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October 1, 2026 11:39 PM

Putin says he’s ready to meet Xi and Trump if agenda is worked out

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was ready for a trilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, but it was necessary to work out an agenda first. In early September, the Kremlin said that...

October 1, 2026 9:40 AM

Piyush Goyal Arrives in Milwaukee for G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting, Engages US Manufacturing, Tech Leaders

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal arrived in Milwaukee, United States, today to attend the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting and interacted with CEOs and senior executives of leading US manufacturing and technology companies at a bus...

September 30, 2026 11:45 AM

Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data center expansion

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said tech executives agreed to establish voluntary standards for AI and reiterated his support for rapid expansion of data centers, as concerns mount over AI safety and the industry's growing footprint in communit...

September 30, 2026 10:52 AM

US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran’s proxies and Islamic State

US forces withdraw from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, raising fears they will leave behind a security vacuum, further embolden Iranian-backed militias and give the resurgent Islamic State group an opening to regroup. The departure, cel...

September 30, 2026 10:50 AM

US trade chief to consider trade deal tariff caps in excess capacity probe

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Tuesday that the Trump administration will take into consideration tariff caps negotiated in trade deals with countries as it weighs potential new duties in an investigation on excess industrial capacity...

September 30, 2026 10:46 AM

US imposes sanctions on 13 tied to Iran weapons procurement

The US government announced fresh sanctions on Tuesday against 13 individuals and entities, including some based in Russia, China, Hong Kong and Pakistan, saying they helped Iran procure weapons and components. The sanctions announced by the Treasur...

September 30, 2026 10:31 AM

Trump says he does not know if Iran is going to ‘give up yet’

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not know if Iran is going to "give up yet" but cast the country as doing "very poorly" in its war with the US. DETAILS AND QUOTES: "I don't know if they are going to give up yet but they'll give up," T...

September 30, 2026 10:25 AM

Qatari mediators press peace deal between US and Iran

Qatar said on Tuesday it hopes that shuttle diplomacy between Iran and the UScan lead to a breakthrough despite US President Donald Trump's denial of media reports that he was willing to ease sanctions and release frozen funds in exchange for Iranian...

September 30, 2026 10:01 AM

Putin envoy, US officials discussed Ukraine war and energy initiatives, US official says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev held "constructive" talks with US officials on ending the Ukraine war, including possible US-Russia energy initiatives in the postwar period, a US official said on Tuesday. The visit Monday by...

September 29, 2026 1:41 PM

US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran

US forces are set to pull out from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a departure celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies who now have deep influence in the country where 4,500 Americans died during more than two decades of war. Iraqi sec...