develop nuclear weapons

US President Donald Trump says Iran is ready to declare that it will not develop nuclear weapons, claiming Iranian authorities understand that obtaining them is impossible. Tehran has repeatedly said it does not seek nuclear arms. Trump says a US-Iran deal could be reached before the November congressional midterm elections.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 20:13

Trump says Iran ready to pledge it will never develop nuclear weapons

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump denies discussing US weapons sales to China with Xi

President Donald Trump said he did not discuss the United States selling weapons to China during his recent meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, contradicting an assertion by the US ambassador to China the previous day.

Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationsarms sales

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 19:48

Trump denies discussing US weapons sales to China with Xi

Donald Trump

WorldTrump says US will win Iran war 'very soon'

President Donald Trump said U.S. officials spoke Monday with mediators seeking to end Washington’s war with Iran. He added that the United States would win the war “very soon.”

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 19:15

Trump says US will win Iran war 'very soon'

Donald Trump

WorldSaudis 'furious': Trump ‘flips & flops’ between Iran deal and ‘devastating’ attacks

Barbara Slavin, a distinguished fellow at the Stimson Center, describes the US-Iran conflict as a dangerous mix of military escalation, diplomatic ambiguity and political calculation. She says recent indirect contacts between Washington and Tehran, mediated by Qatar, have been too limited and fragile for a serious breakthrough—more “kabuki diplomacy,” with both sides engaging only partly while guarding against any appearance of compromise.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-28 18:18

Saudis 'furious': Trump ‘flips & flops’ between Iran deal and ‘devastating’ attacks

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WorldSaudis 'furious' as Trump 'flips and flops' between Iran deal and 'devastating' attacks

Stimson Center Distinguished Fellow Barbara Slavin describes the US-Iran conflict as a dangerous mix of military escalation, diplomatic ambiguity and political calculation. She says Qatar-mediated indirect contacts between Washington and Tehran have been too limited and fragile for a serious breakthrough, amounting to “kabuki diplomacy.”

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 18:09

Saudis 'furious' as Trump 'flips and flops' between Iran deal and 'devastating' attacks

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TechJensen Huang calls AI distillation ‘competition’; Scott Bessent calls it ‘theft’

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said AI model distillation should be viewed as “competition,” while U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described it as “theft.”

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 13:58

Jensen Huang calls AI distillation ‘competition’; Scott Bessent calls it ‘theft’

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WorldIran Says It Won’t Soften Demands as Trump Rejects Hormuz Offer

Iran maintained its seven-day proposal to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz and said it would not ease its conditions. President Donald Trump sent mixed signals about whether he was willing to reach a deal.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 13:31

Iran Says It Won’t Soften Demands as Trump Rejects Hormuz Offer

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WorldTrump says he expects talks with Iran to continue

President Trump told Axios that he expects talks with Iran to continue this week. He had rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal, which included a phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 13:26

Trump says he expects talks with Iran to continue

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WorldTrump Praises Arrests of Suspects Near UK-US Base

President Donald Trump praised the arrests of suspects near a UK-US base, saying they were “looking to do big damage” to the facility.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 13:14

Trump Praises Arrests of Suspects Near UK-US Base

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WorldTrump rejects Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal

Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s most recent offer to halt hostilities, saying its terms could not be accepted; the plan would bring the Strait of Hormuz back into use.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 12:15

Trump rejects Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal

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WorldAxios: Trump expects US to hold talks with Iran this week

US President Donald Trump says negotiations with Tehran are expected to resume this week, despite his rejection of a proposal from Iran. Axios reports that indirect talks could begin as early as Monday, with Qatari mediators trying to narrow the differences between the two sides.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 12:10

Axios: Trump expects US to hold talks with Iran this week

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WorldEurope Today: EU ministers meet on Ukraine aid as Trump rejects Iran’s Hormuz deal

