Trump and Xi Jinping Meet for High-Stakes State Visit
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in the United States for his first state visit in 11 years.
China warns US on 'red lines' ahead of Trump, Xi meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for a summit with President Donald Trump.
Fears of return to war in Ethiopia's Tigray
Fears are growing of a return to war in Ethiopia's Tigray region, just four years after a devastating conflict ended in a fragile peace deal.
Ukraine transfers North Korean POWs to South Korea
Ukraine has transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea.
Eleven killed in mass shooting in South Africa
At least 11 people were killed and three injured in a mass shooting at a house party in KwaMakhutha, a township near Durban, South Africa, on Tuesday night.
US gains control over Greenland's security
On September 22, a new security deal was signed by the leaders of the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland.
Trump welcomes Xi with red carpet, military flyover
Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with a red carpet and military flyover.
Iran Ready to Reopen Strait of Hormuz if US Eases Pressure
An Iranian official stated that Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports.
Sri Lanka Court Convicts 15 Over 2019 Easter Bombings
A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 men on Tuesday for their involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.
Israel's Prime Minister to Address UN General Assembly
Israel's prime minister is scheduled to address the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday.
Poland reports Starlink station fire as sabotage by Russia
A fire at a Starlink satellite station in central Poland, owned by Polish state-owned telecom company Exatel, was deemed a deliberate "act of sabotage."
US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland security
The US, Denmark, and Greenland announced a security deal for Greenland, formally signed by President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Afghanistan says three killed in Pakistani air attacks
At least three people were killed in Pakistani airstrikes on northeastern Afghanistan on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Trump invites Putin to Miami G20
US Secretary of State Rubio announced that the upcoming G20 summit in Miami would provide an opportunity for Russian President Putin to engage with other world leaders.
US-China Rivalry Reshapes Global Trade, Europe Caught
EU-Southeast Asia goods trade reached 274.9 billion ($313.7 billion) last year, up around 6% from the previous year and more than 50% from the 177.9 billion recorded in 2016.
Pezeshkian: Khamenei healthy, giving directions to leadership
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated he met with Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei approximately a month ago.
Belgium and Rwanda Restore Diplomatic Ties
Belgium and Rwanda restored diplomatic relations 18 months after Kigali severed ties with Brussels.
Nine Kazakh soldiers dead after being swept out to sea
Nine Kazakh military personnel were killed after being swept out to sea during a naval training exercise in Kazakhstan's western Mangistau region, adjoining the Caspian Sea.
Classified F-35 components disappear after Hong Kong diversion
The US Department of War and F-35 Joint Program Office confirmed a "shipment issue" regarding missing F-35 components.
First UK charges over 1994 Rwanda genocide
Dr. Vincent Brown, also known as Dr. Vincent Bajinya, 65, has been charged in the UK with one offense of conduct ancillary to genocide and six offenses of conduct ancillary to murder as a crime against humanity.