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Ukrainian national attacks clergy and worshippers at Polish abbey, one dead
A 31-year-old Ukrainian man stabbed five people at a Benedictine abbey in Jaroslaw, Poland, killing a priest and wounding four others; motive remains unclear.
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Saudi-led coalition reports interception of six ballistic missiles allegedly launched by Yemen's Houthis
The Saudi-backed coalition said it shot down six ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu, with Greek-operated air defenses also engaging a missile.
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UN report says Gaza needs $71.5 bn for recovery amid severe economic crisis
A UN trade body estimates Gaza's reconstruction and economic losses at $71.5 bn, citing widespread destruction and unemployment.
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Xi Jinping proposes cooperation framework to avert US-China military clash during Trump summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined proposals for dialogue, crisis communication and student exchanges aimed at preventing a military collision.
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Polish foreign minister says Russia lacks forces to invade NATO
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski told Al Jazeera at the UN General Assembly that Russia does not have the military capacity to launch an invasion.
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Qatar says it will keep diplomatic efforts alive between the US and Iran
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman said the Gulf state will work to ensure diplomacy does not fail in the US-Iran conflict.
Middle East
Iran accuses United States and Israel of double standards in international law
Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian claims the US and Israel impose sanctions on Tehran while ignoring Israel's nuclear arsenal and Gaza actions.
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Trump greets China’s Xi Jinping on arrival for three-day US visit
President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on 23 September 2026 for a three-day trip covering security.
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Israel's US ambassador says his son was injured in West Bank car-ramming incident
Israel's ambassador to the United States reported that his son, a soldier, was wounded after a car-ramming attack at a checkpoint near Ramallah on 23 September.
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Seven armed groups in Ethiopia form alliance claiming to topple government, warning of possible civil war
Seven Ethiopian armed groups announced an alliance to overthrow the government, saying the country faces disintegration.
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Turkish President Erdogan labels Israel's approach as genocidal at UN General Assembly
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of a genocidal mindset during a speech at the United Nations General.
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Brazil’s President Lula says Gaza’s pain and trauma will last generations
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told the UN General Assembly that the suffering in Gaza will affect generations.
Middle East
Iran cancels flights to Baghdad and Muscat ahead of US aviation sanctions
Iran announced cancellation of flights to Baghdad and Muscat as US secondary aviation sanctions are set to take effect on September 23, 2026.
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Yemen civil war's Red Sea advance raises concerns over global shipping routes
Houthi militants' rapid gains along Yemen's Red Sea coast have prompted worries about disruptions to international maritime trade, according to The Guardian.
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Qatar’s Emir Calls for Diplomacy Amid Gulf Tensions Over US-Israeli Conflict with Iran
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani told the UN that the Gulf faces a dangerous phase due to the US-Israeli war on Iran and urged diplomatic reopening.
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US plans $2.8 billion arms package that could include up to 40,000 bombs for Israel, officials say
US officials have discussed a $2.8 billion arms deal that could provide Israel with as many as 40,000 bombs, a proposal that raises questions about.
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Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian says he will highlight US oppression at UNGA
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on his flight to New York that he will seek to restore global trust and draw attention to what he described as US.
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Trump returns to the UN amid tensions over Iran and Gaza
Donald Trump arrives at the UN General Assembly as the United States faces a war with Iran, ongoing Gaza ceasefire violations.