Sep 22, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC

Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to arrive in Washington on September 23 for his first visit to the United States in three years. The following day, Xi will hold a one-day bilateral summit with US President Donald Trump.

The meeting between the leaders of the world's two largest economies will cover a range of pressing international and economic subjects. Key areas of discussion are set to include trade tariffs, critical mineral supply chains, and artificial intelligence governance. The agenda will also encompass major geopolitical developments, including the military conflict in Iran and cross-strait relations regarding Taiwan. The summit offers both leaders a chance to navigate diplomatic friction and seek potential common ground.

Sources: Bloomberg

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that the country's 2027 budget will be passed on schedule, promising a realistic financial plan to secure national economic stability after prolonged political turmoil. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Radev urged lawmakers to prioritize administrative adjustments and impending judicial reforms.

Concurrently, his ruling Progressive Bulgaria party put forward candidates for the parliamentary quota of the Supreme Judicial Council. The party described the nominees as individuals possessing "high professional and academic preparation" alongside practical legal experience.

However, media coverage highlights growing centralization within Progressive Bulgaria four months after its election victory. Reports indicate that beyond Radev and roughly ten designated spokespeople, most of the party's 131 lawmakers remain largely unfamiliar to the public, functioning primarily to cast legislative votes.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV

US President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, using his speech to champion his domestic record and justify military operations abroad.

Trump began his address by praising US economic performance, tax cuts, and domestic security enforcement, asserting that "three years ago our country was dead, and now we are the hottest country in the whole world." He also stated that the United States had secured $21 trillion in new international investment commitments during his administration.

Shifting to foreign policy, Trump defended recent American military actions against Iran and in the Western Hemisphere, including Venezuela. He described the war against Iran as a success while repeating military threats against Tehran. The address coincided with UN Secretary-General António Guterres opening the annual assembly for his final time before concluding his term on December 31.

Sources: Bloomberg, France24, Sweden Herald, The Guardian, Trend News Agency

The United States, Denmark, and Greenland have signed a security agreement on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, resolving a diplomatic rift. Signed by US President Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and Greenlandic Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the pact grants Washington permission to construct two new military bases in Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig.

Under the indefinite deal, the US will also expand and modernize its existing Pituffik Space Base and deploy its "Golden Dome" missile defense system on the Arctic island. Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen welcomed the accord, stating, "The agreement is good for the United States, good for Denmark, and good for Greenland." The deal aims to enhance security cooperation in the Arctic region.

Sources: Der Spiegel, Die Presse, ORF, Sweden Herald, Tagesschau.

Catalan public school teachers commenced a strike on Tuesday to coincide with the opening day of the new academic year, causing significant early-morning traffic disruptions across the region. Protesters mounted road blockades starting around 7:30 a.m., affecting Barcelona's primary ring roads—including the Ronda Litoral and Ronda de Dalt—as well as the AP-7 motorway.

The trade union-led mobilization highlights ongoing tensions with the regional administration under Catalan President Salvador Illa. Political opponents and governing partners criticized Illa for taking a vacation with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez without resolving the educational sector's structural demands beforehand, leaving students facing an uncertain start to the school term.

Sources: Canarias7, La Vanguardia