Morning Wide: Today's Major News (September 26, 2026)

1. US, China Leaders Meet Face-to-Face for Third Straight Day... "Trade Talks Yield Results"

Chinese President Xi Jinping has wrapped up his first state visit to the US in 11 years and departed Washington. US President Trump stated that tremendous progress was made during the summit, and the US is scheduled to release the results of its trade negotiations with China next Monday.

2. Iran: "No Concessions on Nuclear Program"... Yemen Declares General Mobilization

While the US and Iran continue negotiations over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian officials stated that they will not make any concessions regarding their nuclear program. Amid an offensive by the pro-Iranian Houthi rebels, the Yemeni government issued a general mobilization order urging citizens to enlist.

3. Canoeists Cho Kwang-hee and Kim Hyo-bin Claim First Double Gold... Women's Basketball Pursues Gold

Cho Kwang-hee and Kim Hyo-bin, who combined for a gold medal in the men's kayak four 500m, also won gold in the kayak double 500m, becoming the South Korean delegation's first double gold medalists. After defeating the tall squad of China, the women's basketball national team will challenge for simultaneous men's and women's gold medals for the first time in 12 years against host nation Japan today (September 26).

4. "S. Korea-Mexico Trade Agreement Needed"... Mention of 'National Security Act Controversy'

President Lee Jae-myung, currently on a state visit to Mexico, emphasized the need for a comprehensive trade agreement between the two countries. He also mentioned the controversy surrounding the amendment of the National Security Act during the Roh Moo-hyun administration, prompting interpretations that his remarks targeted writer You Si-min, with whom he has been at odds.
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