The Hill: Trump to meet one-on-one with at least six foreign leaders at UN next week
President Trump will hold one-on-one meetings with the leaders of six different countries, and chair a Security Council meeting focused on Iran during next week's United Nations General Assembly meeting, the White House said Thursday.
Trump will travel to New York next Monday through Thursday, where he will deliver a series of speeches and meet with multiple heads of state.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel says keeps Syria freedom of action despite downed Russia plane.
IS leader Baghdadi, world's 'most wanted', sought in Syria offensive.
Turkey says it will patrol north Syria town with US forces.
Protests held in Idlib demanding Assad leaves power.
Saudi trying to quash Yemen war crimes probe: HRW.
Major powers, except U.S., try to keep Iran nuclear deal alive.
German firms lead exodus out of Iran.
Iran’s domestic car market stalls as nuclear deal falters.
Trump administration destabilizes global peace: Iran's Zarif.
Palestinian killed by Israeli fire in new Gaza clashes: ministry.
ASIA
US denounces 'awful abuses' of Muslim Uighurs detained in China.
Vietnam's president dies after viral illness.
India cancels talks with Pakistan over 'brutal killings'.
U.S. sanctions China for buying Russian fighter jets, missiles.
China vows 'consequences' over US sanctions on Russian weapons purchase. China urges US to withdraw sanctions or face 'consequences'. China ‘outraged’ by US sanctions over Russian weapons buy.
One million Uighur Muslims held by Chinese government.
Discontent brews in India over Modi rule ahead of 2019 elections.
James Ricketson: Cambodia pardons Australian filmmaker jailed for espionage.
AFRICA
Somalia remains ‘a terrorist safe haven,’ State notes.
Travelers wait as fighting shuts runways in Libya.
Libya: ICRC warns of 'desperate' situation as fighting continues.
12 killed as jihadists attack village in north Mozambique.
2 pilots killed in Sudan military jet crash: army.
France to press Mali to implement peace deal with rebels.
Nigerian police recover stolen state oil funds.
In Cameroon, social media plays key role in vote campaign.
Polls open in eSwatini, where king has absolute rule.
Tanzania ferry accident: Hundreds feared dead as boat capsizes at Lake Victoria. Tanzania ferry disaster: 136 bodies pulled from Lake Victoria.
EUROPE
German coalition party pulls out of deal on spy chief.
Exclusive: Ecuador attempted to give Assange diplomat post in Russia: document.
Revealed: Russia’s secret plan to help Julian Assange escape from UK.
UK PM May facing ministerial resignations over Brexit plan: Telegraph.
British PM Theresa May says Brexit talks 'at impasse' and EU must produce alternative plans. May challenges EU as Brexit talks hit 'impasse', sterling tumbles.
Pound falls after May's Brexit statement.
Kremlin slams new US sanctions affecting arms exports.
Far-right AfD second only to Angela Merkel's weakening conservatives.
Russia backs Bosnia's integrity amid Serb calls for secession.
Vatican defends upcoming China deal against 'drastic' critics.
AMERICAS
Top justice official denies discussing removing Trump from office.
Adviser says U.S. close to Mexico-only NAFTA deal, Canada unmoved.
U.S. preparing 'actions' in coming days against Venezuela: Pompeo to Fox News.
Despite strong laws, domestic violence in Brazil is rampant.
Brett Kavanaugh nomination: Trump challenges accuser.
Guatemala: Thousands demand President Jimmy Morales resign.
Venezuela jails 34 store managers on charges of price gouging.
Colombia closes 'illegal' Pablo Escobar narco museum.
Mexico's president-elect vows not to use private jet despite flight delay.
Florence death toll rises to 42 as residents return to flooded homes.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Suspected Hezbollah financer arrested in Brazil.
Pakistan continues to harbor Taliban, including al Qaeda-linked Haqqanis.
State Department: Iran allows al Qaeda to operate its ‘core facilitation pipeline’.
Syria war: Seized foreign IS fighters 'must be taken home'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Dow hits new closing high ahead of index reshuffle.
Dissected new iPhones reveal Micron, Toshiba parts.
Canada cannabis stocks see mood swings.
Facebook stops sending staff to help political campaigns.