EU defence ministers meet in Brussels to discuss aid for Ukraine and Russia’s sanctions-busting “shadow fleet” as Moscow intensifies missile and drone strikes. Donald Trump rejects Iran’s Hormuz offer, saying the US is “winning tremendously,” while Pope Leo XIV travels to Metz for his final day in France.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 11:13

Europe Today: EU ministers meet on Ukraine aid as Trump rejects Iran’s Hormuz deal

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WorldTrump wants Zelensky to ease strikes on Russian refineries, Ukraine official says deal must go both ways

Donald Trump has again urged Volodymyr Zelensky to reduce Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries. A Ukrainian official told The Kyiv Independent that Kyiv would stop only if Russia also accepts an energy truce, and said Ukraine has agreed to nothing so far. The article notes there is little evidence Kyiv’s strikes are the main cause of soaring global diesel prices.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 10:03

Trump wants Zelensky to ease strikes on Russian refineries, Ukraine official says deal must go both ways

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PoliticsTrump and Xi's 'stalemate' summit was a glitzy gift to China

President Donald Trump had hoped his pomp-filled summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington last week would highlight the strength of his personal relationship with Xi.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 09:40

Trump and Xi's 'stalemate' summit was a glitzy gift to China

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EconomyOil prices surge after Trump rejects Iran plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jumped after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days. Brent crude rose more than 3 percent to above $107 a barrel. Tehran had offered to reopen the waterway and resume nuclear talks in exchange for frozen funds, sanctions relief and an end to the naval blockade of its ports.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 09:17

Oil prices surge after Trump rejects Iran plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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EconomyTrump ‘very seriously’ considering diesel export ban as global supply crunch worsens

Donald Trump is ‘very seriously’ considering a ban on diesel exports as a global supply crunch worsens. Analysts warn the move could backfire by lifting diesel prices worldwide and potentially raising U.S. gasoline prices as refiners adjust.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 08:24

Trump ‘very seriously’ considering diesel export ban as global supply crunch worsens

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TechTrump dismisses AI safety fears ahead of talks with Anthropic CEO

President Trump said he is not worried about AI “going rogue,” promising to “straighten it out if and when a problem occurs.” He is due to speak with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 06:58

Trump dismisses AI safety fears ahead of talks with Anthropic CEO

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WorldTrump Rejects Iran’s Hormuz Offer as Borrowing Costs and Oil Rise

President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, weakening some of the optimism that lifted markets late last week. Bonds and stocks fell, while oil and US borrowing costs rose.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 06:57

Trump Rejects Iran’s Hormuz Offer as Borrowing Costs and Oil Rise

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WorldLIVE: EU ministers meet on Ukraine aid as Trump rejects Iran’s Hormuz deal

EU ministers are meeting to discuss aid for Ukraine, while Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposed deal concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 06:25

LIVE: EU ministers meet on Ukraine aid as Trump rejects Iran’s Hormuz deal

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WorldEurope Today: EU ministers meet on Ukraine aid as Trump rejects Iran’s Hormuz deal

EU defence ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss aid for Ukraine and Russia’s sanctions-busting “shadow fleet” as Moscow intensifies missile and drone strikes. Trump has rejected Iran’s Hormuz offer, saying the US is “winning tremendously”, while Pope Leo XIV travels to Metz for his final day in France.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 06:00

Europe Today: EU ministers meet on Ukraine aid as Trump rejects Iran’s Hormuz deal

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EconomyOil prices jump after Trump rejects Iran’s truce offer

Oil prices rose and stocks and bonds declined after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reversing some of the market optimism seen late last week.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 05:46

Oil prices jump after Trump rejects Iran’s truce offer

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WorldTrump expects more US-Iran talks after rejecting truce

U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects more talks with Iran this week after rejecting its latest truce proposal. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Tehran still sought a diplomatic solution and was awaiting an official response through mediators. The Strait of Hormuz remained at an impasse as fighting continued in Yemen, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it seized a U.S. submersible drone.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★★2026-09-28 05:24

Trump expects more US-Iran talks after rejecting truce

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WorldOil prices rebound above $105 after Trump rejects Iranian Hormuz peace deal

