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Kamala Harris campaigns with Abdul El-Sayed to unify Democratic voters

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:20:17 +0000

The former vice president joins Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit to bolster Democratic unity in swing-state Michigan.

UNGA Day 1: US and Iran hold talks despite Trump’s threat

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:48:56 +0000

The US and Iran hold talks on UNGA’s first day, despite Trump threatening to ‘annihilate’ Iran in his opening address.

Celebrities at the Pentagon: How unusual was the Paul brothers’ visit?

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:10:25 +0000

Logan and Jake Paul face social media backlash after Pentagon visit with Pete Hegseth.

US Republican calls for probe into Donald Trump Jr’s business dealings

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:07:50 +0000

US Senator John Curtis's letter marks a rare effort by a member of the president's own party to hold him accountable.

Palestinian Americans meet US lawmakers as Trump seeks $2.8bn for Israel

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:30:51 +0000

Organisers say more than 300 constituents met with House and Senate members from 26 states to demand US policy shift.

US signs ‘tremendous’ security deal with Denmark and Greenland

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:11:47 +0000

Trump and leaders of Greenland and Denmark have signed a deal allowing an expanded US military presence in Greenland.

Qatari Emir says country won’t ‘limit’ itself as Gulf ‘mediator’

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:09:23 +0000

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani told the UN General Assembly that Qatar is more than a mediator.

Macron: France won’t ‘yield an inch’ on Ukraine support

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:09:03 +0000

French President Emmanuel Macron says the “coalition of the willing" will not back down in its support of Ukraine.

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman slams targeting of Mecca by ‘terrorist’ Houthis

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:27:45 +0000

Saudi monarch's rare condemnation hints at sense of urgency in the kingdom amid ramped-up attacks from Yemen.

Trump: US-Iran meeting at UN was ‘very good’

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:23:48 +0000

US President Donald Trump says he had a ‘very good’ three-hour meeting with Iranian officials at the UN.

NYC Mayor Mamdani reaches record DoorDash settlement for underpaid workers

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:03:50 +0000

Settlement is largest of its kind in any US city and is set to affect 260,000 delivery drivers.

Brazil’s Lula: Gaza’s ‘pain and trauma’ will last generations

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:59:36 +0000

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned the “pain and trauma” inflicted by Israel’s government in Gaza.

Djibouti minister appeals for aid for Yemeni refugees

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:56:02 +0000

Djibouti’s Minister of Social Affairs and Solidarity, Ouloufa Ismail Abdo, appeals for aid for Yemeni refugees

Trump admin asks top US court to reverse pro-Palestinian scholar’s release

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:52:16 +0000

US solicitor general challenges lower court's ruling on Georgetown scholar's detention, sparking constitutional debates.

Qatar denounces Israeli aggression across the region

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:29:03 +0000

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has denounced Israeli aggression in neighbouring countries.

What led to the 1994 Tutsi Genocide in Rwanda

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:17:44 +0000

A British doctor accused of killing people during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda has been charged.

Erdogan accuses Israel of ‘genocidal mindset’ at UNGA

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:14:41 +0000

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of a “genocidal mindset” at the UN General Assembly.

Is Ethiopia heading towards renewed civil war?

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:51:53 +0000

Seven armed groups announce alliance to topple government.

UN Goodwill Ambassador: Millions of refugee children missing school

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:49:36 +0000

Mary Maker says education changed the course of her life and urges world leaders to invest in education for refugees.

Qatar’s emir urges diplomacy as Gulf at ‘one of the most dangerous phases’

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:48:37 +0000

Sheikh Tamim says years of delayed diplomacy led to the US-Israel war on Iran.

US signs ‘tremendous’ Arctic security deal with Denmark, Greenland

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:46:32 +0000

NATO and the European Union welcome accord that ends months-long standoff after Trump threatened to seize Greenland.

Qatar urges diplomacy, rejects Strait of Hormuz ‘bargaining’

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:27:01 +0000

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz while speaking at the UN.

US, Iran hold ‘very good’ talks, Trump says at UN meeting

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:14:12 +0000

US President hints at possible deal with Iran, but warns of dire consequences if no agreement is reached.

Indian MMA fighter refuses handshake after Asian Games ‘defeat’

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:01:49 +0000

India’s first MMA medal at the Asian Games was overshadowed by controversy over the result.

Lula warns against foreign interference in Brazil election at UN

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:51:07 +0000

Lula’s remarks come as Trump asserts US power in Latin America in his own UN address.