Exiled Guinean opposition leader says his passport has been revoked
A leading Guinean opposition figure said on Tuesday that his passport has been revoked, preventing him from attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hong Kong appoints committee to investigate councillor’s sex crime conviction
Yuen Long councillor Sei Chun-hing faces sentencing after conviction for sex with a 13-year-old girl as committee considers disciplinary sanctions
· Vivian Au
Hong Kong appoints committee to investigate councillor’s sex crime conviction
Yuen Long councillor Sei Chun-hing faces sentencing after conviction for sex with a 13-year-old girl as committee considers disciplinary sanctions
· Vivian Au
Lindsay Clancy's Attorney Requests Investigation Into Holdout Juror
Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Muslim police associations accused of undermining police impartiality - Policy Exchange report
Some Muslim staff associations within British policing may be coming into conflict with the principle of police impartiality, a new report by Policy Exchange revealed Monday.
· MATHILDA HELLER
Watch Live: Trump Takes Global Stage At UN To Declare He Is 'Reshaping The World'
President Donald Trump is set to deliver a highly anticipated speech to the United Nations General Assembly today, set for 9:55 Eastern Time, or around 10am. He's expected to address the Iran war and the "importance of ensuring that Iran never has a nuclear weapon" - according to UN Ambassador Mike Waltz, along with…
· Tyler Durden
Netanyahu shortens New York visit amid possible protests ahead of UN speech
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the United States this week for a short visit to address the UN General Assembly, but his plans have been cut short over fears of protests, Ynet reported.
· Middleeasteye
Heavy fighting continues across Taiz, Marib and al-Jawf in Yemen
Heavy fighting took place in the Taiz, Marib and al-Jawf regions between Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters, with exchanges of artillery and missile fire, Al Jazeera reported.
· Middleeasteye
Ukraine open to grain truce with Russia, deputy PM says
Kyiv is open to a grain truce with Russia, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Vsevolod Chentsov, told POLITICO's Brussels Playbook Live event.
· Mari Eccles, Nicholas Vinocur
Hong Kong urged to secure sustainable fuel supply to safeguard aviation hub status
Policy chief calls on the city to consider a sustainable aviation fuel mandate, saying clear targets are needed to draw investment and build supply
· Eric Jiang
Hong Kong urged to secure sustainable fuel supply to safeguard aviation hub status
Policy chief calls on the city to consider a sustainable aviation fuel mandate, saying clear targets are needed to draw investment and build supply
· Eric Jiang
Turkey's Erdogan may push for FM Fidan to take over UN Sec.-Gen. role, causing concern in Israel
Concern is growing in Israel over the possibility that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could use his visit to New York for the UN General Assembly to promote Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan as a candidate to become the next UN secretary-general, potentially even announcing the move during his Tuesday UNGA address.
· IDAN KWELLER
UK's Burnham Approves Military Support To Saudis, Limited To Aerial Refueling
The UK has finally made a formal decision on the intense political and foreign policy question it has faced for the couple weeks since the Houthis started making rapid gains against the Saudi-backed coalition in Yemen.
· Tyler Durden
Senate court expects Baste Duterte’s appearance in impeachment trial
MAYOR. Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte at the Davao-Borneo Growth Corridor Forum 2026 held at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City on September 18, 2026.
· smlocus0384
Houthis seek to control strategic Kahboub mountain range near Yemen's Taiz | The National
The Iran-backed Houthis are battling Yemen's pro-government forces for control of the strategic Kahboub mountain range in the country's south-west, which would give the rebels a major tactical advantage if they succeed.
· Nada AlTaher
Kalshi asks CFTC to allow margin trading on its platform, letting users buy with borrowed funds
Prediction market platform Kalshi filed on Tuesday with federal regulators to seek approval to offer leverage on event contracts, a prevalent practice already on Wall Street for stocks and futures.
· Davis Giangiulio
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Trump set to address UNGA with Middle East and Ukraine on agenda – US politics live
While the contents of his speech are unknown, Trump last year caused a stir with a combative address; president also due to meet with 11 world leaders
· Tom Ambrose, Christopher Hippensteel, Jose Olivares, Ariana Baio
1st mass-produced KF-21 delivered to Air Force, marking milestone for homegrown fighter program
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
In blow to Meloni, Italy misses early exit from EU fiscal watch
BRUSSELS — Italy's government has failed to rein in its public spending enough to shake off EU fiscal oversight in a blow to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of next year's general election.
· Giovanna Faggionato
'Survival Mode' - Farmers Crushed As Trump's War On Iran Sends Diesel Cost Soaring
As Donald Trump's war on Iran nears the seven-month mark, the economic damage is reverberating all over the world, and all across the United States. Among the Americans who are feeling the most pain from a war their federal legislators never declared are the nation's farmers, who are growing increasingly desperate u…
· Tyler Durden
Song Se-ra wins women's epee gold for first individual Asian Games title
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Qatar attempting to distance itself from Hamas, look to West, expert tells ‘Post’
Doha is attempting to publicly distance itself from Hamas, denying that it knowingly funded the group, as attacks on its oil infrastructure have pushed Qatar to pursue financial relationships with Western groups that are less willing to engage with a country associated with the Palestinian terrorist organization, Dr…
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
UAE’s key message at UN General Assembly is one of optimism and resilience, says Lana Nusseibeh | The National
The UAE is bringing a message of optimism about the future to the UN General Assembly high-level week while doubling down on diplomacy, Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, has told The National.
· Mina Al-Oraibi
New defense minister urges N. Korea to halt border-hardening following DMZ explosion
New Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul urged North Korea on Tuesday to cease its border-hardening measures along the inter-Korean border, vowing that South Korea will not tip-toe around Pyongyang's actions.
