US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced new US birth tourism visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals who knowingly participate in or facilitate commercial schemes designed to secure US citizenship for children born in the country. The policy was unveiled on September 23, hours before Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for his state visit. Rubio said the restrictions can apply not only to travelers but also to operators of birth

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,

A federal judge has questioned whether President Donald Trump's decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House followed established legal requirements, as the three news organizations seek emergency restoration of their credentials. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly heard arguments on September 23 but ended the hearing without immediately ruling on their request for a temporary restraining order. The outlets filed their lawsuit on September 21

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of using citizens from 47 countries in its war against Ukraine, naming India, Ghana, Nepal and several other nations during an address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2026. Zelensky also focused on foreign recruitment, North Korea, expanding drone partnerships, possible winter attacks and efforts to reduce Russian war revenue. Recruitment raises concerns over foreign fighters

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

Ohio State vs Illinois returns to Columbus on September 26, 2026, as the No. 7 Buckeyes and Fighting Illini open Big Ten play at 2-1. The matchup renews the Illibuck rivalry, with Illinois making its first Ohio Stadium visit since 2017 and Ohio State carrying a 10-game series streak. COLUMBUS, Ohio — No. 7 Ohio State hosts Illinois on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Ohio Stadium in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Kickoff is sch

Bay Bridge delays could more than double under major Bay Area transit service cuts, according to a new SPUR analysis. The study examines potential traffic, cost and emissions impacts as voters consider Proposition RTM and San Francisco's Proposition H. Transit funding debate intensifies Bay Bridge delays could more than double during peak commute periods if major Bay Area transit agencies make severe service cuts, according to

Ilaiyaraaja has received a ceremonial stamp honour at the Australian Parliament in recognition of his 50 years in cinema. The celebrated composer shared the news on social media, describing the moment as deeply moving for someone who grew up in a remote village in Tamil Nadu. Ilaiyaraaja thanks artists and listeners Ilaiyaraaja thanked Victorian Finance Minister E

US President Donald Trump used his September 22 address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly to introduce a new term for artificial intelligence and reject stronger international control over the technology. The White House confirmed that Trump said AI would be “hereinafter officially called ‘Super Intelligence’,” while framing US leadership in the sector as a matter of national sovereignty.

Andhra Pradesh’s long-pending Nandi Awards are back on the calendar. The Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government has approved a plan to present film and television honours covering 2012 to 2025, ending years of uncertainty for Telugu cinema artists and technicians awaiting recognition. How the Nandi Awards revival gathered pace

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

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revived the Kashmir issue at the 81st UN General Assembly, calling for dialogue under the UN Charter and relevant resolutions. His remarks again highlight the gap between Türkiye’s position and India’s stated view that Jammu and Kashmir is an internal matter. India Kashmir position Addressing the General Assembly in New York on September 22, Erdogan s

Lionel Richie has undergone a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation after another hospitalization during his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. His representative says the procedure went well and the singer is recovering, while three upcoming performances have been canceled. Music icon Lionel Richie has undergone a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation, or AFib, after being hospitalized while touring with Earth, Wind &a