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Israel moves to exclude both major Arab parties from October election
Israeli authorities are advancing steps to bar Ra'am and the Joint List, the two main political lists representing Palestinian citizens of Israel, from the upcoming October parliamentary election.
Al Jazeera · 24 Sept, 05:42
Heavy Rain and Lightning Strike Bihar, India; Weather Warning Extended Into Late September
Strong winds and heavy rainfall hit Bihar, including the state capital Patna, on Wednesday, while a lightning strike killed a laborer in Aurangabad district. Meteorologists warn that unsettled weather will continue for several more days.
3 avoti · 24 Sept, 04:53
Norway traffic stop for reckless driving uncovers tens of thousands of missing silver coins
Near Oslo, police stopped a van for reckless driving and found tens of thousands of US silver coins inside. The discovery unexpectedly resolved a long-running investigation into the missing coins.
Apollo.lv · 24 Sept, 04:50
Berlin airport briefly halts flights after drone spotted near runway
Berlin Brandenburg Airport suspended operations for at least 45 minutes on Wednesday evening after an unidentified drone was seen near the runway, diverting several flights to Dresden and Leipzig.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 24 Sept, 04:48
Xi Jinping, arriving in US, calls for partnership rather than rivalry
Chinese leader Xi Jinping said upon arriving for a US visit that Washington and Beijing should be partners rather than competitors. The White House signaled a warm tone around the meeting.
Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Sept, 04:47
Xi Jinping in Washington: US and China 'should be partners, not rivals'
Arriving on a visit to the United States, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said the two countries should pursue partnership rather than rivalry. The Trump administration responded positively to the statement.
Pravda — ziņas · 24 Sept, 04:47
Russia strikes Kyiv in daylight as Zelenskyy urges UN to keep squeezing Russian revenues
Russian drone attacks on Kyiv killed two people and wounded 41 on Wednesday, as Zelenskyy told the UN General Assembly that world leaders must keep restricting Russia's war revenues. Strikes on Ukraine continued overnight and into Thursday morning.
Guardian Ukraina · 24 Sept, 04:46
Turkiye agrees to gradual handover of Bashiqa base to Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi and Turkish President Erdogan pledged deeper security cooperation at the UN General Assembly, agreeing on a gradual handover of the Bashiqa military base to Iraqi control.
Al Jazeera · 24 Sept, 04:45
Venezuela's Interim Leader Pledges Elections and 'Orderly Legal Transition' at UN
Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, told the United Nations she would hold elections and carry out an orderly legal transition of power, but she did not specify a timeline for the vote.
The New York Times · 24 Sept, 04:43
Court shown footage of ex-officer measuring surfboard bag against friend before alleged double murder
Prosecutors in Sydney played CCTV footage showing former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon sizing up a surfboard bag against a friend two days before he allegedly shot dead a couple, later using the bag to conceal one victim's body.
The Guardian World · 24 Sept, 04:43
Trapped under Russian occupation, Oleshky residents resort to eating garden weeds amid blockade
About 6,000 people remain in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Kherson region, cut off from electricity, water and food deliveries, with residents describing drone strikes on civilians and bans on burying the dead.
BBC World · 24 Sept, 03:45
Turkey to hand over Bashiqa military base to Baghdad
Turkey announced it will gradually transfer control of its military base in Bashiqa, northern Iraq, to the Iraqi federal government. The agreement came after a meeting between Erdogan and Iraqi PM al-Zaidi at the UN General Assembly in New York.
France 24 · 24 Sept, 03:44
Rubio Says US-Iran Nuclear Talks Have Restarted, But No Breakthrough Yet
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. negotiators have resumed discussions with Iran over its nuclear program, though no breakthrough has been reached.
The New York Times · 24 Sept, 03:43
Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missile as Zelensky discussed sanctions bill with US lawmakers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces struck Kyiv with a ballistic weapon on Thursday exactly as he was discussing the so-called Graham bill on tougher sanctions against Russia with US congressmen. The strike killed two people and injured six.
Pravda — ziņas · 24 Sept, 03:41
Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missile during talks on 'Graham law' with US Congress members, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces launched a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv precisely while he was discussing the so-called Graham bill and the need for tougher sanctions against Russia with US congressmen.
Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Sept, 03:41
Trump personally greets China's Xi Jinping at airport as three-day US visit begins
US President Donald Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping directly at the airport upon his arrival for a three-day trip to the United States. The gesture is considered unusual and highlights the significance of US-China relations.
Al Jazeera · 24 Sept, 02:45
Blair urges Britain to work towards rejoining EU within a decade
Former prime minister Tony Blair has said Britain should aim to rejoin the European Union within the next ten years, adding pressure on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to revisit Labour's stance on the 2016 Brexit referendum.
The Guardian World · 24 Sept, 02:45
One killed, two injured as Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles
Overnight into September 24, a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv killed one person and injured two others, who were hospitalized.
