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President Trump personally greeted Chinese leader Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews ahead of Xi's state visit to Washington, an unusual airport welcome for a foreign leader. The article places the gesture in historical context and cites a White House spokesperson framing it as reciprocating hospitality and advancing U.S. interests.
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The family of a British couple detained in Iran say regular contact has not been restored despite assurances after the couple ended hunger strikes. They are calling for an urgent meeting with the foreign secretary and more consular action to secure their release. The Foreign Office says the couple's welfare is its top priority and cites visits and facilitated calls.
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At least 11 people were injured in a shooting outside a high school in Manisa, Turkey. The attacker, reportedly a 15-year-old student, was detained, and the motive remains unclear.
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The article reports that the U.S. and China are considering an emergency AI hotline, modeled on the Cold War nuclear hotline, as a possible outcome of the Trump-Xi summit. It outlines Trump's anti-regulation stance, China's competing fears about falling behind and losing control, and the difficulty of defining when such a channel would be used.
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Hurricane Polo strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the eastern Pacific off Mexico and may intensify to Category 5, forecasters said. It is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and landslide risks to parts of southwestern Mexico while remaining offshore. The report also notes Tropical Storm Odalys and weakened Tropical Storm Fay.
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A student opened fire outside a high school in Manisa, Turkey, injuring at least eight people, two critically. The suspect was apprehended and an investigation was launched. The article also notes recent deadly school shootings in Turkey that prompted tighter gun controls.
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The US, Japan, and South Korea reaffirmed defense commitments and support for Taiwan ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. Analysts said allies worry Trump may offer concessions to Xi on Taiwan or trade for an economic win. The joint statement also addressed North Korea denuclearization and supply-chain security.
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A 37-year-old British tourist is missing in Lake Como after diving into the water to help rescue a father and his 16-year-old son who were struggling while swimming. The father and son were rescued by a passing boat and treated for hypothermia, but the tourist was not seen again as search operations continue in deep water. The article also notes recent drownings in the lake, including a British student in 2024.
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President Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron at Trump Tower ahead of the UN General Assembly. Macron said they discussed Ukraine, Iran, energy markets, and protecting civilian infrastructure and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Both leaders are scheduled to address the UN General Assembly.
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G7 foreign ministers called on Iran to stop arming and supporting Yemen's Houthis and condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ahead of the UN General Assembly. The report also covers Houthi territorial gains along the Red Sea, reported Saudi strikes and civilian deaths, and international consideration of military support for Saudi Arabia.
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A short BBC video preview outlines what to expect from this year's UN General Assembly, including who President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet and the main agenda topics. It notes that nearly 130 world leaders are gathering in New York under the theme of restoring trust and managing transformation.
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North Korea said its latest missile tests involved a new weapons system, with Kim Jong Un saying it would give enemies an “incurable headache.” South Korea and Japan detected two short-range launches from the Wonsan area, extending a run of military demonstrations amid stalled US diplomacy.