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Explosions Near Hormuz As Trump Says "Had Good Talks" With Iranian Delegation
Trump said it was "a very good meeting," and further talks were set to take place in "the near future." He later added that the Iranian officials were "not the highest level, but it's something."
UK To Put AI At Heart Of Its G20 Presidency In 2027: PM Andy Burnham
British PM Andy Burnham said that the G20 club of wealthy nations would work on developing AI safety standards under the UK's presidency in 2027.
Trump Meets Venezuela's Interim Leader At UN, 1st Time Since Maduro's Capture
Delcy Rodriguez is the first Venezuelan head of state to visit since deposed president Nicolas Maduro was captured in a US military raid in January.
Canadian PM "Looking Forward" To Host PM Modi, Says "Aim To Wrap Trade Talks"
Carney wants to double Canada's non-US trade over the next decade and has made India part of a broader effort to reduce the country's dependence on the United States as relations deteriorate under President Donald Trump.
14-Year-Old UK Boy Stabs Girl After She Rejects His Date Request, CCTV Captures Attack
CCTV footage shows the teenager approaching the girl before pulling out the weapon and grabbing her. He then stabbed her several times as she tried to escape through the shop.
Cuba Diplomats Stage Walk Out After Trump's Island "Will Fall" Remark At UN
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez asserted his country's sovereignty after Trump said Cuba "will fall," without elaborating how.
Trump Backs India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, Calls For Energy Shift From Iran
Trump said his administration strongly supports the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor and other places in the form of getting oil out, whether it's pipelines or anything else.
Zelensky Says Russia Planning New Mass Attack On Ukraine
Russian forces have long unleashed large-scale overnight attacks by drones and missiles but have altered tactics in recent weeks, launching constant barrages throughout the day.
Dialogue And Diplomacy Way Forward: S Jaishankar To Ukrainian Minister
S Jaishankar met the minister of foreign affairs of Ukraine in New York, just weeks after he had met the Ukrainian leader in Kyiv earlier this month.
"You Should Not Be Here": Trump Scolds CNN Journalist At UN Amid Row
The current ban was the subject of a joint lawsuit filed Monday by the three outlets, asking a judge to find the administration's move unconstitutional. The White House had until Tuesday to respond, and a hearing is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Anthropic Launches New Version Of Its Claude Amid Global AI Slowdown Calls
The release came days after CEO Dario Amodei called for a slowdown in AI development, sparking a global debate about the need for stricter AI safeguards.
US Treasury Chief Scott Bessent Could Become Trump's New AI Adviser: Report
Bessent told reporters after the talks that Washington had proposed a new AI safety notification mechanism and a new US-China AI dialogue, with a particular emphasis on national security concerns.
Iran's Araghchi Meets US Envoy Witkoff, Sets Conditions For Hormuz Reopening
According to the state news agency IRIB, Araghchi told Witkoff that Tehran demands included "the immediate lifting of the (US) naval blockade, the prompt payment of all Iranian assets that have been frozen,
15 Men Jailed For 220 Years Over 2019 Lanka Bombings That Killed 279
The three-judge bench found that 14 of the accused were guilty on all charges, including murder, conspiracy to commit terrorism and possessing firearms and explosives under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
Trump Says Russia, Ukraine Are Going To 'Make A Deal' Soon
Donald Trump said he and Zelenskyy had a "very good relationship" and were working to find a solution to the conflict.
After Threatening To "Annihilate" Iran, Trump Reveals "Good" Talks Happened
Earlier Tuesday, Trump, in his address to the General Assembly, made the case that he's shown fortitude while other leaders have equivocated as he defended his decision to start a war with Iran.
Explainer: What Is In US-Greenland-Denmark Security Deal?
The agreement says it respects Greenland's right to self-determination. Under the accord, the US must act in a way that respects Greenlandic society and the Greenlandic way of life.
After Months Of Tension, Trump Signs Security Deal With Denmark, Greenland
Under the wide-ranging 10-page pact, the United States will build two military bases in southern and eastern Greenland.
Trump Renames AI To "Super Intelligence", Says 'Artificial' Sounds Fake
While addressing the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump termed previous calls about AI warnings a "globalist scheme" and compared them to warnings about climate change, whose human causes are affirmed by the overwhelming consensus of the scientific community.
"MBS Won't Forget": Ex-US Official On Trump Not Helping Saudi Against Houthis
While Riyadh has asked the US to carry out air strikes against the Houthis as the group attacks Saudi cities, oil facilities and other key infrastructure,US President Donald Trump has so far refused to launch a new US military operation against the group.
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Venezuelans protest interim leader Delcy Rodriguez at UN headquarters
Venezuelans protested in New York against interim President Delcy Rodriguez's participation in the UN General Assembly.
Wall Street’s Nasdaq hits all-time high as AI frenzy gathers pace
Investors shrug off AI safety concerns and Iran war, sending market to a new peak.
Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGA
Canada pledges 100 million Canadian dollars ($71m) for Palestinians as UK and France urge action on Israeli settlements.
UK Prime Minister vows not to ‘stand by’ as Palestinians suffer
UK PM Burnham condemned Israel’s war on Gaza, and explains why the UK sanctioned illegal Israeli settlements.
South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections
President's move clears hurdles to long delayed election and raises concern he can now wield unchecked power.
In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain
A difficult birth offers a glimpse into the pressures facing Senegal’s public healthcare system.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia after Trump talks
Ukraine leader says Kyiv is ready to stop strikes on Russian facilities if Moscow halts attacks on its energy system.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in New York for UNGA
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York as the US-Iran war continues.
UK PM Burnham condemns ‘repulsive’ Russian electoral interference
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham addressed the UN General Assembly, accusing Russia of information warfare.
Iran war live: Trump confirms ‘very good’ meeting with Iran at UN
President Trump says US officials held a 'very good' meeting on Tuesday with the Iranian delegation at UN.
Iran flights to Baghdad, Muscat cancelled ahead of US aviation sanctions
Iran's aviation officials negotiate with Oman and Iraq as US's Bessent targets carriers seven months into the conflict.
Kamala Harris campaigns with Abdul El-Sayed to unify Democratic voters
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
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?
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
US solicitor general challenges lower court's ruling on Georgetown scholar's detention, sparking constitutional debates.