NPR Topics: World https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1004 NPR world news, international art and culture, world business and financial markets, world economy, and global trends in health, science and technology. Subscribe to the World Story of the Day podcast and RSS feed. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:07:24 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Topics: World https://www.npr.org/sections/world/ UN General Assembly meets on troubled 80th anniversary The meeting includes a special conference called by France and Saudi Arabia to push for recognition of Palestinian statehood. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:17:25 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5550042/un-general-assembly-meets-on-troubled-80th-anniversary https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5550042/un-general-assembly-meets-on-troubled-80th-anniversary The meeting includes a special conference called by France and Saudi Arabia to push for recognition of Palestinian statehood.

]]> Michele Kelemen Trump speaks at Kirk memorial. And, several world leaders recognize Palestinian state President Trump and other top political figures paid tribute to Charlie Kirk at his memorial service. And, several Western countries are expected to recognize a Palestinian state today. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:20:15 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/g-s1-89908/up-first-newsletter-charlie-kirk-memorial-pam-bondi-trump-palestinian-state https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/g-s1-89908/up-first-newsletter-charlie-kirk-memorial-pam-bondi-trump-palestinian-state

President Trump and other top political figures paid tribute to Charlie Kirk at his memorial service. And, several Western countries are expected to recognize a Palestinian state today.

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]]> Brittney Melton North Korea's Kim Jong Un ready to talk if U.S. drops denuclearization demand Kim told North Korea's legislature he's ready to resume talks, adding that he had "good memories" of President Trump, despite ongoing tension over Washington's denuclearization stance. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:02:57 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5549984/talks-north-korea-denuclearization https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5549984/talks-north-korea-denuclearization

Kim told North Korea's legislature he's ready to resume talks, adding that he had "good memories" of President Trump, despite ongoing tension over Washington's denuclearization stance.

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]]> Anthony Kuhn What to know as U.N. General Assembly opens, marking 80 years, tackling deep crises This year the United Nations is marking its 80th anniversary, but diplomats don't have much to celebrate. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5546823/un-general-assembly-high-level-week https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5546823/un-general-assembly-high-level-week

This year the United Nations is marking its 80th anniversary, but diplomats don't have much to celebrate.

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]]> Michele Kelemen Calls grow for NATO to use force to stop Russian aircraft in unauthorized airspace Russian fighter jets illegally entered Estonian airspace Friday. A senior Estonian official says it's time for NATO forces to consider shooting down the next Russian plane that crosses the line. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:02:07 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5549124/calls-grow-for-nato-to-use-force-to-stop-russian-aircraft-in-unauthorized-airspace https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5549124/calls-grow-for-nato-to-use-force-to-stop-russian-aircraft-in-unauthorized-airspace Russian fighter jets illegally entered Estonian airspace Friday. A senior Estonian official says it's time for NATO forces to consider shooting down the next Russian plane that crosses the line.

]]> Teri Schultz Fatah spokesperson talks about the potential for a two-state solution in Palestine NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Ahmad Fattouh of the Fatah Movement, which controls Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, about the prospects of a two-state solution. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:01:38 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5547081/fatah-spokesperson-talks-about-the-potential-for-a-two-state-solution-in-palestine https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5547081/fatah-spokesperson-talks-about-the-potential-for-a-two-state-solution-in-palestine NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Ahmad Fattouh of the Fatah Movement, which controls Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, about the prospects of a two-state solution.

]]> Leila Fadel U.S. lawmakers push for military dialogue in a rare China visit The rare U.S. congressional trip to China comes as relations strain over tariffs and Beijing's claims over the South China Sea. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 01:28:09 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5549959/us-lawmakers-china-visit https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5549959/us-lawmakers-china-visit

The rare U.S. congressional trip to China comes as relations strain over tariffs and Beijing's claims over the South China Sea.

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]]> The Associated Press German and Swedish jets intercept Russian military plane over Baltic Sea This was the latest event after a series of incursions by Russian military aircraft into NATO airspace in September, leading to heightened tensions between NATO and Russia. Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:12:32 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2025/09/21/nx-s1-5549406/russia-nato-plane-baltic-sea-germany-sweden https://www.npr.org/2025/09/21/nx-s1-5549406/russia-nato-plane-baltic-sea-germany-sweden

This was the latest event after a series of incursions by Russian military aircraft into NATO airspace in September, leading to heightened tensions between NATO and Russia.

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]]> Fatma Tanis Russia revives Soviet-era song contest This weekend, more than 20 former Soviet nations competed at Intervision 2025. Putin revived the song contest after Russia was banned from Eurovision in response to its war in Ukraine. Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:17:19 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2025/09/21/nx-s1-5546795/russia-revives-soviet-era-song-contest https://www.npr.org/2025/09/21/nx-s1-5546795/russia-revives-soviet-era-song-contest This weekend, more than 20 former Soviet nations competed at Intervision 2025. Putin revived the song contest after Russia was banned from Eurovision in response to its war in Ukraine.

]]> Charles Maynes Former Colombian guerrilla leaders convicted In Colombia, former guerrilla leaders rebels have been convicted of mass killings and kidnappings but will serve no prison time. For victims, the verdict underscores how elusive justice can remain in the aftermath of war. Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:17:17 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2025/09/21/nx-s1-5546801/former-colombian-guerrilla-leaders-convicted https://www.npr.org/2025/09/21/nx-s1-5546801/former-colombian-guerrilla-leaders-convicted In Colombia, former guerrilla leaders rebels have been convicted of mass killings and kidnappings but will serve no prison time. For victims, the verdict underscores how elusive justice can remain in the aftermath of war.

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