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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.
Sudan’s historical famine echoes through latest hunger crisis
Sudan faces a catastrophic food crisis driven by ongoing war between the military and paramilitary forces, with historians warning that the current hunger echoes historical famines that devastated the country.
Lula warns against foreign interference in Brazil election at UN
Brazilian President Lula warned at the United Nations against foreign interference in the country’s upcoming October 4 election, amid tensions with the Trump administration over tariffs and alleged election meddling.
Qatar’s emir urges diplomacy as Gulf at ‘one of the most dangerous phases’
Qatar’s emir calls for diplomacy to resolve Gulf tensions, stating the region faces one of its most dangerous phases due to US-Israeli military actions against Iran.
Trump admin asks top US court to reverse pro-Palestinian scholar’s release
The Trump administration petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse a judge’s decision releasing Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, who advocated for Palestinian rights and opposed Israel’s Gaza war.
Russia’s elections had few surprises – but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial
Russia’s United Russia party secured an even larger constitutional majority in parliamentary elections, with no surprises in the tightly controlled political system despite ongoing war and economic difficulties.
Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband says he forgave her so he would not be ‘eaten up inside forever’
Patrick Clancy, ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy who killed their three children, says he forgave her to avoid being consumed by resentment, citing her severe mental illness as the underlying cause.
Merz vows to keep ruling coalition together for sake of Germany’s ‘democratic future’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vows to maintain his CDU-SPD coalition despite significant defeats in recent state elections where far-right and left-wing parties made major gains.
Brazil election: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro tied in latest polls
Brazilian President Lula and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro remain statistically tied in recent polls ahead of the October 4 first-round election, with potential runoff dynamics tightening significantly.
‘Orphaned’ by floods, more than 500 Nepali children face uncertain future
More than 500 children across Nepal’s flood-affected districts are living in temporary shelters after losing one or both parents to devastating floods last month that killed over 1,400 people.
Iran’s Pezeshkian meets Pakistan’s Naqvi in Tehran as tensions with US rise
Iran’s president met with Pakistan’s interior minister in Tehran as diplomatic efforts intensify amid rising US-Iran tensions and regional security concerns.
‘Deadly hazards’: Behind Sudan gold mine collapse, a wartime desperation
A gold mine collapse in northern Sudan killed at least 10 people, marking the second deadly mining disaster in days and highlighting hazardous conditions in the country’s largely unregulated gold sector.
Trump heads to U.N. looking for wins after a rough week
President Trump addresses the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, seeking diplomatic wins amid low approval ratings and recent legal setbacks ahead of midterm elections.
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