How and why the UN General Assembly is gaining prominence
The gridlock in the UNSC and emerging multipolarity are shifting political weight to the UNGA.
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US envoy walks out on Pezeshkian UN speech slamming war on Iran
As Iran’s president began his speech at the UN General Assembly, an official from the US delegation walked out.
Surging prices, voters’ anger: How France’s fuel crisis could shape the presidential campaign
In recent weeks, fishermen have blocked oil depots and port entrances in the south of France, while farmers have staged demonstrations over rising fuel prices. Fuel is set to become a major political flashpoint, just seven months away from France's elections.
Scientists warn super El Nino could cause 450,000 deaths: Should we worry?
Global South countries will be worst affected by the phenomenon sweeping the planet from June to February.
Russia's parliamentary election result underscores public support for Kremlin policies, Putin says
President Vladimir Putin says Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election, which further strengthened the Kremlin’s already-overwhelming legislative control, was a sign of public support for his policies
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The biggest flotation in five years was a bit of a shoo-in. Let’s see what happens when overseas competition is tougherIndian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in yearsA win is a win, but we should probably contain our excitement about the biggest flotation in London for five years. Airtel Money, a payments processor that operates in 13 African countries and should be wort...
Yemeni government in military and diplomatic push to reverse Houthi gains
Government claims battlefield advances as diplomats attempt to put anti-Houthi fight at UN centre stage.
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault
the disgraced Hollywood producer is already serving a sentence of 23 years for rape and sexual assault in another case.
She turned America’s waste paper into Chinese packaging: How Zhang Yin built her billion-dollar empire
Zhang Yin launched her paper-trading venture in Hong Kong in 1985 with a simple investment strategy. Spotting a lucrative market in collecting waste paper from the United States to ship to China, she founded America Chung Nam, eventually becoming the top exporter of this recyclable material. Expanding further, she created Nine Dragons Paper, seeing tremendous growth in China’s booming economy.
Argentina to UN: Falkland Islands are a ‘national cause’
Argentina’s President Javier Milei says the “principle of self-determination does not apply" to the Falkland Islands.
Millions in cash found hidden behind walls in anti-mafia raid near Naples
Italian Carabinieri seized €3.2 million in cash hidden behind walls and in drawers during an anti-mafia operation near Naples.
Treasury yields surge to near 20-year high as oil jumps back above $103 per barrel
The yields on U.S. Treasury bonds surged Wednesday as oil prices also climbed.
Treasury yields surge to near 20-year high as oil jumps back above $102 per barrel
The yields on U.S. Treasury bonds surged Wednesday as oil prices also climbed.
Treasury yields surge to nearly 20-year high as oil jumps back above $100
The yields on U.S. Treasury bonds surged Wednesday as oil prices also climbed.
Harvey Weinstein gets 15 years for sex assault after pleading for mercy
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who was at the centre of abuse allegations that spurred the #MeToo movement, was resentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a former production assistant. Weinstein, 74, forcibly performed oral sex in 2006 on Miriam Haley, one of dozens of women who have made accusations against the Pulp Fiction and Shakespeare in Love producer. Wein...
Harvey Weinstein gets 15 years in jail for 2006 New York sex crime
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday for a felony sex crime in another #MeToo reckoning. Weinstein’s sentencing for sexually assaulting one-time TV production assistant Miriam Haley followed a legal odyssey spanning more than six years after his 2020 conviction was overturned. A jury found Weinstein guilty again at a retrial last year. Once amo...
UK politics: PM’s new anti-disinformation unit gets cross-party backing, as Farage declares it an attack on free speech – as it happened
Farage referred to the new unit and said Burnham was setting it up ‘using the excuse that Russia wants to interfere with elections’The former Labour minister leading the government’s review into youth unemployment has written to 100 firms to ask them to provide work placements and jobs for young people, the Press Association reports. PA says:Alan Milburn, who was commissioned by former prime minis...
Germany commits for first time to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045
Campaigners say plan marks a ‘notable shift’ away from oil and gas as previously pledges were only for carbon neutralityEurope’s biggest economy has committed to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045, despite fierce debate about Germany’s green policies.In a roadmap published on Wednesday, the German government set out for the first time an explicit promise of “transitioning away” from fossil fuels, as...
Norway says Europe's 'largest' rare-earth mine plan set for 2028
The project has been delayed by environmental concerns, particularly over plans to locate mineral-processing facilities in an area of forest.
Giant dancing gorilla becomes hit at Lahore university event
A giant gorilla performer joins students on the dancefloor at a university event in Lahore, as Pakistan's viral party trend gains popularity.
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Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'
Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace deal is not agreed soon.
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years after sexual assault conviction
Sentencing comes after years of appeals and retrials in the case involving former TV production assistant Miriam HaleyHarvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years on Wednesday after being convicted of sexually assaulting former TV production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006 at his Manhattan apartment.Haley appeared in court on Wednesday morning and delivered a victim impact statement. Continue reading...
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for 2006 sex assault
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday for sexually assaulting one-time TV production assistant Miriam Haley.
Iranian president claims they are 'victims of terrorism' in United Nations speech
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his address to the United Nations to draw attention to leaders, scientists and civilians who had been killed and accused the United States of "terrorism." NBC News' Matt Bradley reports on the leader's remarks and the ongoing conflict overseas.
Bessent announces 2-month extension of US-China trade truce
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday that Washington and Beijing have agreed to extend the trade agreement reached in South Korea for just two months, as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a state visit. “We have agreed today that we will extend what we call the Busan Agreement,” Bessent said in an interview with Fox News, adding the agreement will be ...
Bessent announces 2-month extension of Busan trade deal with China
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday that Washington and Beijing have agreed to extend the Busan trade agreement for just two months, as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a state visit. “We have agreed today that we will extend what we call the Busan Agreement,” Bessent said in an interview with Fox News, adding the agreement will be extended until Ja...
Bigger than Busan? US considers China’s ‘bigger deal’ on trade as Xi summit nears
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that Washington is ready to sign onto China’s proposal of a “bigger deal” on trade or extend last year’s Busan trade agreement, hours before Chinese President Xi Jinping was due to arrive for a state visit. Bessent made the remarks after an unscheduled meeting with Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng at the World Bank headquarters, following their e...