Geopolitics
In his first UN speech, Syria’s al-Sharaa urges end to all sanctions
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Syria’s first head of state to speak at UNGA in nearly 60 years calls for 'complete lifting of sanctions'.
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Geopolitics
Gunman fires on US immigration facility in Texas, killing at least two
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A gunman reportedly opened fired on a federal immigration facility in Dallas, Texas.
Geopolitics
Why Eswatini said yes to US deportees
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A test case for third-country deportations: Eswatini faces legal and public pushback.
Geopolitics
Sharma hits 75 as India beat Bangladesh to reach Asia Cup final
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
India book their place in Sunday's final of the 2025 Asia Cup with their 41-run Super Fours victory against Bangladesh.
Geopolitics
Spain to join Italy in deploying naval ship to escort Gaza flotilla
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A Spanish naval vessel will join the Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza to provide assistance and conduct rescues if needed.
Geopolitics
Treasury Secretary Bessent tells NYC to ‘drop dead’ if it elects Mamdani
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Bessent told Fox Business that if Mamdani is elected as NYC mayor, federal gov't would not bail out the city if needed.
Geopolitics
‘War has rules’: UN event urges action to protect Palestinian children
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Palestinian children face devastating losses as diplomats push for change during a UN assembly event.
Geopolitics
One million Syrian refugees returned home since al-Assad’s fall, UN says
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
According to UNHCR, more than seven million Syrians remain displaced inside the country.
Geopolitics
Sri Lanka decries futility of war, calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called for a ceasefire in Gaza while speaking at the UN General Assembly.
Geopolitics
Shaheen declares Pakistan ‘ready’ to win Asia Cup as India await in final
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Pakistan face Bangladesh on Thursday in an eliminator ahead of Sunday's final of the 2025 Asia Cup, where India await.
Geopolitics
Houthi drone strike hits Israeli city of Eilat, injuring 22
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
This is the moment a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthis exploded in the Israeli city of Eilat.
Geopolitics
Seven things to know about Trump’s UNGA speech
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Donald Trump’s UN speech made waves on wars, climate, and the economy. Jillian Wolf checks the facts behind the claims.
Geopolitics
China, world’s largest carbon polluting nation, announces new climate goal
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
China will cut emissions by 7-10 percent in the next 10 years, President Xi Jinping tells a UN climate summit.
Geopolitics
Senegal: Gaza has ‘become hell for thousands of souls’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
At the 80th UNGA, Senegal President Bassirou Faye condemned the war in Gaza, calling it a “humanitarian catastrophe."
Geopolitics
Israel kills 85 people in Gaza despite calls for truce from world leaders
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israel escalates devastating attacks on Palestinians in Gaza despite world leaders calling for ceasefire at UNGA.
Geopolitics
Ukraine, Syria restore diplomatic ties after breakdown during Assad regime
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Zelenskyy and al-Sharaa discuss cooperation and mutual respect as Ukraine and Syria rebuild diplomatic relations.
Geopolitics
Who is Joshua Jahn? What we know about the Dallas ICE facility shooting
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
One person was killed and two injured by the gunman, who also took his own life. Jahn, the suspect, was 29.
Geopolitics
Denmark shuts second airport in a week, more ‘unidentified’ drones spotted
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Danish police said drone activity in Aalborg airspace similar to drone sightings that shut down Copenhagen airport.
Geopolitics
Election campaign in Czechia enters its final phase
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Most Czech voters agree with their government's pro-Ukraine stance, but oppose its economic policy, which is likely to be the deciding factor in next week's ge…
Geopolitics
Philippines: Marcos Jr. touts press freedom despite threats
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Philippines has seen fewer killings of journalists since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office. However, rights groups warn that intimidation and pros…
Geopolitics
South Korea: Why is President Lee urging new term limits?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The new government in Seoul is pushing for changes to the constitution to let presidents stay in office for a maximum of eight years instead of five — although…
Geopolitics
Ukraine updates: Russia sees 'no alternative' to war
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Kremlin said that Russia has no choice but to continue the war in Ukraine following the US president's remarks about Kyiv regaining lost territory. Follow …
Geopolitics
Italy sends naval vessel to help Gaza aid flotilla
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Italy has sent a naval frigate to a flotilla of boats attempting to bring aid to the Gaza Strip. Activists, lawmakers and journalists in the convoy said drones…
Geopolitics
Texas: ICE facility shooting in Dallas leaves two dead
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that the shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The motive of the attack is still unclear.
