Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas told the United Nations on Thursday that Israeli policies had moved beyond jeopardising a two-state solution and now threatened the “very life and existence” of his people. He delivered prerecorded remarks from his office in Ramallah after the United States denied visas to him and other senior Palestinian officials for the second consecutive year.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-24 15:06

At a welcoming ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 24th, U.S. President Donald Trump said the two sides would discuss security, technology and superintelligence.

VVOA Chinese2026-09-24 15:06

A federal judge orders the White House to immediately restore access for three major news outlets as their legal challenge continues. President Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington, D.C., for Xi’s first visit since 2015, while Harvey Weinstein receives a 15-year prison sentence for sexual assault.

NNBC News2026-09-24 15:05

Singapore’s largest public bus operator, SBS Transit, is testing an AI system that recommends ways to space buses more evenly on the road. The six-month pilot will cover nine routes and about 200 buses, with a full-fleet rollout planned from the second quarter of 2027.

CCNA2026-09-24 15:05

In a prerecorded address to the UN General Assembly, Palestinian leadership condemned the denial of entry visas to its delegation for a second straight year. The speaker rejected what was described as punitive action and urged the US administration to lift the restrictions, resume dialogue and support a two-state solution grounded in international legitimacy, with Gaza central to the address.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-24 15:04

Senior figures in world football increasingly view the crisis sparked by FIFA president Infantino’s abandoned private-investment plan as being less about his successor and more about how much power he could wield if he remains in office.

RReuters2026-09-24 15:04

Amid excitement over the first papal visit to France in 18 years, the programme examines how people in the country relate to religion, from its Catholic heritage to laïcité, or secularism, using relevant statistics.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-24 15:03

President Trump’s highly personalized approach to Xi Jinping may give Beijing opportunities to exploit, a China studies expert warns. While the United States remains a powerful actor, leverage at the negotiating table does not necessarily match its power on paper; Xi approaches the relationship by treating the US as an adversary to manage rather than a personal friend.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-24 15:01

Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art, highlighting centuries of art and cultural exchange between the United States and China.

FFox News2026-09-24 15:00

The broadcast covers a restraining order granted to Dolly Parton’s estate against her nephew, Bryan Seaver; Tom Cruise discussing his new film, “Digger”; and “Miracle on the Hudson” pilot Capt. “Sully” speaking publicly about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

AABC News2026-09-24 15:00

Therapist Deena Margolin and parenting coach Kristin Gallant, the mothers and parenting experts behind “Big Little Feelings,” share guidance on helping children adapt to a new school routine.

CCBS News2026-09-24 14:59

Some journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico continue to be denied entry to the White House even after a judge ordered their access restored. The ongoing legal fight over the media ban and the suspension of the White House TV pool is shaping public perceptions of President Trump’s historic meeting with Chinese President Xi.

NNBC News2026-09-24 14:59

Gaza has emerged as a central issue at the UN General Assembly, where world leaders condemned Israel’s military actions in the enclave. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Jordan’s King Abdullah II addressed the conflict, Palestinian statehood and Israel’s actions in the occupied territories.

TTRT World2026-09-24 14:56

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan to the White House. The leaders are scheduled to attend a Silent Drill Platoon Review at the South Portico and a Military Review in the Rose Garden.

CCNA2026-09-24 14:56

Semiconductor industry players will invest S$500 million in research and development projects in Singapore over the next five years, A*STAR says. That exceeds the S$400 million spent on similar efforts from 2020 to 2025.

CCNA2026-09-24 14:55

EU governments are resisting a Brussels effort to reshape electricity network costs, watering down plans for coordinated tariffs as disputes over the bloc’s costly, congested power grids become increasingly political.

Eeuronews2026-09-24 14:54

The United States has formally invited Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami. The European Union says it will maintain its position and condemn Russia’s war on Ukraine whether or not Putin attends.

Eeuronews2026-09-24 14:53

The International Court of Justice in The Hague marks 80 years of pursuing international conflict resolution through law instead of war. It has handled more than 200 cases and issued 150 binding judgments, but its authority can be tested when states reject or fail to carry out its rulings. The report reviews the court’s history, impact on international law and landmark cases including US intervention in Nicaragua.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-24 14:51

France’s new €1 university meal scheme is drawing large numbers of students, with long queues reported at canteens in Paris. Students welcome the lower prices, while staff warn that the added demand is straining space, equipment and staffing.

Eeuronews2026-09-24 14:48

As more Americans use weight-loss medications, fast-food franchises are adapting menus to changing tastes and portion preferences. McDonald’s is exploring high-protein options aimed at customers taking GLP-1 drugs.

CCBS News2026-09-24 14:47

Kelly O’Grady tried Neko Health’s more affordable full-body health scan and received a bloodwork finding that put her on alert.

CCBS News2026-09-24 14:45

Kim Kardashian and “Love Island” producers have created “Team Moms: Baseball,” a new reality series examining the fiercely competitive world of elite youth sports. Kardashian and producer Natalie Ento spoke with “Entertainment Tonight” host Nischelle Turner about the project.

CCBS News2026-09-24 14:43

Singapore will strengthen the human resource profession to help workers build meaningful careers as artificial intelligence changes jobs. The government accepted five recommendations from a tripartite workgroup, including a requirement from July 2028 for firms with more than 200 employees to have at least one certified HR professional. The measures are expected to benefit more than two million workers and support at least 2,000 companies.

CCNA2026-09-24 14:43

Greenland’s delegation was met with applause and chanting in Nuuk on Wednesday after signing a security agreement with the United States and Denmark in New York.

GGuardian News2026-09-24 14:39