US, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war, opening Strait of Hormuz
US, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war, opening Strait of Hormuz Tehran ties diplomatic progress to lifting shipping blockades and unfreezing assets during New York negotiations. US Secretary…
Six-year-old sets Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days
Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days, averaging under 4.5 seconds.
Cooperation is the goal at the UNGA, but is it possible?
Debate opened at the UN General Assembly and leaders from across the world made their arguments.
Trump rallies Shield of the Americas coalition against drug cartels
Trump rallies Latin American allies against drug cartels US-led anti-cartel alliance backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action. US President Donald Trump participates in a Shield of…
IMF tells advanced economies to ‘bring debt down’ as borrowing costs rise
The world’s advanced economies including the UK and US need to cut borrowing and reduce debt levels following weeks of spiralling government interest costs, the head of the International Monetary…
‘Poison seller’ who sold my daughter deadly drugs should rot in hell
A Canadian man who sold toxic chemicals to people who went on to kill themselves should “rot in hell”, the mother of a British woman who took her own life…
Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham’s first UN speech
In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.
South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections
News South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections President’s move clears hurdles to long delayed election and raises concern he can now wield unchecked power. South Sudan’s…
UK Prime Minister vows not to ‘stand by’ as Palestinians suffer
UK PM Burnham condemned Israel’s war on Gaza, and explains why the UK sanctioned illegal Israeli settlements.
Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGA
Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGA Canada pledges 100 million Canadian dollars ($71m) in aid for Palestinians as the UK and France call…