· Yonhap
PM to warn EU chief of 'damage' posed by Made in Europe scheme
The prime minister was speaking to reporters as he headed to New York for a meeting of the UN General Assembly
· Bbcnews
Israel defence chief threatens to evacuate one million Palestinians from Gaza
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has threatened to force about a million people in Gaza City to flee south if an Israeli soldier or civilian is kidnapped, citing what he called “various intentions and intelligence”.
· Middleeasteye
NY Lawmaker Launches $30 Million Effort To Coordinate Democrat Control Of AI
New York Assemblymember Alex Bores is launching a $30 million effort to unite Democrats behind a common artificial intelligence regulatory agenda ahead of the 2028 elections, taking the issue that defined his unsuccessful congressional campaign to a national stage.
· Tyler Durden
Song Se-ra reaches women's epee final after dramatic comeback
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Violence in Brazil's Bahia state challenges Lula before elections
Forensic workers carry the body of a person killed during clashes between rival criminal gangs as the victim’s relatives follow in the Jardim Esperanca neighborhood on the outskirts of Salvador, Bahia state, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
· Mauricio Savarese
‘Our job was not to attack’: how do you make a documentary about America’s culture wars?
Oscar-winning film-maker Barry Levinson’s docuseries Bucks County, USA examines the political divide in one town in a revealing and infuriating manner
· Adrian Horton
In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed’s candidacy has split the Jewish community
The Democratic Senate nominee’s views on Israel and comments after a synagogue attack prompted a public debate among Jewish voters
· Stephen Starr
BARMM Grand Coalition open to coalition-building
COTABATO CITY – The BARMM Grand Coalition (BGC) on Tuesday indicated its openness for coalition-building with other major political parties in the region for the regular parliament that will start official functions on October 30.
· Edwin O. Fernandez
Rubio and Al Zaidi discuss importance of disarming militias as Iraq pushes deadline to June 2027 | The National
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi discussed the importance of disarming militia groups in Iraq, as the deadline to bring arms under state control was pushed from the end of this month to June next year.
· The National
No need for Hong Kong to match Singapore’s HK$400,000 birth perk, top official says
Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk says 11-measure policy drive is a ‘comprehensive’ approach tailored to local needs
· Leopold Chen
No need for Hong Kong to match Singapore’s HK$400,000 birth perk, top official says
Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk says 11-measure policy drive is a ‘comprehensive’ approach tailored to local needs
· Leopold Chen
‘Too little, too late’: Data centre buffer carve-out leaves some residents vulnerable
Buffer zones to keep data centres at least 150 metres from homes have arrived too late to stop three so-called hyper-scale projects in Melbourne’s west, exempting developers who lodged plans before Labor tightened the rules.
· Angus Delaney, Kieran Rooney, Clay Lucas, Victoria Malek
UK seeks to broker global AI agreement at G20
NEW YORK — The U.K. will seek to use its upcoming G20 presidency to forge a global agreement on AI, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said ahead of a visit to the U.N. General Assembly in New York.
· Dan Bloom, Joseph Bambridge
Ghalibaf says Iran’s missiles can reach any target Tehran chooses
Iran has reached a stage where its missiles can hit anywhere it chooses, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, Press TV reported.
· Middleeasteye
Alex Antic, now Liberal state president, says Coalition must work with One Nation
Senator Alex Antic, the new president of the South Australian division of the Liberal Party, is predicting the Coalition and One Nation will need to co-operate at the next election to beat Labor, making him the most senior Liberal to call for active collaboration between the establishment centre-right party and a po…
· Paul Sakkal
Germany’s Die Linke, AfD win big in German state elections in setback for Merz’s CDU
Germany’s far-left Die Linke won Sunday’s election in Berlin while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) captured Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, delivering major gains to parties on the political margins and a severe setback to Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
· STEVEN GANOT/THE MEDIA LINE
Germany 'no longer safe' for Jews, Merz says following defeat by Left Party in Berlin
German Jews are no longer safe in the country, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz claimed on Monday, following his party's recent defeat by the far-left Left Party in Berlin's state election.
· TZVI JASPER
Katz threatens to destroy all that remains of Gaza City if one Israeli is kidnapped by Hamas
Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday threatened to destroy all that remains of Gaza City and to force around one million Gazans to evacuate if Hamas, egged on by Iran or Turkey, takes a single Israeli hostage.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
Nimesh Patel on stand-up, Palestine and politics: ‘The way that religion’s been weaponized is ugly’
The comedian went from being discovered by Chris Rock to making Saturday Night Live history. Now his new Netflix special, Buy the Dip, tackles timely topics with optimism
· Radheyan Simonpillai
The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way
These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
· William Turton, Avi Asher-Schapiro, Molly Redden, and Kirsten Berg
(LEAD) New defense minister urges N. Korea to halt border-hardening following DMZ explosion
(ATTN: ADDS more of Kang's remarks in paras 15-20, last 3 paras)By Kim Seung-yeon
· Kim Seung-yeon
Jacinda Ardern and husband Clarke Gayford buy $5.3m home in Sydney’s northern beaches
Former New Zealand prime minister’s purchase is the highest sale price recorded in suburb of Dee Why this year
· Catie Mcleod
US says Australian digital care bill would 'facilitate censorship'
The US government has concerns about Australia's proposed digital duty of care laws. (Pexels: Towfiqu barbhuiya)
· Cam Wilson
Lithuania prepares evacuation plans as PM warns of growing Russian threats
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius said his country has made evacuation plans in response the threats from Russia, but added it "will not surrender" if attacked, the BBC reported Tuesday.
· REUTERS