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• President Donald Trump announced that U.S. and Iranian officials met on Tuesday to discuss ending the war. • The meeting occurred shortly after Trump threatened in a U.N. address that he may "annihilate" Iran if a deal is not reached soon.

• Voters in four states, including Missouri and Nevada, will decide on abortion-related ballot measures during the November general election. • These referenda follow the 2022 Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which removed federal protections and allowed states to set their own policies.

• Donald Trump defended the war with Iran and discussed the Gaza conflict during a speech at the U.N. General Assembly. • Representative John Curtis sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee leaders requesting subpoenas for the president's eldest son and Joe Biden's son.

• Spanish authorities discovered three bodies believed to be migrants on beaches in the Ceuta territory and the Spanish mainland last week. • Two of the bodies were found on the mainland approximately 50 kilometers apart, though officials cannot rule out that sea currents separated them.

• State election officials and legislative committees are updating electoral calendars and administrative procedures following recent court rulings and legislative sessions. • Agencies including the Rhode Island Department of State and the South Carolina Election Commission are adjusting ballot access rules and district timelines.

• President Donald Trump stated during a United Nations General Assembly speech on September 22, 2026, that Iran will eventually reach a deal following the US midterms. • Trump asserted that he will never allow Iran to possess a nuclear weapon, describing the Iranian regime as a bully that has ruled through bloodshed for 51 years.

• News outlets CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filed a First Amendment lawsuit on Monday to restore their reporters' access to the White House. • The organizations are seeking a temporary restraining order after President Donald Trump announced the ban on Friday.

• Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on Tuesday to discuss ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. • The Kremlin reported that the leaders focused on these specific waterways because ongoing disruptions are affecting global trade and regional oil flows.

• Russian forces conducted drone incursions over the Baltic littoral and launched a Kh-101 missile that landed inside Poland during a mass strike. • The missile impact in Poland likely resulted from a mechanical guidance failure rather than a deliberate target.

• Polymarket is applying for a European financial license to support its global expansion efforts. • Regulators in the UK, France, Germany, and Italy have stated that prediction markets focusing on political or sports outcomes require a local gambling license.

• Vodafone stock traded at GBX127.45 today, marking a slight increase of 0.35%. • Technical analysis indicates the stock is currently facing resistance levels and dividend-related pressures.