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Costa Rica minister fired for attending Trump meeting without telling president
Manuel Tovar failed to consult President Laura Fernandez on Trump’s security meeting in New York, causing ‘great strategic damage’, she said.
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US-China trade war
US senators delay effort to permanently ban Chinese cars
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United States
US 30-year mortgage rates top 7%, highest in Trump presidency
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United States
US cybersecurity agency releases election infrastructure plan before midterms
The plan warns of threats to election security and lays out services the cybersecurity agency will offer to protect the vote.
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Voters cast their ballots on the first day of early voting in Minnesota at the Elections & Voter Services building in Minneapolis on September 18. Photo: AP
Israel-Gaza war
Netanyahu, at UN, calls Gaza genocide accusations ‘biggest lie of the century’
Israel’s PM also denounced as ‘moral cowards’ a mass of delegates who walked out of the UN General Assembly when he took the podium to speak.
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Tech, business CEOs arrive for White House state dinner as menu is revealed
Following an unprecedented reception upon landing, formal proceedings – including talks – between the two leaders are taking place today.
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Donald Trump
White House reinstates access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico after judge’s order
A federal judge had deemed Trump’s ban of the news outlets as likely to be unconstitutional and ordered their access immediately restored.
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A television camera set up outside the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AFP
2026 Xi-Trump summits
‘Deep respect’: analysts weigh in on Trump’s red carpet welcome for Xi
Elaborate greeting ceremony immediately preceded by extension of tariff truce, both positive early signs for Chinese leader’s trip.
24 Sep 2026 - 10:41AM
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Americas and the Caribbean
At UN, Venezuela’s acting president promises elections without setting date
Delcy Rodriguez vows ‘democratic transformation’ before the General Assembly while key rival remains exiled.
24 Sep 2026 - 10:40AM
Artificial intelligence
AI leaders to UN: for the sake of humanity, regulate tech we created
Tech bosses urge caution in AI development following growing warnings of uncontrollable systems and catastrophic risks.
24 Sep 2026 - 12:17PM
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US restricts visas for birth tourism ahead of Xi’s summit with Trump
China has been a central focus of Washington’s efforts to crack down on the practice, with large-scale operations targeted.
24 Sep 2026 - 8:44AM
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The visa restrictions came as US President Donald Trump arrived to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Wednesday. Photo: AP
2026 Xi-Trump summits
Xi calls for cooperation with US after Trump’s airport welcome – as it happened
The Chinese president began a three-day visit to Washington, with a host of vital topics to be discussed.
24 Sep 2026 - 3:34PM
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Trump built a US$5 million White House helipad. Don’t expect Xi Jinping to use it
US president might aim to impress during Xi’s state visit, but Chinese protocol discourages its leaders from using helicopters.
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Canada
Grief and pain flow at hearing for Canadian suicide poison vendor Kenneth Law
Family members of those who killed themselves using chemicals he sold spoke about their loss before the judge deciding on Law’s sentence.
24 Sep 2026 - 5:02AM
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Rubio defends Xi’s US visit as essential despite deep disagreements
US secretary of state says Taiwan arms sales must be weighed against America’s military needs and voices hope Vladimir Putin will attend G20.
24 Sep 2026 - 5:42AM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media in New York on Wednesday. Photo: Pool via Reuters
United States
Harvey Weinstein gets 15 years for sex assault after pleading for mercy
Disgraced Hollywood figure resentenced in New York for sexually assaulting a former production assistant.
24 Sep 2026 - 2:11PM
Venezuela
Exiled opposition leader tries to enter Venezuela as Rodriguez meets Trump in US
Maria Corina Machado blocked from returning as New York talks mark first encounter since Nicolas Maduro’s capture.
23 Sep 2026 - 3:41PM
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Canada
Canada seeks to wrap up India trade talks soon, as US ties fray
PM Carney says his Indian counterpart Modi will visit Canada around the time of the G20 summit in Miami this December.
23 Sep 2026 - 7:52AM
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India Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hand with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney in New Delhi in March. Photo: AP
Sexual harassment and assault
US ‘looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with raping 17-year-old
Social media creator Braden Peters was accused of giving the teen alcohol prior to the alleged 2025 assault.
23 Sep 2026 - 3:10PM
United States
Trump criticises UK’s Chagos deal, says new British PM Burnham will reconsider
The US president says ties with Britain are better, as he met the prime minister for the first time.
23 Sep 2026 - 2:36AM
Fame and celebrity
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl: coroner
The investigation into the 36-year-old US actress’ death is ongoing, police say.
23 Sep 2026 - 9:23AM
2026 Xi-Trump summits
Why China’s top AI pioneers are expected to miss this week’s Xi-Trump summit
Beijing has not officially announced details of the delegation, but the leaders of DeepSeek and Moonshot AI are absent from the reported list.
23 Sep 2026 - 10:50AM
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President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in Beijing on May 14. Photo: Kyodo
Greenland
Trump, Denmark and Greenland sign deal to resolve Arctic stand-off
Trilateral accord permits US ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield and new bases while backing island self-determination.
23 Sep 2026 - 10:50AM
United States
Man shot by ICE in Texas says bullet still inside him
Lawyer says Venezuelan DoorDash driver is experiencing left-side paralysis following Austin encounter.
22 Sep 2026 - 3:36PM
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The US-China tech war has evolved since Xi and Trump last met. Who has the edge?
The two sides have found new sources of leverage across AI, chips, rare earths and wider technology supply chains since the US leader’s May visit to Beijing.
22 Sep 2026 - 6:06AM
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