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US Again Denies Abbas Visa Ahead of UN Assembly — 1dThe United States again denied entry visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of his officials for the UN General Assembly, forcing Abbas to address the gathering virtually for a second year in a row. Washington cited deviations from US law and failure to reform by Ramallah as grounds for the visa bans, while the Palestinian mission pushed a virtual address and sought to keep the UN gathering on schedule.

Tom Gallagher A virtual speech again this year just highlights how little trust exists between Washington and Ramallah right now.

Stagwell Taps dentsu Veteran Rutgersson as Assembly Global CEO — 4dStagwell named dentsu veteran Liz Rutgersson Assembly global CEO effective Sept. 14, 2026; Connie Chan becomes Assembly APAC CEO the same day.

Trump Faces Big Decision on Iran Attacks or Deal as Conflict Nears Seven Months — 1dPresident Trump will meet with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to discuss a postwar strategy for the Iran conflict, with a day-after plan to be finalized after the midterms, signaling ongoing crisis management rather than an imminent settlement.

Nexperia and Tata to produce chips at new Gujarat and Assam fabs — 1dNexperia will produce MOSFET power chips at Tata's $11 billion Gujarat fab and assemble them in Assam. Deal terms were not disclosed.

Chris Dalton The choice of Gujarat and Assam sites makes sense for spreading jobs, but execution on tech transfer will decide if it works.

Netanyahu Plans UN General Assembly Visit — 4dPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to New York from September 23–25 to address the United Nations General Assembly, with the trip timed between Yom Kippur and Sukkot. The coverage notes his role in boosting his campaign, ongoing debates about his arrest warrants, and expectations of the UN speech, as reported by multiple outlets.

King Charles Hosts AI Safety Summit — 3dThe UN Security Council, under France’s rotating presidency, will convene next week during the UN General Assembly to debate artificial intelligence, focusing on existential security risks and the impact on children, with Volker Turk urging urgent multilateral action. Despite broad warnings from global officials and AI leaders about the need for regulation, US President Donald Trump dismisses AI threats as exaggerated, while discussions also address conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine.

Vertex Lab Combines V2Fun AI With GPT-6 Astra for Editable 3D Assets — Sep 11, 2026Vertex Lab showcased a component-based workflow that merges its V2Fun 3D generation with GPT-6 Astra’s planning and coding to turn reference images into assembled, editable 3D assets, preserving major components for later editing. The demos, including an excavator and armored character, use Three.js to assemble parts and add detailed features, highlighting how procedural and hybrid approaches can shape final models.

Elena Vasquez The excavator demo shows real promise for keeping parts separate instead of baking everything into one mesh.

Burnham Plans First Trump Meeting at UN — 2dBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, with talks expected to cover Ukraine, the Middle East, energy security, and potential defense hardware for Kyiv. The discussions will also navigate ongoing tensions over Falklands sovereignty, Irish unification, and broader transatlantic relations amid disputes over Iran policy and defense commitments.

Elena Vasquez Energy security talks make sense but Irish unification tensions could easily derail the whole meeting.

France Regrets UN Post Criticizing US Rights Record as Envoy Delayed — 5dFrance’s UN mission apologized for an online post criticizing the United States’ human-rights vote at the UN General Assembly, and Washington welcomed the statement as it leaves in place the stalled approval of France’s next ambassador to Washington. The dispute concerns a single vote rather than a broader human-rights stance and has delayed the ambassador appointment amid ongoing friction over the UN rights-chief tenure extension vote.

Priya Raman France overreacted with that online criticism and the apology should have cleared the way for their ambassador by now.

Unifor, Stellantis Talks Hit Impasse Over Brampton Plant — Sep 11, 2026Unifor and Stellantis have hit an impasse after 10 days of bargaining over the future of the Brampton Assembly Plant, with talks paused as the Sept. 11 deadline passes and uncertainty looming for Windsor and Etobicoke plans alongside a possible Brampton closure or sale to a third party. As the contract expiry approaches on Sept. 20, Unifor seeks a deal that protects members’ jobs and benefits, while Stellantis presses for a Canada-focused agreement amid past promises and tariff tensions involving the United States and President Donald Trump.

Derek Foss Stellantis needs to stop playing games with Brampton jobs and lock in a real plan that keeps production in Canada.

Companies Plan Presentations at H.C. Wainwright ConferenceBusiness — Sep 8, 2026Multiple biotech and mining firms announced participation in the H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference in New York this fall, with senior executives set to present or engage in investor meetings to raise visibility. Included are Assembly Biosciences, Nanobiotix, Artelo Biosciences, Fortress Biotech, and U.S. Gold Corp, each outlining presentations or project highlights and strategic discussions.

