Mamdani Emerges as Unlikely Draw During UN Week in New York
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani was a popular draw for visiting leaders during UN week, even as Netanyahu attacked him in his General Assembly address.
International Relations
Kosovo War Crimes Verdict Protests Raise Pressure on Kurti Government
Daily protests in Kosovo against war crimes convictions of former rebel leaders are intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Albin Kurti amid a prolonged political impasse.
Pope Leo XIV Leads Vespers at Notre Dame, First Pontiff Since 2019 Fire
Pope Leo XIV presided over vespers at a restored Notre Dame, the first pope to do so since the 2019 fire, and called for missionary outreach across France.
Island Nations Tell UN Rising Seas Threaten Statehood, Not Just Shores
Tuvalu, the Maldives and Kiribati told the UN General Assembly that climate change imperils their survival and sovereignty, urging faster global action.
Iran's Araghchi Meets Saudi and Indian Ministers on UNGA Sidelines
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate meetings with Saudi and Indian counterparts in New York during the UN General Assembly.
Singapore firms line up fresh data centre investment in Karnataka
Karnataka's industries minister says Singapore firms are keen to grow their data centre footprint in the state, with talks also covering aerospace, semiconductors and MRO.
Inside ICE's Phoenix Hold Rooms: A Tile Setter's 26 Hours Behind an Unmarked Gate
Ramón Barraza was arrested on his way to work in Phoenix and held 26 hours at an ICE office that internal records show has housed thousands.
Iran Rules Out Nuclear Concessions as Hormuz Stays Shut Until US Meets Demands
A senior Iranian official says Tehran will not bend on its nuclear programme even if Washington accepts its Hormuz proposal, which demands an end to the US blockade and sanctions relief.
UN refugee chief Salih urges Security Council action on Sudan in first address
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih made his first Security Council appearance, pressing for a humanitarian truce in Sudan and defending asylum.
Pope Leo XIV Warns on AI and Weakening Multilateralism in Historic UNESCO Address
Pope Leo XIV addressed UNESCO in Paris, warning about AI without ethics and the erosion of multilateral cooperation.
Shimla Film Festival Opens with 96 Films from 32 Countries
The 12th International Film Festival of Shimla opened at Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex with 96 films from 32 countries and 15 Indian states.
Putin Says Ukraine Peace Proposals Still Open, but Russia to Weigh Its Interests
Vladimir Putin said all proposals to settle the Ukraine conflict remain on the table, but Moscow must assess its own interests before returning to negotiations with Kyiv.
Yemen's President Al-Alimi Urges Mobilisation, Offers Amnesty to Houthi Defectors
Rashid al-Alimi, president of Yemen's internationally recognised government, urged Yemenis to mobilise and join the armed forces, while offering a general amnesty to Houthi fighters who defect from September 26.
Pope Leo XIV Warns of Dehumanisation in UNESCO Address in Paris
Pope Leo XIV addressed UNESCO in Paris, warning that progress without ethics and the rise of artificial intelligence risk dehumanisation and falsehood.
US to Obligate Remaining Ukraine Aid Before Fiscal Deadline
The Trump administration has made binding commitments to obligate almost all of the $400 million in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funding before the fiscal year ends on September 30.
Evicted at 87: Maricarmen Abascal Speaks From Hospital Bed
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, evicted from her Madrid home of 70 years, speaks from hospital and calls for protest against Spain's housing crisis.
Pakistan and Afghanistan Trade Claims Over Deadly Border Clash in Balochistan
Pakistan says 13 Afghan Taliban personnel died in overnight border fighting in Balochistan; Afghanistan denies the claim and says it destroyed a Pakistani post.
Milan's Malpensa Airport Renamed After Silvio Berlusconi
Italy's Malpensa airport has been officially named after Silvio Berlusconi, capping a two-year dispute over the honour.
Rome Film Fest Unveils 2026 Lineup, With Stallone Biopic and Bardem Honour
Rome Film Fest's 21st edition will screen new work from Taika Waititi, Simon Stone and Bille August, with Javier Bardem receiving a lifetime-achievement award.
Yemen Fighting Displaces Thousands as Aid Groups Warn of Worsening Crisis
Renewed fighting in Yemen has killed at least 15 children and displaced tens of thousands, with families in Aden and Taiz facing dire conditions.