North Korea Criticizes Japan and Defends Nuclear Policy at UN General Assembly
New York: North Korea used the United Nations General Assembly on September 28 to criticize Japan's expanding security capabilities and...
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Gaza Peace Plan Faces New Challenges as UN Security Council Reviews West Bank Tensions
New York: International concern over the Middle East peace process has intensified as the United Nations Security Council reviewed the...
US and Iran Resume Indirect Diplomacy as Mediators Seek Path Toward Ceasefire
New York: Diplomatic efforts to end the prolonged conflict between the United States and Iran have entered another phase, with...
Global Leaders Renew Calls for UN Reform as Pressure Grows for a More Representative World Order
New York: Calls for reform of the United Nations have gained renewed attention as world leaders gather for the 81st...
🇿🇦 South Africa Mass Shootings Leave 27 Dead as Police Hunt Suspects
South African police are continuing a manhunt after two separate mass shootings near Johannesburg and Cape Town left at least...
🇺🇦 Russian Drone Strikes Kill Civilians Across Ukraine as Kyiv Comes Under Attack
September Russian drone and other aerial attacks killed civilians and injured several others across Ukraine, with strikes reported in and...
🇬🇧 Five Arrested Near RAF Fairford in Suspected Terrorist Plot Investigation
September British counter-terrorism police are investigating a suspected terrorist plot after five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire,...
🇺🇸🇨🇳 US and China Extend Trade Truce to January 2027, Plan New Tariff Talks
September The United States and China have agreed to extend their existing trade truce until January 10, 2027, giving both...
🇺🇸🇮🇷 US Rejects Iran Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Further Talks Remain Possible
September Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran remain unresolved after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal...
Finland Seeks Parents’ Views on Social Media Use Among Children
Finland has launched a nationwide consultation seeking the views of parents and other guardians on how children use social media...
Azerbaijan Commemorates Remembrance Day, Honors Victims of the 2020 War
Azerbaijan is observing Remembrance Day on September with national commemorations taking place across the country to honor those who lost...
Bangladesh and Türkiye Discuss Cooperation Ahead of COP31 Climate Summit
Bangladesh and Türkiye have discussed cooperation ahead of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP31, with climate diplomacy, renewable...
Pakistan Highlights Tourism Potential and Plans to Expand the Sector on World Tourism Day
Pakistan has highlighted its vast tourism potential and outlined efforts to strengthen the country's tourism sector as the world marks...
Swiss Citizens Vote on Proposal to Safeguard the Country’s Neutrality
Swiss citizens are voting on a federal popular initiative concerning the country’s neutrality, placing the long-standing principle at the centre...
South Africa Human Settlements Minister to Join Annual Governance Conference
South Africa’s Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, is set to participate in the 25th Annual Conference of the South...
Suspicious Fire Damages Former Theatre in Melbourne’s Collingwood
A major fire damaged a former theatre building in Melbourne's Collingwood area after emergency services responded to reports of flames...
Kota Kinabalu International Book Fair 2026 Brings Readers and Publishers Together
The Kota Kinabalu International Book Fair 2026 is bringing together readers, writers, publishers and members of the wider literary community...
Colombia Electoral Authority Clarifies Status of 2026 Presidential Voter Registry
Colombia's electoral authority has issued a clarification concerning the electoral census for the country's 2026 presidential election, addressing information circulating...
Colombia Advances Water Project in Lebrija and Delivers Sanitation Facilities to Santander Families
Colombia has advanced a water infrastructure project in Lebrija while delivering sanitation facilities to families in Santander, as part of...
Malaysia Highlights Multilateral Cooperation and Global Challenges at UN General Debate
Malaysia has outlined its position on major international issues during the General Debate of the 81st session of the United...
Saudi Arabia Takes Part in High-Level Meeting on Somalia at United Nations
Saudi Arabia participated in a high-level meeting focused on Somalia on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, with...
India Marks World Tourism Day 2026 With Focus on Tourism’s Growing Role
India is marking World Tourism Day 2026 with a focus on the country's diverse tourism potential and the contribution of...
Uganda Marks World Tourism Day 2026 With Focus on Tourism and Sustainable Development
Uganda is joining countries around the world in marking World Tourism Day 2026, highlighting the importance of tourism to economic...
Mexico’s Biblioteca Vasconcelos Marks 20 Years With Cultural Celebration
Mexico’s Biblioteca Vasconcelos is marking two decades since its opening with a cultural programme designed to celebrate the institution’s role...
Qatar Voices Concern Over Military Escalation Involving Ethiopian Federal Forces
Qatar has expressed concern over renewed military escalation involving Ethiopian federal forces, calling for efforts to protect stability and support...
Singapore and United States Strengthen Defence Cooperation Through Strategic Security Dialogue
Singapore and the United States have reaffirmed their longstanding defence partnership during the 16th Singapore-US Strategic Security Policy Dialogue, with...
UK Government Moves to Bring More Long-Term Empty Homes Back Into Use
The United Kingdom government has announced reforms aimed at helping local councils bring more long-term empty homes back into use,...
South Africa Renews Call for UN Security Council Reform at General Assembly
South Africa has renewed its call for reform of the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the current global governance...
Karachi Murder Suspect Dies After Alleged Escape Attempt in Police Custody
A murder suspect in Karachi died after police opened fire following an alleged attempt to escape from custody, according to...
France Heads Into Senate Vote as Parties Compete for Influence in Upper House
France is entering the final stage of campaigning for its 2026 Senate elections, with political parties and local elected representatives...
Italy Government Challenges Emilia-Romagna End-of-Life Law in Constitutional Court
Italy's political and constitutional debate over medically assisted suicide has intensified after the national government decided to challenge an end-of-life...
Philippines Postpones Barangay and Youth Elections to 2028 Under New Law
The Philippines has postponed its scheduled Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed legislation extending the...
Kenya Opposition Intensifies Political Campaign Against Ruto Ahead of 2027 Election
Kenya’s political debate is intensifying as opposition leaders increase their public mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 general election, with...
Polish President’s Office Challenges Tusk Over Statements on Russian Threat
A fresh political dispute has emerged in Poland between President Karol Nawrocki's office and Prime Minister Donald Tusk over public...
Iran Signals Readiness for Dialogue as Pezeshkian Calls for Diplomatic Solution
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has renewed Tehran's call for diplomacy to resolve the conflict involving Iran, while warning that his...
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Takes Democratic and Economic Agenda to UN Stage
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has used his first address to the United Nations General Assembly to outline his government's...
Pakistan Warns Against Any Attempt to Divert Its Share of Indus Waters
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a strong warning over the future of the Indus River system, saying any...
White House Restores Access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico After Court Order
Washington: The White House has restored access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico after a federal judge ordered...
North Korea Warns South Korea Could Become a Decisive Target
Seoul: North Korea has issued a fresh warning to South Korea, saying the country could become a major military target...
Nauru Backs Trump’s Call to Leave ICC as World Leaders Defend Court
New York: Nauru has become the only country to publicly support US President Donald Trump's call for countries to withdraw...
