Trump meets Gulf officials in New York to discuss Iran strategy and postwar plans
President Donald Trump held a expanded meeting with Gulf officials in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, now including Iraq and Jordan. The discussion focused on Iran containment, expanding the Abraham Accords, and regional postwar strategy, reflecting Washington's deliberation on next steps in the conflict with Iran.
Federal judge vacates Trump-era immigration visa ban targeting 75 countries
A federal judge in New York has vacated a Trump administration policy that prohibited immigrant visa processing based on applicant nationality, ruling it violated federal immigration law by discriminating on the basis of nationality. The decision reinstates visa evaluations for applicants from 75 affected countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Somalia, and prevents the administration from holding immigration benefits in legal limbo based on country of origin.
U.N. General Assembly opens with Guterres' final appearance as diplomatic stalemate deepens
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres concluded his tenure at the 79th General Assembly session, departing as diplomatic efforts faltered across multiple conflict zones, particularly Ukraine and the Middle East, highlighting deep divisions among member states during a period of global transition for the United Nations.
Trump Announces 'AI Force' and AI Czar Amid U.S.-China Tech Competition
President Donald Trump announced the creation of an 'AI Force' and the appointment of an AI czar via Truth Social, framing the initiative as a response to intensifying U.S.-China technological competition. The initiative, modeled after the Space Force structure, aims to accelerate AI growth while resisting regulation, with Trump rejecting guardrails as beneficial to Chinese interests.
Lombardo issues executive order imposing new guardrails on Nevada data centers
Governor Joe Lombardo signed an executive order Friday establishing new requirements for data centers seeking state tax incentives, mandating they pay Nevada's full Local School Support Tax and protect local water and electrical grid resources. The policy applies only to new facilities, not existing data centers which have cost the state nearly $340 million in lost tax revenue over fiscal years 2021-2024.
Motorola Solutions acquires D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion to expand counter-drone capabilities
Motorola Solutions completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of Israeli counter-drone technology company D-Fend Solutions on August 20, 2026, integrating D-Fend’s unauthorized drone detection and mitigation systems into Motorola’s public safety communications portfolio to expand into the rapidly growing counter-drone market.
Major review of 1.9 million people links ADHD to 48% higher risk of gastrointestinal symptoms
A systematic review led by University of Warwick Medical School, analyzing data from 1.9 million participants across 23 studies, found that individuals with ADHD face a 48% higher risk of functional gut symptoms than neurotypical controls. The analysis established a significant association between ADHD and gastrointestinal issues, including nearly double the odds of constipation and more than four times the odds of losing bowel control.
Lee Hyun-jung leads Korea to first Asian Games basketball gold in 12 years
South Korea defeated host Japan 67-57 on September 20 to win the Asian Games men's basketball gold medal, the nation's first title in 12 years and first won abroad since 1982. Lee Hyun-jung delivered a double-double with 27 points and 18 rebounds to power the victory.