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Erdoğan tells UN that Europe cannot be safe without Turkey

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Erdoğan argued that Turkey is an indispensable part of European security architecture. Turkey has been a NATO member since 1952 but its EU accession process has been frozen for nearly a decade.

Euronews · Sep 23

G4 countries call for immediate UNSC reform, cite council's inability to uphold global peace, security

Foreign Ministers from the G4 countries met in New York to discuss the need for UN Security Council reform. They highlighted the current Council's inability to maintain international peace and security effectively. The G4 emphasized the importance of expanding both permanent and non-permanent membership categories to reflect modern geopolitical realities.…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

AI risks, Iran war dominate agenda at UN

France convenes a UN Security Council meeting Wednesday on artificial intelligence (AI) and international security, which includes briefings by leading industry figures, including the heads of OpenAI and Anthropic. The meeting comes as world leaders jostle over how to address the risks of the new technology. On the second day…

France 24 · Sep 23

Infantino open to an independent FIFA governance review after backlash over failed project

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested he'd be open to an independent review of the organization's governance system

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Infantino says open to FIFA reform talks after World Cup controversy

FIFA ⁠President Gianni Infantino on Monday proposed an external review of how the football association makes decisions, including who has a say in major initiatives. Infantino ​faced backlash and calls for a boycott over the summer after proposing to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.

France 24 · Sep 21

Why New York City Still Can't Fully Protect Its Day Laborers From Wage Theft

NYC has recovered millions in stolen wages, but day laborers still lack full legal protection. Here's what advocates want the Council to do next.

Latin Times · Sep 21

Vande Mataram ends after 2 stanzas in Karnataka Assembly, Council; BJP legislators recite full version

BJP legislators recited the full Vande Mataram in Karnataka Assembly and Council proceedings. This occurred after the officially played recording of the national song concluded prematurely. The special session was convened to discuss drought and the Kasturirangan report. BJP members raised slogans and continued reciting the song's remaining stanzas. They…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

NSW council left without a mayor after names ‘drawn out of a hat’ in election tie-break bungle

Clarence Valley councillor incorrectly elected after random draw that should have eliminated him

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19

India's climate priorities gain voice at UN Human Rights Council

Climate finance for vulnerable communities and adaptation was discussed at the UN Human Rights Council. RSKS India called for finance linked to human rights and greater adaptation support. They proposed a Global Climate Finance Passport to track funds from donors. India is strengthening climate resilience as a key development priority.

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Renaming Lake Erie? US City Council passes satirical resolution to name it 'Gulf of Cleaveland', says it's 'shockingly dumb' but why should Trump have all the fun

Inspired by President Donald Trump renaming Lake Ontario and Lake America, a city council has even passed the resolution to rename Lake Erie as the "Gulf of Cleaveland". There was simmering tension over Lake Erie as Pennsylvania state Rep David Maloney proposed renaming Lake Erie as "Lake Pennsylvania" arguing that…

The Times of India · Sep 16