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Fiji pushes defence role in crime fight

FIJI is pushing for greater use of defence capabilities to support law enforcement agencies as transnational organised c...

BREAKING NEWS: U.N. more important than ever for peace, stability: Takaichi

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ShinyHunters claims attack on FBI exposes almost all agents

The FBI jobs site, which was temporarily defaced, remains unavailable and the agency said it’s investigating the claims....

BREAKING NEWS: Takaichi says post-Cold War stability "thing of the past" in U.N. speech

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Iran flights to Baghdad, Muscat cancelled ahead of US aviation sanctions

Iran's aviation officials negotiate with Oman and Iraq as US's Bessent targets carriers seven months into the conflict.

Trump, Japan’s Takaichi discuss China in meeting ahead of Xi’s US trip

They agreed to closely coordinate on China-related economic and security issues.

Burnham Warns UN That AI Can Enhance Russian Disinformation

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday evening accused Russia of spreading lies and disinformation in what he said wa...

Trump plans two military bases in Greenland as deal signed

The deal is set to expand Washington's military role in Greenland, though it will leave the island under Danish sovereig...

PNG urges Pacific to turn security dialogue into action

PAPUA New Guinea has called for stronger Pacific cooperation and concrete action as security threats across the region b...

Lavrov, Rubio may discuss cooperation between two countries at UN — Russian MFA

After Donald Trump returned to the White House, "Washington’s policy at the United Nations has become more pragmatic," t...

China’s Xi unlikely to bring CEOs to summit where Trump is seeking deals, says US official

Trump is preparing to host Xi in Washington, with talks set for Sept 24 and a lavish state dinner.

Burnham: Gaza violence, settlements pushing two-state solution to point of no return

Burnham: Gaza violence, settlements pushing two-state solution to point of no return British Prime Minister Andy Burnham...

As Trump Lobs Threats, Other World Leaders Mostly Avoid Talk of Iran

Some leaders criticized the global impact of the war and called for negotiations to resume, but they stopped short of cr...

Trump pageantry for Xi will mask feud over U.S.-China AI race

Meetings will cover thorny issues such as trade and Taiwan during the Chinese president's first visit to Washington sinc...

Qantas pushes ahead with new ultra-long flights despite high fuel prices

Chief executive Vanessa Hudson says Australian airline is confident demand for nonstop services is strong

EU Tells Ukraine to Bolster Rule of Law Before It Gets More Aid

European Union officials have told Ukraine they need to see progress on new legislation to curb the shadow economy, bols...

‘It’s not popular’: Republicans break with Trump on Iran and more

The president’s party is seeking distance from him at a crucial moment ahead of the midterms.

US prosecutors probing Binance for possible Iran sanctions violations

US prosecutors probing Binance for possible Iran sanctions violations US prosecutors are investigating Binance in connec...

Hacking group purports to have stolen FBI data in cyber attack

The digital extortion group known as ShinyHunters says it has stolen data about almost all of the FBI's current and form...

Trump undermined trust in US during negotiations on Greenland deal — senator

According to Jeanne Shaheen, Donald Trump’s threats and bullying rhetoric on Greenland issue have come at a cost

South Korea’s Lee urges U.S. to ease North Korea sanctions, report says

President Lee Jae Myung also said that pursuing Pyongyang's denuclearization under the current circumstances meant that ...

AI in Focus Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis...

Why EU companies are now helping Chinese ones expand into Europe

Many multinationals seem to be adopting an approach of ‘if you can’t beat them, join them’

What’s at stake as Trump and Xi discuss AI governance

The stakes will be high in expected talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi on AI safety and governan...

Lee vows efforts to help swiftly resume US-N. Korea dialogue

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday reaffirmed his envisioned role as a "pacemaker" in establishing peace on...

As Buffett exits, can China win back Wall Street with own brand of his winning formula?

China is betting that patient capital, rather than quick trades, will define its next phase of growth – a wager that has...

Trump Proposes $5 Billion Fund to Rebuild Gulf Energy Infrastructure

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a fund to finance infrastructure rebuilding damaged in the war with Iran, offer...

Somali Piracy in 2026 is Not Just a Resurgence of a Past Problem

Piracy off Somalia has surged in 2026. More than a ‘resurgence’ of a past problem, this reflects a rapidly evolving mari...

Andy Burnham, U.K.’s New Prime Minister, Prepares for U.N. Spotlight

Andy Burnham appears likely to promote support for Ukraine and hold to tough lines on Israel and the war on Iran.

Lee, UN chief Guterres discuss Korean Peninsula issues, S. Korea-UN cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday and discussed cooperation...

UNGA Day 1: US and Iran hold talks despite Trump’s threat

The US and Iran hold talks on UNGA’s first day, despite Trump threatening to ‘annihilate’ Iran in his opening address.

Spain to reject Russian LNG despite its companies’ contracts — foreign minister

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares noted that Madrid would comply with the relevant restrictions previously ad...

Zelensky meets Trump, says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that he and US President Donald Trump had discussed efforts to end t...

Watch: Threats, deals and passionate speeches at UNGA event

Delegations from across the world attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Xi expected to press Trump to halt arms sales to Taiwan

Taipei is growing increasingly concerned over a frozen $14 billion arms sales deal that Trump has described as “a very g...

Russia planning to hit Ukraine with 'massive attack,' Zelensky warns

"We currently have intelligence information indicating that Russia is preparing a new massive attack against Ukraine," t...

Japan’s leader aims to highlight her country’s push for a more pivotal global role.

Ashton: Trade Truce Will Be Key Test of Trump-Xi Talks

Anna Ashton, Co-Founder of Ashton Intelligence, says extending the US-China trade truce will likely be a central issue w...

Trump Threatens Annihilation in Iran in UN Speech and Lays Out Winner-Takes-All Vision

President Trump’s speech at the U.N. General Assembly amounted to a rejection of the founding concept of the United Nati...

Defiant UNGA speech belies Trump's woes

US President Donald Trump took credit for ending wars and confronting Iran in a defiant speech before world leaders at t...