UNSC Vote Looms on Reimposing ‘Cruel’ Nuclear Sanctions on Iran
UN Security Council set to vote on reimposing deep economic sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, raising tensions and hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough.
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Trump Ends UK Visit Amid Palestine Dispute and Massive Protests
Trump wraps up his UK state visit after clashing with PM Starmer over recognising a Palestinian state, sealing a $30B AI deal and facing massive London protests.
US casts 6th veto at UN over Gaza ceasefire
The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire and unrestricted aid deliveries, marking its sixth veto in the two-year conflict.
Fed’s Two-Day Meeting Takes a Trump-Style Plot Twist
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s Sept. 16 meeting is clouded by Trump’s board appointments and challenges as it weighs a key interest rate cut impacting global markets.
Tensions Soar as US Navy Boards Venezuelan Fishing Vessel
A US Navy boarding of a Venezuelan fishing vessel in the Caribbean has heightened tensions amid anti-drug operations off Venezuela’s coast.
Israel’s Ground Offensive in Gaza City Sparks Global Outcry
Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City sparks global outrage as UN, the Chinese mainland, Arab nations and EU leaders condemn the attack amid rising Palestinian casualties.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Sign Strategic Mutual Defense Pact
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan inked a Strategic Mutual Defense Pact in Riyadh, pledging to treat any attack on one as aggression on both, boosting security cooperation.
Starmer & Trump Discuss £150bn Investment and Global Affairs
UK PM Starmer and US President Trump meet to unveil a £150bn investment boost and discuss global affairs from AI deals to Russia and Gaza tensions.
Israel Opens 48-Hour Evacuation Route from Gaza City
Israel opens a 48-hour evacuation route from Gaza City as fighting intensifies. At least 63 killed this week, pushing the death toll past 65,000.
Italy Enacts Landmark AI Law to Boost Safety and Innovation
Italy’s parliament approves a pioneering AI law that sets EU-first rules on safety, transparency and privacy across sectors and limits AI for under-14s.