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Erdogan calls for political solution to Syria crisis

The international community cannot let the Syrian crisis drag on for another 10 years, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Erdogan called for a political solution to the ongoing crisis in the war-hit country.

Moscow says Washington failed to discredit Russia’s electoral system

The United States has failed to discredit Russia's electoral system despite all the cyber-attacks and vote interference, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova says.

UN deeply concerned about US deportation of Haitians

The United Nations has expressed deep concern about mass deportation of Haitian migrants from the United States, warning the move could go against international law.

Qatar urges world engagement with Taliban

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has called on the world leaders to remain engaged with the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Xi calls for jointly addressing global challenges

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for bolstering confidence and jointly addressing global threats and challenges to build a better world for all.

France: US instigating confrontation with China

French Defence Minister Florence Parly accused the United States of attempting to instigate confrontation with China, amid the growing tension over a security deal between Canberra and Washington.

Biden and Johnson agree on approach to Russia and China

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the US President Joe Biden agreed that the approach to Russia and China should be based on the common values shared by both London and Washington, the PM's spokesman said following talks between the two leaders in Washington on Wednesday.

Taliban asks to address world leaders at UN

The Taliban has requested an opportunity to speak to the United Nations in New York this week, according to a report.

Amnesty: Taliban not serious about protecting human rights

Amnesty International detailed cases of human rights abuses purportedly carried out by the Taliban about a month after the militant group took over Afghanistan.

Germany urges Iran to return to nuclear talks

Germany on Monday asked Iran to return rapidly to nuclear negotiations, after a break in talks following the presidential election in Iran.

Biden renews offer to return to ‘full’ nuclear deal ‘if Iran does same’

U.S. President Joe Biden told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday that Washington would come back to the Iranian nuclear deal in "full" if Tehran does the same.

Taliban confirms final list of government appointees

The Taliban expanded its interim cabinet on Tuesday, announcing a list of deputy ministers but failed to name any woman despite facing an international backlash.

France’s FM to discuss Iran, Ukraine with Lavrov

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian will meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov during the UN General Assembly in New York this week, with the Iranian nuclear deal as well as the recent developments in Ukraine and Afghanistan, topping the agenda of their talks.

Canada’s Trudeau wins third term, no majority

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won a third term in the country’s snap election but fell short of regaining the majority he was seeking

Sudan Officials: Coup attempt failed, plotters arrested

Sudanese authorities reported a coup attempt on Tuesday by a group of soldiers but claimed it failed and that the military remains in control. The leaders of the failed coup attempt along with tens of officers have been arrested.

US Border Patrol whips at migrants from horseback

US Border Patrol agents whipped at migrants in Texas who were attempting to make their way to an encampment where thousands of Haitian migrants have sought refuge.

Lebanon new government wins parliament confidence vote

Lebanon’s new government on Monday won a vote of confidence from parliament, putting an end to the 13-month political deadlock that has gripped the country.

Pro-Putin party wins majority in Russia election

The Kremlin-loyal United Russia party has recorded an overwhelming victory in Russia's parliamentary elections.

Top US, UK diplomats discuss Iran, Afghanistan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Monday and discussed various issues including Iran and Afghanistan.

UN General Assembly Session Opportunity for Intl. Convergence: Analyst

A political analyst says the United Nations General Assembly meeting is an ideal opportunity for countries to reinforce their alliances and resolve their differences.

EU accuses US of disloyalty to allies

The EU’s top leaders accused U.S. President Joe Biden of disloyalty to the transatlantic alliance, urging him to explain why he misled France and other European partners in forging a new strategic tie-up with the U.K. and Australia in the Indo-Pacific.

IAEA worried about North Korea’s nuclear program

The United Nations atomic watchdog has warned that North Korea’s nuclear program is progressing “full steam ahead”.

Several killed in Russian university shooting

At least six people were killed and 28 others injured in a shooting on the campus of a university in the Russian city of Perm on Monday.

Biden goes on vacation amid several national crises

US President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden went for a bike ride at the beach on Sunday amid multiple national crises, while the president refused from answering reporters' questions.

N. Korea calls South’s submarine-missile test ’clumsy’

North Korea has blasted South Korea’s recent submarine-missile launch, slamming Seoul’s attempt as “sloppy” and “self-comforting”.

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