Trump, Venezuela's Rodriguez to Meet at UN as Oil Talks Advance
Trump and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez will hold their first meeting since Nicolas Maduro's capture, as her delegation pursues energy and debt talks.
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UK Pay Settlements Cool to 3% as Employers Face Rising Costs
UK employers' median pay awards fell to 3.0% in the three months to August, signalling a softer labour market and easing domestic inflation pressures.
Beyond the Big Speeches: Walkout, Playlist and Crime Push at UN General Assembly
Cuba's delegation walked out during Trump's speech, Greenland's signing featured an odd playlist, and Latin American leaders urged stronger UN action on organized crime.
Trump Touts 'America First' Dominance in UN General Assembly Address
Trump returned to the UN General Assembly to promote his America First strategy, citing domestic gains and foreign policy wins amid a six-month war with Iran.
US Noncitizen Voting Crackdown Yields 160 Arrests, Experts Say Fraud Still Rare
The Trump administration's push against noncitizen voting has produced about 1,600 cases and 160 arrests, far short of earlier claims and a fraction of registered voters.
US Diesel Export Ban Would Backfire, Analysts Warn
Analysts warn a US diesel export ban would raise global prices, cut refinery runs and damage ties with allies, even as Trump backs the idea.
Canada Pushes 'Middle Powers' Strategy at UN as Anand Prepares Key Address
Canada is championing its 'middle power strategy' at the UN General Assembly, with Foreign Minister Anita Anand set to deliver the country's main address on Saturday.
Iran Military Dismisses Trump's UN Threats as 'Domestic Propaganda', Warns of Retaliation
Iran's joint military command called Trump's UN threats 'domestic propaganda' and warned of severe retaliation, after the US president said he could 'annihilate' Iran.
Hurricane Polo Reaches Category 5 Off Mexico's Pacific Coast
Hurricane Polo has intensified into a Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast, tying 2026's strongest Northern Hemisphere systems while forecast to stay offshore.
Canada, India Aim to Seal Trade Talks by G20, Carney Says
Mark Carney says Canada and India are targeting a trade deal by the G20 summit in mid-December, with a Modi visit expected around then.
Trump Tells CNN Reporter 'You Should Not Be Here' at UN as Media Ban Fight Escalates
Trump told CNN's Kaitlan Collins she should not be covering him at the UN, as a lawsuit over the White House ban on three outlets heads to court.
Trump Offers Iran 'Annihilation or a Deal' as Envoys Push Talks at UN
Trump threatens to annihilate Iran absent a deal, as envoys meet mediators and Tehran signals it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Venezuelan Man Shot by ICE Officer in Texas Sparks Protests
A Venezuelan DoorDash driver was shot by an ICE officer in Austin, Texas, prompting protests and dual investigations.
Trump Calls Burnham a 'Natural Business Person' After First Meeting at UN
US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met for the first time at the UN General Assembly, discussing trade, AI and the Chagos Islands.
US Judge Orders Air Conditioning Across Texas Prisons by 2029
A federal judge has directed Texas to install air conditioning in all state prisons by the end of 2029, citing constitutional violations.
Costa Rican Detainee Dies at Louisiana ICE Facility After Family Says Diabetes Care Lapsed
A 36-year-old Costa Rican man with type 1 diabetes died in ICE custody at a Louisiana facility, the third detainee death there since April.
US, Denmark and Greenland Sign Deal to Expand American Military Footprint
The US, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement in New York to expand the US military presence on the strategic island.
Iran Adviser Says Bab el-Mandeb Won't Return to Normal, Ties Hormuz Reopening to US Concessions
A senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader says the Bab el-Mandeb Strait will not revert to its previous state and links reopening the Strait of Hormuz to US acceptance of Iranian conditions.
Kamala Harris Backs Abdul El-Sayed at Detroit Maternal Health Roundtable
Kamala Harris endorsed Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Detroit roundtable on Black maternal health, criticising Trump-era funding cuts.
Utah Postal Carrier Charged With Discarding Over 300 Primary Ballots
A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Utah has been charged with throwing away more than 300 mail ballots intended for the state's June primary.