PoliticsRemarks by Trump are underway before an international audience gathered for the United Nations General Assembly.
PoliticsRemarks by Trump are underway before an international audience gathered for the United Nations General Assembly.
WorldRussian captors force Ukrainian prisoners of war to make propaganda videos intended to build domestic support for the invasion and deepen divisions in Ukraine. The footage often continues to haunt former captives after their release. NBC News examines its effects on local communities and returning soldiers.
SocietyPresley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility. Police say they are investigating a suspected overdose as further details emerge.
PoliticsAhead of the US-China summit, President Trump delivered his sixth address to the UN General Assembly. VOA provided live coverage and simultaneous interpretation, with reporting from UN headquarters on the scene and behind-the-scenes developments, focusing on his foreign policy and “America First,” China’s role at the UN and Taiwan’s efforts to join the organization.
WorldPresident Trump is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday morning and meet with world leaders as the war in Iran continues and tensions with allies rise.
EconomySouth Korea plans to invest in a gas-fired power plant in Texas despite continuing doubts about its commercial viability. The project is part of Seoul’s US$350 billion commitment to Washington, details of which emerged as President Lee Jae Myung visited New York for the UN General Assembly.
WorldNearly 130 world leaders are in New York for the UN General Assembly to discuss the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as risks from rapid AI development. Trump is due to address the assembly on Tuesday and meet 11 leaders, including Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Delcy Rodríguez.
SocietyWilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan man shot by ICE on Sunday while making a DoorDash delivery, has returned to the hospital after being rapidly transferred to a detention center, his attorney says. The shooting reportedly left him paralyzed on his left side.
PoliticsFox News contributor Joe Concha discussed reports that far-left groups coordinated anti-ICE protests in Austin, Texas, after an officer-involved shooting.
OtherFlight schedules across the Northeast are returning to normal after computer outages caused massive delays on Monday.
EconomyRecord energy prices and fuel shortages in France are presented as a warning to the rest of Europe. The report examines the global supply squeeze behind the figures and what Europe could do in response.
TechAlibaba is rolling out what it calls China’s most powerful AI chip, an accelerator designed to compete with Nvidia and support a massive expansion of data-center capacity in the coming years. Its shares jumped on the announcement.
PoliticsUS President Donald Trump is expected to meet leaders and representatives including Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and British Premier Andy Burnham on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Tokyo hopes to highlight its concerns over Taiwan, security and trade before Trump returns to Washington for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
EconomyParamount Skydance settled antitrust concerns with 12 states, removing a major obstacle to its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
WorldWilliam Lawrence, a political science and international affairs professor at American University’s School of International Service and a former US diplomat, discusses President Donald Trump’s plan regarding Iran at the UN General Assembly.
WorldMore than 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are under growing pressure as UN funding and aid budgets shrink, raising concerns about food supplies and malnutrition in the camps. The UN is seeking about $710m for 2026 but has received only 60%; a shortfall by November could bring further ration cuts and reductions in essential assistance.
SocietyVideos showing exotic animals kept as pets may conceal a troubling reality, according to a charity. Research commissioned by the International Fund for Animal Welfare found that 54% of 620 UK wild-pet owners did not know whether their current or former animals required a licence, while 29% said celebrity and online content encourage wild-pet ownership.
WorldAt least 11 people were wounded in a shooting outside a school in Turkey, and a suspect was detained. Police and medical teams responded as authorities searched for the attacker and tightened security around the school.
EconomyVietnamese President To Lam says the country is “very close” to reaching a trade agreement with the US and promises to buy more high-tech goods. He says Vietnam will not accept transshipment amid allegations that Chinese products are being repackaged and routed through the country.
WorldPresident Trump is preparing to address the United Nations General Assembly. Paramount can proceed with its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, while travel disruptions continue after an air traffic control communications failure caused ground stops at several busy airports in the Northeast.
HealthThe programme explores practical ways to eat more healthily and speaks with Cynthia Ka, author of “Mes assiettes naturo.” She says cooking can be your pharmacy and that weekly grocery shopping is a powerful step toward change, while sharing her go-to recipe.
EconomyProjects in Sharjah and Uzbekistan are recasting discarded material as a resource: improved separation in Sharjah, new waste infrastructure in Uzbekistan, and methods for reclaiming materials or producing energy are altering how rubbish is handled.
EconomyVietnamese leader To Lam told Bloomberg in an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly that his country is “very close” to reaching a trade deal with the US. He said Vietnam wants to import more US goods.
CultureTurkish conglomerates are investing heavily in culture to strengthen Istanbul’s global appeal, from Sabancı’s Yoko Ono exhibition to the Renzo Piano-designed building of Istanbul Modern.