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Nepal PM Balendra Shah's India-China Balancing Act In UN Climate Pitch
Balendra Shah said the mechanism should be used to share satellite data and expertise to monitor dangerous glacial lakes.
Iran Skips Netanyahu's UN Speech, Leaves Qasem Soleimani Portrait On Vacant Desk
Iran's UN envoy displayed a portrait of Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a US drone strike ordered by Donald Trump in 2020, on the vacant desk.
Techie With Attention Disorder Fired For Sleeping In Sauna During Work Trip
In 2025, the Birmingham Employment Tribunal found that Burns was dismissed as a result of her disabilities.
Donald Trump Gifts Xi Jinping A Bald Eagle Statue. What It Symbolises
Donald Trump presented Xi Jinping with a gift of a custom-made statue of a bald eagle during a state dinner at the White House.
Netanyahu Brings A Pager To UN In Hopes Of Cheers, Gets Jeers Instead
During his speech, Netanyahu held up a pager device like those that Israeli intelligence reportedly engineered with explosives before having them shipped to operatives of Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
"Souls May Be Sacrificed": Saudi's Grand Mufti To Troops Fighting Houthis
It comes after weeks of escalating violence between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis which has seen the Iran-backed group attack the kingdom with salvos of missiles and drones.
"We Do not Wish To Continue": Iran President Says "It's Up To US To End War"
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he could "annihilate" Iran if there is no deal to end the war, but also suggested an agreement could come soon.
Trade, Taiwan And AI: Five Takeaways From Donald Trump, Xi Jinping Summit
The US leader has done his best to impress Xi, praising their close personal relationship. During business hours, the two leaders discussed tensions over Taiwan, trade, and artificial intelligence.
25 Whales Stranded In London's River Thames Rescued In Six-Hour Operation
A second whale also reached the shore and returned to the water, but crews believed it died later that day.
Trump-Xi Jinping LIVE Updates: Trump Says He Had A "Great Meeting" With Xi Jinping
Trump-Xi Jinping LIVE Updates: China and the US should be "partners, not rivals", Xi asserted upon arriving in Washington.
Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Sam Altman Among Guests At Trump's State Dinner For Xi Jinping
Numerous US tech titans attended the banquet, including Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Sam Altman of OpenAI, underscoring that trade and artificial intelligence were high on the agenda for Xi's visit.
"When Will You Prosecute Hafiz Saeed?" Pak's Shehbaz Sharif Confronted At UN
Later, while leaving the UN headquarters, Sharif was again asked, "When will you prosecute Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed?" The Pakistani Prime Minister again refused to answer.
Delegates Walk Out As Netanyahu Takes UN Stage, His "Moral Cowards" Reply
Dozens of delegates at the United Nations walked out of the hall when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech to the General Assembly meeting of world leaders on Thursday.
Italy Bans Burqa, Caps Number Of Foreign Students In Schools
It introduces "A 30 percent cap on the number of students in a class who do not have an adequate command of Italian, more tools for learning our language, and a ban on the burqa and niqab in schools," Meloni wrote on social media.
'Lies To Sanitise Genocide': Mamdani Hits Back At Netanyahu After UN Criticism
Zohran Mamdani's remarks came after Netanyahu criticised him during his UNGA address, alleging that Jewish residents in New York felt increasingly unsafe following his election.
Man Injured In 2024 Trump Assassination Attempt Dies In Pennsylvania
James Copenhaver died Wednesday at Allegheny Health Network's West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, according to a statement from the Allegheny County medical examiner cited in local media accounts.
Trump Asks Supreme Court To Allow Quick 3rd-Country Deportations To Continue
The vast majority of the deportees have been sent to Mexico, but under a series of often-secret agreements, the administration has deported thousands of others to more than two dozen countries, from Liberia to Guyana.
"Many Jews No Longer Feel Safe In New York": Netanyahu Slams Mamdani At UN
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed at the UN Thursday that "many Jews" no longer feel safe in New York since leftist Mayor Zohran Mamdani's election.
