World Regions - Page 316

September 25

U.S. registers most outbreaks of global antisemitism in August: Watchdog report

The global antisemitic movement continues unabated as a watchdog group raises the alarm bells about the dangers

September 25

NORAD detects, tracks Russian bombers near Alaska in international airspace

NORAD detected and tracked Russian aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, but noted that these were likely not posing threats.

September 25

Australian mother calls for social media age restrictions after daughter's suicide

Following Australia's landmark social media age restriction law, Emma Mason called for global reform at the UN after her daughter's death from cyberbullying and harassment.

September 25

Dallas ICE shooting injures Mexican national, sparking 'concern’ from Mexico

A fatal shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas left one Mexican national seriously injured, prompting Mexico to express concern through diplomatic channels.

September 25

Zelenskyy at UN: ‘Weak’ global bodies can’t stop Putin, only ‘friends and weapons’ can

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells the UNGA that Russian President Vladimir Putin will drive the war wider, with Ukraine being only the first target in Europe.

September 25

Abbas to address UN after visa clash with US as questions swirl over Hamas

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas demands Hamas surrender all weapons and calls for immediate ceasefire ahead of upcoming U.N. General Assembly address.

September 24

France says UN recognition of Palestinian state is a blow to Hamas not a gift

French official Pascal Confavreux defends U.N. Palestinian statehood initiative against Trump's criticism that it rewards Hamas for Oct. 7 attacks.

September 24

Trump 'dramatically' changes tune on Ukraine but experts caution Putin is still waiting for action

Security experts analyze President Donald Trump's reversal on Ukraine policy as Russia pushes back on his assessment that Ukraine can reclaim all seized territory.

September 24

Iran president accuses US of 'grave betrayal' with nuclear strikes in UNGA speech

Masoud Pezeshkian told the United Nations that U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites violated international law and undermined regional peace efforts.

September 24

American beef supply could be in peril as flesh-eating parasite found not far from US border

The New World screwworm outbreak in Mexico threatens $400 million in losses as the U.S. maintains its ban on live cattle imports from the country amid health concerns.