Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Arrives at UN
Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez arrived in New York City on Monday to lead her nation’s delegation at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
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US Confirms On-Orbit Space Weapons as China and Russia Warn of Arms Race
The United States has publicly confirmed the existence of on-orbit space control weapons designed to defend joint forces, drawing swift warnings from China and Russia over the…
Kenya and US Explore Cooperation for Mrima Hill Rare Earths and Niobium
President William Ruto and US officials met on September 21, 2026, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to advance critical mineral cooperation.
Navy Punishes Sailor Who Attempted Suicide Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
The Lincoln Carrier Strike Group spent more than 250 consecutive days at sea as its mission in the Middle East was repeatedly extended amid the conflict with Iran.
Ukraine Tells UN Aviation Agency That Russian Airspace Is Unsafe
Ukraine formally notified the United Nations aviation agency on Wednesday that Russia’s airspace is unsafe amid escalating drone strikes.
White House Denies Plans for 90-Day Diesel Export Ban Amid Price Surge
The White House denied preparing an outright 90-day ban on diesel exports on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as Energy Secretary Chris Wright rejected a total prohibition.
Israel Election Panel Bars Arab Parties and Candidates Ahead of Vote
Israel’s Central Elections Committee voted to disqualify Arab-majority parties and two candidates from the upcoming October 27 election, setting up a high-stakes Supreme Court…
Iran President Pezeshkian Defies Trump at UN Over Nuclear Program
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant wartime speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, declaring that Tehran will never bow to U.S.
South African Reserve Bank raises repo rate to 7.25% amid global shocks
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, bringing the benchmark repo rate to 7.25% and the prime lending rate to 10.75%.
Iran President Pezeshkian Tells UN That Nation Will Never Bend the Knee
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian took to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly to deliver a steely message to Washington, asserting that his country will never bow…
Iran President Pezeshkian Faces US Travel Limits at UN General Assembly
President Masoud Pezeshkian faces strict U.S. travel limitations and mounting economic pressure at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where Iranian officials confront sweeping…
Houthis Blockade Bab el-Mandeb Strait as China Supplies Advanced Weapons
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday, July 20, 2026, targeting the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait.