Category: general
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.
Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly
The G7 also condemns “in the strongest terms” Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying that the escalation in fighting in Yemen jeopardises global energy security.
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.
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?
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.
Trump’s U.N. Speech Comes at a Time of Tumult
The president, who has been dogged by the war in Iran and eroding alliances, is also expected to sign a security deal on Greenland and meet with world leaders.
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.
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.
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.
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.