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G7 foreign ministers demand Houthis halt strikes on Saudi Arabia

Ministers demand an end to maritime shipping attacks and urge Iran to stop arming the Yemeni group.

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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UN General Assembly 2026: When is it, who is speaking and when?

September 22 marks the start of the general debate, where all 193 UN member states are invited to address the UNGA.

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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Why does the US want to send Israel 40,000 bombs?

Is the planned $2.8bn US arms deal proportionate to Israel’s threat, or could it cause more civilian casualties in Gaza?

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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Houthis battle for strategic heights in Yemen as thousands more flee homes

Fighting intensifies as US media say Trump called off strikes against Houthis at the last minute on Sunday.

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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US strikes on alleged drug boats may be ‘crimes against humanity’, UN says

UN expert says US forces have killed 223 people in 68 attacks in the Caribbean and the Pacific in the past year.

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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20 countries propose global oversight body to manage AI dangers

Countries including Germany, South Africa and Canada suggest international institution to set and enforce standards.

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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India vs Sri Lanka live: Asian Games – Women’s cricket final

Follow our live build-up, team news, score and text commentary stream from the match in Nisshin, Japan, at 05:00 GMT.

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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Brazil election: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro tied in latest polls

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is running in October's election for a fourth non-consecutive term as Brazil's president.

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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Canada’s BC sues OpenAI over ChatGPT role in Tumbler Ridge school shooting

British Columbia lawsuit implicates ChatGPT, claiming tech firm ignored deadly threats and demanding safety overhauls.

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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Mamdani challenges Trump over White House press ban during meeting

President Trump met New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at his official residence, one day before Trump speaks to the UNGA.

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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Influencers Jake and Logan Paul visit the Pentagon

Influencers Logan and Jake Paul visited the Pentagon and addressed US troops, praising them for serving the country.

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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Here’s what to pay attention to at the UNGA

World leaders arrive for UNGA 81 as wars multiply and trust erodes in global institutions. Emma Withrow explains.

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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Trump returns to the UN, what will he say?

Trump returns to UNGA amid Iran war he started, Israeli violations of a Gaza ceasefire, and scrutiny of US aims.

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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UK to refuel Saudi jets to help counter Houthi attacks

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he has agreed to a request for 'defensive' air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets.

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan with deadly floods, travel chaos near Tokyo

Storm is moving northeast away from Japan's eastern coast into the Pacific, leaving a path of destruction behind.

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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Morocco’s youth take Gen Z protest demands to the polls

Young candidates hope the election can turn youth frustration into political participation.

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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Mali marks independence amid a worsening security crisis

The 66th anniversary comes as armed groups expand their reach and the government struggles to secure key supply routes.

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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Iran war live: IRGC says US, Israel ‘must accept withdrawal’ from region

The IRGC says the US and Israel "must accept the region's freedom from their vile and criminal presence".

Al Jazeera · 22 Sept 2026
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