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·25 September 2026 · 10:21 UTCBreaking

GOP senators dismayed by Trump's lavish welcome of Xi as China helped Iran target US troops; Murkowski calls 21-gun salute 'over the top'

Sen. John Cornyn warned of an 'axis' alliance of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, while Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he was 'shocked and deeply alarmed' about China aiding Iran. Xi announced two pandas for Atlanta zoo and invitations for 100,000 U.S. students to study in China.

+1 source·25 September 2026 · 08:20 UTC

Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder among 100+ detained as NYPD breaks up anti-Netanyahu protest outside UN; Netanyahu defiant in speech

Jewish Voice for Peace, which organized the protest, said it aimed to 'call on the world to stop arming Israel and to end the genocide in Gaza.' Other detainees included comedian Caleb Hearon, author Glennon Doyle, and New York congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier.

+1 source·25 September 2026 · 05:02 UTC

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi that Britain will not tolerate 'hostile activity' on UK soil; also raised detained couple

Miliband met Araghchi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, where he also discussed the war in the Middle East and the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He separately called for the immediate release of Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who are held in Tehran's Evin prison after being sentenced to 10 years on espionage charges they deny.

+1 source·25 September 2026 · 03:50 UTC

Iran's president says war was 'imposed on us' at UN, warns of 'strong' response if attacks continue; Trump threatens further destruction

Pezeshkian claimed Iran never sought nuclear weapons and referenced a June memorandum of understanding that fell apart. He also accused Washington of trying to fuel unrest to 'pave the way for the downfall' of Iran's political system.

+1 source·25 September 2026 · 02:05 UTC

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill calls for resignation of Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell after investigation finds sexual harassment, ethics violations

The independent investigation's findings triggered the call, but Caldwell has not yet publicly responded. The governor's action follows a pattern of accountability for workplace misconduct in state government, though no formal resignation has been announced.

·25 September 2026 · 00:35 UTC

Trump and Xi tout 'great meeting' in Washington, DC, as Xi urges avoiding 'Thucydides Trap' and healthy competition; no breakthroughs on Iran reported

Xi called for the US and China to avoid the 'Thucydides Trap' and engage in 'healthy' competition 'kept within bounds,' while Trump postponed final approval of a $14bn arms sale to Taipei after their May meeting. Republican Senator Roger Wicker criticized the lavish welcome, while Rand Paul backed the talks, saying 'Talk more, war less.'

Yesterday

·24 September 2026 · 17:55 UTC

Judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after Trump's ban; outlets allowed back Thursday

Judge Kelly ruled the ban likely unconstitutional, citing lack of due process, and ordered access restored for 14 days while the legal challenge proceeds. The White House argued the outlets published 'sensitive security information,' but Kelly called the cited stories 'routine.'

+1 source·24 September 2026 · 14:38 UTC

Poland calls fire at Starlink station providing internet to Ukraine sabotage; Denmark warns of rising Russian hybrid threat

Gawkowski said the fire was "deliberately designed to disable the station," disrupting internet for institutions including the Ukrainian army, and that "many indications suggest" a "new Russian doctrine of attack." Denmark's intelligence service expects Russia to escalate hybrid warfare in coming months, warning of a "low but growing risk" of a limited military attack on Nato countries.

·24 September 2026 · 14:13 UTC

Day 3 of UN General Assembly convenes in New York as Netanyahu among world leaders set to speak Thursday; U.N. pleads for Yemen aid amid Houthi fighting

Netanyahu's visit is brief due to Sukkot beginning Friday, and he plans to meet with several world leaders but not U.S. President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, at least 125 civilians have been killed or wounded in Yemen since August, and U.N. Human Rights Chief Volker Türk stressed the need for protection and access to food, shelter and healthcare.

·24 September 2026 · 14:01 UTC

Scientists warn record El Niño could cause 450,000 deaths; sea surface temperature hits 3.08°C above average, surpassing 2015 record

Climate scientist Nathaniel Johnson calls it 'a remarkable event' and expects it to strengthen further, with the peak likely within the next few months. Researchers from the Climate Impact Lab at the University of Chicago project that oceanic heat could raise global land temperatures by about 1.2°C, potentially leading to 450,000 deaths by February 2027.

+1 source·24 September 2026 · 12:19 UTC

Lutetium atomic clock sets new world record for timekeeping precision, achieving unprecedented stability; team leader says 'most accurate clock in the world'

The clock's uncertainty of 1 x 10-19 means it loses or gains about one second every 300 billion years, enabled by lutetium's minimal sensitivity to temperature and magnetic fields. The team validated this by comparing two independent clocks over 200 hours, yielding a 5.7 x 10-19 comparison uncertainty, the most precise ever documented.

+1 source·24 September 2026 · 12:05 UTC

Denmark warns Russia expected to escalate hybrid warfare against Nato allies in coming months; Estonia says no military attack intended

The Danish intelligence assessment cites a 'low but growing' risk of a limited Russian military attack on a neighboring Nato country, possibly via false-flag operations. Estonia's Miilits urges against panic, noting Russia's long-term strategic threat but no current military intent.

·24 September 2026 · 11:28 UTC

Trump, Xi kick off Washington summit on trade, AI, and Iran war; Xi's first visit since 2015 includes state dinner with U.S. business executives

Xi arrived Wednesday at Joint Base Andrews, where Trump greeted him on the tarmac—a first for the president. The summit includes a state dinner with U.S. business executives, and analysts predict few major deliverables despite the leaders' personal rapport.

+3 sources4 updates

24 September 2026 · 10:16 UTCTrump and Xi to meet in Washington Thursday and Friday for Chinese leader's first US visit since 2023; economic stakes high 24 September 2026 · 09:55 UTCXi Jinping's Washington visit for Trump summit triggers road closures, parking restrictions across DC through Friday +1 more report

+1 source·24 September 2026 · 10:53 UTC

Zelenskyy announces transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea; says Kim Jong Un uses them 'like currency'

The prisoners, captured in Russia's Kursk region in January last year, were the first North Korean soldiers apprehended alive since 2024. One attempted suicide upon capture, and South Korean media reported their desire to defect, with lawmaker Yu Yong-weon saying intelligence agencies are protecting them.