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Canada Pledges $71M for Palestine as UK and France Push for UNGA Action

Canada Pledges $71M for Palestine as UK and France Push for UNGA Action

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced $71m in aid for Palestinians during the UNGA, as French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham demand urgent international action.

Al Jazeera English|September 23, 2026|1
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Arrives in New York for UNGA Amid Wider Regional Concerns

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Arrives in New York for UNGA Amid Wider Regional Concerns

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly.

Al Jazeera English|September 23, 2026|1
South Sudan Dissolves Government and Installs Caretaker Administration Ahead of Historic National Elections

South Sudan Dissolves Government and Installs Caretaker Administration Ahead of Historic National Elections

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has dissolved the transitional unity government and installed a caretaker administration to pave the way for the country's first national elections. The move dismantles the 2018 power-sharing agreement and has raised concerns among analysts regarding unchecked presidential authority.

Al Jazeera English|September 23, 2026
Zelenskyy Affirms Ukraine's Openness to Russia Energy Truce Following Trump Discussions

Zelenskyy Affirms Ukraine's Openness to Russia Energy Truce Following Trump Discussions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced Kyiv's readiness for a bilateral energy ceasefire with Russia, following meetings with US and UK leaders in New York.

Al Jazeera English|September 23, 2026|1
UK Prime Minister Burnham Speaks Out Against Russian Electoral Interference

UK Prime Minister Burnham Speaks Out Against Russian Electoral Interference

UK PM Burnham has strongly condemned what he describes as repulsive Russian electoral interference in a recent video statement.

Al Jazeera English|September 23, 2026|1
US Officials Declare Donald Trump Holds 'All the Cards' Amid New Iran Negotiations

US Officials Declare Donald Trump Holds 'All the Cards' Amid New Iran Negotiations

A White House official stated that US President Donald Trump holds a commanding position in negotiations with Iran following unexpected diplomatic talks facilitated by mediators.

The National|September 23, 2026|1
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara Leaves Door Open for Re-Election to Complete Governance Plans

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara Leaves Door Open for Re-Election to Complete Governance Plans

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara said he may seek re-election after the transitional period if needed to complete his governance plans. He also addressed Israeli strikes, the Golan Heights, and the situation in Lebanon during an Atlantic Council event.

The National|September 23, 2026
Trump Reports 'Very Good' Meeting With Iran at UN Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

Trump Reports 'Very Good' Meeting With Iran at UN Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

US President Donald Trump announced a productive meeting with Iranian leaders at the UN, while Qatar's Emir warned of dangerous regional escalation.

Al Jazeera English|September 23, 2026|1
Kamala Harris Joins Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit to Rally and Unite Democratic Voters for Midterms

Kamala Harris Joins Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit to Rally and Unite Democratic Voters for Midterms

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed teamed up with former US Vice President Kamala Harris in Detroit to rally voters and bridge internal party divisions ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

Al Jazeera English|September 22, 2026|1
US and Iran Hold Discussions on UNGA Day 1 Despite Trump’s Warning

US and Iran Hold Discussions on UNGA Day 1 Despite Trump’s Warning

Despite a warning from Trump, the US and Iran held talks on the first day of the UNGA, alongside a new security agreement involving the US, Denmark, and Greenland.

Al Jazeera English|September 22, 2026|1
Inside Influencers Logan and Jake Paul's Controversial Pentagon Visit with Pete Hegseth

Inside Influencers Logan and Jake Paul's Controversial Pentagon Visit with Pete Hegseth

Influencers Logan and Jake Paul faced backlash following their recent visit to the Pentagon to meet with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The appearance drew criticism from various figures while continuing a long-standing tradition of celebrity visits to military headquarters.

Al Jazeera English|September 22, 2026|1
Republican Senator Urges Congressional Investigation Into Donald Trump Jr.'s Foreign Business Ties

Republican Senator Urges Congressional Investigation Into Donald Trump Jr.'s Foreign Business Ties

US Senator John Curtis has called for a congressional investigation into Donald Trump Jr.'s foreign business dealings and gifts from foreign figures, citing potential national security concerns.

Al Jazeera English|September 22, 2026|1
Palestinian Americans Lobby US Lawmakers Amid Push for $2.8bn Israel Arms Transfer

Palestinian Americans Lobby US Lawmakers Amid Push for $2.8bn Israel Arms Transfer

Palestinian Americans and advocacy groups held a day of lobbying at the US Capitol to protest a reported $2.8bn arms transfer to Israel and the use of immigration laws against pro-Palestine advocates.

Al Jazeera English|September 22, 2026
US Envoy Tom Barrack Says Regional Leaders Back Middle East De-Escalation Talks at UN

US Envoy Tom Barrack Says Regional Leaders Back Middle East De-Escalation Talks at UN

US envoy Tom Barrack announced that regional leaders agreed on the necessity of Middle East de-escalation during UN meetings with US President Donald Trump.

The National|September 22, 2026|1
US Declares Sudan's Warring Factions Ineligible to Govern, Threatens Increased Pressure

US Declares Sudan's Warring Factions Ineligible to Govern, Threatens Increased Pressure

The US State Department declared the leaders of Sudan's civil war ineligible to govern, warning of increased pressure on those fueling the ongoing conflict.

The National|September 22, 2026|1
Qatar Declares It Will Not Limit Its Role as a Gulf Mediator

Qatar Declares It Will Not Limit Its Role as a Gulf Mediator

The Qatari Emir announced that the country will maintain its active involvement as a Gulf mediator without imposing self-limits.

Al Jazeera English|September 22, 2026
Qatari Emir Affirms Commitment to Role as Gulf Mediator Without Limits

Qatari Emir Affirms Commitment to Role as Gulf Mediator Without Limits

The Qatari Emir declares that the country will not limit its role as a Gulf mediator, alongside reports of a US security deal with Denmark and Greenland.

Al Jazeera English|September 22, 2026|1
Lula Highlights Generational Trauma in Gaza During United Nations Discussions

Lula Highlights Generational Trauma in Gaza During United Nations Discussions

Brazil’s Lula emphasizes that the deep pain and trauma in Gaza will endure for generations, according to recent video coverage.

Al Jazeera English|September 22, 2026|1
Brazilian President Lula Highlights Intergenerational Trauma and Suffering in Gaza

Brazilian President Lula Highlights Intergenerational Trauma and Suffering in Gaza

Brazilian leader Lula states that the severe pain and trauma currently experienced in Gaza will last for generations to come.

Al Jazeera English|September 22, 2026|1
Qatar Condemns Escalating Israeli Aggression Across the Region

Qatar Condemns Escalating Israeli Aggression Across the Region

Qatar strongly denounces the ongoing Israeli aggression across the region, alongside a featured video reviewing the historical background of the 1994 Tutsi Genocide in Rwanda.

Al Jazeera English|September 22, 2026|1