A day after Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that Iran faced his choice of a deal or annihilation, President Masoud Pezeshkian used the same podium to respond. He delivered a defiant speech, saying Iran would keep defending itself against what he called “cowardly” attacks.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-23 22:36

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged world leaders on Wednesday to continue squeezing Russia’s revenues and hindering its war effort. Speaking to the U.N. General Assembly, he said, “Russia’s revenues must remain a target.”

TThe Associated Press2026-09-23 22:35

A change tucked into the Liberal government’s new omnibus bill would expand Ottawa’s authority to exempt major projects from some environmental protections. Parliamentary Secretary Corey Hogan says the measure provides greater certainty for those considering investment in Canada.

CCBC News2026-09-23 22:33

At the Meta Connect 2026 event, Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg is taking the stage for a keynote.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-23 22:32

Psychiatrist Dr. Yalda Safai explains what antidepressants do and how they work, while ABC News’ Dr. Darien Sutton discusses what can happen when people stop taking them.

AABC News2026-09-23 22:25

More Republican candidates appear to be distancing themselves from President Donald Trump over his state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, while high gas prices weigh on voters. Reps. Jay Obernolte and Lori Trahan discuss bipartisan AI legislation. Sebastien Lai calls for the release of his father, pro-democracy activist and media publisher Jimmy Lai, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence in Hong Kong.

NNBC News2026-09-23 22:24

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses US-China relations as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington, along with artificial intelligence and Iran.

FFox News2026-09-23 22:18

The Guardian’s Tom Phillips accompanies Brazilian forces inspecting illegal mining operations in the Sararé Indigenous Territory. Destructive prospecting camps and mine sites have cut through large areas of the Amazon, putting protected Indigenous lands at risk.

GGuardian News2026-09-23 22:16

The Close delivers the latest news and analysis in the final minutes before and after Wall Street’s closing bell, with guests from private equity, financial regulation, trade, asset management and market infrastructure.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-23 22:15

Fox News correspondent Jeff Paul reports on the Russia-Ukraine conflict as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the United Nations General Assembly. Marco Rubio says the conflict will not be ended on the battlefield.

FFox News2026-09-23 22:15

A shooting at a house party in KwaMakhutha township near Durban, South Africa, killed 11 people. Police say the attackers’ motive remains unknown, while the acting police chief has launched a manhunt to find those responsible.

BBBC News2026-09-23 22:15

After Donald Trump threatened Iran with annihilation, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian answered defiantly that his country would not be bullied. Behind the scenes, US and Iranian officials are reportedly exchanging messages through Qatari mediators. DW’s Brent Goff discusses the situation with Iran expert Behnam Ben Taleblu.

DDW News2026-09-23 22:00

CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines polling on the leading 2028 Democratic nominee contenders and President Trump’s approval ratings. Democratic leaders, especially Schumer, are unpopular; Trump’s foreign-policy numbers have fallen to a record-low minus 42%, while pure independent voters strongly disapprove of him.

CCNN2026-09-23 22:00

President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting to address artificial intelligence safety, Taiwan, trade, the war in Iran and critical minerals. The talks come as the geopolitical rivals seek to preserve a fragile, sometimes frosty relationship amid deep mutual distrust and rising tensions.

AABC News2026-09-23 21:58

At the United Nations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned Moscow that Ukraine would retaliate and make the coming winter deeply “painful” for Russia if the two sides fail to reach an energy truce before cold weather arrives.

RReuters2026-09-23 21:58

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that “opponents” attempted to disrupt Russia’s first parliamentary election since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The vote also included residents of four Ukrainian regions that Russia illegally annexed.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-23 21:55

World leaders are gathering in New York to speak on the second day of the 193-member UN General Assembly. President Donald Trump warned on Sept. 22 that he could annihilate Iran if no deal ends the war, while suggesting an agreement may be near amid diplomatic efforts at the United Nations.

RReuters2026-09-23 21:54

Taylor Swift says she will release four new songs Friday as part of “The Life of A Showgirl: The Encore.” The announcement has also prompted decoding of Swiftie Easter eggs, including a possible inspiration for “Patient Zero.”

AABC News2026-09-23 21:51

Five MLAs who left the B.C. Conservative Party are rejoining its caucus ahead of the province’s upcoming snap election. Peter Milobar, the first to depart after Kerry-Lynne Findlay became leader, says her departure from the leadership helped pave the way for his return and explains his decision on Power & Politics.

CCBC News2026-09-23 21:48

During Question Period in Canada’s House of Commons on Wednesday, Conservative MP Arpan Khanna raised the murder of Toronto police constable Todd Baylis and the continuing pain faced by his family during parole reviews. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree raised his voice and called Khanna’s remarks “disingenuous.”

GGlobal News2026-09-23 21:45

“The Five” discusses Democrats’ demand for a slowdown in artificial intelligence development as President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping amid the U.S.-China race for AI dominance.

FFox News2026-09-23 21:44

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev pardoned French citizen Martin Ryan, who had been jailed for espionage, under a deal linked to France securing Usmanov’s removal from the EU’s Russia sanctions list. Ryan is expected to fly to Paris on Wednesday.

Eeuronews2026-09-23 21:43

Federal authorities have opened an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer, Darren Indyke, and accountant, Richard Kahn. Both have denied any wrongdoing.

NNBC News2026-09-23 21:40

More than a dozen victims’ families delivered impact statements Wednesday during Kenneth Law’s sentencing. Law pleaded guilty in May to counselling or aiding 14 suicides in Ontario by selling substances used for suicide.

CCBC News2026-09-23 21:38