World News

• Iranian president blames US for Middle East conflict while denying nuclear ambitions, offers to dilute uranium

  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claims Tehran will submit its nuclear program to verification and dilute enriched uranium to ease tensions.

• Reporter's Notebook: Call for a free Iran echoes at the United Nations

  Retired Gen. Keith Kellogg and Ambassador Marc Ginsberg called for Iran sanctions at a rally outside the U.N. General Assembly protesting the Iranian president.

• Saudi foreign minister warns Houthi threat goes global as Trump holds fire

  Saudi Arabia intercepted six Houthi ballistic missiles as Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud urged global action to protect Red Sea shipping routes.

• Foreign leader on Putin’s doorstep sounds alarm over Iran fueling Moscow’s war machine

  Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs says Iran's drone tech helped Russia wage war in Ukraine as Latvia prepares to join a Strait of Hormuz coalition.

• Melania Trump’s home-country leader rips UN ‘double standards’ as Trump promise is revealed

  Janez Janša accused the United Nations of double standards on Gaza and Ukraine, and revealed Trump promised to visit Melania Trump's homeland.

• Trump likely ‘smirked’ as 'crass' Iranian president lashed out at US in UN speech: expert

  Masoud Pezeshkian accused the U.S. and Israel of attacking Iran at the United Nations, and an expert says Trump likely responded with a smirk.

• NATO ally pushes ‘Fort Trump’ US military base as Russian helicopter penetrates airspace

  Polish President Karol Nawrocki says he's confident a permanent U.S. base called "Fort Trump" will be built in Poland before Trump's term ends.

• Lukashenko reveals bizarre argument he and Putin have over who is the ‘bigger dictator’

  Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told a youth forum that he and Vladimir Putin regularly argue over who is the bigger dictator.

• Battle-tested Zelenskyy sounds chilling alarm on where Putin’s war could head next

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns the risk of Russian drone, missile or land attacks against countries bordering Russia is "very high."

• Chinese Coast Guard rams Philippine boat in South China Sea, sparking diplomatic clash

  A Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine government ship in the South China Sea Friday, sparking a diplomatic dispute between Beijing, Manila and the U.S.

• Middle East takes center stage at UN as regional leaders confront Iran war, Gaza and Houthi threat

  Gulf leaders arrive at the United Nations General Assembly facing urgent questions about Iran, Houthi threats and Gaza's future amid shifting alliances.

• Italian PM pushes foreign student cap in classrooms, burqa, niqab ban in schools

  Giorgia Meloni's proposed legislation would cap foreign students per classroom and ban burqas and niqabs in Italian schools to foster integration.

• China ‘wiretapped Red Sea’ with spy hub 6 miles from US base: ex Pentagon official warns

  China's upgraded base near Camp Lemonnier features new antennas and signals intelligence assets turning the Red Sea into a surveillance hub.

• World leaders descend on New York for UNGA — but who really has America’s ear?

  Over 100 world leaders descend on the United Nations General Assembly as wars in the Middle East and Ukraine dominate the diplomatic agenda.

• Trump, Iranian president converge on NYC for ‘dramatic’ UN showdown as Tehran faces tight restrictions

  President Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian converge on New York City for the U.N. General Assembly amid strict U.S. restrictions on Iran's delegation movements.

• Waltz delivers blunt warning to nations defying Iran sanctions, touts Greenland deal

  Ambassador Mike Waltz says President Trump will push Gulf leaders and allies to enforce Iran sanctions at the United Nations, warning of consequences for noncompliance.

• Hamas allegedly built weapons depots across Europe, planned terror attacks as Oct 7 anniversary neared

  Federal German prosecutors indicted seven suspects who allegedly stockpiled weapons for Hamas to target Jewish communities and Israeli diplomats.

• Ukraine targets Russia with over 1,000 drones, killing 2 as Moscow holds last day of elections

  Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones and missiles at Moscow in what Russia calls the largest attack of the war, damaging a major oil refinery.

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King & Queen Crowned at Versailles Pumpkin Show

Lawrenceburg and Rising Sun are represented

Dearborn County Council President Receives Prestigious Award

The award was presented at the annual AIC Conference this week.

Autumn Antiquing: Final Market of 2026

The 2026 Tri-State Antique Market season is coming to an end

Milan's Derico Breaks Career Goal Record

Milan won big on Wednesday night.

OA Soccer Stars Set Single Game Records on Senior Night

It was a victorious Senior Night for OA's seven seniors.

Conner Girls Golf Finishes Runner-up at Region 7 Tournament, Qualify for State Tournament

The Region 5-8 Sectional Tournament is scheduled for next week at Kenton Co. Golf Course