Netanyahu Attacks UK, France, Turkey In Fiery UN Speech
During his speech, Netanyahu brandished a pager device like those that Israeli intelligence reportedly engineered with explosives before having them shipped to operatives of Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
Hollywood Stars Among Arrests In New York Anti-Netanyahu Protest
Protesters holding banners that read "Stop Arming Israel" and "End the Genocide" were staging a sit-in on city streets as Netanyahu gave a defiant speech at the UN.
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Israel’s Abu Farchi sent off for gun celebration in Nations League match
Israel footballer Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for goal celebration mimicking shooting a gun in match against Austria.
Converging crises, chaos and walkouts dominate UNGA Day Three
Dozens of delegates walked out on Netanyahu, Yemen’s government pleaded for help, and Kuwait riled against threats.
Hurricane Polo lashes Mexico as Nolo strengthens near Hawaii
Mexico's southwestern communities brace for Hurricane Polo, while Hawaii faces its third hurricane threat of the year.
Japan moves to tighten rules for foreigners, throwing futures into doubt
Tokyo is raising the bar for permanent residency amid a broader rightward shift in the Asian nation's politics.
Tata v Tata: What’s behind India’s big boardroom brawl?
India's most famous conglomerate is knee-deep in feuds over who gets to decide the Tata Group's future.
Multiple regions in Russia come under Ukrainian drone attacks
Ukraine has targeted an industrial plant in Russia's Perm region with a massive drone swarm.
Israeli football player sent off after gun-firing goal celebration
Israeli footballer Saied Abu Farchi has been sent off during a Nations League match after using a corner flag.
Pakistani forces kill Afghan Taliban fighters in border escalation
Pakistan's security forces report ongoing cross-border fire in latest fighting with Afghanistan.
Jewish protestors join Free Palestine march to denounce Netanyahu
Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow reports from a Free Palestine march, where Jewish demonstrators rejected Netanyahu.
Young men flee Tigray amid fears of forced recruitment
Years after the war, unresolved tensions are again leaving young people fearful of being drawn into fighting.
Oil prices jump after Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Saudi facilities
Brent crude tops $106 a barrel after Iran-aligned rebel group claims to have successfully attacked Aramco facilities.
Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani chiefs plan urgent talks amid Yemen fighting
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan move to deepen defence coordination as Houthi attacks and Yemen fighting intensify.
When AI’s moving this fast, who’s protecting us?
The people building the world’s most powerful AI systems are now warning governments about losing control.
NYC police arrest Susan Sarandon, other celebrities protesting Netanyahu
Rights groups accuse UN of hosting a 'war criminal' as delegations walk out during Israeli prime minister's speech.
Contrasting treatment of Israel and Palestine on display at the UN
Israel’s Prime Minister addressed the UN General Assembly in person, despite having an ICC arrest warrant.
More than 100 arrested as New Yorkers protest Netanyahu’s UN visit
Demonstrators blocked streets and marched towards UN headquarters as the Israeli PM addressed world leaders at UNGA.
Meloni government bans burqas, caps foreign students in Italian schools
Italy is a front-line country for migration, with integration a hot campaign issue ahead of its 2027 election.
Trump praises US-China friendship at state dinner with Xi Jinping
The two superpowers seek greater dialogue despite differences over issues such as Iran, Taiwan, AI and trade.
At least 41 die as boat capsizes in DRC’s Lake Tanganyika
Forty-nine passengers have been rescued and a search is under way for the missing.
Brazil’s Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro still essentially tied in new poll
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is up two points, but that's still within the poll's margin of error.
UAE bars Iranian airlines as US sanctions squeeze Iran’s aviation sector
UAE joins Oman, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkmenistan in restricting access to Iranian airlines.
Argentina’s poverty rises to 32 percent under Milei with more pain forecast
A 4.1-percentage-point rise in poverty in the first half of 2026 could be bad news for Milei's re-election bid.
Iran war live: Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani army chiefs plan urgent meeting
Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani army chiefs invoke Mecca pact for urgent talks over Houthi attacks.
Trump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from the Washington, DC, meeting
Trump, Xi seek stable US-China ties at the White House, but differences over Iran, Taiwan and trade remain unresolved.
Costa Rica minister fired for unapproved meeting with Trump in US
President Fernandez dismisses foreign minister over his attendance at the "Shield of the Americas" meeting in New York.