US President Joe Biden announced on September 11, 2024, that his administration is considering lifting the ban on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons in its conflict with Russia, nearing an agreement with Kyiv but facing potential delays due to technical issues.

As Ukraine braces for its harshest winter yet with intensified Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal highlighted the efforts to decentralize power generation and expand renewable energy, supported by Greenpeace's push for increased solar capacity and international investments.

In response to rising irregular migration, Germany announced an extension of its border controls with nine neighboring countries, sparking political debate and increasing pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition, while working closely with neighbors through joint patrols and police centers.

Meanwhile, Russia’s Lukoil is set to resume oil supplies to Slovakia and Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline in October 2024, following new agreements to transport crude through Belarus and Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing complexities of European energy dependencies.

In a historic moment, Palestine joined the UN General Assembly with enhanced rights but no voting privileges, as the assembly, led by Philemon Yang, addressed global challenges like peace and climate change, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urging collaboration and multilateral solutions.

Lastly, in the Capitol Rotunda, a bipartisan ceremony posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to 13 U.S. service members killed during the Afghanistan withdrawal, a solemn reminder amidst continuing debates over the Biden administration's handling of the situation.