Hurricane Polo battered Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain on Thursday as Tropical Storm Nolo approached Hawaii. Polo remained a powerful major hurricane offshore. Its outer rainbands were already bringing intense rainfall to southwestern Mexico. The storm had shifted between Category 4 and Category 5 strength. Forecasters warned that heavy rain could trigger life-threatening floods… Continue reading Hurricane Polo Mexico Coast as Nolo Threatens Hawaii
African leaders are once again pressing for reform of the UN Security Council, saying countries from the continent should have permanent representation in the body that makes key decisions on global peace and security. The issue has returned to the spotlight during the 2026 United Nations General Assembly in New York. Several African leaders have… Continue reading African Leaders Push for UN Security Council Reform
Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has acknowledged that the timing of his Hallgrimsson Israel remarks was “not clever” as his team prepares for Nations League matches against Israel. Hallgrimsson made the comments while discussing the upcoming fixtures and the controversy surrounding Ireland’s decision to play Israel. His earlier remarks about the war in Gaza drew a… Continue reading Hallgrimsson Says Israel Remarks Timing Was Not Clever
Russia said Thursday that it would consider the US invitation for President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said no final decision had been made. “We certainly receive this kind invitation with appreciation,” Peskov told reporters. He added that Moscow would review the invitation before making a decision.… Continue reading Russia G20 Invitation for Putin Under Consideration
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico could not enter the White House on Thursday, hours after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore their press credentials. US District Judge Tim Kelly issued a temporary restraining order requiring the administration to return, reinstate and restore access for journalists from the three news organizations.… Continue reading Trump White House Media Ban: Reporters Still Barred
A Syrian man hid behind a wall for more than 13 years to avoid another arrest under the rule of former President Bashar al-Assad. His extraordinary story has resurfaced in Syrian and Arab media, revealing how fear shaped his life and separated him from his family. Mohammad Zakour said security forces arrested him twice during… Continue reading Syrian Man Hid Behind Wall for 13 Years Under Assad
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in New York on Thursday. The Ishaq Dar Abbas Araghchi meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The two ministers discussed bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international developments.… Continue reading Ishaq Dar Abbas Araghchi Meeting Stresses Regional Dialogue
French President Emmanuel Macron criticised Israeli actions in the West Bank during his final address to the United Nations General Assembly as France’s president. Macron also addressed the humanitarian situation in Gaza during his speech on Tuesday. He called for renewed respect for international law and the UN system. He also questioned claims that peace… Continue reading Macron West Bank Criticism at UN
Gaza unsafe buildings are becoming a growing danger for families who have nowhere else to live. Across Gaza, thousands of people are sheltering inside damaged homes and apartment blocks. Many structures suffered major damage during the war. However, safe housing remains scarce. As a result, some families have returned to buildings with damaged foundations, cracked… Continue reading Gaza Unsafe Buildings Put Families at Risk
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned against Lula foreign interference concerns during his address to the United Nations General Assembly. He called on countries to respect national sovereignty and avoid intervening in other nations’ electoral processes. Lula spoke in New York on Tuesday, just before U.S. President Donald Trump addressed world leaders. His… Continue reading Lula Warns Against Foreign Interference in Brazil Election
