Yemeni Government Issues General Mobilization Order Urging Citizens to Enlist The Yemeni government, struggling against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, has issued a general mobilization order urging its citizens to enlist. SBS Sep 26, 2026 3:42 AM
Senior Iranian Official: 'No Nuclear Concessions Even if US Accepts Hormuz Strait Proposal' Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated the previous day that in exchange for Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran proposed to the US side to end hostilities on all fronts including Lebanon within 7 days, lift the blockade of Iranian ports, release frozen funds, and exempt oil sanctions. SBS Sep 26, 2026 3:42 AM
UN Security Council Strongly Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia The United Nations Security Council , which had been deadlocked while exposing divisions in the international community, spoke with one voice on the 25th to condemn the Yemen-based Houthi rebels' attacks on Saudi Arabia. SBS Sep 26, 2026 3:40 AM
US Broadcasters Lift Boycott Amid Legal Battle Over White House Press Restrictions Major U.S. broadcasters have resumed joint pool coverage, ending a boycott launched in protest of President Donald Trump administration's restrictions on media outlets including CNN entering the White House. SBS Sep 26, 2026 2:56 AM
Trump Says He Will Meet Xi Again in China in November and US in December President Donald Trump shaking hands U.S. President Donald Trump stated on the 25th that he plans to meet twice more with Chinese President Xi Jinping within this year, as the Chinese leader departed for home following his state visit to the United States. SBS Sep 26, 2026 2:55 AM
Chinese President Xi Jinping Departs for Home After 3-Day State Visit to U.S. Chinese President Xi Jinping departed for home on the 25th after completing a three-day state visit to the United States. SBS Sep 26, 2026 2:24 AM
US Treasury Secretary: 'Stronger Yen Reflecting Economic Fundamentals is Desirable' Secretary Bessent made the remarks via X on the same day, saying, "I had a productive call with Minister Satsuki today." He added, "We discussed that a stronger yen reflecting Japan's solid economic fundamentals is desirable, as well as the importance of maintaining close communication regarding the foreign exchange market." He also noted, "This conversation builds upon earlier discussions this week between President Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, reflecting the robust cooperative relationship between the US and Japan." Secretary Bessent's public mention of the necessity for a "stronger yen" is seen as a signal that the US is closely monitoring recent trends surrounding the weak yen. SBS Sep 26, 2026 2:21 AM
US Experts: 'Fragile Trade Truce Extended, but Cannot Curb AI Competition Instincts' President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping Experts have evaluated that the recent summit between U.S. SBS Sep 26, 2026 2:20 AM
US Trade Representative: 'Progress Made in Talks With China… Will Announce Next Monday' Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio U.S. SBS Sep 26, 2026 2:03 AM
Trump Cites 'Tremendous Progress' in Meeting with Xi; Xi Emphasizes 'Respect, Fairness, and Reciprocity' President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump share tea with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife at the White House. SBS Sep 26, 2026 1:25 AM