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Xi Jinping proposes cooperation framework to avert US-China military clash during Trump summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined proposals for dialogue, crisis communication and student exchanges aimed at preventing a military collision.
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Qatar says it will keep diplomatic efforts alive between the US and Iran
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman said the Gulf state will work to ensure diplomacy does not fail in the US-Iran conflict.
Middle East
Iran accuses United States and Israel of double standards in international law
Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian claims the US and Israel impose sanctions on Tehran while ignoring Israel's nuclear arsenal and Gaza actions.
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Trump greets China’s Xi Jinping on arrival for three-day US visit
President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on 23 September 2026 for a three-day trip covering security.
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Israel's US ambassador says his son was injured in West Bank car-ramming incident
Israel's ambassador to the United States reported that his son, a soldier, was wounded after a car-ramming attack at a checkpoint near Ramallah on 23 September.
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US plans $2.8 billion arms package that could include up to 40,000 bombs for Israel, officials say
US officials have discussed a $2.8 billion arms deal that could provide Israel with as many as 40,000 bombs, a proposal that raises questions about.
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Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian says he will highlight US oppression at UNGA
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on his flight to New York that he will seek to restore global trust and draw attention to what he described as US.
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Trump returns to the UN amid tensions over Iran and Gaza
Donald Trump arrives at the UN General Assembly as the United States faces a war with Iran, ongoing Gaza ceasefire violations.
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Influencers Jake and Logan Paul visited the Pentagon, meeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Al Jazeera reports
Al Jazeera reports that influencers Jake and Logan Paul visited the Pentagon, met Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and addressed U.S. troops.
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Mamdani challenges Trump over White House press ban during meeting
Mayor Zohran Mamdani met President Donald Trump at the White House and publicly challenged the administration's recent press restrictions.
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UK agrees to limited air-to-air refuelling for Saudi jets amid Houthi attacks
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK will provide time-limited air-to-air refuelling for Saudi aircraft defending against Houthi missile and drone.
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Trump praises New York mayor Mamdani after wide-ranging Gracie Mansion meeting
President Donald Trump said he hopes Zohran Mamdani will be a great mayor following a closed-door meeting at Gracie Mansion that covered housing.
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US networks boycott White House event as Trump’s helicopter-pad unveiling speech is drowned out by rotor noise
Major US TV networks stayed away from a White House ceremony where President Trump’s speech was rendered inaudible by helicopter noise, according to Al Jazeera.
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Trump approval rating falls to record low amid Iran war and cost-of-living concerns
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating at 32%, the lowest of his career, as Republicans grow dissatisfied over the Iran war.
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UN chief says world situation deteriorates as Security Council remains deadlocked
Antonio Guterres says the world is getting worse as wars multiply and the UN Security Council remains paralyzed, leaving vulnerable populations in dire.
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CNN, MS Now and Politico announce lawsuit after White House revokes their press badges
Three news organisations say the White House disabled their credentials on Saturday and are filing a lawsuit on Monday to restore access.
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US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng discussed a notification mechanism for AI incidents before the Trump-Xi summit.
Middle East
Iran warns US of unlimited retaliation as fighting continues in Yemen
Iran says it has learned the US may plan new strikes and threatens unlimited retaliation while intense combat persists in Yemen.
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France to summon Iran's ambassador after closure of French language centre in Tehran
France announced it will summon Iran's ambassador in Paris after Tehran shut a French-language centre, accusing it of illegal diplomatic activity.
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Qatar says it is working to revive Iran-US talks
Qatar's foreign ministry says mediators are shuttling between Tehran and Washington to restart Iran-US negotiations, with several proposals exchanged.
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Republican congresswoman warns Trump that advisers may alienate Hispanic voters over immigration
Florida Rep. María Elvira Salazar told CBS that some Trump advisers are not presenting the full picture on immigration, risking Hispanic voter support.
Middle East
Iran says it has sent peace terms to US via Qatar as Saudi forces stop Riyadh attack
Iran's top security official says Tehran has delivered conditions for ending the war to the United States through Qatari mediators.
World
Ed Sheeran concert proceeds amid Gaza-related controversy
Ed Sheeran is set to perform in Philadelphia after opening acts withdrew in protest over Macklemore's removal for supporting Palestine, according to Al Jazeera.
Asia
Taiwan stages live-fire drills as Trump-Xi talks approach
Taiwan conducted live-fire exercises with missiles and attack drones while a US-China summit involving Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is being prepared.
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Trump announces ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House
President Donald Trump said CNN, MS NOW and Politico are barred from White House reporting, citing alleged fake news, prompting criticism from media groups.
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UN experts say there are reasonable grounds to believe US strikes in Iran may constitute war crimes
UN human rights experts say evidence suggests US missile attacks on a school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd killed civilians and may breach.
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US approval of Saudi F-35 sale sparks congressional concerns
The US State Department announced approval of a $24bn sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, prompting objections from some lawmakers over security and regional.
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Report claims US troop deaths in Iran war exceed Pentagon figures
Al Jazeera reports that a Washington Post story citing unnamed Pentagon officials says at least 22 US soldiers have died in the Iran war.
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US and Denmark announce security agreement on Greenland after Trump annexation threats
The United States and Denmark announced a security agreement on Greenland following a diplomatic dispute over Donald Trump's annexation threats.
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US appeals court blocks Trump administration's third-country deportation policy
A three-judge panel of the 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that migrants must be given a meaningful chance to raise safety concerns before being removed.
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Bangladesh faces severe power cuts as gas imports plunge amid Iran conflict
Bangladesh endures widespread blackouts and rising food insecurity after gas imports fell sharply following the war in Iran.
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President Trump announces ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico from White House
President Donald Trump said he is expelling CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House, citing what he described as fake news coverage.
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Thousands Demonstrate Outside Kennedy Center Over President Trump's Demolition Threat
On Friday, thousands gathered in Washington to protest the closure of the Kennedy Center and warn that President Trump may proceed with demolition despite.