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Pezeshkian: 'We will die but we will not bow our heads,' Tehran no longer trusts talks with the US

"No one can accuse the Islamic Republic of failing to explore the diplomatic path," Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iranian state media IRNA on Saturday night.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026
The US Supreme Court during sunset in Washington, DC, US, August 7, 2026.

Supreme Court restores Trump's mass voter verification system

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One on September 16, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

White House launches 'TRUMP TV' stream following controversial ban of major news outlets

US President Donald Trump speaks about healthcare in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2026.

WATCH: Trump's only microphone cuts out with no press pool around to cover new heliport


Trump converts plans for Washington triumphal arch into military drone facility

US President Donald Trump said his proposed triumphal arch will become a military complex to store and deploy drones, sniper ammunition and other equipment for national security needs.

US President Donald J. Trump looks on as he makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 18, 2026.

Pentagon's US-Iran war fatality accounting may be inaccurate - report

As of Friday, the system lists 14 fatalities as occurring during Operation Epic Fury, with an additional four categorized under Overseas Operations.

Members of a US Army team carry a flagged-drapped transfer case containing the remains of US soldier Capt. Cody A. Khork during a dignified transfer solemn event at Dover Air Force Base, in Dover, Delaware, on March 7, 2026.

Trump bans 'fake news' CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House 'effective immediately'

Trump has repeatedly urged broadcasters to drop comedy or news programs he dislikes or that have joked about or criticized him or his administration.

US President Donald Trump talks with members of the media after walking off Air Force One at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport on September 16, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

FAA clears proposed Trump arch, requires 'eternal flame' to alert pilots

Veterans have sued to block the arch, arguing it would destroy the historic sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

An artist rendering of US President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch.

US government website used AI search tool from China that FBI said copied Anthropic

The US government website used Alibaba’s Qwen model to search public regulatory comments before it disappeared Wednesday.

Anthropic logo, a keyboard, and a robotic hand in this illustration taken June 5, 2026.

Autonomous AI threats leave US and China minutes to prevent nuclear crisis, experts warn

Proposals include redlining nuclear systems, requiring human control over consequential cyberattacks, and establishing a hotline for incidents involving autonomous AI.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping tour Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Billionaire Leon Black found in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with Epstein probe

Black, who co-founded private capital firm Apollo Global Management, ⁠is among several political and business figures who have been called to testify about their ties to the sex offender.

Former CEO of Apollo Global Management Leon Black arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill on June 26, 2026 in Washington, DC. The committee is continuing to hold closed-door interviews as part of their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

US allies in Asia concerned Trump may use Taiwan as 'negotiating chip' to secure Beijing trade

Xi will likely press Trump on Taiwan during their expected summit on September 24, and even a subtle change in US rhetoric could embolden Beijing and risk the region's fragile peace.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025.

North Korea rejects denuclearization, vows 'ceaseless' nuclear buildup over US-led alliance

The spokesman said recent US-South Korean WMD response discussions amounted to an "open declaration of confrontation" and warned such actions could lead Pyongyang to invoke nuclear force provisions.

This picture taken on March 4, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on March 5, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspecting a sea-to-surface strategic cruise missile test launch conducted on the destroyer Choe Hyon at an undisclosed location.

Seven Republicans back Iran war powers resolution, widening GOP split with Trump

The growing Republican defections come as Washington faces rising costs, depleted munitions stocks, and questions over how long the ongoing conflict can continue.

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while aboard Air Force One while traveling back from Ireland to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on September 13, 2026 in flight.