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Trump urges Gaza war to end ‘immediately’ in UN General Assembly speech
The US president meets Arab and Muslim leaders on the sidelines of the UNGA, hoping to end the war in Gaza.
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India reacts to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
Trump’s new $100K H-1B visa fee “shatters the dreams of Indians,” people in India say.
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Erdogan questions world’s conscience over atrocities in Gaza
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held up a photo of a child starving in Gaza and urged the world take action.
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Israel shuts crossing that connects occupied West Bank to Jordan
Closure of King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge is the latest in long line of collective punishments imposed by Israeli forces.
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Syrian President al-Sharaa sits down with US general who arrested him
David Petraeus led US forces during the invasion of Iraq and later became the director of the CIA.
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Trump proposes new H-1B visa process prioritising highly skilled workers
The new plan follows a proclamation on Friday requiring a $100,000 fee for new H-1B applications.
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Trump complains about immigration & ‘UN-funded assault’ on Western nations
Donald Trump accused the UN of aiding uncontrolled migration and a ‘UN-funded assault’ against Western countries.
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President Trump criticises Palestinian recognition moves at UNGA
Trump criticised decisions by several countries to unilaterally recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly
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Donald Trump attacks United Nations during UNGA speech
US President Donald Trump attacked the United Nations as he told the UNGA that he has helped to end seven wars.
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Ugandan President Museveni, in power since 1986, to seek another term
Yoweri Museveni urges supporters to back his vision for the future as he seeks to run for a record seventh term.
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Israel killed my spouse. Now I raise alone a son who’ll never have a father
The thought that my child, Malik, will never experience his father’s love is a source of constant, festering pain.
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Military-run Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announce joint ICC withdrawal
The three West African countries say they are leaving the International Criminal Court to seek 'sovereignty'.
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Applause at UN as Guterres issues demand on Gaza
Antonio Guterres drew applause at the UN when he called on Israel to comply with the rulings of the ICJ on the Gaza war.
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Former cricket umpire Dickie Bird dies aged 92
Bird, whose eccentric and humorous character endeared him to cricket fans worldwide, was as popular as the players.
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NATO warns Russia of airspace violations, will defend self, deter threats
Multiple airspace violations are called dangerous by NATO with promise to defend member states.
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World leaders rally behind Palestinian statehood at UN summit
World leaders recognised Palestinian statehood ahead of this week’s UNGA, aiming to revive the two-state solution.
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Why violence by Israeli settlers has escalated in the occupied West Bank
Since October 2023, there's been a sharp rise in settler violence, army raids, and forced displacement of Palestinians.
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Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike: Which countries could benefit?
Trump's visa move is a big blow to US tech companies, but could benefit other countries seeking skilled workers.
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Drone attack kills eight children in Haiti’s capital
At least 11 people, including eight children, were reported killed in a drone attack in Haiti’s capital.
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Video: Parents carry children’s bodies after Israeli attack on Gaza City
Palestinian parents were seen carrying the bodies of their children after an Israeli attack on a residential building.
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