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Geopolitics

Syria pursuing security deal with Israel to defuse heightened tensions

The Washington Post – World · US

Amid U.S. mediation, President Sharaa is pushing for Israel to withdraw from Syrian territory occupied in the past year, but some worry he will concede too muc…

Geopolitics

India’s richest man buys $33 billion in Russian oil — risking Trump’s ire

The Washington Post – World · US

As Trump punishes India for purchasing Russian oil, billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries finds itself at the center of a diplomatic firestorm.

Geopolitics

The origin story of the U.N. General Assembly, forged in the ashes of WWII

The Washington Post – World · US

In post-Blitz London, organizers threw together the first U.N. General Assembly with rationed food, a shoestring budget and big ambitions for a peaceful future.

Geopolitics

Colombian president: Trump’s boat strikes won’t stop narco traffickers

The Washington Post – World · US

In an interview with The Washington Post, Colombia’s Gustavo Petro argued the Trump administration’s boat strikes are “only for television” and amount to “murd…

Geopolitics

Drone flights shut airports in Denmark, Norway as anxiety over Russia soars

The Washington Post – World · US

Russian breaches of NATO airspace have put European military officials and aviation agencies on alert, but it was unclear who flew the drones in Denmark and No…

Geopolitics

Trump says he has ‘solved’ 7 conflicts. Here’s what to know about them.

The Washington Post – World · US

In Trump’s speech before the U.N. General Assembly, he said he had ended a growing list of conflicts. In some of them, his role remains contested.

Geopolitics

Duchess of York is latest in Britain to be tarnished by Epstein connection

The Washington Post – World · US

In an email, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, expressed support for Jeffrey Epstein even after he was convicted of soliciting a minor for prostitution.

Geopolitics

Trump vs. Lula was a window into MAGA at the U.N.

The Washington Post – World · US

Most countries in the world want the United Nations to work as intended. Not Trump and his allies.

Geopolitics

Duterte, former Philippine president, charged with murder at ICC

The Washington Post – World · US

International Criminal Court prosecutors allege that Rodrigo Duterte carried out crimes against humanity while in office, in pursuit of a brutal war on drugs.

Geopolitics

Unification Church Leader Is Arrested on Corruption Charges in South Korea

The New York Times – World · US

Han Hak-ja — the widow of the church’s founder, the Rev. Sun Myung Moon — was accused of bribing a former first lady for business and political favors.

Geopolitics

As U.S. Pulls Back From the U.N., Rivals Stand to Gain

The New York Times – World · US

We explain how Russia, China, Iran and other countries are trying to strengthen their influence as America retreats.

Geopolitics

Defense Department Delays Cleanup of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Nationwide

The New York Times – World · US

The new timeline could slow cleanup in some communities by nearly a decade. The chemicals, widely used in the military, are linked to cancers and other health …

Geopolitics

‘Your Countries Are Going to Hell’: Trump Airs His Grievances at the U.N.

The New York Times – World · US

In a meandering address, President Trump rebuked global institutions and complained about immigration, environmentalists, windmills and more.

Geopolitics

Woman Is Convicted of Killing Her Children and Leaving Them in Suitcases

The New York Times – World · US

Years after Hakyung Lee left New Zealand for her native South Korea, the bodies of her children were found in Auckland. She faces life in prison.

Geopolitics

Zelensky to Meet With Trump on Sidelines of U.N. General Assembly

The New York Times – World · US

The leaders of Ukraine and the United States will hold talks weeks after President Trump agreed to participate in postwar security guarantees for Ukraine.

Geopolitics

Here’s what to know.

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump’swith a rebuke of global institutions,

Geopolitics

Guterres Says the U.N.’s Principles ‘Are Under Siege.’

The New York Times – World · US

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Geopolitics

Dozens of Protesters Are Arrested Near the U.N. Before Trump’s Speech

The New York Times – World · US

About 50 anti-Trump protesters were arrested before the president’s address to diplomats and world leaders on Tuesday morning, according to an organizer of the…

Geopolitics

Which Countries Recognize a Palestinian State?

The New York Times – World · US

Ashley Wu, a graphics reporter for The New York Times, walks us through the changing map of Palestinian recognition.

Geopolitics

Trump Claims Again at the U.N. That He Ended 7 Wars. Here’s a Closer Look.

The New York Times – World · US

During his speech, the president also disparaged the work of the United Nations, which, he said, “did not even try to help” in any of the conflicts.

Geopolitics

Iranian Diplomats Are Barred From Shopping at Costco While Visiting U.S.

The New York Times – World · US

As the U.N. General Assembly met in New York, the Trump administration forbade the Iranian delegation from shopping at discount wholesalers, an apparent bid to…

Geopolitics

Trump rails against clean energy and criticizes Britain for its shift away from drilling.