Geopolitics
Maasai face pressure as Tanzania eyes relocations
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Tanzanian authorities have pushed Maasai relocations since 2022, sparking condemnation from rights groups. With elections nearing, will pressure shift or deepe…
Geopolitics
Trump's UN speech no laughing matter as body language shows
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
When Donald Trump first took to the global political stage, not everyone took him seriously. The reaction of world leaders to his speech at the UN General Asse…
Geopolitics
Suspect arrested in the UK over airport cyberattacks
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
British authorities detained a man in his 40s over a series of cyberattacks that grounded flights at major European airports. Such attacks against transport hu…
Geopolitics
'Everything has changed here': East Side Gallery turns 35
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Once a place for alternative lifestyles, now a monument surrounded by offices and luxury apartments: Few other places in Berlin symbolize change as much as the…
Geopolitics
Infrastructure: Germany lacks money for new motorways
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The government wants to invest billions in transport infrastructure. But there is not enough money for all the projects. Will the planned highway expansion now…
Geopolitics
What challenges await Malawi's next president?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Rising inflation, unemployment, and currency shortages have fueled widespread frustration among Malawians, setting the stage for Peter Mutharika's political co…
Geopolitics
Fact check: Trump repeats false claims at speech before UN
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
In his speech before the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump repeated several false claims about him ending wars, and took aim at renewa…
Geopolitics
How healthy is our planet?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Scientists say we've already exceeded seven of nine planetary boundaries contributing to Earth's stability, life support and resilience. This poses a risk, but…
Geopolitics
Middle East: Injuries in Israel's Eilat from Houthi drone
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Israeli southern city of Eilat has been hit by a drone fired by the Houthis in Yemen, according to Israeli medics. DW has the latest on developments in the…
Geopolitics
Protests in India's northern Ladakh region turn deadly
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Violent clashes between police and protesters left at least four people dead in Ladakh, a Buddhist-Muslim enclave in the Himalayas. Demonstrators want statehoo…
Geopolitics
Nations deliver new climate targets ahead of climate summit
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
With just weeks to go until the international climate conference, nations are stepping up to submit new climate targets for 2035. But will they be enough to pr…
Geopolitics
Denmark: Aalborg Airport closed due to drone sightings
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Police are investigating the appearance of drones over the airspace in Aalborg, a city in the north of Denmark. The closure affected flights from Scandinavian …
Geopolitics
Venezuela hit by 6.2-magnitude earthquake
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The US Geological Survey reported the magnitude of the quake, which was located at a depth of 7.8 kilometers. No casualties have been reported.
Geopolitics
Jimmy Kimmel comeback breaks his YouTube monologue views record
The Guardian – World · Europe
Preliminary figures show 6.26 million broadcast viewers and more than 15m views on YouTube in first 16 hoursSo much for low viewership: Jimmy Kimmel’s comeback…
Geopolitics
Texas Ice facility shooting: Republicans blame ‘radical left’ as Democrats focus on victims and gun control
The Guardian – World · Europe
Democrats say Trump allies are using incident for ‘political points’ against the left despite the victims being detaineesA deadly shooting at a US Immigration …
Geopolitics
Texas Ice facility shooting: what we know so far about deadly attack
The Guardian – World · Europe
One detainee was killed and two were critically wounded in shooting the White House says is ‘politically motivated’Texas Ice facility shooting: Republicans bla…
Geopolitics
Escalatorgate: Trump alleges ‘triple sabotage’ after technical mishaps at UN
The Guardian – World · Europe
Trump claims teleprompter and audio issues, and a stopped escalator that UN says may be due to US delegation stafferDonald Trump alleged “triple sabotage” at t…
Geopolitics
Trump claims he was victim of ‘triple sabotage at the UN’ and demands investigation – as it happened
The Guardian – World · Europe
This liveblog is now closed. You can find more of our politics coverage hereThe Kremlin on Wednesday brushed off a comment by US president Donald Trump describ…
Geopolitics
Starmer gambles on ‘levelling up’-style initiative to tackle Reform threat
The Guardian – World · Europe
Deprived communities to be given tens of millions to patch up derelict shops, pubs and libraries and ‘restore pride’Deprived areas of the UK will be given tens…
Geopolitics
Obama says Trump linking paracetamol to autism is ‘violence against the truth’
The Guardian – World · Europe
Former president says successor’s claims about drug branded Tylenol in US ‘undermines public health that can do harm to women’Barack Obama has said Donald Trum…
Geopolitics
Moderna boss defends UK in drug-pricing row as he opens £150m Oxfordshire facility
The Guardian – World · Europe
‘We’re here to invest,’ says Darius Hughes as he calls comments by other pharma companies ‘a little harsh’The UK boss of the US drugmaker Moderna, which shot t…
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