US-Iran Talks: US and Iranian officials met in New York for about three hours, with Qatar and Pakistan mediating; Trump called it “very productive,” but uncertainty remains over follow-up and whether leaders will meet directly. Venezuela Transition: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez told the UN General Assembly Venezuela will hold elections as part of a political transition, without a date, while also announcing justice reforms and dialogue with parts of the opposition. Ukraine War Diplomacy: Zelensky told a Russian reporter he would come to Moscow “on a missile,” as Russia continues to avoid direct talks; separate reporting also highlights Russia’s use of fake job ads to recruit foreigners for the war. Nuclear Governance: The IAEA’s 70th conference in Vienna underscored strains on safeguards and nuclear security ahead of the first TPNW review conference. AI at the UN: China warned against politicizing AI at the Security Council, urging cooperation and protection of development rights. Press Freedom Clash (US): A federal judge ordered the White House to restore hard-pass credentials for CNN, Politico and MS NOW. Regional Peace Efforts (Ethiopia): The AU urged immediate de-escalation in Northern Ethiopia after renewed tensions and airport seizures. Global Trust Agenda: The Doha Forum launched a report calling for renewed trust-building in international institutions and proposals for AI and information-integrity governance.