Lebanon tells Iran it will not serve as a battleground for regional rivalries
Lebanon's prime minister told Iran's president in New York that Beirut rejects being used as an arena for regional conflict, as the two met during the UN General Assembly.
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Senate Nears Permitting Reform Deal as White House Softens on Renewables
Senate Democrats say a permitting reform deal is close after White House concessions on wind and solar, though a vote before the midterms is uncertain.
US Sanctions Ground Iranian Flights as Gulf States Shut Airspace
Iranian airlines were barred from several neighbouring countries after new US secondary sanctions took effect, as Saudi Arabia said it intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles.
At UN, Poland's Sikorski Tells Russia It 'Cannot Win' Ukraine War
Poland's foreign minister told the UN General Assembly that Russia is escalating its war in Ukraine and cannot win, warning the conflict could spread further.
Xi Says Two Giant Pandas Will Arrive at Zoo Atlanta in Coming Days
Chinese President Xi Jinping said two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, will arrive at Zoo Atlanta within days, reviving a loan programme that had lapsed.
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.
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.
FDA Nominee Overton Affirms Vaccine Safety at Heated Confirmation Hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton told senators all US vaccines are safe and effective, as lawmakers pressed her on the MMR shot, mifepristone and flavored vapes.
Airbus to pitch Eurofighter Typhoon to Portugal as F-16 replacement
Airbus will submit an unsolicited Eurofighter Typhoon proposal to Portugal in late October or early November as Lisbon weighs replacing its ageing F-16 fleet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US Government Pays for TV Ad Echoing Trump's Midterm Messaging
A US government-funded TV ad featuring President Donald Trump's midterm messaging aired on conservative networks, prompting a Hatch Act complaint from Rep. Jamie Raskin.
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.
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.
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.
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.