Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare skipped the Pacific Islands leaders summit at the White House to avoid a lecture and focus on more pressing matters at home, expressing disappointment in the lack of outcomes from previous summits and praising China's development cooperation as "less restrictive."
The House Judiciary Committee Chair, Jim Jordan, criticized Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for her response to his request for documents related to her prosecution of former President Trump, accusing her of prioritizing political motives over fair administration of the law.
American soldier Travis King, who crossed into North Korea two months ago, has been returned to US custody with the assistance of Sweden and China in a complex and multilateral operation.
House Republicans have rejected a bipartisan bill to fund government agencies, increasing the likelihood of a partial government shutdown by the weekend if legislation is not passed by Congress.
Senator Bob Menendez is set to appear before a federal judge in New York to respond to corruption charges, with allegations that he used his influence to accept bribes, while his colleagues in the Senate and in New Jersey have called for his resignation.
The United States supports Canada's investigation into the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and urges the Indian government to cooperate in the Canadian investigation.
House Republicans have approved a measure to decrease Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's salary to less than $1 in an expression of dissatisfaction with his performance, reflecting growing tension between conservatives and military leaders working under President Joe Biden, though the move is unlikely to become law.
Former Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, has signed with talent management firm Range Media Partners to explore opportunities in media and entertainment after making history as the youngest prime minister at age 34.
Telugu Desam Party general secretary Nara Lokesh's plan to resume his padayatra has been obstructed by the Jagan Mohan Reddy government, as they have implicated him in multiple scams and are likely to arrest him if he returns to Andhra Pradesh.
The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum has moved up celebrations for the former president's 99th birthday due to the potential government shutdown, which could result in the closure of some presidential libraries.
A judge has ruled that Donald Trump's business empire was built, in part, on fraud, and the decision may lead to the cancellation of certificates allowing some of Trump's businesses to operate in New York.
Former President Obama's auto industry task force head, Steven Rattner, criticizes President Biden's visit to a United Auto Workers picket line in Michigan, calling it "outrageous" and stating that the tradition for presidents is to stay neutral in such matters.
The House and Senate are moving forward with their own government funding plans, with the Senate unveiling a bipartisan measure that extends funding through Nov. 17 and provides money for Ukraine and disaster relief, while House Republicans advanced four GOP-crafted full-year spending bills that will not prevent a shutdown.
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, responded to Canadian PM Trudeau's allegations regarding Indian agents' involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, stating that Indian diplomats were threatened in Canada and emphasizing the lack of disclosure on the evidence held by Canadian intelligence agencies.
The resignation of Sen. Bob Menendez from a key congressional post may increase the chances of the US selling F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, despite opposition from other lawmakers, as the Turkish president sees it as an opportunity to accelerate the process.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has rejected a bipartisan Senate stopgap measure that funds the government and provides aid to Ukraine, citing the lack of border security measures.
Russia accused the United States and the United Kingdom of assisting Ukraine in planning a missile strike on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea.
Russia's Defense Ministry claims that its Black Sea fleet commander, Viktor Sokolov, whom Ukraine claimed to have killed, was actually attending a meeting.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested that it would be a "good idea" for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign amid the fallout of his recent indictment on bribery charges.
The Biden administration has imposed trade restrictions on 11 Chinese and five Russian companies for compromising national security by supplying drone components, leading to a strong backlash from Beijing.
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson's new book, "Enough," reveals a chaotic and lawless environment in the closing days of the Trump administration, including President Donald Trump's unpredictable behavior, Chief of Staff Mark Meadows leaking classified documents, and Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani allegedly groping Hutchinson on the day of the Capitol insurrection.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has asked Elon Musk to build a Tesla factory in Turkey during their meeting in New York.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre abruptly ended President Biden's press conference in Vietnam, highlighting concerns about his physical and mental abilities.
Supporters of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, continued their protests in the city, condemning his recent arrest by the Andhra Pradesh CID.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his allies are pushing for a short-term spending plan that includes conservative priorities, but it remains uncertain if it can pass the House and avert a government shutdown.
Cuba has arrested 17 people involved in recruiting Cuban citizens to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine, expressing its rejection of using its citizens as fighters for Moscow and potentially straining their close relationship.
The Biden administration has agreed to unfreeze approximately $6 billion in Iranian assets in exchange for the release of five American citizens held by Iran, with the deal also calling for the freeing of five unidentified Iranians held by the US, triggering potential outrage due to the timing coinciding with the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Russia to discuss key issues in the U.S.-China bilateral relationship, global and regional security issues, and Russia's war against Ukraine.
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö warns that Europe should be cautious about the risk of escalation in the full-scale Russian war against Ukraine, highlighting the potential use of nuclear weapons.
The Biden administration is considering approving the shipment of longer-range missiles with cluster bombs to Ukraine, which would give them the ability to cause significant damage within Russian-occupied territory, according to U.S. officials.
House Republicans have launched an impeachment inquiry against President Biden, but unlike previous impeachment cases, there is no credible evidence of wrongdoing and the alleged activity occurred before Biden became president.
Russia's Wagner Group, a notorious mercenary company, has established a strong presence in the Central African Republic (CAR), with over 1,000 mercenaries embedded in the country's security operations and economy, and now the CAR government says that Russia is moving to take direct control over the mercenaries following the death of the group's leader, Yevgeniy Prigozhin, in a plane crash last month.
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy faced difficulty explaining his past criticism of Donald Trump when questioned about a tweet calling Trump's actions on January 6, 2021, "downright abhorrent" during an interview on MSNBC.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has declined to recuse himself from a tax case involving a lawyer who wrote a positive opinion piece about him, dismissing recusal requests as "unsound" and stating that there is no valid reason for him to recuse.
Lawyers for Donald Trump are requesting the recusal of U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan in his election subversion case, citing her past public statements about Trump and the January 6 riot at the Capitol as a potential bias.
President Joe Biden will defend democracy and rally support for Ukraine at the United Nations General Assembly, while also facing domestic challenges such as funding fights with House Republicans and fallout from the indictment of his son, Hunter.
Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz insists on social media that he will follow through on threats to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy if a vote to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden is not held.
Senior aide to President Joe Biden, Jake Sullivan, held meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Malta, aiming to ease tensions between the United States and China and potentially paving the way for a future meeting between Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that Russian President Vladimir Putin could ignite World War III unless more assistance is provided, comparing Putin to "a second Hitler" and emphasizing the need to stop him from invading other countries.
Enrique "Henry" Tarrio's mother maintains her son's innocence and calls his 22-year sentence for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack "extremely excessive."
Hunter Biden's attorneys filed a lawsuit against the IRS, accusing agents of targeting and embarrassing him by disclosing his confidential tax information, and seeking damages for unauthorized disclosures.
Five Americans, who were wrongfully detained in Iran, have been freed and are being flown to Doha as part of a broader deal that includes the US unfreezing $6 billion in Iranian funds, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough after years of complicated negotiations between the two countries.