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Trump-Xi Jinping LIVE Updates: Trade tariffs, technology, AI, military ties, conflicts in Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war, the arms race in space and US arms sales to Taiwan are expected to figure in talks between Xi and Trump.

Protesters holding banners that read "Stop Arming Israel" and "End the Genocide" were staging a sit-in on city streets as Netanyahu gave a defiant speech at the UN.

In Meta AI chief Alexandr Wang's edited version of the photograph, Meta's furry Muse mascot was placed between Altman and Amodei, holding both their hands and completing the chain. The image turned the awkward moment into a joke about Muse's supposed ability to bring even AI rivals together.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has pressed to accelerate overland trade as the blockade limits the vast majority of imports while cutting off the oil and gas sales that largely keep the economy alive.

Soldiers with laser backpacks in the Middle East might not be spotted soon. The ones deployed in the Middle East are large and heavy, leading them to be affixed to just battleships.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed at the UN Thursday that "many Jews" no longer feel safe in New York since leftist Mayor Zohran Mamdani's election.

Two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, will arrive at Zoo Atlanta "in a few days," Xi announced at the start of his state visit to the United States on Thursday.

Dubai, the UAE's commercial hub, is a major destination for Iran's carriers, with multiple daily flights, a large Iranian community and close business links.

"We have both the capability and responsibility to develop and manage AI for good and ensure that the development of AI is always under human control," Xi said at the White House.

The strait has become the central bargaining chip in efforts to end the nearly seven-month US-Iran conflict, with Iran seeking relief from the US blockade that is choking its economy.

It was not immediately clear if journalists for Politico had also been allowed to return to the White House.

Singapore has announced a new fine of $500 Singapore dollars (Rs 37,471) for anyone playing music or videos loudly on a bus.

In the early stages, authorities investigated the possibility that Gus had wandered away from the property. In February 2026, the disappearance was declared a major crime.

Separate warnings were issued for other areas of Saudi Arabia's western coast, including the Red Sea governorate of Yanbu.

Customers were left frustrated after a system update bricked their Samsung smart refrigerators ahead of Chuseok, a major Korean holiday.

Iran has long provided military support to the Houthis but denies any involvement in the Yemen conflict.

He said the object was simply a pen, which he was using to scratch his belly button, and offered to take a toxicology test to prove that he had not consumed drugs.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the new measures on Monday as part of an earlier threat to impose "economic D-Day" on Iran, an attempt to force it into submission following nearly seven months of war.

Nepal, a country that contributes only a fraction of global greenhouse-gas emissions, estimates reconstruction will cost $4.78 billion.

Trump was standing beside Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Wednesday, during a special welcome ceremony for the Chinese President.

US citizen injured after wrongly arrested by ICE in Illinois

The lawsuit comes two months after the state filed a similar lawsuit against competitor Kalshi.

Israel’s election panel has voted to disqualify the two main Palestinian-led lists from next month’s election.

Tigrayan forces say they are in a 'full-blown war' with the army.

Macklemore says 'being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work', promises to donate proceeds to Palestinian causes.

Dozens of delegates walked out of the assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his UN speech.

Mahmoud Abbas says saving two-state solution begins with preserving Palestinian land, protecting those who live on it.

Tigray People’s Liberation Front says in a 'situation of full-blown war' with Ethiopia's government.

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed trade tensions, technology and AI risks at the White House

Madagascar will attempt to emulate their last shock win over the Super Eagles - a 2-0 victory at AFCON 2019.

Plaintiffs have families in Iran who have been harmed by the US war, they say.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy denounces 'horrific crime' after 31-year-old attacks clergy, worshippers in border town.

In October elections, Israel’s national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is hoping to become defence minister.

Rising bread, sugar and meat prices strain Sudanese households already grappling with war and economic instability.

UN trade body report says consequences of Israeli occupation have 'skyrocketed' with 90% unemployed in Gaza.

Africa has 54 countries at the United Nations, but not one has a permanent seat on the powerful UN Security Council.

Some analysts say extending the truce is pure optics - others say it's a useful step towards a more durable deal.

Four civilians have been killed in the latest Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan.

A US federal judge had ordered the White House to 'immediately return, reinstate and restore' the three outlets' access.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas questioned how long the world would “remain silent” on Israel's actions.

US Secretary of State Rubio said the summit would be an 'opportunity' for Putin to engage with other world leaders.

Follow updates, build-up, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Yan Diomande stars.

Co-director Yuval Abraham says documentary exposing Israeli abuses will be available online in November.

Follow updates, with build-up, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Ronaldo stars.

Trump welcomes China’s Xi Jinping to White House