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Why protesters mocked Xi in Washington with Winnie the Pooh
As United States President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, protesters took to the streets of Washington, DC.
Iran proposes 7-day plan for ceasefire with US, reopening Hormuz
Iran has put forward a seven-day plan to end hostilities with the United States, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and start negotiations on its nuclear program.
Air India pilot fails alcohol test in Zurich
An Air India pilot was removed from duty at Zurich Airport on September 6, after ground handling staff detected the smell of alcohol.
Nepal proposes Himalayan climate resilience mechanism with India-China at UN
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has proposed a "Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism" under the joint leadership of India and China in the wake of the recent flash floods that killed almost 1,500 people.
Netanyahu shows pager in UN speech, says 'Hezbollah remembers'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday, showcasing a pager to recall Israel's September 2024 operation against Hezbollah's communication network in Lebanon.
Italian government bans burqas, sets foreign student cap in schools
Italy's cabinet has approved a new school decree banning the wearing of burqas and niqabs in schools.
'Let's compete healthy, not wrestle': Xi tells Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for new forms of cooperation between the United States and China, emphasizing the need to write a "new chapter" in Sino-US friendship.
'When will you stop harboring terrorists?': Sharif questioned outside UN
During his visit to the United Nations headquarters for the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was confronted over harboring terrorists, news agency ANI reported.
UNGA: Walkout over Netanyahu's speech; he calls protesters 'moral cowards'
Dozens of delegates walked out of the United Nations General Assembly meeting on Thursday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech.
US-China talks focus on AI, Xi says human control needed
Chinese President Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump met at the White House on Thursday.
US strike that killed 157 Iranians 'stemmed from AI overreliance'
A US strike on a school in Iran's Minab city at the start of the war killed 157 people, including 123 children.
9-year-old guitar prodigy sets sights on Guinness World Record
Adrian Abraham, a nine-year-old UK-based guitarist of Indian origin, is preparing for his Grade 8 electric guitar exam.
Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45 billion Gaza plan
The United States President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has unveiled a $2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza.
International system broken, can't address conflicts like India-Pakistan: Rubio
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said it "would be great" if a functional international system existed that could deal with a war between Thailand and Cambodia or the potential conflict between India and Pakistan.
Trump rolls out 100-foot-long red carpet for Xi's arrival
United States President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping in a grand ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Wednesday.
Judge lifts Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge has ordered US President Donald Trump to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, saying the ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional.
'We only defended ourselves': Iran hits out at 'bully' Trump
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian strongly criticized President Donald Trump's characterization of Iran as a source of terrorism at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, saying instead that Iranians are "victims of terrorism."
Harry-Meghan's kids' school issues 'unnecessary' strict photo warnings to parents
Parents at the upscale UK prep school attended by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children, Archie (7) and Lilibet (5), have been warned against photographing students.
Six-year-old girl from China breaks Rubik's Cube world record
A six-year-old girl from Chengdu, China, has set a new women's world record for solving a Rubik's Cube in just over four seconds.
Nail-studded walls erected, 35,000 troops deployed: What's happening in Islamabad
Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, has been fortified with at least 20,000 shipping containers ahead of a planned march by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
What's India-Middle East-Europe corridor that Trump backed at UNGA
United States President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape: What we know
Braden Peters, the controversial "looksmaxxing" livestreamer known as Clavicular, has been charged with rape in Massachusetts.
Israel kills Hamas finance chief in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have reportedly killed Muhammad Abu Alwan, the head of Hamas's finance department, in a targeted operation in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.
'Great leader': Elon Musk praises Chinese President Xi Jinping
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has praised Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "great leader."
'Russia's economy depends on India': Zelenskyy says trade must stop
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged major Russian crude buyers, including India, to stop trading with Moscow.
11 killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa
A mass shooting in KwaMakhutha township, near Durban, South Africa, has left at least 11 people dead.
UAE: Karnataka man dismembered into 9 pieces; wife, son untraceable
A man from Kundapur in Karnataka's Udupi district was allegedly murdered in Sharjah, UAE, in July, with the horrifying crime coming to light after his body was found in two bags, cut into nine parts.
15 convicted over Sri Lanka Easter bombings that killed 270
A Sri Lankan court has sentenced 15 men to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in the devastating Easter Sunday bombings of 2019.
Video: Syrian president caught scrolling Instagram reels at UNGA session
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa was spotted scrolling through Instagram Reels on his phone during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
US-Iran held 'very good' meeting: Trump after fiery UNGA speech
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that his team held a three-hour meeting with an Iranian delegation in New York.
Cuban delegation walks out of Trump's UNGA speech
The Cuban delegation at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) walked out during President Donald Trump's speech on Tuesday.
Will 'immediately begin' establishing large military presence on Greenland: Trump
President Donald Trump said the US will "immediately begin the process of developing a large military presence" on Greenland, including "two very major military bases," days after he reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that he claims gives his country "permanent control" over the island's security.
'Make deal or annihilate Iran?' Trump at UNGA
US President Donald Trump opened his speech at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly with a storm of condemnation directed at Iran.
Turkey: 11 injured in shooting outside school
A shooting incident outside a vocational high school in Turgutlu district of Manisa province, western Turkey, left at least 11 people injured on Tuesday morning.
You can now browse slavery records from British colonies online
In a major development, nearly four million records documenting the lives of enslaved people across 20 former British colonies have been digitized and made searchable online.
Musk's SpaceX can now acquire wildlife refuge land in Texas
A US federal judge has refused to block the Donald Trump administration from transferring over 700 acres of wildlife refuge land to SpaceX.
'Iran must end arming Houthis': G7 nations
The Group of Seven (G7) nations have called on Iran to end its support for the Houthi rebels in Yemen, stating it must "end its arming of and support" for the Houthis in Yemen.
Iranian President Pezeshkian departs for New York to attend UNGA
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has departed for New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session.
UK agrees to refuel Saudi jets to counter Houthi attacks
The United Kingdom has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia in the wake of recent Houthi attacks, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed, saying it includes air-to-air refueling for Saudi planes by the Royal Air Force (RAF).
UN General Assembly 2026: Who is speaking and when
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York will see the high-level general debate begin on Tuesday.