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Japan PM pledges support for international criminal court after Trump calls it ‘out of control’
Japan’s prime minister pledges consistent support for the international criminal court after Donald Trump called the institution ‘out of control’ and urged member nations to withdraw.
Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
Reports of violence against women and girls in Gaza have surged sharply, with the UN Population Fund documenting a 123% increase in early and forced marriage cases in the second quarter of this year.
Trump rallies Latin American allies against drug cartels
Trump rallies Latin American allies to jointly target drug cartels as transnational terrorism threats, with 15 coalition nations pledging asset freezes and visa restrictions against criminal organizations.
Wednesday briefing: Can Burnham seek a different path to Trump’s world order?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly, navigating diplomatic tensions amid questions about how Britain should approach the resurgent far right empowered by Trump’s administration.
Trump administration accuses banned media outlets of ‘falsehoods’ ahead of court hearing
The Trump administration filed court documents defending its ban of three media outlets from the White House, accusing them of spreading falsehoods and threatening national security ahead of a judicial hearing.
Pakistan seals roads to Islamabad before protests for Imran Khan’s release
Pakistan has sealed major roads into Islamabad to prevent supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from reaching the capital for a planned protest on September 27.
Pakistan’s latest Trump bet is on drone firm already selling to India
Pakistan’s military received a U.S. drone company delegation and placed a limited procurement order, though the firm also sells drone technology to rival India and has Israeli founders.
Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties
Qatar’s foreign ministry says diplomacy is essential to resolving global crises, welcoming Belgium and Rwanda’s restored diplomatic ties after 18 months of tensions over conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized
US President Trump met Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez at the UN General Assembly, discussing cooperation in energy, mining, and security following Maduro’s seizure by US forces.
Pakistan’s latest Trump bet is on drone firm already selling to India
Pakistan’s military received a U.S. drone company delegation and placed a limited procurement order, though the firm also sells drone technology to rival India and has Israeli founders.
Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties
Qatar’s foreign ministry says diplomacy is essential to resolving global crises, welcoming Belgium and Rwanda’s restored diplomatic ties after 18 months of tensions over conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized
US President Trump met Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez at the UN General Assembly, discussing cooperation in energy, mining, and security following Maduro’s seizure by US forces.
Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three northern Tigray airports
Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to three northern Tigray airports after Tigrayan forces took control of Mekelle airport amid escalating regional conflict and military tensions.
White House press ban – what is the pool and why is it in a row with Trump?
A dispute between the Trump administration and major news outlets over White House press pool access has disrupted media coverage of presidential events, raising constitutional concerns about press freedom.
Can GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic cause vision loss? What we know about the risk
Dozens of lawsuits claim GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic caused vision loss through a rare eye condition, though scientific evidence remains mixed on the connection.
Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly
G7 foreign ministers call on Iran to stop arming Houthis in Yemen, citing threats to regional stability and global shipping as fighting escalates along the Red Sea coast.
Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak
The developing El Niño has become the strongest on record, with sea surface temperatures in the central-eastern Pacific exceeding previous measurements weeks before the anticipated peak later this year.
Superpowers cannot solve world’s problems, UN chief says in final general assembly address
Outgoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned in his final assembly address that superpowers lack the military, economic, and technological capacity alone to solve global crises, calling for a reformed multilateral system.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks judge to investigate juror and check his phone
The defense attorney for a Massachusetts mother accused of murdering her three children has requested judicial investigation of a juror following a mistrial, citing concerns about phone use during deliberations.
Erdogan slams Israel’s ‘genocidal mindset’ in blistering UN address
Turkish President Erdogan condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank at the UN General Assembly, describing the situation as a “genocidal mindset” and calling Gaza a concentration camp.
Top court hears how 10 children went missing after Russia annexed Crimea
The European Court of Human Rights heard a case regarding 10 Ukrainian children forcibly transferred from Crimea after Russia’s 2014 annexation, with Ukraine alleging systematic deportation and identity changes.
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