Oil prices rebounded above $105 after Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal for peace over the Strait of Hormuz.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 01:29

Oil prices rebound above $105 after Trump rejects Iranian Hormuz peace deal

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WorldTrump rejects Iran proposal for seven-day deal after China-US summit

Iran proposed reaching an agreement within seven days to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but Trump called the plan unacceptable and rejected it. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said only a negotiated solution could end the US-Iran conflict and that Tehran was awaiting a clear US response.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★★2026-09-28 00:10

Trump rejects Iran proposal for seven-day deal after China-US summit

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WorldTrump says Zelensky may ease strikes on Russian oil refineries

US President Donald Trump said he demanded that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky ease attacks on Russia’s fuel and energy sector, particularly its refineries. Trump said Zelensky replied that Ukraine would probably do so.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 00:04

Trump says Zelensky may ease strikes on Russian oil refineries

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EconomyOil gains over 1% after Trump rejects Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rose more than 1% on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump turned down an Iranian peace proposal intended to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-27 23:58

Oil gains over 1% after Trump rejects Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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WorldTrump says US will win war against Iran and oil prices will fall

US President Donald Trump said the United States would win its war against Iran and that global oil prices would plunge once Iran surrendered and the conflict ended. He said the US had already defeated Iran militarily, while stressing that operations had not stopped.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★★2026-09-27 23:29

Trump says US will win war against Iran and oil prices will fall

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WorldTrump says he rejected Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Trump said Saturday that he rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s foreign minister said the country is fully prepared for new attacks.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-27 23:12

Trump says he rejected Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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EconomyOil rebounds after Trump rejects Iran peace deal

Oil prices rose more than 1% on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian peace proposal intended to resolve the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-27 22:35

Oil rebounds after Trump rejects Iran peace deal

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EconomyTrump Says He’s ‘Very Seriously’ Looking at Diesel Export Ban

President Donald Trump said he is still considering a U.S. ban on diesel exports “very seriously” as a way to fight high prices, while other officials in his administration continue to emphasize alternative measures.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-27 22:30

Trump Says He’s ‘Very Seriously’ Looking at Diesel Export Ban

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WorldTrump expects Iran talks next week after rejecting seven-day truce proposal

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he expected negotiations with Iran to resume next week, despite rejecting Tehran’s proposal for a seven-day truce followed by the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has raised the prospect of renewed air strikes on Iran but told Axios he anticipated more talks.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-27 22:10

Trump expects Iran talks next week after rejecting seven-day truce proposal

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WorldIran Refuses to Soften Demands as Trump Rejects Hormuz Plan

Iran is refusing to soften its demands while Trump rejects a plan involving the Strait of Hormuz.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-27 22:00

Iran Refuses to Soften Demands as Trump Rejects Hormuz Plan

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EconomyBessent urges Fed to keep an ‘open mind’ on US inflation outlook

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Federal Reserve policymakers should remain open-minded about interest rates, arguing that productivity gains from artificial intelligence and deregulation will help keep US inflation under control.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-27 21:05

Bessent urges Fed to keep an ‘open mind’ on US inflation outlook

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EconomyBessent: Iran is on its KNEES

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the condition of Iran’s economy and the strength and resilience of the U.S. economy.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-27 19:30

Bessent: Iran is on its KNEES

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WorldTrump: Men arrested near U.S. air base in Britain were ‘looking to do big damage’

British police arrested several men near a U.S. air base in the United Kingdom on suspicion of terrorism. President Donald Trump said those involved were “looking to do big damage.”

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-27 18:52

Trump: Men arrested near U.S. air base in Britain were ‘looking to do big damage’

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WorldJUST IN: Trump expects mediators to hold more Iran talks

President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposed seven-day ceasefire for the Strait of Hormuz. Fox News’ Jeff Paul discussed Tehran’s offer of inspections, while panelists analyzed reports alleging secret Chinese support for Iran.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-27 18:45

JUST IN: Trump expects mediators to hold more Iran talks