Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day peace deal to reopen strait of Hormuz US president is said to expect renewed strikes after the midterms The Guardian - UK · Sep 26
Israelis and Americans disapprove heavily of the UN, according to new poll Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to give a punchy speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday evening The Independent UK · Sep 26
Trump taunts Iran by renaming Strait of Hormuz in Truth Social post IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 26
'Pakistan spreads lies on the world forum': Defence expert Anil Gaur backs Jaishankar's response to Pak reporter Defence expert Captain Anil Gaur supported Jaishankar's condemnation of Pakistan's actions concerning terrorism. Gaur highlighted Pakistan's admission of needing to control its terrorists during a UN address. Jaishankar firmly responded to a Pakistani reporter at a press conference regarding terrorism queries. India's actions against cross-border terrorism have garnered international recognition… The Economic Times · Sep 26
Saudi Arabia says it intercepts another Houthi-launched missile, and other Mideast developments Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted another missile blamed on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen The Independent UK · Sep 26
In his final UN speech, Macron may have given other leaders a valuable parting gift: the guts to stand up to Trump The French president’s resolve seems to have rubbed off on the leaders of other ‘middle powers’, says Steve Bloomfield, the former international editor of the Observer The Guardian - UK · Sep 26
‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes Trump tries to dominate at the UN as his approval ratings plummet and even some Republicans distance themselves from him The Guardian - US · Sep 26
Jaishankar meets Russia, Iran foreign ministers at UNGA days after Trump signs sanctions law During the UN General Assembly, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conferred with officials from Russia and Iran, highlighting vital areas like bilateral ties, BRICS collaboration, and the Gulf conflict. He reaffirmed India's focus on energy security in light of recent US sanctions. Furthermore, Jaishankar participated in discussions with the… The Economic Times · Sep 26
'Process will begin the day they accept,' says Iran President Pezeshkian after Trump rejects ceasefire proposal Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian concluded his visit to New York for the 81st UN General Assembly. He held meetings with various world leaders to discuss U.S.-Iran relations and issues of conflict. Pezeshkian emphasized the atmosphere of distrust between Iran and the United States during his interviews. The U.S. has rejected… The Economic Times · Sep 26
UN General Assembly: Iran talks, Ukraine ceasefire and AI among key takeaways World leaders gathered at the United Nations to discuss ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. Diplomatic talks between US and Iranian officials showed some progress amidst sharp rhetoric. Discussions focused on achieving limited ceasefires for grain exports and energy infrastructure. Attention shifted significantly from climate change to the rising concerns… The Economic Times · Sep 26
‘Godzilla’ El Niño to be the strongest in living memory. How can we prepare for the unavoidable? El Niño can’t be stopped, but experts say better preparation and climate action could reduce the damage both now and in the future. Euronews · Sep 26
OpenAI works to understand full scope of agent activity as user data leak emerges OpenAI's ongoing battle also reflects a yawning gap between the strength of the models the company is testing and its capacity to oversee or even track their actions. The Economic Times · Sep 26
'Unacceptable': Qatar PM says Strait of Hormuz situation 'very difficult, very challenging' Qatar Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-on Friday (local time) said that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is "very difficult and challenging", while calling for an end to the "manipulation and blackmailing" of waterways. The Economic Times · Sep 26
'A terrorist country is asking me that question, come on': Jaishankar's blunt retort to Pakistani reporter at UN briefing in New York S Jaishankar firmly responded to a heckling question from a Pakistani reporter at a press conference. The event was held during the High Level Week at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. India continues to emphasize Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism and urges credible actions against it.… The Economic Times · Sep 26
AAP · Sep 26 PM boosts calls for global AI response after US hack Further hacks into government websites by AI agents have reinforced the need for global standards for the technology, the prime minister has urged.
The Economic Times · Sep 26 India tears into Pakistan at UN, accusing Islamabad of terror, deceit & ‘regime of the army' India launched a strong response to Pakistan at the UN General Assembly regarding claims of terrorism and Kashmir. India's First Secretary highlighted the Pakistani regime's military dominance and treatment of minorities. The statement referenced the historic presence of Osama bin Laden near a Pakistani military site. India reiterated its stance…
The Independent UK · Sep 26 China has kept its promise to stop funding overseas coal, but loopholes are helping coal expand It has been five years since China promised the United Nations to stop funding overseas coal projects
The Economic Times · Sep 26 Oil prices slide about 2% as US, Iran explore path out of war Oil prices have dropped roughly 2%, influenced by signs of diplomatic advancement between the US and Iran concerning the Strait of Hormuz. As negotiations unfold, the US is contemplating a ban on diesel exports, impacting crude oil futures. Meanwhile, escalating assaults by Houthi fighters are hindering oil supply from Saudi…
The Times of India · Sep 26 'Let us have no illusion about who calls the shots': India hits back at Pak PM at UN India on Saturday hit back at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s remarks at the United Nations General Assembly and placing its concerns over Islamabad’s political system and military influence on record.
France 24 · Sep 26 Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the proposal to Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff a day earlier on the sidelines of a UN gathering in New York. The plan stipulated that the important waterway would…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 26 Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks force closure of Ukraine’s largest steelmaker Closure another blow to Ukraine’s steel sector, as Zelenskyy warns Moscow is expanding its targets to include ‘daily life’. What we know on day 1,676
The Independent UK · Sep 25 UN refugee chief urges action from Security Council so displacement no longer crosses generations The U.N. refugee chief is urging the world’s divided nations to focus on ending conflicts and crises so the more than 117 million people forced to flee their homes can return
The Independent UK · Sep 25 From Gaza to Sudan to Nepal, more than 500 million children are in desperate need of education The plight of more than 500 million children in desperate need of an education has been one of the key issues on the sidelines of this week's annual meeting of world leaders at the United Nations
The Independent UK · Sep 25 They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words Many leaders saying many things about many topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world: That’s what the U.N. General Assembly invariably produces each year.
The Guardian - US · Sep 25 Alarm at UN over sanctions threatened by US on international criminal court Group calls for proper enforcement of ICC rulings as Trump administration widens attacks on court