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In a UN address on Thursday, Benjamin Netanyahu strongly denied genocide accusations against Israel, calling them the 'biggest lie of the century.' This comes amid increasing international isolation and a challenging election campaign.
Online posts allege France is gifting Côte d'Ivoire a metro line and large quantities of condoms, aiming to damage Franco-Ivorian relations, according to France 24.
At the UN General Assembly on September 24, Benjamin Netanyahu denounced France and the UK for their criticism of Israeli colonization, calling them hypocrites due to their colonial past.
Tigray rebel authorities announced 'total war' against the Ethiopian government amid intense clashes in the neighboring Amhara and Afar regions. The federal army reports 272 rebels killed and 260 wounded.
The war in Gaza has destroyed decades of economic progress, leading to the worst economic crisis in history, says UNCTAD. The UN estimates over $71 billion is required to rebuild the Palestinian enclave.
During a meeting in Washington, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump emphasized the need for China-US cooperation to regulate artificial intelligence, highlighting their shared responsibility to humanity.
In an exclusive interview in New York with France 24 and RFI, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye addressed his break with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, the new IMF agreement, Macky Sall's UN candidacy, and rumors of a possible Assembly dissolution.
The initial debate among the five left-wing primary candidates on September 23 highlighted differing views on Gaza, Israel, and how to engage with La France Insoumise (LFI).
On Wednesday, September 23, Tigray rebel forces seized control of Mekele airport in Ethiopia, leading to flight suspensions and renewed fears of large-scale conflict in the north.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived Wednesday evening in Washington for a three-day visit to the White House, his first in over a decade. Donald Trump arranged a prestigious welcome as discussions focus on Taiwan, the paused trade war, and AI.
In a UN speech, Volodymyr Zelensky accused Vladimir Putin and his war, stressing the need to maintain sanctions against Russia amid growing European concerns over a potential Russian attack on NATO countries.
Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the UN General Assembly Thursday, defending his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict amid political tensions and isolation. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will also speak via video conference.
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