Daily briefing · Friday, September 25

Iran details seven-day plan for reopening Hormuz

Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran had delivered mediators a seven-day proposal under which the Strait of Hormuz would reopen and broader negotiations with the United States would resume if specified conditions were met. A mediator described the contacts as positive but preliminary, while U.S. officials reported no breakthrough. Reopening the strait could relieve pressure on energy supplies and shipping costs, but the conditions have not been disclosed and neither government has announced an agreement. Iran proposes a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Nolo becomes a hurricane near Hawaii

Nolo strengthened into a hurricane south of Hawaii and was forecast to approach the Big Island slowly, potentially producing prolonged rainfall into the weekend. Forecasters said eastern and southern parts of the island could receive 15 to 30 inches, with isolated totals near 35 inches, even if the center remains offshore. The Big Island was under a tropical-storm warning and hurricane watch. Slow movement and steep terrain make rainfall duration especially important to the flood and landslide risk. Hurricane Nolo could cause “catastrophic” flooding in Hawaii, forecasters warn

Senate defeats Iran war-powers resolution

The Senate voted 50-49 against a resolution directing President Donald Trump to end unauthorized U.S. hostilities with Iran. Four Republicans supported it, while one Democrat opposed it. The House had passed the same measure in July, but as a concurrent resolution it would have expressed Congress’s position rather than carried the force of law. The vote leaves military operations unchanged while documenting disagreement over Congress’s constitutional role and the lack of a specific authorization for the war. Senate rejects resolution calling to end the Iran war as most Republicans stick with Trump · In one of their last votes before November, Senate GOP blocks effort to end Iran war

U.S. proposes three-way Ukraine talks in UAE

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States had proposed technical-level talks with Ukraine and Russia, possibly in the United Arab Emirates. The Kremlin confirmed that a three-party meeting could occur but offered no date or agenda. The proposal would create a more direct format than separate exchanges through intermediaries, but it is not yet an agreed peace process. Continuing attacks by both countries underline that the diplomatic initiative has not produced a ceasefire. US seeking to revive Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks

Administration seeks revival of third-country deportations

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to let it resume some deportations to countries other than a person’s homeland while litigation continues. Lower courts required advance notice and an opportunity to object when a person could face persecution or torture, even if the receiving government provided general assurances. The emergency request concerns which procedures apply during the lawsuit rather than the policy’s ultimate legality. Challengers have until Monday to respond before the court considers interim relief. Trump administration urges Supreme Court to revive third-country deportation policy

NASA explains Polo’s explosive strengthening

Hurricane Polo regained Category 5 strength off Mexico after an exceptional burst of intensification, though its strongest winds remained offshore. NASA researchers said unusually warm water, abundant moisture, atmospheric instability, weak wind shear and favorable upper-level outflow combined to support the rapid change. Its winds increased by about 104 miles per hour in 24 hours before first reaching Category 5. Dangerous surf and coastal flooding remained possible along western Mexico even without a direct landfall. Hurricane Polo is a powerful Category 5 storm off Mexico. See its path. · Explosive Intensification for Hurricane Polo

White House access dispute continues despite court order

CNN, MS NOW and Politico regained their White House credentials Thursday under a temporary federal court order. That evening, however, reporters from CNN and MS NOW said they were denied entry to cover arrivals for a state dinner despite submitting their names for access. The distinction between holding a credential and receiving access normally associated with it bears on the order’s practical effect. The temporary ruling addresses due process but does not finally resolve the outlets’ broader constitutional claims. Media outlets banned by Trump denied access to dinner despite judge’s order

New York challenges Polymarket as unlicensed gambling

New York sued Polymarket US, alleging that its event-contract platform operates as an unlicensed gambling business in the state. Officials seek to stop its New York operations and recover penalties, restitution and alleged proceeds; Polymarket disputes the allegations, which have not been adjudicated. The case is part of a broader conflict over whether federally regulated prediction markets offering sports and other contracts remain subject to state gambling laws. Federal appeals courts have reached differing conclusions in related cases. New York defies Trump admin, asks court to shut down Polymarket gambling

Italy sets classroom limit for some new arrivals

Italy’s government approved a decree generally limiting students with insufficient Italian proficiency to 30% of a classroom and prohibiting burqas and niqabs in schools. Students born and raised in Italy or with specified prior schooling would be exempt. The education minister estimated that the cap, scheduled for the 2027-28 school year, would affect about 1,000 classrooms, or 0.3% nationwide. Its practical effect will depend on whether affected districts can redistribute pupils or create additional classes without deepening separation. Meloni accused of ‘running scared’ with cap on foreign children in classrooms

Bellingham wins second straight England award

Supporters voted Jude Bellingham England’s men’s player of the year for a second consecutive season. The 23-year-old Real Madrid midfielder scored seven goals at the 2026 World Cup, a record for an England men’s player at a major tournament, as the team finished third. He also became the youngest European player to appear at four major tournaments. The award covers performance across the international season and was decided through voting on England’s official app. Record-breaking Bellingham voted England men’s player of the year