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POLITICSSep 21US strikes on alleged drug boats may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’, UN findsGuardian World
POLITICSSep 21Trump will use UNGA to paint himself as the world’s peacemaker even as he stokes war in IranThe President faces a tough sell to convince the world’s leaders that he and the US are on the right side of history amid a week of foreign policy-focused events in New York and Washington, writes Andrew FeinbergThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 21First ladies step forward as Trump lays on rare honours for XiUS first lady Melania Trump is set to lead key cultural diplomacy events during the coming official state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, marking their first visit to the White House since 2015. According to an official itinerary released by the first lady’s office, the three-day visit, scheduled from September 23 to 25, will feature extensive ceremonial honours alongside dedicated cultural exchanges highlighting Sino-American relations. Melania will join US...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21Antonio Guterres: Can the UN still meet today’s global crises?Al Jazeera’s James Bays sits down with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 21France and Canada deepen economic and defense tiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced plans to deepen economic ties between their countries following a meeting at the weekend. Macron welcomed Carney in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland. The two leaders discussed opportunities to share infrastructure in the space and defence sectors, as Canada’s trade relationship with the US deteriorates and Europe looks to diversify its energy supplies. Bryan Quinn has more.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 21Xi-Trump Summit: United States proposes an AI incident alert system to ChinaAmbos mandatarios se reunirán el jueves en la Casa Blanca."Queremos una visión compartida de objetivos y amenazas comunes", dijo el secretario de Tesoro, Scott Bessent, tras reunirse con el premier chino en la antesala del encuentro.Clarín
POLITICSSep 21Survey finds US public opinion shifting in favour of engagement with ChinaOn the eve of this week’s summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Americans feel better about China, according to a poll released on Monday. They see Beijing as less of a threat, are less supportive of Taiwan and are more likely to favour engagement over containment than last year or in 2024, when views hit an all-time low. As with almost everything in the US these days, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey revealed a partisan divide. And while the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21This is how Trump and Xi can advance on AIXi is in the lead, reflecting US weakness, but there may still be some room for limited progress.Clarín
POLITICSSep 21Bessent on talks with China ahead of Trump-Xi meeting: ‘Very successful engagement’Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said recent talks with Chinese officials went well, a few days before President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet later this week. “We just had a very successful engagement with the Chinese on trade and AI, completing where we left off in Beijing. We created…The Hill
POLITICSSep 21World leaders in New York to grapple with climate. Fuel prices, AI and disasters complicate thingsWorld and business leaders this week will grapple with the urgent costs of climate changeThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 21As US and China talk, middle powers jostle for positionChina's Xi Jinping is traveling to Washington this week. Regardless of what comes from his talks with US President Trump, the EU will likely remain stuck between erratic US trade policy and Beijing's export machine.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 21Live updates: Outlets to sue White House over ban; Trump meets Mamdani as UN General Assembly kicks offPresident Trump arrived in New York City Monday afternoon, kicking off a busy week. He is set to meet with Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and French President Emmanuel Macron later Monday, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. In an emailed statement to The Hill, Mamdani’s press office said “the meeting will focus…The Hill
POLITICSSep 21War, runaway AI and climate shocks to take center stage as world leaders meet at UNWorld leaders are meeting under a global cloud of wars and bitter divisions for their annual meeting at the United Nations this weekThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 21Success of Trump-Xi summit lies in what happens afterwardsChinese President Xi Jinping is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington this week, after the May talks in Beijing and before the November Apec summit in Shenzhen. This sequence of diplomacy will test if the commitment to building a “constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability” translates into practical arrangements. The Washington meeting faces clear limits. Differences over trade, technology, industrial policy, Taiwan and regional security are deeply embedded in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21Party division is at its peak, but the extremes have never been closer to each otherOriginally dubbed the “Horseshoe theory,” the concept argues that at the extremes, the political left and right eventually bend towards each other.The Hill
POLITICSSep 21Beware Beijing bearing gifts as Xi visits America’s dealmaker-in-chiefAccess to American markets must come with tough, but fair, questions.The Hill
POLITICSSep 21Trump and Xi are the wrong men at the wrong timeThe world needs far-sighted leadership but the US and Chinese leaders are unlikely to provide itFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 21Putin-affiliated party wins sham elections in RussiaDe Poetin-gezinde regeringspartij Verenigd Rusland is zoals verwacht de grootste geworden bij de verkiezingen voor de Doema, het Russische Lagerhuis. De voorlopige officiële uitslag is na drie dagen stemmen bekendgemaakt door de voorzitter van de centrale kiescommissie van het land. Bij voorgaande verkiezingen de voorbije decennia was er sprake van grootschalige fraude, stelden onafhankelijke waarnemers vast. Onafhankelijk toezicht op de stembusgang en het tellen van de stemmen is er in Rusland niet meer. Volgens de kiescommissie staat Verenigd Rusland na het tellen van 95 procent van de stemmNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 21Trump attends the UN with a focus on Iran and after his criticisms of the United NationsThe US leader is preparing for a crucial week at the UN, focusing on the Iranian situation and key bilateral meetings. He will meet with world leaders to address conflicts and strengthen strategic alliances. Additionally, after his intervention at the Assembly, he returns to Washington to rClarín
POLITICSSep 21World leaders convene for UNGA. And, Trump says D.C. arch will be a 'military complex'This week, world leaders convene for the U.N. General Assembly as war continues in Ukraine and the Gulf. And, President Trump has proposed that his arch serve as a military complex.NPR News
POLITICSSep 21What to know as world leaders converge at the United Nations this weeknews.wjct.org · United States
POLITICSSep 21Rising gas prices frustrate voters . Trump says it an inexpensive price to pay for the Iran warthetrucker.com · United States
POLITICSSep 21Treasury Secretary Bessent talks to CNBC as Trump administration faces affordability concernsBessent spoke with CNBC's "Squawk Box" about AI safety concerns and this week's summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump.CNBC
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 21China Confirms Xi To Visit US For Trump Talks On WednesdayChannels TV