UNGA: Qatar’s emir urges world to engage with the Taliban
In speech to UN General Assembly, Sheikh Tamim addresses COVID-19 pandemic, cybersecurity and conflicts in the region.
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At UN, Biden urges ‘global action on shared challenges’
'Bombs and bullets cannot defend against COVID-19 or its future variants,' Biden tells General Assembly.
Lebanon’s inflation rate is worse than Zimbabwe’s and Venezuela’s
Lebanon's annual inflation rate is the highest in the world, according to Bloomberg data.
Bodies of eight migrants found off Spain’s coast
The bodies, including three women and a child, washed up on the shores of Almeria over the past two days.
Texas doctor who defied state’s new abortion ban is sued
Two suits challenging Texas law are seen setting up a US Supreme Court test of the abortion ban's constitutionality.
Some 20% of Nigeria’s workers lost jobs to COVID
New report shows how COVID-19 has had a disproportionate socioeconomic impact on Africa's most populous country.
Prince Andrew is served sexual assault lawsuit in United States
Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre, who says she was assaulted at 17, sent the civil lawsuit to the prince's US-based lawyer.
Talk of Wagner mercenary deal shines light on Mali power politics
Possible deal reflects ongoing political shift in Mali and changing dynamics in its ties with Russia and France.
United Nations: Gueterres warns ‘We are on the edge of an abyss’
The UN's chief painted a grim picture of a divided and polarized world and urged solidarity among nations.
Libya’s parliament passes no-confidence vote in unity government
In a new blow to UN-backed peace efforts, 89 MPs in Libya's eastern-based parliament voted to withdraw confidence.
Croatia police try to identify mystery woman with memory loss
Woman with no recollection of who she is was found on northern Adriatic Sea island of Krk on September 12.
Cash-strapped Evergrande missed interest payments due Monday
Cash-strapped Evergrande missed payments to 2 of its largest bank creditors, sources tell Bloomberg.
German activists weigh climate crisis as election looms
Environmental campaigners say authorities are not moving fast enough to cut carbon emissions and curb climate change.
Hundreds more evacuated as lava spews from Canary Islands volcano
New fissure opens up on Cumbre Vieja's slope after earthquake rocks La Palma late on Monday.
Petrol station killing over COVID mask row shocks Germany
Politicians decry 'coronavirus deniers' after 49-year-old suspect shot cashier who asked him to wear a mask.
World leaders speak at United Nations General Assembly: Live
The annual General Debate begins on Tuesday with speeches from leaders of US, Qatar, Iran, Turkey and China.
Macron and Modi vow to ‘act jointly’ after submarine dispute
France is particularly furious with the US for secretly leading talks about the new strategic alliance, Aukus.
South Africa resumes Zuma’s protracted arms deal trial
Ex-President Jacob Zuma, who faces corruption charges over a $2.5bn arms deal in late 1990s, failed to appear in court.
United Nations: Challenges grow but not the budget to meet them
The UN is faced with doing more with less as international leadership gets tested in the COVID-19 era.
Infographic: Are nuclear submarines better?
Submarines can either be diesel-electric or nuclear-powered, both types can carry nuclear warheads.