Argentine President Javier Milei has sharply criticised the United Nations over the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute, accusing the organisation of failing to enforce its own resolutions as Buenos Aires increases pressure on companies involved in offshore oil development near the islands. Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York on September 23, Milei said Argentina would no longer simply wait for international institutions to act. He argued that t

Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez told the United Nations General Assembly on September 23 that elections will be held in the country, although she stopped short of announcing a date. Her remarks came as Caracas and Washington deepen a relationship that changed dramatically after Nicolas Maduro was removed from power in a US military operation in January. Rodriguez also thanked President Donald Trump for supporting renewed diplomatic relations

A U.S. citizen was injured after federal immigration agents mistakenly detained him during an enforcement operation in Evanston, Illinois, according to local police. The September 20 encounter is now under investigation after officers found the man on the ground and later documented injuries to his head, neck and teeth. The incident unfolded in Evanston, about 12 miles north of downtown Chicago, while federal agents were searching for a fugitive. The man’s

The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group recorded eight suicide attempts during its prolonged deployment, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao has told Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. The disclosure has renewed scrutiny of Navy mental health support, crew welfare and the pressures created by an unusually long deployment that included combat operations connected to the Iran war. Cao said the eight cases involved personnel from across the strike group, including the

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on September 23, 2026, beginning a three-day state visit to the United States with an unusually high-profile airport welcome from President Donald Trump. The visit places trade, technology, Taiwan and wider global security issues at the center of another closely watched US-China summit. Xi’s aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, where Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeted Xi and his wife,

The MV Cape Dao attack near Oman killed Indian seafarer Suraj Yadav while the vessel was sailing toward India. Indian officials are coordinating with Omani authorities, while maritime monitors reported the ship on fire and adrift after the crew was evacuated. An Indian seafarer was killed after the commercial vessel MV Cape Dao came under attack near Oman on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, while sailing toward India. The Indian Embassy in Muscat

Chinese President Xi Jinping begins a three-day U.S. state visit on September 23, 2026, with President Donald Trump expected to greet him at Joint Base Andrews. White House talks will focus on trade, artificial intelligence, rare earths and wider U.S.-China tensions. Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to begin a three-day state visit to the United States on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with President Donald Trump expect

Forty-one years after the Air India Flight 182 bombing, families of the 329 victims are again confronting painful questions over justice. Canada’s RCMP says no suspects are currently under active consideration, although the investigation remains open, renewing frustration over one of the country’s deadliest terror attacks. Air India 182 probe remains open after 41 years More than four decades after Air India Flight 182 was destroyed by a bo

President Donald Trump used his September 22 address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly to launch a direct attack on the International Criminal Court, while also setting out US positions on Gaza, Iran, artificial intelligence, Venezuela, Greenland and the United Nations itself. The White House described the speech as a defense of American sovereignty and national interests.

Gaza UNGA 2026 opened in New York with the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, violence and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, and wider Middle East instability featuring heavily in speeches by several world leaders. Their approaches differed, but diplomacy and international law remained recurring themes. UN Gaza call highlights humanitarian crisis UN Secretary-General António Guterres u

Etihad says full U.S. preclearance is available for eligible U.S.-bound flights from Abu Dhabi, allowing passengers to complete immigration, customs and agriculture checks before departure and arrive in the United States like domestic travelers. Etihad Airways has confirmed that U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance is operating for eligible U.S.-bound flights from Abu Dhabi, gi

New York-area airports faced major disruption on September 21 after a communications failure at the FAA’s Philadelphia TRACON was compounded by a cut backup fiber line. Ground stops hit JFK, LaGuardia, Newark and other Northeast airports, causing widespread delays during UNGA week. FAA outage hits New York and Northeast airports

President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met at Gracie Mansion to discuss immigration, public safety, press access and a proposed $21 billion Queens housing project. Despite political differences, both leaders signaled continued cooperation. Trump-Mamdani Meeting Advances NY

The Mecca Defence Pact is facing its first major test as Saudi Arabia comes under repeated Houthi missile and drone attacks. Pakistan and Turkiye have backed Riyadh diplomatically, but neither has launched a direct military response, raising questions about how the pact’s collective-defence clause works in practice. Mecca Defence Pact

China has expelled senior generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the Communist Party and military after investigations found alleged disloyalty, corruption and serious disciplinary violations, marking another major change at the top of the People’s Liberation Army. Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli expelled from party and military

A Sudan mine collapse in Oni, Red Sea state, killed at least 11 miners and left dozens injured as rescue teams searched for people trapped under debris. The disaster is Sudan’s second major informal mine collapse within a week, renewing concern over mine safety and weak oversight. Oni rescue continues after Red Sea mine collapse

US China trade talks moved into a crucial phase in New York as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng discussed artificial intelligence, tariffs and critical minerals ahead of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s September 24 White House meeting. US China trade talks prepare Trump-Xi summit

Best Countries at Math: China Leads PISA 2025 Rankings The latest PISA mathematics results highlighted in the source show a striking concentration of high performers in East Asia. China leads the table, followed by Singapore, Macao and Taiwan, while Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong also rank strongly. Estonia emerges as Europe’s leading performe

Ras Al Khaimah is accelerating plans for next-generation transport through a RAK flying car test partnership with Chinese advanced air mobility company Aridge. The initiative brings together RAKTA, aviation authorities and emerging eVTOL technology as the emirate explores safer, regulated low-altitude transport. Aridge test moves flying cars toward operational trials The Ras Al Khaimah Transpor