https://www.csmonitor.com The Christian Science Monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. en-us Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:10:51 EDT 300 https://www.csmonitor.com/extension/csm_base/design/csm_design/images/csmlogo_250x30.png https://www.csmonitor.com https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0922/immigration-ice-shooting-texas?icid=rss e09159ce19dfb424bf728ba5b753acb4 The latest shooting related to immigration enforcement is renewing concerns about ICE vehicle stops. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:31:04 -0400 Sarah Matusek Henry Gass https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2026/0922/trump-arch-military?icid=rss e412a71cffbd84334ea6002dd35f169e President Trump says the U.S. armed forces want to store ammunition and drones at his proposed 250-foot arch in Washington, but analysts say there's no military need for the structure. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:09:11 -0400 Anna Mulrine Grobe https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0922/trump-unga-iran-war-oil-prices?icid=rss 8f3dd06e88085c9861fc35d1ae961ea4 President Trump used his speech at the United Nations to say he believed the Iran war was coming to a resolution “one way or the other.” Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:57:31 -0400 Dina Kraft https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0922/Straws-in-the-wind-for-women-peacemakers?icid=rss 9168b550d4da962355d0eba698cd66aa Informal votes at the United Nations indicate a woman might be the ​next secretary-general​, the first in 81 years. The leading female candidates explain why that would be critical in avoiding war. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:58:47 -0400 the Monitor's Editorial Board https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/0922/xi-trump-summit-china-ai-trade?icid=rss 44ea990730d0059f46045e1f27c7273a The Chinese and U.S. leaders are coming together for the second of four face-to-face meetings planned for this year, part of a broader effort to steady ties amid fierce competition. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:35:09 -0400 Ann Scott Tyson https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0922/artificial-intelligence-congress-regulations?icid=rss f58959c9c1840baa1d2ea6e10094a995 Few members of Congress have the kind of technology background that could be useful as they discuss regulating artificial intelligence. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:11 -0400 Caitlin Babcock https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0921/united-nations-cuts-leaders-trump-europe?icid=rss 031de4350343bed3ae34982fec5daaf1 The United Nations is facing a budget crunch. That issue is at the top of the agenda as world leaders gather in New York for the General Assembly. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:04:00 -0400 Dina Kraft https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0921/A-welcome-thaw-in-an-icy-Arctic-issue?icid=rss 34c52b8d110fa04dfc1c4b0adbd6da58 A new agreement over Greenland’s status, and U.S. access to the island, shows that quiet diplomacy can help Western allies move from icy relations to more stability in countering common foes. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:02:59 -0400 the Monitor's Editorial Board https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0921/greenland-denmark-us-bases-agreement-trump-security?icid=rss 4f996350775ba9adefcac1b05bf3b0de The United States, Denmark, and Greenland finally came to terms on a deal that all sides are calling a victory toward their ends. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:00:11 -0400 Mark Sappenfield https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0921/politics-baby-boomers-election?icid=rss ba6977ecf239caed86368813b053ea6f Electing younger candidates might not quickly change older Americans' influence in Congress. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:26:00 -0400 Simon Montlake