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Trump Tells UN: Deal or 'Annihilate' Iran
President Trump told the UN General Assembly he faces a stark choice on Iran: make a deal or "annihilate" it, remarks that landed at a forum where leaders typically project global unity.
Trump Vows to Use New Tariff Law to End Russia-Ukraine War
President Trump told the 81st UN General Assembly he would, if necessary, deploy newly-granted tariff powers against major buyers of Russian energy — particularly China and India — to pressure Moscow
UNGA 2026: Can the UN stop wars?
Al Jazeera surveyed people in Bangladesh, Gaza, and Nigeria on the UN's ability to resolve conflicts as world leaders gathered for the 81st UN General Assembly in New York.
Trump Threatens to 'Annihilate' Iran at UN
President Donald Trump used his September 22 UN General Assembly speech to defend the ongoing war with Iran and warn that he could 'annihilate' the Islamic Republic if no peace deal is reached.
Trump repeats India-Pakistan claim at UNGA; Iran walks out
Donald Trump used his UN General Assembly address to repeat his disputed claim of mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire, while also threatening to "annihilate" Iran, signing a new tariff law, and cla
Trump Floats 'Big Decision' on Iran at UN
President Trump told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that he faces a "big decision" on the U.S. war in Iran, framing the choice as either escalating military action or pursuing a deal after Novembe
Delhi Gang Rape Near LSR College Sparks Safety Debate
A high-profile debate in Delhi examined systemic policing and administrative failures after a 17-year-old was gang-raped near Lady Shri Ram College, with Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury declaring the
Trump finds rampant noncitizen voting in … Ken Paxton’s Texas
A U.S. Census Bureau report alleging thousands of noncitizens voted in the 2020 election has raised questions about whether Texas AG Ken Paxton and the federal government are failing to prosecute such
CA senators urge AG to probe Trump voting-records search
California's two Democratic senators are asking state Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate a whistleblower's allegation that the Trump administration tried to search through California's voting r
Trump media ban rationale could sink it in court
Legal experts say the President's stated justification for his White House media ban could be its undoing in court, given long-standing precedent that the government cannot condition press access on f
DOJ asks Supreme Court to detain Palestinian scholar
The DOJ asked the Supreme Court on Monday to overturn a ruling that freed Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen detained over his pro-Palestinian advocacy, arguing the decision could d
Pezeshkian Heads to UNGA With Seven Hormuz Conditions
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives at the UN General Assembly in New York to spotlight alleged US 'crimes' while pushing seven specific conditions — including lifting the Hormuz blockade and r
Trump Addresses UN as Iran, Ukraine Wars Loom
President Trump addresses the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday morning, with the wars in Iran and Ukraine and concerns over rapidly developing artificial intelligence framing the annual foru
Two North Koreans seek asylum in Japan at Asian Games
Two members of North Korea's 180-person delegation to the Asian Games in Japan have signaled intent to seek asylum rather than return home, according to a South Korean magazine citing Japanese intelli
Almost 2 in 3 say US not winning Iran war: Survey
A new CNN/SSRS poll found that nearly two-thirds of Americans believe the United States is not winning its war with Iran and that President Trump is not doing enough to end the conflict.
UNGA Opens as Diplomats Describe World in Turmoil
The UN General Assembly opened its annual meeting with diplomats characterizing the global landscape as "messy, troubled, and unpredictable," while Trump used the opening day to publicly warn Iran.
Sources: DeepSeek and Moonshot are among the companies briefing the UN Security Council on AI risks and international security during the UN General Assembly (Laurie Chen/Reuters)
Chinese AI startups DeepSeek and Moonshot are among the companies set to brief the UN Security Council on AI risks and international security this week during the UN General Assembly, according to sou
GOP Senators Split Over Diesel Export Ban
A proposed ban on diesel exports is dividing GOP senators and rattling refining stocks, while Trump pushes a 'sledgehammer' approach to lower diesel prices that critics warn could backfire on the US.
POGOs to Myanmar Scam Compounds: Filipino Victims Still Trapped
Veteran Filipino journalist Eunice Barbara Novio traces the current Myanmar scam compound phenomenon back to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) that flourished from 2016, warning that thousa
Middle Powers Caught as US, China Head to Summit
With Trump and Xi preparing to meet in Washington, middle powers like the EU and Canada are being forced to navigate escalating pressure from both sides — Brussels warning of a second 'China shock' wh
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