United Nations, United States: The United States will build two major military bases in Greenland under a deal with Demark to be signed on Tuesday, President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly. "We will immediately begin the process of developing a large military presence in the appropriate »»»

US President Donald Trump has stated that the conflict in Ukraine will end sooner than many expect. “We’re working very closely with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, and we will get that one done. It’s going to happen, I think, more quickly than people understand. They’ve had it,” US President Do»»»

The fossil fuel phase-out plan recently announced by the Netherlands has triggered questions and scrutiny from experts and green groups – amid a broader pushback against climate neutrality targets in the EU. The plan, published by the Dutch government on Tuesday (15 September), has drawn harsh crit»»»

Pilots’ off-duty dispute leaves Air New Zealand passengers waiting more than 14 hours San Francisco: An Air New Zealand flight from San Francisco to Auckland was delayed by more than 14 hours after a dispute involving two pilots forced the airline to change the flight crew and bring in a replacemen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Football fans in Qatar can watch the Arabian Gulf Cup 2026 matches live at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, with screenings running from September 23 to October 6, 2026. The museum announced that the matches will be screened on Level 7, outside the Esports Lounge, offering fa»»»

Volumes are growing, but in the face of geopolitical challenges and regulatory change, companies are shipping their goods earlier and adjusting their transport strategies to build greater supply chain resilience. These are the key conclusions from this year's shipping peaks. They are visible in sea»»»

US president claims Iran’s power curbed, vows to keep pressure and options open US President Donald Trump used his United Nations General Assembly address on Tuesday to issue a fresh warning to Iran, saying he faces a “big decision” over whether to pursue a deal with Tehran or take further military»»»

The White House has launched a round-the-clock livestream dubbed “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station,” featuring presidential speeches, announcements and curated administration highlights amid an escalating dispute with several major US news organizations. The stream went live at 7 PM ET on Monday on»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has called for strengthened international cooperation and unhindered humanitarian access to address unprecedented global crises, emphasizing the critical role of localized partnerships in delivering effective aid. The remarks were delivered by Minister of State for Inte»»»

Companies advised monitoring insurance exposure and use AI as maritime risks evolve Dubai: UAE businesses exposed to shipping, energy and logistics are being urged to strengthen legal and risk-management systems as continuing maritime uncertainty raises the prospect of higher insurance costs, contr»»»

Iranian envoys exit UN hall as Trump warns against growing threats from Tehran Members of Iran’s delegation walked out of the United Nations General Assembly as US President Donald Trump spoke about US military action against Tehran. Trump was addressing world leaders in New York when the Iranian d»»»

US president tells UN he faces choice over Iran while saying an agreement remains possible President Donald Trump will vow at the UN General Assembly Tuesday to use "unmatched" US military power to secure Washington's interests in Latin America, according to extracts of his speech released by the W»»»

US president says military power could be used if necessary to protect American interests President Donald Trump will vow at the UN General Assembly Tuesday to use "unmatched" US military power to secure Washington's interests in Latin America, according to extracts of his speech released by the Wh»»»

New York: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that he is open to meeting with Iranians on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, although a meeting has yet to be set up. "We're open to that," he told NBC in an interview. "I don't think anything is scheduled at this point, but we're ce»»»

WHO warns of rising risks from cholera, malnutrition and mosquito-borne diseases Geneva: A rapidly strengthening El Niño could trigger health consequences across the world, worsening malnutrition, cholera, mosquito-borne diseases and heat-related illness as extreme weather places additional pressur»»»

UN chief calls for a world built on interdependence as he prepares to leave office United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded for "a world built on interdependence" as he made his final address Tuesday to a yearly gathering of world leaders convening to face a formidable menu of »»»

Hungarian immunity rights have returned to the spotlight after prosecutors asked parliament to suspend the immunity of two former government ministers, while a separate request has also been filed concerning Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The three requests relate to separate criminal investigations »»»

Several Iraqi travel agencies said on Tuesday the U.S. ban on Iranian airlines could severely disrupt their business, forcing them to explore alternatives, such as hours-long land routes to Iran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that Iranian airlines will "shut down" on September 2»»»

Mexico City: Hurricane Polo reached maximum category 5 strength off the Pacific coast of Mexico on Tuesday but is expected to stay at sea, the US National Hurricane Center said. The storm intensified from category 4 as it swirled off southwest Mexico with maximum sustained winds moving at 160 mph (»»»

Foreign ministers reject forced displacement and reaffirm support for a two-state solution New York: The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia met in New York on September 21, 2026, on the margins of the 81st Sessio»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Tuesday that the time has come for all Lebanese to realize that “our homeland cannot be built by a single group, sect, or party.” “It is our destiny to live together; hatred does not build a nation, and division serves only those who wish for Lebanon to remain weak. Dialo»»»

Hundreds of inmates at Lebanon's central Roumieh Prison have been on hunger strike for 10 days over the stalled implementation of an amnesty law supposed to benefit them, a judicial official told AFP on Tuesday. Lebanon's parliament last month passed the sweeping amnesty law, the first since 1991 a»»»

In Abu Dhabi’s old souk, heritage, dreams and handmade stories endure Abu Dhabi: "This is where I can tell my story," Iman El Haj, founder of Darazean, says, about a place many would write off as an outdated market. To her it is where her dream was born. Not in her bedroom or on the school bench, b»»»

New York: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia met in New York on September 21, 2026, »»»

Businesses are monitoring supplies, checking alternatives as Philippines halts ube exports Dubai: The Philippines has indefinitely suspended exports of fresh purple yam, or ube, in a move that could have implications for UAE businesses that rely on the popular Filipino ingredient. The suspension ha»»»

BusinessGermanyWill Germany have enough gas this winter?Dirk KaufmannGermany's gas storage sites are far less full than in recent years. Officials say supplies are secure, but analysts warn that a cold winter or import disruptions could push prices higher. So how secure is the supply? https://p.dw.»»»

