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Greenland deal protects Europe, says Trump as he hails ‘bond’ after tensions

The US president also told the United Nations that Iran faces a choice of annihilation or making a deal to end hostilities.

Evening Standard · Sep 22

Trump-Pezeshkian meeting on UNGA sidelines? US president 'open' to talks with Iran

US President Donald Trump has expressed interest in meeting Iranian officials in New York during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, provided “the conditions are right”, CNN reported, citing a US official familiar with the matter.

The Times of India · Sep 22

In 2019, AXA launched a $175 million climate and biodiversity fund. Within a year, $41.5 million had been allocated to projects targeting measurable environmental outcomes

In July 2019, AXA Group launched a $175 million private equity vehicle with a mandate that traditional financiers usually leave to non-profit foundations. The fund set out to test whether commercial capital could generate market-rate returns while restoring ecosystems, managing water basins, and protecting threatened species. Structured as a 12-year…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Bank Strike September 28-30: Why will banks remain closed for 3 days? Check services that may be affected

Bank Strike September 28: UFBU has said its proposed nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30 will go ahead after a conciliation meeting with the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner remained inconclusive. The unions, which claim to represent around 90% of bank employees, are primarily seeking a five-day banking week,…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

On the table or on the menu? A new power play begins at the UN

Partners for Multilateralism, or P4M, unites diverse nations to reform global institutions. This new grouping reflects a changing global mood and a desire for greater maneuverability. Countries seek more influence in a multipolar and contested international system. P4M offers an open framework for issue-based coalitions across different political traditions. It…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Trump again claims credit for ending India-Pakistan war, says Pakistan PM thanked him

US President Donald Trump again claimed at the UN General Assembly that he settled the India-Pakistan conflict last year, including it among eight wars he said he had helped resolve. Trump said Pakistan’s prime minister credited him with saving 30 million lives, while India has consistently maintained that the cessation…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Netanyahu's Official Jet To Avoid JFK as Mamdani Renews Call To Honour ICC Arrest Warrant

Benjamin Netanyahu's aircraft is expected to avoid JFK during his UN visit, amid Mayor Zohran Mamdani's renewed call to honour the ICC arrest warrant against him.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

Voices: The world is burning – more air conditioning is not the answer to the climate crisis

COMMENT: At an event in New York to mark the release of The Independent’s Climate 100 List, David Miliband warns that the twin perils of conflict and the climate crisis are breaking records – and the world’s most vulnerable need us make up for lost time and act now to…

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Bulletin PM briefing: Burnham won’t rule out rejoining EU and Trump’s UN speech

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The Independent UK · Sep 22

Lula’s UN address points to two starkly different visions of Brazilian nationalism ahead of crucial election

When Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 22, 2026, the Brazilian president posed a question to both an international and domestic audience: Who is to decide Brazil’s future?

The Conversation · Sep 22