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- 1Saudi Arabia Signals Openness to Developing Nuclear WeaponsβSaudi Arabia Open to Possibly Developing Nuclear Weapons https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/politics/saudi-arabia-nuc
Saudi Arabia has indicated it would be open to possibly developing nuclear weapons, according to a New York Times report on US-Saudi politics. The statement marks a significant shift in the kingdom's stance on nuclear proliferation and is likely to intensify debate over arms races in the Middle East and Washington's nuclear cooperation talks with Riyadh.
- 2US intelligence: Saudi Arabia has not abandoned nuclear weapons ambitionsβΌUS intelligence says Saudi Arabia has not abandoned its nuclear weapons ambitions
US intelligence agencies have assessed that Saudi Arabia has not given up its ambitions to acquire nuclear weapons, according to a report highlighted by the Tehran Times. The finding underscores lingering concerns in Washington about proliferation in the Gulf, particularly as Riyadh continues to insist its nuclear programme is peaceful while keeping options open amid regional rivalry with Iran.
- 3Bill Gates Says Trump Is Wrong to Resist AI SafeguardsβBill Gates Says Trump Is Wrong to Hold Out Against AI Safeguards
Bill Gates has publicly criticised Donald Trump's refusal to back safeguards on artificial intelligence, arguing the US should support stronger oversight of the technology. Gates framed the resistance as a mistake at a time when governments worldwide are moving to regulate AI. The remarks add a prominent business voice to the debate over how far Washington should go on AI rules.
- 4Iran keeps US talks open as navy claims drone captureβIran's foreign minister keeps indirect talks with the U.S. open; Iranian navy claims capture of underwater drone
Iran's foreign minister has said indirect talks with the United States remain open, signalling continued engagement despite tensions. At the same time, the Iranian navy claims it has captured an underwater drone, an assertion that adds friction to the diplomatic channel. The combination of ongoing negotiation and maritime incidents is drawing attention to the fragile state of US-Iran relations.
- 5Belgium warns US no longer reliable ally in leaked documentβTrump's US no longer a reliable ally, warns Belgium in leaked document
Belgian authorities privately warned in a leaked document that the United States under Donald Trump can no longer be considered a reliable ally. The assessment, reported by the Financial Times, reflects growing European concern over Washington's dependability on security and foreign policy. The leak has fueled debate across Europe about whether the continent should accelerate efforts toward greater strategic independence from the US.
- 6Commentary blames U.S. and great powers for weakening the U.N.βGreat Powers like the U.S. are dismantling the U.N. while blaming its failures on powerless secretaries-general. https:/
A Japan Times commentary argues that major powers, chiefly the United States under Trump, are dismantling the United Nations while shifting blame for its failures onto secretaries-general who lack real authority. The piece says the institution's weakness stems from great-power actions rather than the leaders who head it, and criticizes Washington for setting up the U.N. to fail while denouncing its shortcomings.
- 7Debate grows over Seoul's stance on a Taiwan conflictβAlthough Seoul has traditionally kept its distance from possible involvement in a Taiwan conflict scenario, some say dis
South Korea has long avoided any commitment to involvement in a potential conflict over Taiwan, keeping its policy deliberately vague to balance ties with the United States and economic relations with China. Reporting by The Japan Times says that maintaining this discretion is becoming harder, as regional security pressures mount and Washington expects allies to clarify their roles in a Taiwan contingency. Observers are debating whether Seoul can continue to stay on the sidelines if tensions escalate.
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a threat against United States warships operating in the Indian Ocean, according to a report by The Telegraph. The warning marks an escalation in rhetoric between Tehran and Washington at a time of already heightened tensions in the Middle East. Details about the specific nature of the threat and any US response were not immediately available.
- 9MAHA split signals trouble for Kennedy's health agendaβMaha split shows all is not well with Kennedyβs US health revolution
The Financial Times reports a split within the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement, suggesting internal divisions over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push to reshape US health policy. The fracture indicates that the broader 'health revolution' associated with Kennedy faces resistance or disagreement among its own supporters, raising questions about its cohesion and future direction in Washington.
- 10New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. faces first and only debateβKean returned to Congress after an unexplained absence. Now it's time for his first and only debate
Representative Tom Kean Jr. has returned to Congress in Washington after an unexplained absence, and is now preparing for his first and only debate of the race. The debate is drawing attention as his sole scheduled face-off with his challenger, giving voters a rare chance to question him directly about his time away and his record in office.
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