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Trump hails ‘very productive’ talks with China’s Xi Jinping
Trump characterized talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a three-day state visit as “very productive,” with discussions covering artificial intelligence and the Iran conflict.
Trump faces tough choices as Iran dangles deal to reopen Hormuz before US midterms
Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks, requiring Trump to lift sanctions, permit oil exports, and pressure Israel to end attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees flee to Chad as UN calls for funding
More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have arrived in Chad this year as the UN warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions and calls for significantly increased international funding.
Israeli shelling continues as Lebanon’s PM demands withdrawal in UN speech
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and enforcement of the ceasefire at the UN, while Israeli shelling and demolitions continue on the ground.
Poland boosts air defence after ‘Russian provocations’ amid Ukraine war
Poland has heightened air defence following alleged Russian airspace incursions, with the Defence Minister announcing expanded protection measures including increased F-16 and helicopter patrols.
Trump’s plans for massive arch move ahead
President Trump’s plans to construct a 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery are advancing after a federal council ended required historic preservation consultations, despite growing opposition from Democratic lawmakers.
Iraqi airports halt Iranian flights after new US aviation sanctions
Four Iraqi airports suspended all flights to and from Iran following new US aviation sanctions on companies conducting business with Iranian airlines announced earlier this month.
UN expands list of firms involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities
The UN human rights office expanded its database of businesses linked to illegal Israeli settlements, adding 61 companies to bring the total to 214 firms across 11 countries.
Rick Wakeman performs piano concert to 150 rescued moon bears in Vietnam
Rick Wakeman performed a piano concert for 150 rescued moon bears at a Vietnamese sanctuary, raising awareness of bears kept in cruel conditions for bile extraction used in traditional medicine.
Greek PM Mitsotakis urges Burnham to return Elgin Marbles
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on Andy Burnham to find the political will to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece, arguing the sculptures should be permanently repatriated rather than loaned.
France says EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ law should not include the UK
France pushes to exclude the UK from the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial policy, which aims to favor European companies in green technology and electric vehicle sectors, while other EU members debate the scope of inclusion.
Iranian-American group sues Trump over war
An Iranian American advocacy group has sued President Trump over military operations against Iran, arguing the conflict violates constitutional war powers checks and harms their members and families.
Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump administration of interference in Brazilian elections
31 Democratic lawmakers accused the Trump administration of interfering in Brazil’s presidential election scheduled for early October, citing tariffs and other measures allegedly designed to benefit a far-right candidate.
Israel’s policies threaten ‘very existence’ of Palestinians, Abbas tells UN
Palestinian Authority President Abbas told the UN that Israeli policies threaten the “very existence” of Palestinians, citing destruction in Gaza and settlement expansion in the West Bank.
Delcy Rodríguez poses with Trump in New York as Maduro languishes in jail nearby
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez met with Donald Trump in New York, posing for photos while her predecessor Nicolás Maduro remains detained in a nearby Brooklyn prison.
Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes for president amid unrest
Legislators in Pakistan-administered Kashmir are voting to elect a president, filling a vacant office nearly eight months late. The ruling PML-N candidate is expected to win amid ongoing unrest.
Outcry in Sudan as US reportedly holds army chief’s UN visa over truce plan
The US has reportedly withheld a visa for Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ahead of his scheduled UN address, allegedly conditioning it on acceptance of a ceasefire proposal.
Afghanistan vows to respond after Pakistani air strikes kill four
Pakistani air strikes on Afghanistan killed at least four people, according to the Afghan Taliban government, which vowed to deliver an appropriate response to the strikes.
Gaza watches Israel’s elections with fear and antipathy
Palestinians in Gaza are closely monitoring Israel’s upcoming election on October 27, fearing that the results could determine their future, with many expressing concerns about potential policy continuation or escalation regardless of the outcome.
Monarchy-aligned PAM leads in Morocco election provisional results
Morocco’s monarchy-aligned PAM party won the most parliamentary seats in recent elections with 97 of 395 seats, ahead of its former coalition partner RNI, with turnout dropping significantly from the previous election.
Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver defiant UN speech while facing protests and political isolation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a UN speech Thursday amid international condemnation, domestic political challenges, and planned protests over conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank.
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