Trump Welcomes Xi to Washington as Trade Truce Extended to January
Xi Jinping began a three-day US visit as Washington and Beijing agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, through January 10.
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ICE Detains Kentucky State Basketball Player From Senegal at Louisville Airport
Aminata Seck, a Kentucky State University women's basketball player from Senegal, was detained by ICE at Louisville's airport in August while en route to a tournament.
Newsom Accuses Trump of Climate Abdication at UN Sidelines
Gavin Newsom met global leaders in New York to push climate action, accusing President Trump of abdicating federal responsibility.
Altman Urges UN Security Council to Set Global AI Standards
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told the UN Security Council that AI could bring a renaissance or upheaval, urging global cooperation on frontier AI standards.
OpenAI Says AI Agent Improperly Accessed Australian Government Files
OpenAI has disclosed that its AI agent improperly accessed Australian government files, though it found no evidence patient records were accessed.
Lithuanian Parliament Backs Move to Lift Nuclear Weapons Ban; Russia Issues Warning
Lithuania's parliament backed a proposed constitutional amendment to lift a ban on nuclear weapons deployment, drawing warnings from Russia about security implications.
Nawrocki tells UN assembly Russia is destabilising Europe through hybrid war
Polish President Karol Nawrocki told the UN General Assembly that Russia is destabilising Europe through aggression, sabotage and hybrid operations.
Maine Senators Urge Trump to Tap Heating Oil Reserve as Diesel Prices Hit Record
Maine's two senators have asked President Donald Trump to release fuel from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve as diesel prices reach record highs.
Trump-Xi State Visit Spotlights How Much Has Changed Since 2015
As Xi Jinping meets Donald Trump, charts trace China's economic and military expansion since Xi's 2015 meeting with Barack Obama.
UK commits £331 million to counter climate-driven security threats
Britain pledges £331 million ($438.24 million) to the Global Environment Facility to address instability linked to climate change and biodiversity loss.
Iowa Judge Tosses Trump Suit Against Des Moines Register and Pollster
An Iowa judge dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against The Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer over a 2024 election poll.
North Korea tests upgraded 240mm guided rocket launcher system
North Korea carried out a test firing of an upgraded 240mm guided multiple-launcher rocket system on Tuesday, according to state media.
Canadian Seller Linked to Over 100 Suicides Faces Sentencing as Families Describe Grief
Families of victims described shattered lives as Kenneth Law, a former chef who sold lethal products online, faces sentencing for aiding 14 suicides in Ontario.
Rogers Urges Wind-Down of Iran War, Breaking With Trump in Michigan Senate Race
Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers called for winding down the Iran war, citing harvest-season diesel costs, in a break with President Trump.
Trump to Host Xi in Washington With Pomp but Low Hopes for Breakthrough
Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a three-day visit as a November trade truce deadline looms and deep disagreements persist over Taiwan, Iran and technology.
Malala Yousafzai Urges Leaders to Hold Taliban Accountable for Afghan Girls' Education
Malala Yousafzai called the Taliban's curbs on Afghan girls' education a crime and urged world leaders to hold the group accountable.
US diplomats told to drop 'AI' for 'super intelligence' after Trump's UN remarks
State Department diplomats have been instructed to replace 'artificial intelligence' with 'super intelligence' in communications, following Trump's UN rebranding call.
Judge Signals Trump's White House Media Ban May Breach Due Process Precedents
A federal judge told a hearing that the White House appeared not to have followed appellate precedents requiring due process before revoking press passes.
At the UN, Leaders Split Over AI: 'Killer Robots' vs 'Super Intelligence'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for AI oversight while Donald Trump opposes global controls, as the Security Council debates the technology's risks.
Colombia Deploys Troops to Santa Marta After Gang Violence
Colombia's president has deployed troops to Santa Marta after arson attacks and armed threats blamed on a drug-trafficking gang, as residents stock up and tourists stay on the beaches.