Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a forceful and highly contentious address at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, as the conflict in Gaza and Israel’s military confrontation with Iran remained at the centre of international attention. His appearance was anything but routine. As Netanyahu began speaking, numerous delegates left the General Assembly hall, […]
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More than 30,000 people affected by Nepal’s devastating floods may not be able to return to the places they once called home, as authorities prepare to relocate communities living in areas now considered too dangerous for permanent settlement. Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority estimates that around 33,000 people will need to resettle […]
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York ahead of his expected address to the United Nations General Assembly, according to Iranian state media. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB released video showing Pezeshkian stepping off a plane after arriving at a New York airport. His visit comes at a particularly sensitive moment in relations between […]
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The Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has issued a fresh advisory to Indian nationals travelling to Malaysia, warning them not to use the country’s 30-day visa-free entry facility as a way to look for or take up employment. The warning comes after the High Commission noticed an increase in Indian nationals arriving in Malaysia […]
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Indonesia is holding back from signing an agreement linked to the ASEAN Power Grid, saying it wants to make sure any deal delivers fair and meaningful benefits for all countries involved. Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the country remains open to joining the regional electricity initiative, but only when the terms […]
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The Group of Seven has called on Yemen’s Houthi movement to immediately stop its attacks against Saudi Arabia, as growing military activity in the region adds another layer of uncertainty to an already fragile Middle East situation. In a statement issued Tuesday, G7 countries including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the […]
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China’s top political leaders are set to gather in Beijing in October for a major meeting expected to focus on the country’s future policy direction and development priorities. According to state news agency Xinhua, the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China will take place from October 26 […]
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Iranian authorities have announced the execution of a man accused of providing information about Iranian missile sites to Israeli intelligence, adding to a series of espionage-related cases reported during the ongoing regional conflict. Iran’s judiciary said on Saturday that Hossein Pedaran was executed after being convicted of providing Israel’s Mossad intelligence service with information about […]
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Australia is preparing to take a tougher approach toward people who remain in the country after their visas expire, with the government announcing measures that could see visa overstayers placed in immigration detention before being removed. The new measures are part of a broader effort by the Australian government to reduce migration levels and strengthen […]
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The United States has denied Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas an entry visa to attend next week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to people familiar with the matter. The decision means Abbas is again unable to attend the annual high-level gathering in person. The US State Department said it would also deny […]
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