North Korea vows at UN never to surrender its nuclear weapons
A North Korean minister said on Monday in a rare address to the UN that Pyongyang would never surrender its nuclear weapons.
29 Sep, 2025
False prophet of peace: Netanyahu’s UNGA speech unmasked
From inflated military claims to distorted humanitarian narratives, Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations continues to conceal the truth of Israel’s actions in Gaza and beyond.
29 Sep, 2025
Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bualoi kills at least 12 people in Vietnam
At least 17 fishermen are missing after three fishing boats lost contact, according to reports.
29 Sep, 2025
India stampede death toll climbs to 40
The death toll following a stampede at a political rally for a popular Indian actor and politician in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has climbed to 40, officials said on Sunday.
29 Sep, 2025
China sentences former agriculture minister to death for taking $38m bribe
Lavrov warns of ‘decisive’ action after Trump backs shoot-down of Russia planes violating NATO space
Israeli attacks on Gaza have killed more than 66,000 Palestinians as death toll climbs
Sweeping UN sanctions reimposed on Iran after failed nuclear talks
Netanyahu admits using social media to sway US opinion amid Gaza genocide
25 Sep, 2025
Trump claims ‘triple sabotage’ at UN, says Secret Service to investigate
US president cites escalator stoppage, teleprompter failure and sound issues during General Assembly visit.
24 Sep, 2025
UN’s crisis of trust and what it must do to bridge the expectations gap
As conflicts ravage many parts of the world, the global body finds itself under the harsh glare of the spotlight.
24 Sep, 2025
Trump at UNGA: ‘United Nations does not help peace’
Trump launches a sarcasm-laden broadside against the UN, saying the institution does not help bring peace and instead reminds delegates how he has ended multiple conflicts.
24 Sep, 2025
Leaders face microphone failures at UN as Türkiye, Canada, Indonesia raise Palestine and Gaza
Technical glitches spark confusion as Carney’s successor announces recognition of Palestine and others discuss Gaza peacekeepers.
24 Sep, 2025
ICC prosecutors charge Duterte with three counts of crimes against humanity
The ICC prosecutors have charged former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte with three counts of crimes against humanity, alleging his involvement in at least 76 murders as part of his “war on drugs.”
24 Sep, 2025
Putin: Russia to honour nuclear limits for one more year, urges US to follow
Putin says Moscow will stick to New START warhead limits for a year beyond the treaty’s 2026 expiry but insists Washington must also honour its commitments.
24 Sep, 2025
UK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state
Britain, Australia and Canada on Sunday recognised a Palestinian state in a coordinated, seismic shift from decades of Western foreign policy.
24 Sep, 2025
White House says $100,000 H-1B visa fee to be one-time payment
The White House has issued a clarification to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a “one-time” payment imposed only on new applicants.
24 Sep, 2025
White House plan for TikTok deal hands US control of algorithm. Will China really let go?
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says US TikTok users’ data to be stored on cloud platform Oracle while Americans hold six of seven board seats.
24 Sep, 2025
Hamas releases ‘farewell photo’ of 47 Israeli captives amid ground invasion of Gaza City
The Palestinian group says intransigence of Israeli leaders led to fate of captives as Tel Aviv’s attacks on Gaza intensify.
