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The UAE's president held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the Emirates' state news agency, discussing bilateral relations between the two countries. Details of the conversation were not immediately released. The contacts come as the Abraham Accords partners navigate regional tensions, and observers are watching closely for signs of how the Gulf state's relationship with Israel will develop.

The United States and China have agreed to establish bilateral trade and investment councils in place of one-off summits, according to reports circulating widely on prediction and news platforms. The shift suggests both countries want a standing mechanism to manage trade disputes and economic cooperation rather than relying on irregular high-level meetings. Details on membership and timetable have not yet been announced.

At the 2026 United Nations General Assembly, the European Union is presenting a platform centred on strengthening multilateralism, upholding international law, and reforming the UN. The bloc is positioning itself as a defender of the rules-based international order, with EU diplomatic messaging at the assembly emphasising institutional renewal at the world body.

International IDEA, the Stockholm-based intergovernmental institute supporting democracy worldwide, says it will work to put democracy on the agenda of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The organisation announced its planned participation and priorities for UNGA81, framing democratic resilience as a matter for multilateral cooperation at a time of global democratic backsliding.

The Senate has sent a college sports bill to the House of Representatives, using a procedural move compared to a lateral in football. While the legislation has cleared one chamber, its prospects in the House remain uncertain, leaving the future of the proposed college sports reforms in doubt as lawmakers weigh next steps.

Congresswoman Jill Tokuda has called on President Donald Trump to safeguard America's artificial intelligence advantage as the United States prepares for bilateral talks with China. She is pressing the administration to treat AI leadership as a national security priority, arguing the technology must not be ceded to strategic rivals during negotiations.

A gym-goer posted a detailed leg training session built around iso-lateral leg curls, climbing from 5kg for 20 reps to 12.5kg for 8, followed by seated leg curls peaking at 80kg and leg extensions up to 65kg. The routine, shared as a workout log, has drawn modest attention among fitness enthusiasts tracking progressive overload training.

10x Genomics has started shipping its Atera spatial biology platform, marking a commercial rollout of the new instrument. The system is designed to let researchers map gene activity within intact tissue, an area of growing interest in drug development and disease research. The company says deliveries to customers are now underway, though details on launch customers and pricing have not been given.

BTSE Bhutan has received a licence from the Financial Services Authority (FSL) allowing it to operate a multilateral trading venue and provide institutional custody of virtual assets. The exchange says the next step is launching BTC/USDT and ETH/USDT trading and a global retail platform, strengthening Bhutan's growing role in the regulated crypto industry.

The October 2026 $90 call option on Atera stock (ticker CAR) is drawing attention among options traders, with its interactive chart tracked on Yahoo Finance UK. Call options at this strike give holders the right to buy shares at $90 before the October 2026 expiry, a bet that the stock will rise well above that level.