Peru nursing home residents prepare for Pope Leo XIV's November visit
Residents of a nursing home in Callao, Peru, are preparing for Pope Leo XIV's November visit, practicing dances and sharing their joy at the upcoming encounter.
International Relations
US Supreme Court Lets Trump Revive Expanded Voter Citizenship Database
The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume using an expanded federal database to verify voter citizenship, prompting concerns over errors affecting eligible voters before the midterms.
Trump and Xi End Summit with Tea and Archives Tour, Extend Trade Truce
Trump and Xi concluded a three-day summit with a tea ceremony and National Archives tour, extending a trade truce by two months but leaving Taiwan and Iran unresolved.
Yemen's President Al-Alimi Urges National Enlistment Against Houthis
Yemen's internationally recognised president Rashad al-Alimi has called for national mobilisation against the Houthis, who in turn accused Saudi Arabia of meddling.
Peru Defends Amazon Isolation Protections at Landmark Rights Court Hearing
Peru has defended its safeguards for isolated Amazon peoples as a regional rights court concludes a historic hearing on logging encroachment.
Trump Warned Xi Over Iran Support, China Gave Assurances: US Envoy
US envoy David Perdue says Trump warned Xi against aiding Iran and Beijing assured Washington it would not; Iran claims China pledged to maintain ties.
EU Energy Chief Warns of Price Crisis, Urges Countries to Curb Gas Demand
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen has warned of an energy price crisis and urged member states to consider measures to cut gas and electricity demand ahead of winter.
Iran Ties Hormuz Reopening to US Concessions Within Seven Days
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks within a week if Washington lifts its naval blockade, waives oil sanctions and backs a ceasefire including Lebanon.
500 Million Children Need Education as UN Meet Yields $3.5 Billion
Over 500 million children urgently need education, with 273 million out of school and 270 million in classrooms but not learning, as UN talks yield $3.5 billion in pledges.
Immigration Raids Disrupt Kansas Beef Plants, Ranchers Warn of Supply Strain
Immigration enforcement activity in Kansas has disrupted beef processing, delaying cattle shipments and deepening strain on already tight US beef supplies.
Ebola cases surge in Congo's North Kivu as treatment centres run full
Ebola cases are climbing sharply in Congo's North Kivu province, where treatment centres are full and community resistance is hampering efforts to contain the outbreak.
Trump Opens October Campaign Swing in Deep Red Alabama and Oklahoma
Trump will rally in Oklahoma and Alabama next week, even as Republicans spend heavily in once-safe red states and some candidates distance themselves from him.
Putin Says Ukraine Talks 'On the Table' as He Welcomes US-China Dialogue
Putin said proposals to resume Ukraine talks remain on the table, welcomed US-China dialogue, and said he is determined to attend the APEC summit in China.
At UN, Albania's Rama Blames AI-Fuelled Fabrications for 'Flamingo Revolution'
Albania's PM Edi Rama told the UN that AI-driven disinformation, including a fabricated Israeli invasion narrative, fuelled protests and spread anti-Semitic rhetoric.
DC Circuit Judges Split Over Order to Return Venezuelan Migrants Deported to El Salvador
A divided DC Circuit panel weighed whether to uphold an order requiring the Trump administration to help return Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison.
Senate Republicans to Vote on Data Center Power Bill Ahead of Midterms
Senate Republicans will vote next week on the Ratepayer Protection Act, aiming to address voter anxiety over rising electricity costs tied to data centers before the November 3 midterms.
Oil Slides 3% as US-Iran Truce Hopes Offset Houthi Supply Fears
Crude prices fell about 3% on hopes of a phased US-Iran deal, while Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and diesel export ban talk kept traders cautious.
Trump and Xi Wrap Up Washington Summit With Pomp but Few Concrete Deals
Trump and Xi ended a three-day Washington summit with warm optics but limited substance, extending a trade truce by two months while Taiwan, AI and Iran remain unsettled.
Colombia's Revised Fiscal Plan Draws Mixed Reception on Wall Street
Colombian officials met Wall Street investors this week to present a fiscal plan with sharply higher deficit targets, drawing both confidence and skepticism.
Immigration Crackdown in Southwest Kansas Disrupts Beef Processing
US immigration enforcement in southwest Kansas kept immigrant workers away from meat plants, slowing beef processing and delaying cattle shipments, industry and community sources said.