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POLITICSSep 23Schumer, Senate Democrats push for stricter rules on AI chip sales ahead of Xi visitTop Senate Democrats are pushing for Congress to pass a trio of bills cracking down on AI chip sales to China as President Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) argued Wednesday that the U.S.…The Hill
POLITICSSep 23As Xi visits US, China now has the upper handAs Donald Trump prepared to roll out the red carpet for his Chinese counterpart, Beijing appeared to have succeeded in dictating its own terms to an American president weakened both militarily and domestically.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 23 No longer fit for purpose : PM warns on foreign policyA Prime Minister has issued a warning regarding foreign policy, stating it is 'no longer fit for purpose'. This indicates a potential critical re-evaluation of international relations strategy.goulburnpost.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 23Opinion : Populism or Real Connectivity ? This article is an opinion piece that explores the concepts of populism versus real connectivity. It discusses different approaches to societal engagement and political movements.jewishtimes.com · United States
POLITICSSep 23Trump Set to Host Xi in High - Stakes Summit Amid Trade , Human Rights TensionsFormer President Trump is scheduled to host President Xi in a crucial summit aimed at addressing significant tensions over trade and human rights. This meeting represents a key diplomatic effort to manage complex international relations between major global powers.theepochtimes.com · United States
POLITICSSep 23Numbers that change depending on who is speakingThe title discusses "numbers that change depending on who is speaking," implying a potential issue with inconsistent or manipulated information. This suggests a challenge in establishing factual consensus or transparency.nowgrenada.com · Grenada
POLITICSSep 23Summit Trump and Xi in US: talk about dangers of AI, but no brake on itOver veel onderwerpen zijn Peking en Washington het oneens. Maar op één thema zijn ze opvallend eensgezind, aan de vooravond van de top tussen de presidenten Trump en Xi in de Amerikaanse hoofdstad: kunstmatige intelligentie. "Het is een race waarin beide landen nummer één willen zijn", zegt politicoloog Elly Rostoum. Rostoum werkte eerder bij Amerikaanse inlichtingendiensten en geeft nu les aan de Johns Hopkins Universiteit. Volgens haar zijn de schadelijke kanten van AI voor de twee landen geen reden om op de rem te trappen. "Beiden willen ze het meest geavanceerde model hebben", zegt ze. "DNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 23Notice issued to candidate for applying for guest lecturer post under two namesThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 23“Strongest agreement between our countries”: Zelensky, Australian PM sign bilateral agreementUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed the landmark Australia–Ukraine Bilateral Security Agreement today, September 23, 2026. The deal was finalized during a high-profile bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 23Trump wants to redefine AI. The name he chose is extremely tellingIn 2014, a philosopher saw almost all of this coming and wrote a famous book about ‘superintelligence’. At the UN this week, Trump championed the term. It seems that he and his Silicon Valley friends are having some deeply concerning conversations, writes Holly BaxterThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 23Belgium and Rwanda restore diplomatic ties after 18-month ruptureBelgium and Rwanda have restored diplomatic relations, 18 months after Kigali severed ties with Brussels over opposing positions on the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.RFI [en]
POLITICSSep 23Social security, welfare fund board pension distribution from September 24A social security and welfare fund board will begin distributing pensions from September 24. This concerns the routine administration of social welfare benefits.The Hindu
POLITICSSep 23Marco Rubio defends Xi Jinping’s US visit as essential despite deep disagreementsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the welcome planned for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, saying it would be “irresponsible” for the world’s two largest economies to avoid talks at the highest level despite their disagreements. Speaking to reporters at the United Nations hours before Xi’s expected arrival in Washington, Rubio was asked about criticism from Republican Senator Roger Wicker, who had argued against inviting the Chinese leader for a lavish visit. “The relationship...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23Iran’s president delivers Trump rebuttal{beacon} It’s Wednesday, and the show goes on at the United Nations General Assembly.   In today’s issue: Pezeshkian addresses UNGA Missouri maps return to Supreme Court Miller’s attorney targets Poindexter GOP senators demand Taiwan security assistance Programming note: We’re Joshua Feldstein and Abigail Walker, filling in for Cate today. Please send us your tips,…The Hill
POLITICSSep 23How and why the UN General Assembly is gaining prominenceThe gridlock in the UNSC and emerging multipolarity are shifting political weight to the UNGA.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 23Chagos handover deal cant go ahead without US support , says StreetingA proposed Chagos handover deal reportedly requires US support to proceed, as stated by Streeting. This indicates the significant international diplomatic involvement in the resolution of the Chagos Archipelago's future.edp24.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 23Chagos handover deal cant go ahead without US support , says Streeting | Burnham and Highbridge Weekly NewsA Chagos handover deal reportedly cannot proceed without support from the US, according to Streeting. This statement highlights the complex international diplomatic considerations surrounding the Chagos Archipelago.burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 23If billionaires can afford to donate millions to charity, they can afford to pay taxes, tooWe have to ask ourselves if the solution to misaligned governance in public spending is leaving the choice up to individuals with no oversight or accountability.The Hill
POLITICSSep 23Who is skipping the UN General Assembly — and whyXi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Friedrich Merz, Giorgia Meloni and Mahmoud Abbas are among more than 50 leaders who won't make it to the UN General Assembly. Their reasons range from illness and domestic affairs to holidays.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 23Bessent and He meet again to tackle ‘some unfinished business’ as Xi summit nearsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held an unscheduled meeting with Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng in Washington on Wednesday, hours before Chinese President Xi Jinping was due to arrive for a state visit. Bessent said he held “substantive discussions” with He on the “US-China economic relationship ahead of President Trump’s meeting with President Xi.” “Our discussions continued to focus on securing meaningful commitments that protect American workers, farmers, and businesses while advancing US...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23EU’s Ribera joins push for first woman to lead UNFour women feature among the seven candidates seeking to replace António Guterres when he steps down at the end of the year.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 23Burnham set to join King Charles at high-stakes Commonwealth summitNovember's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting will be fraught with jeopardy over calls for slavery reparations.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 23U.S. invites Vladimir Putin to December’s G20 summit in MiamiRussian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to the G20 summit, scheduled for December 14–15 in Miami, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in response to reporters’ questions.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 23Three things to know about Trump’s Greenland dealThe agreement signed on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly makes several important changes to the status quo. The post Three things to know about Trump’s Greenland deal appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council