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Xi Jinping's three-day Washington visit ended with talks, a state dinner, a White House tour and a National Archives visit. The tariff truce was extended to January 10, 2027, while Taiwan was not mentioned publicly at the official meeting and no major AI breakthrough was announced.
Xi Jinping's Washington visit is scheduled to last three days.
Indirect US-Iran talks continued over reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Iran said it would remain closed until seven conditions were met, while Washington focused on nuclear talks. Iran’s rial passed 2.5 million per dollar amid the blockade.
AllegedTime Iran said it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz after reciprocal US steps
The US government criticised Australia’s proposed digital duty of care bill and urged exemptions for US social media companies. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended the reforms, saying they would give users more control over what they receive online.
The US, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement in New York on September 22. It allows two new US bases, expanded activity at Pituffik, broad access for US aircraft and vessels, and restrictions on rival-country bases and sensitive investment. Denmark’s UN ambassador said it strengthens regional and NATO security.
The population of Greenland is approximately 56,000 people.
US sanctions on Iranian airlines and service providers have suspended or disrupted routes to the UAE and other countries. Travellers now face journeys of up to 18 hours and fares above $1,000, while about 20% of international flights from Iran have been suspended.
Iraqi airports that suspended flights to and from Iran
Donald Trump appointed intelligence chief Jay Clayton to lead the Super Intelligence Force, a federal AI task force. A reported charter says it will coordinate with agencies and industry, focus on AI risks and deliver recommendations within 120 days.
AllegedA researcher suggested that artificial intelligence has a greater than 10% chance of killing all humans.
In Cupertino, Albanese urged US-China cooperation on global AI rules while discussing online safety with Tim Cook. Australia joined a declaration reported as backed by 20 countries and the EU, calling for AI safeguards, common standards, human control and a possible oversight institution.
The global AI declaration had 22 signatories.
States joining the Medicaid GENEROUS model