Iran Pitches Seven-Day Hormuz Deal as US Weighs Pressure vs. Midterms
Iran proposed a deal to end fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, conditional on the US lifting its port blockade and sanctions.
International Relations
Pope Leo Praises Women's Role at Paris Migrant Support Centre
Pope Leo visited Maison Bakhita in Paris, praising women's role in building community and warning against isolation.
US and China to Open AI Incident Channel, Launch Super Intelligence Dialogue
Washington and Beijing have agreed to a communication channel for AI incidents and a Super Intelligence Dialogue, balancing risk talks with tech rivalry.
Wall Street Braces for Key Data on Inflation, Jobs and Consumer Confidence
US markets await consumer confidence, PCE inflation and September payrolls data for clues on the economy's resilience.
India Rebuts Sharif's UNGA Remarks, Warns Terror Will Have Consequences
India exercised its right of reply at the UN General Assembly, calling Shehbaz Sharif's speech bizarre and warning that continued terrorism from Pakistan will have consequences.
Pope Leo Wraps First Day of France Visit With Paris Stops and Youth Vigil
Pope Leo XIV completed the opening day of a four-day France visit on Friday, appearing at UNESCO in Paris, praying at Notre Dame and joining a youth vigil in Saint-Denis.
Europe's Seas Post Hottest Summer on Record as Marine Heatwaves Reshape Fisheries
European waters recorded their hottest summer months since 1982, with marine heatwaves transforming ecosystems and threatening fisheries from Spain to southern England.
India Hits Back at Pakistan at UN, Warns Terrorism Will Have Consequences
India exercised its Right of Reply at the UN after Pakistan's PM credited Donald Trump for intervening in the 2025 conflict and raised Kashmir.
Doolittle Raid descendant turns to film to keep US-China wartime alliance alive
A descendant of a Doolittle Raider is developing a feature film about US-China cooperation in World War II, drawing on the rescue of American airmen by Chinese civilians.
Meghalaya Delegation Identifies Three Garo WW1 Graves in Malta
A Meghalaya delegation led by Speaker Thomas A. Sangma identified three previously unknown Garo graves at Malta's Pieta Military Cemetery.
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Missile as Iran's President Leaves UN Summit
Saudi forces intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile over Khamis Mushait, while Iran's president left New York and West Bank settlers escalated water seizures.
US Army Reserve weighs units for possible Southern Command mission
An internal US Army message asks Reserve commands to assess the availability of six types of units for possible Southern Command use within 90-120 days.
In western Kenya, Quaker worship finds its own loud rhythm
Kenya's Quakers, the largest such community in the world, worship loudly with modern instruments, a contrast to the silent meetings of American Friends.
Jaishankar Meets Russian, Iranian Counterparts at UNGA; Reviews Gulf Ties
On the UNGA margins, EAM S. Jaishankar held talks with Russia's Sergey Lavrov and Iran's Abbas Araghchi, and co-chaired India-GCC and AI-maritime security meetings.
India, Pakistan Trade Sharp Words at UNGA Over Terrorism and Indus Waters
India and Pakistan clashed at the UN General Assembly, with New Delhi warning over cross-border terrorism and Islamabad raising Kashmir and the Indus waters.
UN Diplomacy Week Ends With No Breakthroughs, But Iran and Ukraine Talks Inch Forward
The UN General Assembly week saw progress on Iran and Ukraine talks, AI concerns, and leadership changes, but no major breakthroughs.
China to send giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang to Atlanta zoo
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, bred in Sichuan, will travel to Zoo Atlanta under a 10-year giant panda protection cooperation agreement.
India, GCC welcome FTA talks at New York Troika ministerial
India and the GCC reviewed their Joint Action Plan and welcomed the launch of FTA negotiations at a Troika Ministerial Meeting in New York.
A Month On, Nepal Floods Leave Thousands Missing and a Costly Rebuild
Nepal is still searching for thousands missing a month after devastating floods, with recovery costs estimated at $4.77 billion.
China's Overseas Coal Pledge Holds, but Loopholes Keep Plants Coming
China has cancelled 67% of the overseas coal capacity it planned in 2021, but loopholes and captive plants are still driving coal growth in Southeast Asia.