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South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW transfer
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South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW transfer

South Korea has summoned Ukraine's charge d'affaires to the Foreign Ministry to convey "serious concerns" over the "transfer of North Korean prisoners of war," according to a statement.
Swiss voters reject proposal to tighten neutrality, final result shows 70 percent said no
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Swiss voters reject proposal to tighten neutrality, final result shows 70 percent said no

Voters in Switzerland rejected a proposal to tighten the country's neutrality on Sunday.
Iran says it is ready for war and diplomacy as Trump rejects ceasefire proposal
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Iran says it is ready for war and diplomacy as Trump rejects ceasefire proposal

Iran is "fully prepared" for both war and diplomacy with the United States. It is up to President Trump to choose, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with NBC News
Dozens of political prisoners released in Venezuela, human rights groups say
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Dozens of political prisoners released in Venezuela, human rights groups say

At least a dozen political prisoners in Venezuela have been released, according to human rights organizations.
Lavrov says Russia will achieve its military goals in Ukraine regardless of circumstances
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Lavrov says Russia will achieve its military goals in Ukraine regardless of circumstances

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warns Ukraine and its allies that the Russian "military operation" will achieve its goals "regardless of the circumstances. "
Iran’s Pezeshkian visits New York for UN speech, opens door to talks with US
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Iran’s Pezeshkian visits New York for UN speech, opens door to talks with US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was able to travel to the United States for his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York. Pezeshkian delivered his message despite hostility from the United States
After scandals, Norway rallies behind King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit
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After scandals, Norway rallies behind King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit

Scandals and Jeffrey Epstein connections notwithstanding, Norwegians seem ready to give the new royal couple, Haakon and Mette-Marit, a chance. Support for the monarchy is increasing, according to recent polls
Mamdani hits back at Netanyahu over UN speech, calls remarks lies
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Mamdani hits back at Netanyahu over UN speech, calls remarks lies

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is hitting back at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who described Mamdani as anti-Semitic in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly.
OpenAI says AI agents tried to access US government websites, but only public data was obtained
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OpenAI says AI agents tried to access US government websites, but only public data was obtained

AI agents from OpenAI have once again behaved in unexpected ways without the company’s knowledge, according to an announcement from OpenAI.
Sweden’s UN Minister Calls on Russia to Withdraw Forces from Ukraine
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Sweden’s UN Minister Calls on Russia to Withdraw Forces from Ukraine

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) criticized Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine in her speech at the UN General Assembly. She also took the opportunity to talk about a relative
Trump rejects Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal
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Trump rejects Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal

US President Donald Trump rejects Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire.
UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in rare unanimity
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UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in rare unanimity

In an unusual vote for the UN Security Council, the 15 member states were able to agree on a condemnation of the Houthi movement's attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Turkey rejects Netanyahu’s UN speech and calls his accusations baseless
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Turkey rejects Netanyahu’s UN speech and calls his accusations baseless

Iran offers Strait of Hormuz deal under conditions
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Iran offers Strait of Hormuz deal under conditions

Iran says it is ready to open the Strait of Hormuz and ease its grip on the oil market within a week - under certain conditions. After a week of behind-the-scenes negotiations at the UN, the Iranians are putting the ball in the US's court
South Korea says Zelenskyy broke secrecy over North Korean prisoners of war
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South Korea says Zelenskyy broke secrecy over North Korean prisoners of war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed confidential information when he spoke about North Korean prisoners of war in his speech at the UN General Assembly.
France to send troops, radar and defence systems to protect Saudi port city of Yanbu
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France to send troops, radar and defence systems to protect Saudi port city of Yanbu

France is to send "military resources" to protect the Saudi port city of Yanbu, which has been attacked by the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen.
Large walkout greets Netanyahu at UN General Assembly as protesters rally outside
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Large walkout greets Netanyahu at UN General Assembly as protesters rally outside

Benjamin Netanyahu had not yet begun his speech to the UN General Assembly before a large part of the assembled delegates left the hall, while others applauded him. "If there are any more moralistic cowards who have not yet left the hall, please do so now," the Israeli prime minister began his speech
Rodríguez tells UN Venezuela will hold elections after Maduro’s ouster
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Rodríguez tells UN Venezuela will hold elections after Maduro’s ouster

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez promises during a speech at the UN General Assembly that elections will be held in the country.
OpenAI and Anthropic chiefs urge global cooperation on AI safety at UN
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OpenAI and Anthropic chiefs urge global cooperation on AI safety at UN

Sam Altman and Dario Amodei want world leaders to come together to ensure the safe use of AI technology. That was the message from the two heads of OpenAI and Anthropic, respectively, when they spoke before the UN Security Council
Finland and Ukraine sign defense deal on drone production and technology sharing
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Finland and Ukraine sign defense deal on drone production and technology sharing

Finland and Ukraine have signed a new defense agreement, which Finnish President Alexander Stubb calls a "drone deal. "
Zelenskyy at UN: Putin Will Fail as He Urges Attacks on Russia's War Funding
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Zelenskyy at UN: Putin Will Fail as He Urges Attacks on Russia's War Funding

In his speech to the UN General Assembly, Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the importance of attacking Russia's sources of revenue to reduce its war capabilities.
Lavrov at UN: Russia will not pause war in Ukraine
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Lavrov at UN: Russia will not pause war in Ukraine

Moscow will not pause its war against Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said before the UN Security Council on Wednesday.
US walks out as Iranian President Pezeshkian calls Trump a bully at UN
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US walks out as Iranian President Pezeshkian calls Trump a bully at UN

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian portrayed his country as a victim from the podium at the United Nations and called US President Donald Trump a “bully. ” The US responded by walking out of the hall during his speech
Javier Bardem backs petition to remove Pink as Unicef ambassador over Macklemore post
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Javier Bardem backs petition to remove Pink as Unicef ambassador over Macklemore post

Actor Javier Bardem supports the call to remove Pink from her role as Unicef ambassador, following her reaction to Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments.
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