Abinader presses UN to fully deploy Haiti force before mandate lapses
Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader urged the UN General Assembly to fully deploy the Haiti security mission, enforce the arms embargo and back Haitian institutions.
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Xi Jinping Returns to Washington as a Transformed China Seeks Stability
Xi Jinping is back in Washington for the first state visit in over a decade, with China now a near-peer competitor to the U.S. across trade, technology and military power.
Netanyahu to Defend Israel at UNGA, Teases 'Surprises' in Speech
Netanyahu says he will use his UN General Assembly address to defend Israel and its military, and hinted at unspecified 'surprises'.
White House Dismisses Report of 90-Day Diesel Export Ban
A White House official denied a report that the US is preparing a 90-day diesel export ban, as the energy secretary said such a move would backfire.
Noboa urges global action on transnational crime at UN General Assembly
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa called for stronger international cooperation against transnational organized crime, proposing three measures at the UN General Assembly.
Colombia Militarises Santa Marta to Counter Armed Group Violence
Santa Marta streets deserted as Colombia militarises the tourist city after an illegal armed group declared an armed strike and burned vehicles.
Xi Jinping to Begin Three-Day US State Visit With Trump Summit
Xi Jinping arrives in Washington on September 23 for a three-day state visit featuring a summit with Donald Trump, a state dinner and a National Archives tour.
Lavrov Says Russia Open to Ukraine Talks, Rules Out Halting Military Operations
Russia's foreign minister told the UN Security Council that Moscow is ready for peace negotiations with Ukraine but will not pause its military operations during any talks.
Rubio Says Russia, Ukraine Open to Limited Grain and Energy Ceasefire
Marco Rubio says both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war have shown interest in a limited ceasefire covering grain shipments and energy infrastructure.
Kyiv Region Mourns Mother and Son Killed in Weekend Strike
A mother and her young son were laid to rest in the Kyiv region after a weekend attack, as the family disputes official findings on the cause.
US delegate exits UN hall as Iran's Pezeshkian delivers defiant wartime address
A US delegate left the UN General Assembly hall during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's speech, a day after Trump's 'annihilate' warning.
Hackers Claim FBI Data Theft, Exposing Sensitive Intelligence Roles
A hacking group claims to have stolen FBI data, including a spreadsheet with sensitive personnel details and intelligence assignments. The FBI is investigating.
Houthis Show Rubble Rescue at Bombed Yemen Prison in Al-Jawf
Houthi-linked television has aired footage of rescue work at a bombed prison in Al-Hazm, capital of Yemen's Al-Jawf governorate, as the country's civil war intensifies.
Rubio Defends Trump's Xi State Visit, Says US and China 'Obligated' to Engage
Marco Rubio defended Trump's state visit for Xi Jinping, saying the world's two largest economies must engage at the highest levels despite deep disagreements.
Maine Democrats Press Collins Over Report of Shelved FBI Pay-to-Play Probe
Maine Democrats demand answers from Sen. Susan Collins after a report says the FBI planned a pay-to-play investigation into her dealings with a defense contractor.
New Zealand names China its most persistent state-backed cyber threat
New Zealand's NCSC says China is the most persistent and capable state-backed cyber actor targeting the country, with 86 of 369 significant incidents showing suspected state links.
Russian Drone Strikes Hit Kyiv Data Centres, Cutting Internet to 100,000 Homes
Russian drone attacks disrupted internet for about 100,000 households in Kyiv and the surrounding region, Ukraine's digital ministry said, while Moscow claimed it struck data centres used by the Ukrainian military.
US House Panel Leaders Push Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul FCC's Covered List
The top Republican and Democrat on the US House Energy and Commerce Committee are proposing changes to how products are added to the FCC's Covered List.
Rubio Calls Iran Talks Positive but Rules Out Any Major Breakthrough
Marco Rubio said talks with Iran were positive but not a major breakthrough, and accused Tehran of violating a memorandum of understanding.
Senate Democrats Press for Stronger Chip, AI Export Controls Before Xi-Trump Meeting
Democratic senators called for stronger controls on US chip and AI technology exports to China ahead of a Xi Jinping-Donald Trump meeting.