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Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases military pressure and lifts blockade

Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases military pressure and lifts blockade

By Parisa Hafezi NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Iran can reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday.

Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court, sources say

Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court, sources say

By Humeyra Pamuk and Anthony Deutsch WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has prepared sanctions against the entire International Criminal Court and plans to announce them soon, two sources familiar with the matter said, a move that would step up its attack on the

UK's Burnham heads to US with pragmatism in mind for Trump meeting

UK's Burnham heads to US with pragmatism in mind for Trump meeting

By Elizabeth Piper LONDON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Andy Burnham heads to New York on Monday for the United Nations General Assembly, his first foray into global diplomacy and a test of his vow to press British interests even if they are at odds with US President Donald Trump.

Iran, US hint at revival of talks as Trump, Pezeshkian due to attend UN

Iran, US hint at revival of talks as Trump, Pezeshkian due to attend UN

By Samia Nakhoul and Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States hinted on Tuesday at the prospect of reviving negotiations to end their conflict, with the presidents of both countries due at the UN General Assembly in New York.

South Korea's Lee plans to call for phased denuclearization of North Korea at UN

South Korea's Lee plans to call for phased denuclearization of North Korea at UN

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says he’ll underscore the need to seek a practical, step-by-step denuclearization of North Korea during this week’s U.N. General Assembly

Venezuelan delegation led by Rodriguez to discuss debt, energy in US, sources say

Venezuelan delegation led by Rodriguez to discuss debt, energy in US, sources say

By Marianna Parraga and Vivian Sequera Sept 21 (Reuters) - A Venezuelan delegation led by interim President Delcy Rodriguez taking part in the United Nations General Assembly this week plans to discuss energy, debt and mining issues with counterparties in the US, two sources close to the

Key moments in Trump's push to control Greenland

Key moments in Trump's push to control Greenland

COPENHAGEN, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The United States, Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement for the US to boost its military presence on the island, while prohibiting US adversaries from building their own bases there, President Donald Trump said on Friday.

Live updates: Trump to address U.N. amid rising tensions with Canada, Europe

Live updates: Trump to address U.N. amid rising tensions with Canada, Europe

Trump’s appearance at the United Nations comes as allies are increasingly united in believing that the U.S. can’t be counted on as a reliable partner.

South Korea's Lee tells AP he wants step-by-step approach to North Korea's nuclear dismantlement

South Korea's Lee tells AP he wants step-by-step approach to North Korea's nuclear dismantlement

South Korea’s liberal President Lee Jae Myung is calling for a practical and step-by-step approach to achieving North Korea’s nuclear dismantlement

UN chief calls for AI curbs and end to wars in his last assembly address

UN chief calls for AI curbs and end to wars in his last assembly address

By Antoni Slodkowski UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used his final address to the General Assembly on Tuesday to urge world leaders to regulate artificial intelligence, end wars, focus on climate change and overhaul UN institutions he warned are

Trump administration sued over withheld federal grants for US community lenders

Trump administration sued over withheld federal grants for US community lenders

By David Hood-Nuño WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - A business advocacy group representing government-backed community lenders sued the U.S. Treasury Department on Monday, seeking to prevent nearly $300 million in federal grants from expiring at the end of the month.

Greenland, Denmark say Trump deal won't compromise sovereignty

Greenland, Denmark say Trump deal won't compromise sovereignty

By Stine Jacobsen, Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Tom Little COPENHAGEN, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Denmark and Greenland on Saturday said any agreement with the United States would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty, after President Donald Trump said the deal would give Washington "permanent control"