51,200-square-metre lake will hold around 28 million gallons of water Dubai: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved plans for Al Freish Lake, a major new recreational and tourism destination to be developed near Al Marsh Squar»»»

World leaders are gathering at the United Nations this week against a backdrop of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, rising fears over artificial intelligence and mounting economic and climate pressures. The annual General Assembly will test whether the 193-member body can still bring countries t»»»

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will open the General Assembly in New York on Tuesday for the last time before his term ends on December 31. Guterres will be followed at the podium by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron»»»

The top five US television networks staged a revolt on Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump to protest his decision to ban three news outlets from the White House. "No administration should restrict a news organization because it objects to its reporting," »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US is concerned that US-linked oil vessels have been targeted by Ukraine and believes this cannot continue, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday. "The one thing we are concerned about, however, is that over the last few months, on a number of occasions, Ameri»»»

Institute says fan change was planned as police investigate allegations surrounding death Mumbai: IIT Bombay has begun replacing ceiling fans in its hostels with wall-mounted units, a move that has drawn attention following the death of a student and amid a widening debate over student welfare, dis»»»

Passengers urged to check airlines as UAE airports face fresh disruptions Flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah continue to operate on Tuesday, although several services have been cancelled or delayed, while fresh disruptions are affecting international aviation. Air Arabia and flydubai have ca»»»

DOHA: The strategic partnership between the State of Qatar and the United Nations on humanitarian issues goes well beyond financial support, extending to dialogue, knowledge-sharing and joint efforts to protect the most vulnerable groups affected by conflict, particularly children, according to Daw»»»

"Revival" has nominated party leader Kostadin Kostadinov for president and MEP Petar Volgin for vice president in Bulgaria’s October 25 presidential election, the party announced in Veliko Tarnovo on Independence Day. The party has already been registered by the Central Election Commission (CEC) to»»»

Benghazi project is set to boost exports while creating opportunities for local suppliers Benghazi: Libya is moving ahead with one of its biggest recent industrial investments, with the $2.5 billion Tosyali-SULB steel project in Benghazi expected to begin commercial production in early 2028. The jo»»»

There's the inroads of the far right, but also the broader desire for change. Introducing Berlin's answer to Zohran Mamdani: Elif Eralp, who led the far-left Die Linke party's historic win in Sunday's municipal elections in Berlin. We ask if the 45-year-old daughter of Turkish political exiles can »»»

97% economist expect AI adoption to rise, but 79% expect the expansion to face pushback The global economy is stabilizing, but chief economists surveyed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) warn that the government spending which has softened repeated shocks since 2020 may not be available to the same»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday Iran has reached a point where it can strike “any target it chooses” with its missiles, highlighting the country’s development of military capabilities over the past decades. Ghalibaf said that during the Iran-Iraq War, Iran faced »»»

Péter Magyar and Ukraine have become embroiled in a public diplomatic dispute after Budapest rejected claims that Hungary had joined the newly launched Carpathian Eight regional initiative. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticised the Hungarian government’s position as unnecessarily conf»»»

Washington, Sept. 22 (SANA) U.S. Representative Joe Wilson said Syria’s stability and economic recovery would benefit countries across the Middle East, while calling for an end to Israeli strikes on the country. “I appreciate the leadership of President Donald Trump, at the request of Türkiye, at t»»»

Madrid: Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde suffered an ankle injury in his team's weekend derby loss to Atletico Madrid, the club confirmed Tuesday. The Uruguay midfielder was hurt by a tackle from Atletico's Lee Kang-in, which Real have insisted should have resulted in a sending off for the Sou»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York with U.N. chief António Guterres, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Iraqi»»»

Hungary’s food producers and retailers are jointly calling on the government to abolish the country’s price margin cap immediately, arguing that the measure has outlived its original anti-inflation purpose and is now distorting the market. The debate puts Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s new governmen»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian FM Marko Djuric, who is attending the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York, met with Samoan Deputy PM Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioʻo on Monday. They discussed strengthening of political dialogue, as well as stepping up cooperation, especially in information technologies and»»»

Cites company’s failure to report violent activity on its ChatGPT service Toronto: British Columbia filed a lawsuit Monday against OpenAI in California over the company’s failure to report violent activity on its ChatGPT service by the person who committed a mass school shooting in the western Cana»»»

Damascus, Sept. 22 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa returns to the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week a year after his first appearance there, with Syria facing a markedly different diplomatic landscape following the removal of major restrictions and an expansion of international»»»

New York, Sept. 22 (SANA) Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Türkiye and Pakistan discussed regional developments and ways to reduce tensions across the region during the sixth meeting of the regional quartet held in New York. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Saudi Foreign Minist»»»

Tunis, Sept. 22, 2026 (TAP)- The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Africa Trading and Distribution Company (ATDC) have signed a US$500 million Global Credit facility agreement to support trade, movement and distribution of commodities...»»»

Tehran seeks easing of US military pressure as it opens door to renewed negotiations Dubai: Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States begins easing military pressure, Kyodo News reported Tuesday, signalling a potential diplomatic opening as Iranian leade»»»