U.S. President Donald Trump presented Chinese President Xi Jinping with a sculpture of a bald eagle, a bird native to North America and one of the most prominent symbols of the United States.
Kenyan President William Ruto has called on the world to rethink its relationship with Africa, saying the continent should no longer be viewed primarily as a recipient of aid but as a partner with significant resources, including critical minerals, markets, energy, food and investment opportunities.
Nearly 70 country delegations left the UN General Assembly chamber or stayed away as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech.
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on the evening of September 23, 2026.
As President Emmanuel Macron’s second term draws to a close, the state of France’s economy continues to fuel debate. Public debt has increased, unemployment has risen again, while household purchasing power has declined in recent months.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine may target Russian energy facilities this winter as Kyiv seeks to weaken Moscow’s war economy.
Senior officials from the United States and Iran have held talks for the first time since June 2026, as both sides continue to explore ways to resolve their longstanding dispute.
The Government of Qatar has welcomed the decision by Rwanda and Belgium to restore diplomatic relations and reopen their respective embassies, describing it as “a positive step demonstrating both countries’ willingness to resolve disputes through dialogue and understanding.”
The Israeli government has strongly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s address to the United Nations General Assembly, describing his remarks on Gaza and the West Bank as “extremely absurd.”
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of severe consequences if a deal to end the conflict is not reached, while diplomats continue efforts to find a diplomatic solution.
