US to unveil China trade negotiation details on Monday, Greer says
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Washington will release more details on Monday about recent trade negotiations with China.
International Relations
Libya's NOC Reports $75 Million Loss After Sharara Pipeline Shutdown
Libya's National Oil Corporation says an armed group's closure of a Sharara pipeline valve has cost over $75 million and risks halting the Zawiya refinery.
Renaming a Nation Is Harder Than It Looks, as Nauru's UN Bid Shows
Nauru's push to be known as Naoero at the UN highlights how national renames stir history, identity and language politics.
Pope Leo XIV Opens France Visit With AI Warning and Call for Peace
Pope Leo XIV began a four-day France visit by warning of AI risks, rejecting nuclear deterrence and urging France to champion peace and multilateralism.
Pope Leo XIV Opens Paris Visit With Warning on AI and Human Dignity
Pope Leo XIV began his France visit by cautioning against a 'paradise of machines' and urging ethical limits on science and technology.
Aid Groups Seek New Partners as UN Sidelines Highlight Funding Gaps
Humanitarian groups at the UN General Assembly sidelines sought new donors and partnerships to offset deep cuts in foreign aid.
EU Ready to Defend €120 Million Fine Against X as US Backs Musk Challenge
The European Commission says it will defend its €120 million fine on X after the US Justice Department backed Elon Musk's legal challenge.
Shenzhou-23 crew sends Mid-Autumn Festival greetings from Tiangong
The Shenzhou-23 crew aboard China's Tiangong space station sent Mid-Autumn Festival greetings from orbit, marking the fourth such celebration since the station's completion.
Gaza's Displaced See No Path Forward After Netanyahu's UN Address
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza say Netanyahu's UN speech ignored their plight, leaving them unsure whether peace, a ceasefire or wider war lies ahead.
Iran, Russia Foreign Ministers Hold Talks on UNGA Sidelines in New York
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
India, France Review EPR Reactor Deployment and Pumped Hydro Cooperation
India and EDF review proposed EPR reactor deployment, nuclear regulatory reforms, and pumped hydro storage cooperation in New Delhi.
Pope Leo XIV Calls Ceuta Migrant Crossings a Humanitarian Crisis
Pope Leo XIV described the mass migrant crossing into Spain's Ceuta as a humanitarian crisis, urging measures to prevent such emergencies.
Pope Leo XIV Begins Four-Day France Visit with Élysée Talks
Pope Leo XIV met President Macron at the Élysée Palace, opening the first papal state visit to France in 18 years.
Tehran Motorcycle Rally Signals Defiance as War With US Grinds On
Thousands of government supporters joined a state-organised motorcycle rally in Tehran, waving flags and carrying portraits of Iran's slain supreme leader.
Milan's Malpensa Airport Officially Renamed After Silvio Berlusconi
Milan's Malpensa airport was formally named after Silvio Berlusconi on Friday, after a court cleared legal challenges to the dedication.
West Bank Palestinians Dismiss Netanyahu's UN Address as a 'Stunt'
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank criticised Netanyahu's UN General Assembly address, calling it a failure that does little for peace.
Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani Military Chiefs to Meet as Iran Flights Curtailed
Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs are set to discuss support for Riyadh under a joint defence pact, while Iraq curtails Iranian flights and Tehran threatens retaliation.
14 Women Among 70 Indians Competing at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Fourteen young women are part of India's 70-member contingent at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, competing across 63 skills from 22 to 27 September.
German Parliament Backs Second Fuel Tax Cut to Ease Price Burden
Germany's lower house approved a second temporary fuel tax discount this year, cutting petrol and diesel taxes by €0.17 per litre from October to December at a cost of €2.5 billion.
Kremlin Says Putin and Trump Discussed Possible Three-Way Meeting on Ukraine
The Kremlin says Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed a possible three-way meeting involving Russian, US and Ukrainian negotiators.