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The UNGA is underway in New York today. There are rumors of possible talks between the Iranian delegation and the US on the sidelines but most commentators are skeptical that much will come of this as either 1) these will be more of the same: talks take place but with no concrete outcome or, 2) the Iranian delegation simply aren’t empowered to negotiate. Either way, signs point to any meeting being purely theater.
Critical alerts
Tripwire notifications from the last 24 hours
🇨🇳🇮🇷 Xi Jinping calls for ceasefire in Iran at BRICS summit · 10:03 UTC — Xi Jinping Calls for Ceasefire in Iran at BRICS Summit · Sources: straitstimes.com
🇸🇦🇾🇪🇺🇸 Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's Mokha port kill at least six · 04:03 UTC — Middle East live: Yemen fighting escalates as Trump heads to UN · Sources: france24.com
🇮🇷 Gulf states use dark fleets to bypass Iran's Hormuz control · 03:18 UTC — Gulf States Use 'Dark Fleets' to Bypass Iran's Control of the Strait of Hormuz · Sources: telegraph.co.uk
🇵🇰🇦🇫 Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 28 militants, 3 civilians · 02:48 UTC — Pakistan Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill 28 Militants, 3 Civilians · Sources: apnews.com
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia forced back to Strait of Hormuz after Red Sea attacks · 02:03 UTC — Saudi Arabia Forced Back to Strait of Hormuz After Red Sea Bypass Attacks · Sources: livemint.com
🇮🇷🇮🇶 Iran blockade and war cripple Iraqi oil hub Basra · 01:33 UTC — Iran Blockade and War Cripple Iraqi Oil Hub Basra, Causing Mass Job Losses and Economic Fallout
🇫🇷 France drafts UN resolution to unblock Strait of Hormuz · 00:48 UTC — France Drafts UN Resolution to Unblock Strait of Hormuz
Big movers
Countries moving beyond their normal range — last 3 days vs their 28-day baseline
🇭🇺 Hungary ▲ +0.94 · +2.8σ
Baseline month was dominated by International Relations and Economic Resilience reporting (avg severity 2.2); the last 72 hours shifted to International Relations and Internal Social Harmony reporting (avg severity 1.7).
Christian Schools In Central Europe Are Facing Diverse Threats (dailycaller.com)
Hungary plans to end Russian gas imports by October 2027 (azernews.az)
🇹🇼 Taiwan ▲ +0.95 · +2.7σ
Baseline month was dominated by International Relations and Economic Resilience reporting (avg severity 2.1); the last 72 hours shifted to International Relations and Economic Resilience reporting (avg severity 1.8). Supply exposure: 77% of world Leading-edge logic fab (major); 33% of world PCB / IC substrates (noteworthy)
🇰🇭 Cambodia ▲ +0.88 · +2.1σ
Baseline month was dominated by Law and Order and International Relations reporting (avg severity 2.1); the last 72 hours shifted to Economic Resilience and International Relations reporting (avg severity 1.4).
Mumbai police arrest three for supplying SIMs, OTPs to cyber fraudsters in Cambodia (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Fintech Preferences from the Unbanked of Cambodia (casnocha.com)
Headline events
Noteworthy events from the last 24 hours — may not be reflected in the ratings yet
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic Of The Congo — Amnesty accuses M23 of abuses amounting to war crimes at Congo mines [Law and Order] · abcnews.com
🇾🇪 Yemen — Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war [International Relations] · bbc.co.uk
🇾🇪 Yemen — Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen’s Taiz as Houthi forces advance [International Relations] · middleeasteye.net
🇾🇪 Yemen — Houthis expand attacks on Saudi Arabia as Trump says he's in "deciding mode" on Iran [International Relations] · cbsnews.com
🇧🇩 Bangladesh — RAW founder Kao warned Mujibur Rahman of coup. He didn't listen, then came the massacre [Political Equilibrium] · indiatoday.in
🇺🇦 Ukraine — Ukraine marks Putin’s scripted election victory with assault on Moscow area [Democratic Integrity] · washingtonpost.com
🇲🇱 Mali — Militants kill more than 100 Malian soldiers in attack this month [Law and Order] · sabcnews.com
🇮🇷 Iran — Recap: Iran says it is prepared for prolonged war [International Relations] · middleeasteye.net
Commodities
Watchlist prices vs their 28-day baseline — same ruler as the country movers
🍫 Cocoa price (beans · CC=F daily settlement) ▼ 5351.0 -11.2% · -2.1σ
Concentrated producers: Cote d'Ivoire (CIV) 38% (noteworthy)
Carpe tomorrow
