Sep 25, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC

United States President Donald Trump defended his foreign policy and recent military actions against Iran during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Addressing world leaders, Trump characterized the military campaign against Tehran as a success while warning of potential future escalation. "Three years ago our country was dead, and now we are the hottest country in the whole world," Trump stated during his remarks. He declared that Washington would pursue either a diplomatic agreement after the upcoming American midterm elections or consider further drastic steps against Iran.

Trump also rejected global regulation of artificial intelligence, criticized the International Criminal Court, and addressed domestic economic developments. His speech reiterated his administration's preference for unilateral power over multilateral frameworks.

Sources: France24, Sweden Herald, The Guardian, The Irish Times, United Nations News

Ukrainian agricultural professionals operating near active conflict zones face severe operational risks as targeted drone strikes endanger rural food production. Former international grain logistics manager Viktor Hordienko now defends his agricultural operations near the front line using personal firearms to counter incoming Russian unmanned aerial vehicles.

The situation highlights the shift forced upon Ukraine's agricultural workforce, where supply chain specialists must combine routine farming tasks with active armed self-defense. Despite persistent physical dangers and aerial bombardment, local producers continue working to sustain domestic food supplies and support the broader national economy amidst ongoing military hostilities.

Sources: LSM.

The United States has announced plans for unprecedented sanctions designed to completely sever Iran's economy from international commerce. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the new measures target institutions facilitating Iranian money laundering, aiming to exclude them entirely from the global US dollar system.

Speaking to reporters, Bessent indicated that intensified economic pressure could lessen the need for future large-scale military operations in the Middle East. He urged international allies to back Washington's measures to cut off financial lifelines, warning global partners that they must decide whether to align with US efforts.

The announcement comes after warnings from US President Donald Trump regarding severe economic measures. Following the policy statements, the Iranian rial experienced a sharp depreciation, dropping to a record low of nearly two million per dollar on unregulated markets.

Sources: BBC News, Bloomberg, Cyprus Mail, Sweden Herald, The Guardian.

Romania's Ministry of Environment is finalizing its Casa Verde Baterii scheme ahead of an October launch, replacing its first-come, first-served allocation system with a scoring evaluation based on applicant co-financing and installed capacity. Financial allocations remain disputed, reported as either 400 million or 500 million lei. Prosumer representatives have strongly criticized the proposed scoring criteria, arguing the rules unfairly penalize households with existing storage capacity. Concurrently, beneficiaries of broader residential efficiency programs cite bureaucratic delays and contractor quotes well above market rates. In Moldova, the government approved a guarantee mechanism through the National Center for Sustainable Energy, backing up to 90% of commercial loans for residential energy retrofits.

Sources: Adevărul, Economedia, HotNews, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă

US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have forcefully rejected media reports alleging that American military ammunition reserves are dangerously depleted following conflict with Iran. Writing on Truth Social, Trump insisted the military maintains "huge amounts" of stockpiles, particularly in specific categories, and warned that leakers or reporters publicising potential deficits face severe prison sentences. Reports by media outlets including CNN had suggested missile shortages led to a pause in strikes.

However, an independent oversight report submitted to the US Congress directly contradicted the administration's assertions. The watchdog document cited "strategic inventory bottlenecks and supply constraints" alongside escalating operational expenses caused by the ongoing military actions.

Sources: Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau.