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How and why the UN General Assembly is gaining prominence

The gridlock in the UNSC and emerging multipolarity are shifting political weight to the UNGA.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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US envoy walks out on Pezeshkian UN speech slamming war on Iran

As Iran’s president began his speech at the UN General Assembly, an official from the US delegation walked out.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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Scientists warn super El Nino could cause 450,000 deaths: Should we worry?

Global South countries will be worst affected by the phenomenon sweeping the planet from June to February.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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Yemeni government in military and diplomatic push to reverse Houthi gains

Government claims battlefield advances as diplomats attempt to put anti-Houthi fight at UN centre stage.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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From cybersecurity to AI to Taiwan, what's at stake in Trump's summit with Xi

As President Trump and China's President Xi prepare to meet, Rush Doshi of the Council on Foreign Relations explains the current state of U.S.-China relations and what to expect from this summit.

NPR News · 23 Sept 2026
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Argentina to UN: Falkland Islands are a ‘national cause’

Argentina’s President Javier Milei says the “principle of self-determination does not apply" to the Falkland Islands.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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KPMG manager says she was fired after facing harassment over her keffiyeh

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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‘They kill, we are punished’: Iran calls out Western hypocrisy

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel and the US of applying ‘double standards’.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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UEFA Nations League 2026-27: Groups, teams, top players, format

All to know about the fifth edition of the competition as its league phase begins on Thursday.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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Iran: Strait of Hormuz won’t be used to ‘impose insecurity on us’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that ‘warfare knows no borders’.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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Russia’s attacks on Ukraine kill six after Zelenskyy-Trump talks

Ukraine's Zelenskyy met Trump on Tuesday and discussed a potential bilateral ceasefire on energy-related targets.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine ‘energy truce’: Can it work?

Talks of a possible halt in attacks on energy facilities come as strikes on such targets continue unabated.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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Can Ethiopia’s seven-group rebel alliance challenge Abiy Ahmed?

The alliance brings together movements with different enemies, claims and histories as tensions with Abiy rise.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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Al-Sharaa: Occupied Golan Heights to ‘remain Syrian territory’

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa demanded the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian territory.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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Moroccans head to polls amid economic uncertainty to decide next parliament

Millions of Moroccans vote today for a 395-seat parliament amid new digital proxy and anti-fraud measures.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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It's getting harder to afford rent in the U.S., even for middle-income families

Housing affordability challenges are spreading to higher income brackets, according to new research, which found one in five renters struggled last year to pay for their housing in full and on time.

NPR News · 23 Sept 2026
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How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis?

UK to refuel Saudi fighter jets and France to secure energy infrastructure amid fighting with Yemen's Houthi group.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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UN poverty goal faces reality check

The UN wants to accelerate progress to end poverty by 2030, but people over the world say millions are still struggling.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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