The New York Times – World · US

Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • President Trump said Ukraine might be able to reclaim all its lost territory in the war against …

Geopolitics

Trump Strikes Softer Tone on Brazil, Following a Scathing Lula Speech

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump said he encountered the Brazilian president at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday and they briefly embraced. He said the two would …

Geopolitics

Trump Pushes E.U. to Stop Buying Oil and Gas From Russia

The New York Times – World · US

The European Union has sharply reduced its dependence on Russian energy, but it still imports some supplies.

Geopolitics

Sadiq Khan’s Office Rejects Trump’s Comments About London, Calling Them ‘Bigoted’

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump lashed out at Mayor Sadiq Khan and made false claims about the British capital and Shariah law during his speech at the U.N. General Assembly.

Geopolitics

Israel, citing Rosh Hashana, said it wouldn’t attend a U.N. Security Council meeting on Gaza.

The New York Times – World · US

Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • President Trump said Ukraine could regain all lost territory in the war against Russia with…

Geopolitics

At U.N., Trump Says Green Energy Is a Scam and Attacks Climate Science

The New York Times – World · US

In a remarkable United Nations address, the president lashed out at wind turbines, environmentalists and allies around the world while dismissing the dangers o…

Geopolitics

Fact-Checking Trump’s Speech at the U.N. General Assembly

The New York Times – World · US

The president made inaccurate claims about the economy, renewable energy and the mayor of London.

Geopolitics

Supreme Leader Says Iran Has No Plans for Nuclear Weapon

The New York Times – World · US

The speech came as Iran and Europe negotiate over sanctions on the sidelines at the U.N. General Assembly. But Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he opposed talks wit…

Geopolitics

U.S. Deportee Sent to Africa Is Repatriated by Jamaica

The New York Times – World · US

The decision by the Trump administration to send Orville Etoria to Eswatini, where he had no ties, raised alarm among rights groups.

Geopolitics

Trump Lectures the World at the U.N.

The New York Times – World · US

In a scathing speech at the General Assembly, the president complained about immigration, green energy and the United Nations itself.

Geopolitics

The Security Council warns of deteriorating conditions from the war in Gaza.

The New York Times – World · US

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Geopolitics

In a Sudden Shift, Trump Says Ukraine Can Win the War With Russia

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump’s pivot could give him room to distance himself from a conflict that he once promised to solve in days or weeks.

Geopolitics

Trump’s U-Turn on Ukraine Was a Surprise, Zelensky Says

The New York Times – World · US

The Ukrainian leader said in an interview on Fox News that Russia’s unwillingness to take steps toward peace had impacted the American president.

Geopolitics

Escalator at U.N. Stops When Trump Steps On, Setting Off Conspiracy Theories

The New York Times – World · US

A sudden stop just as President Trump stepped on the stairs may have been caused by the triggering of a safety mechanism, the U.N. said.

Geopolitics

From Poland’s leader, scathing criticism of Russian incursions in a ‘dangerous era of rivalry.’

The New York Times – World · US

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Geopolitics

Aid Flotilla Headed for Gaza Says It’s Under Drone Attack

The New York Times – World · US

The vessels were aiming to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The Israelis have asked that the aid be given to them to distribute.

Geopolitics

South Koreans Describe Fear and Anger After Georgia ICE Raid

The New York Times – World · US

Some of the workers arrested this month at a Hyundai-LG factory said that although they had entered the United States under murky circumstances, they had alway…

Geopolitics

In Rare China Visit, U.S. Lawmakers Call Lack of Military Talks ‘Dangerous’

The New York Times – World · US

The bipartisan delegation said more conversations were necessary to avoid accidental “miscalculations and misunderstandings” that could lead to conflict.

Geopolitics

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Leaving International Criminal Court

The New York Times – World · US

The military rulers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger said the court had become a tool of neocolonial repression. All three governments have been accused of huma…

Geopolitics

In Israel, Government Backlash Brews Over Palestinian State Recognition

The New York Times – World · US

As more countries moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state, a far-right member of Israel’s government called for “countermeasures” including the annexat…

Geopolitics

Drone Strike in Haiti Kills 8 Children at a Birthday Party

The New York Times – World · US

A drone meant to strike a gang leader hit a celebration where children had gathered. Haiti is using drones to repel gangs that control much of the capital.

Geopolitics

Peter Mutharika Set to Return to Power in Malawi

The New York Times – World · US

Peter Mutharika, an 85-year-old Yale-educated law professor, looked on course to defeat the incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera.

Geopolitics

Why African Countries Keep Making Deals to Accept U.S. Deportees

The New York Times – World · US

As the Trump administration exerts pressure on countries to aid in its mass deportation efforts, some nations in Africa have agreed, prompting legal battles.

Geopolitics

Saudi Grand Mufti, an Archconservative in a Changing Kingdom, Dies

The New York Times – World · US

The death of Abdulaziz Al Asheikh, Saudi Arabia’s most senior cleric, was the symbolic end of an era as the kingdom transforms.

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