Sep 23 TikTok’s algorithm to be licensed to U.S. joint venture led by tech giant Oracle and investment firm Silver Lake By Michael Liedtke, Chris Megerian, Associated Press The proposal is aimed at resolving a long-running effort to wrest TikTok's U.S. operations its Chinese parent ByteDance owners because of privacy and security concerns. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 10:28 Brazil’s Lula pushes for ‘civilized relationship’ with U.S. amid tensions with Trump By Zeba Warsi, Morgan Till World dignitaries are gathering this week for the UN General Assembly. The first speech will come from Brazil's president, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva. Lula's predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, has become an explosive issue in U.S.-Brazilian relations. President Trump levied a… Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch 7:52 ‘We cannot afford another crisis,’ IAEA head says as Iran suspends cooperation By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev There will be a series of diplomatic meetings over Iran at the United Nations this week. Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have gone back and forth over whether UN inspectors will be allowed to examine Iran’s nuclear sites,… Continue watching
Sep 22 Gabrielle is now a Category 4 hurricane. Forecasters advise Azores to take notice By Associated Press People in the Azores archipelago were advised Monday to monitor the progress of Hurricane Gabrielle which is now a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. Continue reading
Sep 22 France recognizes Palestinian statehood ahead of UN General Assembly By Joseph Krauss, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict. Continue reading
Sep 22 What to expect at this week’s U.N. General Assembly meetings By Nick Schifrin, Yasmeen Sami Alamiri World leaders are gathering this week for the 80th United Nations General Assembly to discuss a number of key issues. Continue reading
Sep 22 Putin says Russia is willing to abide by nuclear arms deal with the U.S. for 1 year after it expires By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday emphasized the importance of maintaining the status quo to avoid a strategic arms race. Continue reading
Sep 22 Defense in Vatican ‘trial of the century’ asks prosecutor to recuse himself for questionable behavior By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The trial concerning the Vatican’s 350 million euro investment in a London property resulted in the 2023 conviction of nine people on a host of finance-related charges. Continue reading
Sep 22 Charities cut ties with Sarah Ferguson after reported email describing Jeffrey Epstein as ‘friend’ By Danica Kirka, Associated Press A number of charities have severed ties with Prince Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson after British newspapers published an email that she reportedly wrote to the late convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein. Continue reading
Sep 22 Russia escalating repression to silence opposition to war in Ukraine, UN human rights expert says By Associated Press A U.N. expert reports that repression in Russia is escalating, targeting civilians, journalists, and Ukrainian prisoners of war. Continue reading