What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Based on today's coverage (September 23, 2026), here are 10 of the biggest news stories making headlines:
1. US-Iran direct talks resume amid war tensions
US and Iranian officials resumed face-to-face talks in New York for the first time in months, with Trump saying another meeting is planned as Tehran sets conditions for a broader deal, after holding three hours of direct talks just hours after Trump threatened at the UN to "annihilate" the Islamic Republic if no deal is reached.
2. Trump's fiery UN General Assembly speech
In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Trump defended the United States' robust use of military force in Iran, Venezuela and elsewhere, saying the international community is incapable of handling threats from those countries. He also declared he faces a choice: "Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild... Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic and do it quickly, never giving them a chance to kill and destroy people and countries again?"
3. Iranian President addresses UN despite ongoing war
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was traveling to address the General Assembly on Sept. 23 — an unusual visit by a leader of a country at war with the U.S.
4. Trump-Greenland/Denmark agreement signed
At the UN, President Donald Trump addressed the U.N. General Assembly, threatening Iran, urging AI regulation and signing a peace deal with Greenland.
5. Venezuela oil deal announced
During his address, Trump said the U.S. is working with Venezuelan leaders toward "a much better future for the Venezuelan people," announcing a major oil agreement between the two countries.
6. Gaza ceasefire violations continue
Israeli occupation forces carried out new violations of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, including airstrikes, artillery shelling, gunfire, and demolition of homes, with local sources reporting eleven violations during the early morning hours.
7. Rubio meets Russian FM Lavrov in New York
Secretary Rubio, on travel to New York from September 20-23, 2026, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York City.
8. Trump bars major news outlets from White House, sparks lawsuits
Three news outlets sued the Trump administration after the president stripped them of their credentials and banned them from the White House, and the administration launched a 24/7 YouTube channel promising to put its "biggest moments all in one place."
9. South Korean President addresses UN on North Korea and energy alliance
President Lee Jae-myung stated in his keynote speech at the UN General Assembly that North Korea will be respected on the international stage and that cooperation will be pursued where possible, also proposing that countries with the necessary capabilities form an alliance to overcome the energy crisis caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
10. FAA launches major airspace modernization push
The Federal Aviation Administration launched an ambitious $875-million-dollar push to make the U.S. airspace more efficient, though critics say it won't solve bigger problems with air traffic control.
Note: News is constantly developing — particularly around the Iran situation and UN General Assembly proceedings, which are the dominant global stories right now. For the very latest updates, I'd recommend checking a live news source.
Citations (13)
- Ukraine News Today: Breaking Updates & Live Coverage - September 23, 2026 from Kyiv Post
Source excerpt: “US and Iranian officials resumed face-to-face talks in New York for the first time in months, with Trump saying another meeting is planned as Tehran s...”
evidence, article. Claim: US and Iranian officials resumed face-to-face talks in New York, with Trump saying another meeting is planned as Tehran sets conditions.
- Fact-checking Trump's speech to the 2026 United Nations General Assembly | PBS News
Source excerpt: “In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump defended the United States’ robust use of military force in Iran, Venezu...”
evidence, article. Claim: Trump's UN speech defended US military force in Iran, Venezuela and elsewhere.
- WATCH: Trump addresses 2026 United Nations General Assembly | PBS News
Source excerpt: “"Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country than it ever was before, maybe one of the greatest in the Middl...”
attribution, social or video. Claim: Trump's quoted choice between a deal letting Iran rebuild or annihilating the Islamic Republic.
- Fact-checking Trump's speech to the 2026 United Nations General Assembly | PBS News
Source excerpt: “Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was traveling to address the General Assembly on Sept. 23 — an unusual visit by a leader of a country at war with ...”
evidence, article. Claim: Iranian President Pezeshkian traveled to address the General Assembly on Sept. 23, unusual for a leader of a country at war with the US.
- Trump U.N. speech: Key takeaways from his General Assembly address
Source excerpt: “President Donald Trump addressed the U.N. General Assembly, threatening Iran, urging AI and signing a peace deal with Greenland. ”
evidence, article. Claim: Trump addressed the UN, threatening Iran, urging AI regulation and signing a peace deal with Greenland.
- Trump U.N. speech: Key takeaways from his General Assembly address
Source excerpt: “During his address today, Trump said the U.S. is working with Venezuelan leaders toward “a much better future for the Venezuelan people,” announcing a...”
evidence, article. Claim: Trump said the US is working with Venezuelan leaders and announced a major oil agreement.
- Israel Carries Out New Ceasefire Violations Across Gaza | - IMEMC News
Source excerpt: “September 22, 2026 3:53 PM · - ... in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, including airstrikes, artillery shelling, gunfire, and the demolition of homes and re...”
evidence, article. Claim: Israeli forces carried out new Gaza ceasefire violations including airstrikes, shelling, gunfire and home demolitions.
- Israel Carries Out New Ceasefire Violations Across Gaza | - IMEMC News
Source excerpt: “Local sources reported eleven Israeli ceasefire violations during the early morning hours, as military drones flew intensively at low altitude over Ga...”
statistic, article. Claim: Local sources reported eleven ceasefire violations during the early morning hours.
- Public Schedule – September 23, 2026 - United States Department of State
Source excerpt: “***THE DAILY PUBLIC SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE*** SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO Secretary Rubio is on travel to New York from September 20-23, 2026. 9:00 a...”
evidence, official document. Claim: Rubio traveled to New York September 20-23 and met Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov.
- The Latest | PBS News
Source excerpt: “September 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode · Monday on the News Hour, three news outlets sue the Trump administration after the president strips ...”
evidence, home page. Claim: Three news outlets sued the Trump administration after the president stripped their credentials and banned them from the White House.
- News: U.S. and World News Headlines : NPR
Source excerpt: “September 22, 2026 Days after President Trump barred reporters from three major news outlets from the White House, the administration has launched a...”
evidence, home page. Claim: The administration launched a 24/7 YouTube channel promising its biggest moments in one place.
- Morning Wide: Today's Major News (September 23, 2026)
Source excerpt: “"Respect North Korea on International Stage"... Proposes 'Energy Supply Chain Alliance' President Lee Jae-myung stated in his keynote speech at the ...”
evidence, article. Claim: President Lee Jae-myung's UN speech on respecting North Korea and proposing an energy alliance.
- U.S. News and National Top Stories : NPR
Source excerpt: “Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images · September 21, 2026 The Federal Aviation Administration launched an amb...”
evidence, home page. Claim: FAA launched an $875-million push to modernize US airspace.