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UN Security Council Rejects Russia and China's Bid to Delay Iran Nuclear Sanctions Reimposition
Sep 27, 2025 09:42 am CST
The UN Security Council has rejected Russia and China's final attempt to delay reimposition of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. With the 30-day deadline expiring Saturday, European-triggered sanctions will freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals, and penalize ballistic missile development, further straining Iran-West relations despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and IAEA inspector presence in the country.
Iranian President Claims Trump Administration Lacked Sincerity in Nuclear Negotiations
Sep 27, 2025 09:29 am CST
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has criticized the Trump administration for its perceived insincerity in nuclear negotiations, highlighting a significant "wall of mistrust" between the two nations. Speaking to reporters at the UN General Assembly, Pezeshkian noted that despite reaching multiple understandings, the United States never took these diplomatic efforts seriously, particularly in talks preceding an Israeli military strike.
Trump Demands Microsoft Fire Former Biden Official Lisa Monaco Over National Security Concerns
Sep 27, 2025 09:00 am CST
President Donald Trump has called for Microsoft to terminate Lisa Monaco, its head of global affairs and former deputy attorney general under Biden, citing national security concerns related to her access to sensitive information through Microsoft's government contracts. This demand follows a pattern of actions against political opponents, including the recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.
S Jaishankar Champions Multilateralism and UN Security Council Reforms at High-Level BRICS Meeting in New York
Sep 27, 2025 08:26 am CST
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted a significant BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting in New York, emphasizing the bloc's crucial role in promoting multilateralism during challenging global times. As the current BRICS Chair, India outlined priorities focusing on food and energy security, climate change, and sustainable development through technological innovation. Jaishankar also participated in IBSA and India-CELAC ministerial meetings, consistently advocating for comprehensive reform of multilateral institutions to better represent developing nations in global governance structures.
Pakistan Security Forces Eliminate 17 TTP Militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Raid: Latest Counter-Terrorism Operation
Sep 27, 2025 08:18 am CST
Pakistani security forces conducted a successful raid against Taliban militants in Karak district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing 17 TTP fighters. This operation follows a similar raid days earlier that eliminated 13 militants, highlighting Pakistan's ongoing counter-terrorism efforts against the rising militant threat in the northwestern region.
Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Advocates for SAARC Revival in Powerful UN General Assembly Address
Sep 27, 2025 07:19 am CST
During his address at the 80th UN General Assembly session, Bangladesh's interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus called for revitalizing the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Emphasizing mutual respect and shared prosperity, Yunus highlighted SAARC's potential to improve welfare for millions across South Asia despite political challenges that have prevented summits since 2014. He also discussed Bangladesh's ongoing efforts to enhance regional connectivity through multiple international initiatives.
Trump's Revenge: How the President's Campaign Against Political Enemies Is Reshaping American Justice
Sep 27, 2025 03:20 am CST
President Trump's indictment of former FBI Director James Comey signals an unprecedented escalation in his campaign against political opponents. With explicit promises of more prosecutions to come, Trump has openly abandoned traditional boundaries between the White House and Justice Department, raising serious concerns about the weaponization of federal power for personal vendettas in American democracy.
Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian State at UN: "National Suicide" for Israel Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict
Sep 27, 2025 03:01 am CST
In a controversial UN address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly rejected the establishment of a Palestinian state, calling it "national suicide" for Israel. His speech came amid continuing Gaza hostilities, international pressure for peace, and an ICC arrest warrant against him for alleged war crimes. Netanyahu vowed to continue military operations against Hamas despite emerging ceasefire discussions, while criticizing European nations for recognizing Palestine.
2,400 Indians Deported from US in 2024: MEA Confirms Amid Elderly Sikh Woman's Controversial Removal
Sep 27, 2025 02:25 am CST
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that over 2,400 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States in 2024, highlighting the case of 73-year-old Harjit Kaur who was removed after living in America for nearly three decades. This report examines India's stance on migration, the deportation process, and the human impact through Kaur's controversial case that sparked community protests in California.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Global Leaders Rally for First Female UN Secretary-General After 80 Years of Male Leadership
Sep 27, 2025 02:22 am CST
After eight decades of exclusively male leadership, world leaders at the 80th UN General Assembly are intensifying calls for the first female UN Secretary-General to succeed Antonio Guterres in 2026. With strong endorsements for candidates like Chile's Michelle Bachelet, this historic push highlights the organization's commitment to gender equality in global diplomacy and its highest office.