Syria’s New President Seeks Global Rebirth at UN General Assembly
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara makes historic UN address, urging the world to see Syria as a nation reborn after civil war.
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Health, International
UN Health Goals Diluted by Big Soda and Tobacco Lobbying
The UN’s latest declaration on chronic diseases omits key public health measures like sugary drink taxes due to corporate lobbying, raising alarms among health experts.
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Israeli Airstrike Kills 22 Civilians in Gaza City Warehouse
At least 22 Palestinians, including nine children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City warehouse, with Israel claiming it targeted Hamas militants.
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South Korea Legalizes Tattoo Artists After Decades of Ban
South Korea’s National Assembly has passed a law legalizing tattoo artists, ending decades of criminalization and underground practice.
International, Politics
U.N. Urges Ghana to Stop U.S.-Linked Migrant Deportations
The U.N. has urged Ghana to stop deporting five U.S.-sent migrants who had court-ordered protections against torture—exposing a loophole in Trump’s aggressive removal strategy.
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U.N. Snapback Sanctions on Iran Take Effect After Russia-China Bid Fails
The U.N. has reinstated sanctions on Iran after Russia and China’s bid to delay them failed, escalating tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program.
International, Politics
Trump Claims Gaza Ceasefire Deal—But Major Hurdles Loom
President Trump says a Gaza war-ending deal is in place, but Israeli and Hamas opposition, plus diplomatic complexities, threaten its viability.
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Netanyahu’s U.N. Speech Met With Empty Seats and Global Backlash
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced an almost-empty U.N. chamber as he rejected Palestinian statehood, highlighting his growing diplomatic isolation.
International, Politics
Trump Reverses Course on Ukraine Land Concessions After UN Speech
Donald Trump abandoned his demand that Ukraine cede territory to Russia just hours after his UN address, marking a dramatic reversal in his foreign policy stance.
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London Stansted Fire Causes Flight Delays, Sparks Safety Questions
A small fire in a lounge at London Stansted Airport on September 24, 2025, led to evacuations, security closures, and significant flight delays—highlighting vulnerabilities in major travel hubs.