Trump welcomes China’s Xi with rare planeside greeting ahead of talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping received a planeside welcome from President Donald Trump on Wednesday after arriving in the U.S. for the second of two summits between the world leaders this year.

US pitches new AI alert system to China for incidents affecting national security

The United States is looking to establish a new “notification mechanism" with China that would be triggered in cases where artificial intelligence-related incidents could affect national security. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed the proposal Sunday as the two nations meet ahead of this week’s White House talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. 

18 suspects in Haitian president’s assassination face extradition to US for Florida trial

Eighteen suspects accused in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are awaiting extradition to the United States, where they will face trial in Florida.

Trump strikes deal granting US permanent military access to Greenland

President Donald Trump reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland granting the United States permanent military access.

3 dead in rare ‘airport malaria’ outbreak near major travel hub

Three people have died and at least four others have contracted malaria in a rare outbreak believed to be linked to infected mosquitoes transported aboard flights to a major airport.

New tiny wild cat species discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests

Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.

Swerving van leads police to $2.65 million in stolen US silver coins

Authorities announced the end of a high-profile case involving a “major investment scheme” in the U.S. and millions of dollars worth of U.S. silver coins.

US issues new travel warning over crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance

The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for an Southeast Asian destination, citing crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance.

FBI stops Russian intelligence murder-for-hire plot in US

The FBI has exposed an alleged network of Russian intelligence operatives who tried to kill a prominent Russian dissident believed to be living in the U.S.

Grisly discovery from legendary Roman emperor's reign reveals soldiers' remains, weapons

A Roman military camp from the reign of Marcus Aurelius was unearthed near Šurany, Slovakia — with a soldiers' skeletal remains, weapons and rare gate designs found at the site.

Trump to remove tariff on Irish whiskey

President Donald Trump announced that he would remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey during the conclusion of his trip to Ireland over the weekend.

August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded

August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.

UN approves new world map: What to know about 'Equal Earth'

The U.N. voted to endorse a new world map called "Equal Earth" that more accurately depicts the size of continents.

US warns Americans about exit bans and 'unjust' detention in popular destination

Americans who may be planning a trip to China are urged to take extra precautions, as U.S. officials warn travelers to "keep a low profile" while visiting the country.

Watch: Supermarket manager races to save child from traffic

Security video from a supermarket in Mexico showed the store's manager saving a child from oncoming traffic.

Poll finds Americans fear domestic extremists more than foreign threats

A recent poll reveals most Americans now view domestic terrorism as a greater threat to the nation than attacks originating from outside the country.

US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns

Travel restrictions have been placed on U.S. government employees in the Mexican border city of Nogales, Sonora, according to officials.

US calls Iran’s claim to have struck an unmanned vessel 'a total lie'

The U.S. military rejected an Iranian assertion that its forces struck an unmanned American vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins called the claim “a total lie."

US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles fired at Navy ships

The US military alleged the three tankers are part of a network that funnels billions of dollars to the Revolutionary Guard and its proxies.