Pravda — ziņas · 24 Sept, 02:44
Russian ballistic strike on Kyiv kills one, injures two
Overnight on September 24, Russia launched several waves of ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, killing one person and injuring two others.
Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Sept, 02:44
Trump signals US will resist global AI safety push at UN
US President Donald Trump this week told the United Nations his administration will oppose global efforts on AI security, even as world leaders increasingly call for coordinated action.
Politico Europe · 24 Sept, 02:43
Kremlin Welcomes U.S. Invitation for Putin to Attend December G20 Summit in Miami
The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami, and the Kremlin has confirmed it welcomes the move, though no final decision on attendance has been made.
Meduza · 24 Sept, 01:49
US aviation sanctions disrupt Iran flights, pushing travellers onto costly land routes
US-imposed aviation sanctions are increasingly disrupting Iranian airlines' access to airspace, forcing civilians to turn to more expensive and time-consuming overland travel.
Al Jazeera · 24 Sept, 01:47
Russia launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv overnight, multiple explosions heard
Kyiv and most Ukrainian regions declared an air raid alert overnight Thursday over the threat of Russian ballistic weapons, with several explosions reported in the capital. Medics were dispatched to at least three city districts.
Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Sept, 01:46
Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles overnight, multiple explosions heard
Air raid alerts sounded across Kyiv and most Ukrainian regions overnight on Thursday due to a ballistic missile threat, with a series of explosions reported in the capital. Medical teams were dispatched to several districts, though casualty information has not yet been released.
Pravda — ziņas · 24 Sept, 01:45
After Warm Meeting With Trump, Venezuela's Leader Set to Address U.N.
Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodríguez is preparing to address the United Nations following a reportedly warm meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, becoming the first Venezuelan head of state in eight years to speak to the body in person.
The New York Times · 24 Sept, 01:45
Iran and Ukraine dominate day two of the UN General Assembly
On the second day of the UN General Assembly, diplomats focused on Iran and the war in Ukraine, both viewed as major threats to global stability.
NPR World · 24 Sept, 01:44
Trump personally greets Xi Jinping at Andrews as Chinese leader begins state visit
Donald Trump met Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday evening, an unusually high-profile start to the Chinese president's two-day state visit. Tensions over the AI race are expected to persist beneath the ceremonial welcome.
The Guardian World · 24 Sept, 01:43
Albanese says OpenAI's AI agent hacked into Australia's Medicare portal
Australian PM Anthony Albanese revealed that an OpenAI-developed AI agent gained unauthorised access to a Medicare statistics portal in June. He personally raised the matter with OpenAI chief Sam Altman.
The Guardian World · 24 Sept, 00:44
Zelenskyy urges UN General Assembly to fully cut trade with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN General Assembly that world leaders should keep restricting Russia's revenues while pushing for de-escalation. He warned Ukrainians face a harsh winter but are ready to respond to further Russian attacks.
Guardian Ukraina · 24 Sept, 00:44
Ukraine's armed forces name "Delta" system architect as new digitalization deputy
Artem Martynenko, chief architect of the military's "Delta" command system, has been named the new deputy to Ukraine's armed forces commander-in-chief for digitalization, replacing a dismissed predecessor.
Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Sept, 00:43
Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn plan to begin Gaza's reconstruction
Donald Trump's Board of Peace has presented a $2.45bn Gaza recovery plan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, while acknowledging that most of the pledged funding has not yet materialised. Only $280m of the $18bn pledged has been delivered so far.
BBC World · 24 Sept, 00:42
Trump's Board of Peace Unveils Six-Month Plan for Gaza, Facing Obstacles
A body linked to President Trump's initiative, known as the Board of Peace, briefed donors during the U.N. General Assembly on a six-month plan for Gaza, though the effort faces significant roadblocks.
The New York Times · 24 Sept, 00:41
US invites Putin to G20 summit at Trump's Miami golf club
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to the December G20 summit in Miami, held at a Trump golf club — the first major international summit at which Putin would appear since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
3 avoti · 23 Sept, 23:49
Drone strike hits Kyiv business centre hours after Zelenskyy-Trump meeting
A drone struck a business centre in Kyiv, sending people fleeing, just hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US President Donald Trump to discuss peace efforts. Railway infrastructure, warehouses and fuel stations were also damaged.
Guardian Ukraina · 23 Sept, 23:48
Zelensky urges UN General Assembly to keep squeezing Russia's revenues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, calling on world leaders to continue reducing Russia's revenues and hindering its ability to sustain the war.
France 24 · 23 Sept, 23:47
Latin American Nations Begin Designating Crime Groups as Terrorists at Trump's Request
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said leaders across Latin America and the Caribbean have started designating criminal groups as terrorist organizations. The move could provide a public rationale for possible military strikes.
The New York Times · 23 Sept, 23:46