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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.
At least seven killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine
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At least seven killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine

Russia has carried out a series of attacks on infrastructure and business buildings across Ukraine over the past 24 hours. At least seven people are reported to have been killed
Trump says Iran talks at UN were very good as Pezeshkian arrives in New York
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Trump says Iran talks at UN were very good as Pezeshkian arrives in New York

Talks between Iran and the United States have been taking place behind the scenes at the UN General Assembly in New York, which President Trump described as “very good. ” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to speak on Wednesday
US refuses visa for Sudan military chief ahead of UN General Assembly speech
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US refuses visa for Sudan military chief ahead of UN General Assembly speech

The United States is refusing to grant Sudan's military chief a visa to address the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday.
Nasdaq hits record high as US stocks stay cautious amid Trump Iran remarks
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Nasdaq hits record high as US stocks stay cautious amid Trump Iran remarks

Nasdaq hit a record high on an otherwise fairly cautious US stock market on Tuesday.
US, Denmark and Greenland sign deal for two new American bases on the island
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US, Denmark and Greenland sign deal for two new American bases on the island

The agreement on Greenland is now signed and finalized. This means, among other things, that the United States will build two military bases in Greenland
Lula says world is held hostage by Security Council in UN speech
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Lula says world is held hostage by Security Council in UN speech

Brazilian President Lula da Silva, the first world leader to speak at the UN General Assembly, began by taking aim at the UN Security Council.
Trump at UN repeats threat to destroy Iran in fiery foreign policy speech
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Trump at UN repeats threat to destroy Iran in fiery foreign policy speech

The United States will no longer allow threats to gain a foothold in the Western Hemisphere and will use its “unparalleled” military power to secure its vital national interests if necessary, Donald Trump said in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly, where he repeated the threat to “destroy” Iran.
Brent oil falls below $98 as Iran signals possible Strait of Hormuz opening
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Brent oil falls below $98 as Iran signals possible Strait of Hormuz opening

The price of North Sea oil (Brent) falls sharply, dropping below $98 per barrel in the first move below $100 per barrel in two weeks.
Guterres opens UN debate with attack on Big Oil
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Guterres opens UN debate with attack on Big Oil

Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky and Masoud Pezeshkian. World leaders are flocking to New York for the UN's annual high-level week
France Working on New UN Resolution to Guarantee Freedom of Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
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France Working on New UN Resolution to Guarantee Freedom of Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

France is working on a new resolution for the UN Security Council aimed at guaranteeing freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, an anonymous diplomat told several media outlets.
After scandals and Epstein ties, Norwegians rally behind King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit
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After scandals and Epstein ties, Norwegians rally 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
AI tops agenda as world leaders gather in New York for UN General Assembly
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AI tops agenda as world leaders gather in New York for UN General Assembly

Nearly 130 world leaders are gathering in New York for high-level week of the UN General Assembly, which begins on Tuesday. One of the major issues is AI development, but in addition to the main meeting, bilateral meetings are also being held continuously
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