UN Diplomacy & Iran: Iran’s foreign minister said the UN General Assembly is where Tehran will defend its rights and highlight suffering, as Iran’s president weighs whether to meet Trump on the sidelines. US Foreign Policy: Trump used his UN speech to warn he could “annihilate” Iran without a deal, push back on the ICC, and brand AI safety concerns a hoax while pitching “super intelligence.” Cuba Pressure: Cuba’s deputy foreign minister and others condemned Trump’s UN rhetoric as an economic war deepens, with reports of major blackouts tied to a US fuel blockade. Climate & Tech: Climate Week protests targeted AI data centers and Amazon’s plan for a major Texas gas power plant, arguing AI expansion is worsening climate pollution. SEC Crypto Custody: The SEC’s crypto chief counsel outlined the next steps for custody rules, describing the work as “foundation laying.” Elections & Voting Rights: Alabama AG Steve Marshall urged the Supreme Court to restore states’ power to set voter qualifications and remove noncitizens from rolls. Defense & Jobs: Hanwha Defense USA will build a $2.2B munitions campus in Arkansas tied to artillery components. Business & Local Economy: Southern Professionals hired former Walmart VP Doug Keiser to lead its Bentonville team; a West Palm Beach agency launched an AI platform connecting 175+ marketing tools for 900+ local businesses.