Today's Newsletter Highlights:

• Trump administration restrictions on Palestinian visa applicants means nearly all would be refused

• Ukraine war latest: Kim Jong Un in Beijing to join Putin and Xi for summit; suspect confesses to killing ex-speakerey Doctor & Captain Pakistan: Steve Hanke’s Last Call with Imran

• FC Barcelona News: 2 September 2025; Héctor Fort leaves on loan, Fermín López stays at Barça

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Trump administration restrictions on Palestinian visa applicants means nearly all would be refused

The Trump administration has set strict new visa rules for Palestinian-origin travellers. Since early August, the State Department has halted nearly all non-immigrant visa applications for holders of Palestinian Authority (PA) passports. This applies to all travel purposes, including business, education, tourism, or medical visits. Even those with non-PA passports may be denied if they are suspected of links to the PA or the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

• There is also a suspension of a programme that allowed injured children from Gaza to get medical treatment in the U.S.

• Visas were denied not only to regular travellers but also to PA President Mahmoud Abbas and around 80 officials. They were meant to attend the UN General Assembly in New York.

• The administration wants stricter vetting for national security. However, Palestinian leaders strongly oppose this. They argue it is especially concerning given the U.S.'s role as the UN host nation.

• Under pressure, Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh has reached out to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He called the restrictions counterproductive and urged their reversal.
  

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Ukraine war latest: Kim Jong Un in Beijing to join Putin and Xi for summit; suspect confesses to killing ex-speakerey Doctor & Captain Pakistan: Steve Hanke’s Last Call with Imran

Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit in Beijing with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. This was their first joint appearance with other global figures. The summit took place during the ongoing war in Ukraine, but there was no talk of sending Chinese peacekeepers there. Meanwhile, Russia launched a rare daytime attack on Kyiv, increasing global tensions.

Key Highlights:

• Historic Gathering: Xi, Putin, and Kim shared a platform for the first time. This event drew international attention.

• Beijing Summit: No Peacekeepers. The atmosphere was tense, but they did not talk about sending Chinese peacekeepers to Ukraine.

• Escalation on the Ground: At the same time, Moscow carried out a daytime attack on Kyiv, raising alarms across Europe.

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FC Barcelona News: 2 September 2025; Héctor Fort leaves on loan, Fermín López stays at Barça

Anthropic, famous for its Claude AI platform, has raised $13 billion in Series F funding. This boosts its post-money valuation to $183 billion. This marks one of the largest AI startup financings to date. The capital will drive growth in enterprise AI adoption, safety research, and global expansion.

Key Highlights

• Valuation Triples in Months: Anthropic's valuation jumped from $61.5 billion in March to $183 billion in September.

• Explosive Revenue Growth: The company’s annual revenue jumped from $1 billion at the start of 2025 to over $5 billion by August.

• Enterprise Expansion & User Base: Anthropic serves over 300,000 business customers. In the past year, the number of large accounts, each with an annual run-rate above $100K, grew nearly sevenfold.

• Claude Code Drives Revenue: The developer-first product, Claude Code, is making over $500 million in run-rate revenue. Its usage has grown more than 10× in just three months.

• Who’s Backing the Round: The Series F was led by ICONIQ, Fidelity, and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Other investors included Blackstone, Baillie Gifford, Qatar Investment Authority, and more.

• Capital Use: Anthropic plans to deploy the funds to expand enterprise services, deepen AI safety research, and support international growth.

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