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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu To Address UN General Assembly

Israeli PM Netanyahu delays UN speech due to Israel-Hezbollah conflict, now set for Friday.

Top News · Sep 26, 2024

Ukraine war: Zelensky’s pleas for help are getting drowned out in the clamour from the Middle East

While Russia continues its nuclear sabre rattling, with renewed threats to use its arsenal if attacked, fighting on the frontlines in Ukraine and in Russia’s Kursk region remains intense. But the diplomatic centre of gravity of the war recently shifted to New York and Washington.

The Conversation · Sep 26, 2024

UN Chief Criticizes Security Council For Failure Of Leadership

UN Secretary-General criticizes Security Council's lack of leadership in resolving conflicts, emphasizes unity and adherence to international law for achie...

Top News · Sep 26, 2024

Tales of the three-headed incumbent: Biden/Harris/Trump - Roll Call

A former president, Donald Trump is running against first the current president, Joe Biden, and now the current vice president, Kamala Harris. There aren’t a lot of parallels.

Roll Call · Sep 26, 2024

What is the proposed Lebanon ceasefire deal – and can Israel be convinced to accept it?

The UK has joined 11 other countries in pushing for a truce

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024

Over 90,000 Displaced In Lebanon Amid Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

Over 70,000 displaced in Lebanon amid Israel's air campaign; UN warns of crisis. Calls for ceasefire to prevent further escalation.

Top News · Sep 26, 2024

First Thing: Netanyahu rules out US-French ceasefire proposal

Israeli prime minister’s office ‘did not even respond’ to the plan. Plus, how Britishisms invaded the US

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2024

Paul Polman’s advice to CEOs

Former Unilever CEO Paul Polman makes the case for corporate action in the face of climate change.

Fortune · Sep 26, 2024

Taliban say it’s absurd to accuse them of gender discrimination

The Taliban say it's absurd to accuse them of gender discrimination and other human rights violations, as four countries vow to hold Afghanistan’s rulers accountable under international law for their treatment of women and girls

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024

Sudan’s army launches major offensive on Khartoum

The army lost control of most of the capital to the paramilitary RSF at the start of the conflict last April.

Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2024