Biden picks General Lloyd Austin as first Black Pentagon chief

A warning alarm is being sounded at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, as NGOs tell of a devastating humanitarian crisis. Some estimates say 140 million people in Africa are facing acute food insecurity.

The two leaders discussed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and means to "address the challenges posed by China." Biden had earlier called Sunak's appointment a "pretty astounding, a groundbreaking milestone."

As the US midterm elections approach, President Joe Biden has been the target of yet more videos shared on social media that have been doctored or misrepresented in order to discredit him. We take a closer look in this edition of Truth or Fake.

Joe Biden intends to explore China's "red lines" and determine any conflict of interest in the meeting, an official has said. The meeting will be the first since Biden became president.

It is still unclear whether the squad could be set up again under a new mandate. The death of a young woman arrested by the "morality police" for improperly wearing a hijab sparked months of protests in Iran.

As the new White House chief of staff, Jeff Zients will be replacing Ron Klain. His appointment could prove critical for Joe Biden as he faces a probe over the mishandling of classified documents.

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) said the documents were from Biden's past roles as US vice president and senator.

We look at the Pakistani press reaction to the deadly suicide bombing in Peshawar that claimed at least 80 lives. Also, the US is close to securing military bases in the Philippines, as a war with China is predicted for the near future. In other news, Boris Johnson is called a liar by the Kremlin.

The FBI search of the president's second home in Delaware has ended without classified documents being unearthed. Classified documents had previously been found in Biden's other home and a former office.

The former commanding US general in Europe, Ben Hodges, has told DW that the West should provide Kyiv with fighter jets. He said that providing Ukraine with the planes could lead to a victory for Kyiv within the year.

Lael Brainard from the Federal Reserve and long-time adviser Jared Bernstein will join the president's team. The move comes as the US continues to battle high inflation.

The UN General Assembly has voted 143-5 in favor of condemning Russia's annexation of territory in Ukraine's east and south. The motion garnered the most support of all resolutions condemning Moscow.