UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham addressed the United Nations General Assembly for the first time on Tuesday. He warned of the risks from Russian disinformation and announced new measures aimed at establishing global standards for artificial intelligence.

BBBC News2026-09-23 07:50

Polish President Karol Nawrocki says establishing a permanent US military base in Poland is only a matter of time. He hopes “Fort Trump” will be completed before Donald Trump’s term ends in 2029.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-23 07:46

More than six months of war have placed Iran’s economy under severe pressure, forcing families to cut back. The rial has fallen to about 2 million per dollar, inflation is 65% and food prices have risen 128%. Tehran shopkeepers report scarce imports and weaker demand, while war damage is estimated at nearly $270bn, affecting tens of thousands of homes and public services.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-23 07:34

Watch live as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the U.N. General Assembly in New York. The appearance comes a day after Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials met on the sidelines while threatening to “annihilate” Iran. Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Argentina’s Javier Milei are also scheduled to speak on the gathering’s second day.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-23 07:31

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Michigan U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed while speaking Tuesday at a Detroit roundtable focused on Black maternal health.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-23 07:30

Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, discusses protests in Austin following an ICE shooting and scrutiny facing U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico over his substantial salary.

FFox News2026-09-23 07:15

US President Donald Trump says he expects the war in Ukraine to end sooner than many people think. In Brussels, two Russian oligarchs were removed from the EU blacklist yesterday after intense negotiations among member states.

Eeuronews2026-09-23 07:11

Dozens of data centres are rapidly rising across Inner Mongolia, turning former farmland and grassland into an engine for China’s AI ambitions and its surging demand for computing power. As competition with the US accelerates, the industry is also changing life for local residents.

BBBC Chinese2026-09-23 07:10

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs discussed his last-minute shift in position over the sanctions dispute involving Usmanov, a saga that has gripped Brussels, and warned that dangers remain.

Eeuronews2026-09-23 07:04

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said selective sanctions would amount to normalising Russia. He was responding to the EU’s removal of two Russian oligarchs from its sanctions list; Latvia had vehemently opposed the move until the last moment but ultimately agreed to the delisting.

Eeuronews2026-09-23 07:01

The wife of U.S. scientist Youlin Chen, who is being detained in China, says President Donald Trump plans to ask Chinese President Xi Jinping to release him when they meet this week.

RReuters2026-09-23 06:58

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv and Washington want the war in Ukraine to end before winter. He added that he had just held a “positive and productive meeting” with President Donald Trump in New York.

Eeuronews2026-09-23 06:56

The US-led Shield of the Americas has proposed its first joint action: members would classify 24 criminal organisations as terrorist groups. The move would extend US sanctions, asset freezes and prosecutions across the region, while Brazil and Mexico remain outside the initiative over sovereignty concerns. Rights advocates warn that lethal US strikes on suspected drug boats may violate international law.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-23 06:56

Israel’s army is reportedly occupying more than 60 villages along Lebanon’s southern border, including Meiss el-Jabal, Houla and Tallousah. Residents can only watch and record from afar as land is burned and homes are destroyed. A large fire was filmed near a hospital in Meiss el-Jabal, though the extent of damage remains unclear. Hundreds of thousands are displaced.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-23 06:51

Markets are assessing renewed U.S.-Iran diplomacy after Donald Trump praised talks that followed his “annihilation” threat. Iran says the discussions were meant to convey its demands, while Trump said a deal could come after the midterms. Saudi Arabia is advancing plans to restart its East-West pipeline and resume oil exports from Yanbu, adding to downward pressure on prices alongside Hormuz diplomacy.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-23 06:42

President Donald Trump said US officials held “very good” talks with Iranian envoys in New York. His claim revived fragile hopes for a diplomatic off-ramp just hours after he again threatened to annihilate Iran, while oil prices fell.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-23 06:38

US President Donald Trump suggested at the UN General Assembly that he could “annihilate the Islamic Republic (of Iran)” if no agreement is reached to end the conflict. He predicted a peace deal after the November US midterm elections and urged countries to economically isolate Iran. Trump also said a “very good meeting” had taken place between US and Iranian delegations, with “momentum” building.

CCNA2026-09-23 06:38

Donald Trump met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of the US-China summit, seeking to assert the strength of the US-Japan alliance.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-23 06:30

On “America Reports,” Nash’s owner, Dante Rowley, recalls how his dog greeted a home intruder who entered through a second-story window.

FFox News2026-09-23 06:30

Andy Burnham said he has a “good connection” with Donald Trump after their first meeting in New York. Trump remained polite and friendly at the subsequent news conference, giving largely diplomatic answers on potentially contentious issues.

Eeuronews2026-09-23 06:30

Donald Trump says he expects the war in Ukraine to end soon, while the European Union has lifted sanctions on two Russian oligarchs.

Eeuronews2026-09-23 06:28

The United States met with Iranians despite Donald Trump’s threat of annihilation, reviving hopes that diplomacy could produce a breakthrough.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-23 06:26

Bloomberg says Xi Jinping is unlikely to bring Chinese CEOs to his summit with Donald Trump. The programme also discusses market risk sentiment.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-23 06:15

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called for reform of the U.N. Security Council and urged countries to recognize Palestine in his address to the United Nations General Assembly.

RReuters2026-09-23 05:59