Time to move the UN away from Donald Trump’s grasp Brief letters: UN headquarters | A third Stephen Moss? | Overstaying guests | Cutting cafe sign | Haircut patience | Pre-loved ridiculousness The Guardian - UK · Oct 4
'Iran signed NPT, India did not...situation is very different': Jaishankar highlights distinctions, deepening global energy crises amid West Asia turmoil External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India's non-signatory status under the NPT gives it a different position from Iran, which is an NPT signatory, while stressing that India's immediate concern is the impact of the West Asia conflict on energy and trade. He called for restoring uninterrupted supply and trade… The Economic Times · Oct 4
The new Israel-Syria deal: Can US solve the Golan Heights problem? The Golan Heights dispute returned to the centre of the diplomatic spotlight at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2026, when Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa declared that the territory “will remain Syrian”, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invoked its biblical links to defend Tel Aviv’s claim. The Times of India · Oct 4
Australia and Turkey criticised for hosting UN climate conference while embracing coal Global campaign group 350.org urges Cop31 hosts to announce a coal phase-out date and national roadmaps to get off fossil fuels The Guardian - AU · Oct 4
Explainer: Who are the Houthis, Iran's allies in Yemen? Yemen's Saudi-backed government has initiated a military counteroffensive against the Iran-backed Houthis, seeking to recover lost territory. The renewed warfare has increased tensions in the region, jeopardizing Red Sea shipping routes and disrupting energy exports. The Houthis have previously demonstrated their missile and drone capabilities, impacting global trade and regional… The Economic Times · Oct 4
Jaishankar says India-EU FTA will be a "real game changer" for ties India and the European Union are working towards a Free Trade Agreement that aims to strengthen their economic ties. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted various sectors including technology, defense, space, and climate as key areas for cooperation. The agreement is expected to facilitate regulatory alignment and increase business comfort… The Economic Times · Oct 4
West Bank: Palestinians ‘harassed’ by settlers’ increasing use of drones Palestinians and activists report an increased use of drones in the occupied West Bank, particularly by the army and settlers, to whom the government supplies the drones directly. The drones are used to intimidate, monitor, demolish and make daily life unbearable. France 24 · Oct 4
Manhattan ‘mole’ mystery: rumors of lost gold spur clandestine excursions into New York sewers A recent arrest suggests that underground invaders of city’s sewer system are lured by the promise of lost valuables The Guardian - US · Oct 4
Communities are bearing brunt of buildings being left derelict Inside Hartwood Hospital’s overgrown courtyard, a derelict nursing home is being strangled by a net of ivy that creeps up its crumbling facade and vanishes into the tattered roof The National (Scotland) · Oct 4
Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals repatriated from Malaysia as UN warns of risks Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals have arrived in the country’s largest city after being sent back from Malaysia The Independent UK · Oct 4
The crippling effect we’re all feeling from the deadlock in Ukraine’s war with Russia IN FOCUS: Two of the world’s largest exporters of grain, locked in war for more than four years, have seen exports plunge even further over the last year. Prolonged conflict around the Black Sea threatens both economies - and those most in need, writes James C. Reynolds The Independent UK · Oct 4
Israeli strike kills 1 Palestinian in Gaza, and other Mideast news An Israeli strike on Sunday morning targeted a civilian vehicle in central Gaza, killing one Palestinian and wounding at least 11 others, according to local health officials The Independent UK · Oct 4
Bosnia awaits for final general election results as preliminary count remains unclear Around 3.4 million eligible voters in Bosnia headed to the polls to choose the three members of the country’s multi-ethnic presidency, lawmakers for the national Parliament, and heads of institutions for the country’s two entities. Euronews · Oct 4
Bosnians vote as pro-Russian politician looms large and ethnic tensions simmer Bosnians head to the polls Sunday in elections that could impact how much influence Russia has over the small Balkan nation, with separatist Serb leader Milorad Dodik dominating the campaign despite his ban from public office. Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country marred by ethnic tensions, has struggled to recover since… France 24 · Oct 4
The Times of India · Oct 4 One casualty every 23 minutes: Civilians fatalities mount as Ukraine war intensifies In the first eight months of 2026, the situation in Ukraine has become increasingly dire, with civilian casualties and injuries rising sharply. Reports indicate that nearly 2,500 civilians have been impacted by missile strikes and aerial attacks, targeting both densely inhabited regions and critical infrastructure. As winter draws near, the…
AAP · Oct 4 Treasurer to sell Australia's AI capability in Japan Treasurer Jim Chalmers will travel to Japan as he seeks to convince investors and officials Australia is a safe haven for their cash amid global uncertainty.
The Times of India · Oct 4 US Expels Iranian Diplomats: duo ordered out after UNGA stay; move underscores war tensions Two Iranian diplomats were expelled from the US after allegedly defying a state department order to leave the country following the UN General Assembly, accordng to a report by Axios.
The Economic Times · Oct 4 US ‘kicks out’ two Iranian officials after they ignore order to leave country Two members of the Iranian delegation were expelled from the United States after the UN General Assembly concluded. They remained in New York despite an order to leave issued by the State Department. One delegate departed Friday night, while the other left Saturday morning following the expulsion notice. Iranian Foreign…
The Times of India · Oct 3 Kristin Davis helped rescue an orphaned elephant in Kenya; years later, Chaimu returned In 2009, actress Kristin Davis encountered an abandoned elephant calf in Kenya’s Chyulu Hills. Named Chaimu, the young elephant was rescued and raised through the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s rehabilitation programme. Sixteen years later, after learning alongside wild elephants in Tsavo East, Chaimu has completed her journey back to life in…
AAP · Oct 3 Fossil fuel phase-out, climate funds top pre-COP agenda A Pacific event will set the agenda for the United Nations' global climate summit and groups are calling for Australia to push ambitious goals.
Latin Times · Oct 3 Trump Signs Greenland Deal — No Sovereignty, but Two New U.S. Bases and No End Date The U.S., Denmark, and Greenland signed a landmark Arctic security deal at the UN. Here's what it actually does — and what it doesn't.
The Economic Times · Oct 3 Pakistan's 'so-called' civilian governments serve at mercy of their Army: India at UN India rejected Pakistan's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir at the UN General Assembly, accusing Islamabad's “so-called” civilian governments of serving at the Army's mercy. India also criticised Pakistan's alleged support for cross-border terrorism, cited its 2024 elections in Jammu and Kashmir and urged Islamabad to address its domestic and economic…
The Times of India · Oct 3 'Serve at army's mercy': India tears into Pak's civilian govts during UN meeting India on Friday hit back at Pakistan at the UN General Assembly, rejecting Islamabad’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir and accusing its “so-called” civilian governments of serving “at the mercy” of the army.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3 The hill I will die on: not everything is a ‘girl’ thing – stop gendering and infantilising it all No, I don’t want to go for a girl walk before my girl dinner with my girl mates: I am a grown woman who walks and eats and votes – and, patriarchy, I am on to you, says freelance journalist Elle Hunt
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3 Libyan unity talks upended as warlord’s son linked to drone attacks on fuel facilities Western Libya’s GNU say working with Saddam Haftar ‘impossible’ as US-backed merger plan breaks down