Senators to Seek Unanimous Consent for Permanent Ban on Chinese Vehicles
Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin and Republican Senator Bernie Moreno plan to seek unanimous consent for a permanent US ban on Chinese vehicles.
International Relations
Netanyahu in New York for UN address, but no Trump meeting on agenda
Israel's prime minister is in New York to address the UN General Assembly, with no meeting planned with President Trump.
Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan Tour Smithsonian Asian Art Museum
Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan visited the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art during a high-profile state visit to Washington.
Trump and Xi Move to Oval Office for Bilateral Talks
Trump and Xi held private talks in the Oval Office after a Rose Garden arrival ceremony, with trade, Taiwan, chips and Iran on the agenda.
Senate to Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution as Fuel Prices Roil Midterms
The Senate votes Thursday on a war powers resolution to halt Trump's Iran military action, as high fuel prices and midterm anxiety push some Republicans to break ranks.
New York sues Polymarket, calling prediction markets illegal gambling
New York's attorney general has sued Polymarket, alleging it runs an unlicensed gambling operation, the latest in a series of cases against prediction markets.
CPJ trims Gaza journalist death toll after review finds 19 were militants
The Committee to Protect Journalists removed 19 people from its list of slain Palestinian journalists after finding they were militants or combat participants.
Oil Jumps 4% as Houthi Missiles Target Saudi Arabia, Iranian Flights Halted
Oil prices rose about 4% after Yemen's Houthis fired missiles at Saudi Arabia and US-Iran talks showed little progress, while Iranian flights to Gulf destinations appeared cancelled.
Trump and Xi Open Washington Summit With Pomp but Few Expected Breakthroughs
Trump welcomed Xi to the White House with full ceremony, but analysts expect limited outcomes beyond a trade truce extension and AI discussions.
Russian Banker Warns Asset Seizures Are Deterring Business Investment
VTB CEO Andrei Kostin says state asset seizures are spooking big business, as capital outflows exceed $17 billion in the first seven months of the year.
Trump and Xi Watch Military Review in White House Rose Garden
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping watched a military review in the Rose Garden, capping a morning of state-visit ceremony at the White House.
Brazil Central Bank Says 2027 Slowdown Needed to Hit 3% Inflation Target
Brazil's central bank says slower 2027 growth is essential for inflation to converge to its 3% target, with officials urging humility on uncertain data.
Turkey Ramps Up Diplomacy to Revive Black Sea Grain Corridor, Erdogan Says
Turkey is stepping up diplomatic efforts to re-establish the Black Sea grain corridor, President Erdogan said, adding that Kyiv had responded positively.
Abbas Tells UN Palestinians Face 'Genocidal War' in Gaza
Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly by video after being denied a US visa, accusing Israel of a 'genocidal war' in Gaza and colonial schemes in the West Bank.
Erdogan: Fund Crisis Poses No Threat to Turkish Financial System
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said a recent investment fund crisis poses no risk to the financial system or economy, and authorities will act to prevent a recurrence.
Flights Halted to Lalibela as Tigray Fighting Escalates
Flights to Lalibela suspended as fighting spreads in northern Ethiopia; UN and EU urge restraint and return to peace deal.
Trump Welcomes Xi Jinping to White House as State Visit Begins
President Donald Trump greeted China's Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday, opening a state visit expected to cover difficult issues between the two economic rivals.
18th IDSFFK Opens in Thiruvananthapuram with Afghan Artist's Documentary
The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala opens Friday with A Fox Under a Pink Moon, a documentary on a young Afghan artist's escape from Iran.
Trump and Xi Meet at White House as Trade Truce Buys Time
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet at the White House, with trade, AI, Taiwan and the Iran and Ukraine wars on the agenda.
Kosovo Marks Third Anniversary of Banjska Clash with Memorial Stone
Kosovo commemorated three years since the 2023 Banjska gunbattle, laying a memorial foundation stone for officer Afrim Bunjaku and urging pressure on Serbia.