Sri Lanka convicts 15 people over 2019 Easter Day bombings
Fifteen people have been convicted over Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people.
Venezuelans protest interim leader Delcy Rodriguez at UN headquarters
Venezuelans protested in New York against interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s participation in the UN General Assembly.
Wall Street’s Nasdaq hits all-time high as AI frenzy gathers pace
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Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGA
Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGA Canada pledges 100 million Canadian dollars ($71m) in aid for Palestinians as the UK and France call…
UK Prime Minister vows not to ‘stand by’ as Palestinians suffer
UK PM Burnham condemned Israel’s war on Gaza, and explains why the UK sanctioned illegal Israeli settlements.
South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections
News South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections President’s move clears hurdles to long delayed election and raises concern he can now wield unchecked power. South Sudan’s…
In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain
In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain A difficult birth offers a glimpse into the pressures facing Senegal’s public healthcare system. A nurse prepares medical equipment…
Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham’s first UN speech
In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia after Trump talks
Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia after Trump talks Zelenskyy says Kyiv and Washington discussed an energy ceasefire, air defences and steps towards ending Russia’s war against…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in New York for UNGA
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York as the US-Iran war continues.