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Trump Set to Meet With Persian Gulf Allies as Middle East Wars Widen
The Iran war and the fight between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia in Yemen have forced Gulf Arab states to reckon with spiraling conflicts and to reassess U.S. security guarantees.
UK Leader Burnham to Hold First Meeting With Trump at UN General Assembly
Prime Minister Andy Burnham of Britain faces his most high-stakes meeting since taking office, looking to build a rapport with President Trump.
What Are the United Nations and the General Assembly?
Here’s a look at what the 193-member United Nations does and how it works as leaders convene in New York for the annual General Assembly.
Tech-Utopian Movement Praxis Says It Has Found a Home in Uruguay
After a sprawling world tour, Praxis, a New York-based, crypto-backed “digital nation,” has signed a deal to build a physical city in Uruguay.
Paris Really, Really Loves Céline Dion
Ms. Dion, the French Canadian diva, has embarked on her first solo tour of France since the pandemic. The French are swooning.
The Other Victims of China’s Church Crackdown
Cherie Geng is trying to free her husband, a pastor, who was among dozens of church members detained by the Chinese police. At the same time, she must rebuild her life in exile.
Typhoon Dujuan Brings Record Rain to Japan, Killing 5 People
More than 74,000 people remained under evacuation orders in the Tokyo region as authorities warned of landslides and floods.
Book Review: “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” by Charles Spencer
“Swan Song,” Charles Spencer’s memoir of Lady Diana, is full of love and vengeance.
Earl Spencer Book Blasts Diana’s Treatment by UK Royal Family
The decades have not lessened Earl Spencer’s anger over the House of Windsor’s treatment of the former Princess of Wales. King Charles comes in for special vitriol.
Takeaways From Charles Spencer’s Memoir, “Swan Song,” About Princess Diana
Nearly 30 years after Princess Diana died, her brother has written a book about her life, her marriage to Prince Charles and the suffering she endured at the hands of the tabloid …
German Leaders Prepare to Deny Far Right Access to Secret War Plan
With the Alternative for Germany party close to power in a German state, federal officials are planning to limit the group’s access to classified intelligence.
Italy’s Prisons Were Overcrowded. Then They Overheated.
As temperatures in the country continue to approach 90 degrees Fahrenheit, inmates have been sleeping on concrete cell floors. Even the guards have complained.
Trump’s U.N. Speech Comes at a Time of Tumult
The president, who has been dogged by the war in Iran and eroding alliances, is also expected to sign a security deal on Greenland and meet with world leaders.
Japan Meets With Trump, Hoping to Get His Help on China
Japan’s prime minister will meet President Trump to discuss China’s economic and security pressure while also seeking to de-escalate tensions with Beijing.
China’s Leader Xi Seeks to Extend Truce with Trump During U.S. Summit
Facing an American president constrained by war and politics, China’s leader may seek to lock in a tactical truce while he shores up a fragile economy at home.
South Korean President Calls for Easing Sanctions on the North
President Trump should demand that North Korea freeze, not eliminate, its nuclear weapons program, President Lee Jae Myung said in an interview.
British Columbia Sues OpenAI Over Tumbler Ridge Shooting
The province claims in its lawsuit that the shooting at a rural school “could have been prevented” if OpenAI had shared concerns brewing internally with the police.
A Power Shift in America?
Polls show momentum for the Democrats heading into November elections, but winning control of both the House and Senate could still be tough.
Spectre of Rogue A.I. Looms Over U.N. Talks on Digital Cooperation
Diplomats, dignitaries and tech experts gathered amid the United Nations General Assembly to debate how to address the threats and harness the potential of artificial intelligence.
U.S. Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats Could Be Criminal, U.N. Expert Says
A U.N. human rights investigator, like other experts, concluded that the Trump administration’s deadly attacks violate international law, and said the strikes could be crimes agai…
Iraq’s Prime Minister Al-Zaidi Vows to Disarm Iran-backed Militias
Ali al-Zaidi is a political neophyte hoping to succeed where previous leaders failed. In an interview, he laid out an ambitious timeline that could prove hard to meet.
Russia’s Election Was Engineered to Send a Message: Putin Remains in Control
A parliamentary vote demonstrated that President Vladimir V. Putin’s autocratic system was still able to deliver the results he wanted, analysts said.
U.N. Seeks Relevance on A.I. as the U.S. and China Race Ahead
Artificial intelligence is a race solely between two rival powers with the rest of the world largely on the sidelines, foreign policy experts said.
Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War
The conflict has opened a second front in the Middle East after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, adding to global uncertainty and turmoil in energy markets.
Ex-Commander of China’s Military Accused of Corruption and Expelled From Party
Zhang Youxia, once the People’s Liberation Army’s top uniformed commander, and another general had taken “exceptionally large” bribes, investigators said.
Flight Delays Disrupt UK Airports Once Again
An air traffic control issue, now resolved, disrupted some flights in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland, less than two weeks after a technical problem caused cancellations.
Police Officer Is Injured in Shooting Near Ontario Synagogue
There was an exchange of gunfire near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville as congregants gathered inside to mark Yom Kippur, the authorities said.
U.N. General Assembly to Confront Familiar Crises, New Conflicts and A.I.
The United Nations is also searching for a replacement for António Guterres, who has served two terms as the secretary general and is stepping down.
Chulpan Khamatova Stars in the Dark, Absurdist Play “Delirium”
After opposing the Ukrainian war and settling in Latvia, Chulpan Khamatova now comes to New York to star in a dark comedy by Ionesco.