BMW iX5 Hydrogen Prototypes Test 466-Mile Range Ahead of Production — 4dBMW’s iX5 Hydrogen is advancing toward its first hydrogen-powered series production with extensive real-world and prototype testing; the third-generation fuel-cell system (co-developed with Toyota) is in a new assembly phase in Munich while Steyr prepares for production, as engineers validate the integrated drivetrain, high-voltage system, and storage to meet targets of up to 750 km range, sub‑5-minute refuelling, and 0-100 km/h in under 5 seconds. The program emphasizes coordinated system performance under high loads and knowledge transfer to Steyr for manufacturing, signaling BMW’s push to add a hydrogen option alongside its existing powertrains.

Chinese Electric Bike Imports Across Africa Rise 60% — Sep 10, 2026Africa’s shift to renewables and electric mobility is increasingly powered by Chinese equipment, with South Africa importing the majority of its solar, battery, and wind gear and North Africa driving a surge in Chinese electric scooters and mopeds. The continent shows a clear divide: consumer-focused North Africa leads in fully built EV imports, while East and West Africa emphasize commercial use, local assembly, and battery-swapping networks to support ride-hailing and delivery services.

Iran Reportedly Resumes Missile ProductionWorld — Sep 8, 2026Iran has restarted ballistic-missile production, assembling liquid- and solid-fuel missiles from stockpiled components and rebuilding facilities in limited quantities for quicker reconstitution. Satellite imagery and assessments indicate a faster recovery after 2026 strikes, with reopened storage sites and projected production at tens to hundreds of missiles per month, alongside Tehran publicly signaling a new ballistic missile and pre-emptive-strike doctrine that could threaten U.S. naval forces.

Delegates Leave Assembly Before Netanyahu Addresses UN — Sep 26, 2025The United Nations General Assembly witnessed an extraordinary moment on Friday when dozens of delegates stood up and walked out just as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to deliver his speech. Cameras…

NY Assembly Launches Impeachment Investigation Into CuomoReporting — Mar 12, 2021As New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) remains defiant in the face of calls for his resignation, the state’s Assembly is opening an impeachment investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. The Albany Times Union…

Virginia Democrats Regain Full Majority in General AssemblyReporting — Nov 8, 2023Democrats in Virginia have regained a majority in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly, a major loss for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s efforts to wrest control of a Democratic-leaning state, The Associated…

NY Assembly To End Impeachment Investigation After Cuomo’s ResignationReporting — Aug 13, 2021New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D) says the chamber will end its impeachment investigation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) following his resignation. In a statement on Friday, Heastie said, “After consulting…

While Wearing Gloves and a Mask, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Defends Holding ElectionReporting — Apr 7, 2020As voters in Wisconsin went to the polls on Tuesday, the state’s Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R) was seen wearing a face mask and gloves at a polling station. Speaking to reporters, Vos defended the push to continue with…

Piers Morgan Assembles The Most Insane Panel Of All Time To Talk Iran — Jan 14, 2026“Piers Morgan Uncensored” host Piers Morgan assembled a contentious panel to debate Iran on Tuesday. The show’s panel featured “The Young Turks” host Cenk Uygur, Iran-born former Member of Provincial Parliament of…

Alan Dershowitz Announces Assembly Of ‘Legal Dream Team’ To Defend Israel At ICC After Netanyahu Indictment — Nov 26, 2024Noted attorney Alan Dershowitz revealed Monday he was assembling a “legal dream team” in the wake of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s indictment by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC issued a…

Trump Assembles Seemingly Motley Crew Of Allies To Stop China From Becoming World’s #1 Power — Dec 12, 2025President Donald Trump is assembling a coalition of US allies across the globe to challenge China’s dominance over rare earth minerals and technology. Singapore, Australia, Japan, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates…

Dem Trifecta State Upholds Parental Right To Opt Child Out Of Gender Identity Lessons — Apr 7, 2025The Maryland Senate revised a General Assembly bill that would have removed a parental right to opt children out of certain lessons, including sex education and gender identity topics. The Democrat-led Assembly bill’s…

Roughly 300 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested After Assembling in Capitol Office BuildingReporting — Oct 19, 2023U.S. Capitol Police arrested around 300 people who had assembled inside the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill as part of a pro-Palestinian protest. Crowds of people were captured on video footage as they…