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Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.

Pope warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he opens France trip Pope Leo XIV has warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity. He raises concerns about artificial intelligence, nuclear arms, and human rights during his visit to France.

Takeaways from the Trump-Xi state visit: Pageantry and pandas The visit comes at an important time for both men.

There's a global pandemic treaty that's signed -- and in 'limbo.' What's the holdup? The treaty aims to help the countries of the world prepare for — and defeat — any future pandemic. Why hasn't it gone into effect?

Pope Leo warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity on his France visit Pope Leo XIV raised existential concerns about scientific progress, life and human rights during a speech on his first papal visit to France.

Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit. And, Netanyahu gives defiant UNGA speech Trump and Xi's U.S. summit continues after a state dinner Thursday night. And, Netanyahu returns to Israel after giving a defensive and defiant speech at the U.N. General Assembly.

Former U.S. ambassador to China on Xi Jinping's visit to Washington NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns about Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington and what has been accomplished.

Israel's prime minister addresses U.N. General Assembly Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.N. General Assembly Thursday amid growing criticism of his government.

Is Switzerland's neutrality at a crossroads? Switzerland is voting on whether to tighten its famous neutrality — a move that could reshape its response to Russia and future conflicts.

Iran's president says his country has 'no trust' in U.S. in meeting with journalists NPR's Steve Inskeep was part of a small group of journalists who met with an Iranian official on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. He tells Leila Fadel what he learned.