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Netanyahu told UNGA that Gaza genocide claims were “the biggest lie of the century,” as delegates staged walkouts and he defended Israel’s war against Iran.
Italy decreed limits on non‑Italian speakers in classrooms and banned Islamic veils, with Meloni’s government framing it as integration, sparking debate over identity and rights.
Pakistani forces killed Afghan Taliban fighters in border clashes, escalating tensions after Islamabad’s airstrikes, as Kabul denied drone attacks and warned of an “appropriate response.”
Bangladesh has halted Hilsa exports and imports with India ahead of Durga Puja, cancelling permits and sparking disappointment among traders and festive fish lovers.
Nepal PM Balendra Shah told UNGA the deadly Himalayan flood was “a warning to the world,” urging climate justice, resilience, and urgent global cooperation.
US and Iran explore phased deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan unite under defence pact after Houthi attacks.
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman urged stronger global cooperation on peace, democracy, climate justice, and Rohingya repatriation during his UNGA 2026 address in New York.
New U.S. sanctions forced UAE and Oman to suspend Iranian airline flights, deepening Tehran’s isolation and disrupting regional travel networks amid escalating Middle East tensions.
The U.S. tightened visa rules against commercial birth tourism networks, targeting fraud and misuse, while clarifying pregnant travelers aren’t banned but face stricter scrutiny.
Saudi Arabia issued a second “Potential Danger” alert for Mecca in 10 days as Houthis launched missiles, escalating conflict and threatening vital oil routes.
Ukraine transferred two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskyy told the UN, highlighting Pyongyang’s role in Russia’s war and Kyiv’s diplomatic strategy.
Xi Jinping urged U.S.–China cooperation over rivalry after arriving in Washington, greeted by Trump at Joint Base Andrews ahead of a high‑stakes summit.
Trump signed a Greenland security pact with Denmark, expanding US military presence but deepening NATO ties, complicating his push to exit the “paper tiger” alliance.
Canada and India aim to conclude trade talks by the G20 summit in December, with PM Modi expected to visit Canada to strengthen bilateral ties.
A mass shooting at a Cape Town house party left 11 dead, including a pregnant woman, and three injured, as police launched a full investigation.
U.S. and Iran held shuttle talks at UNGA 2026, raising hopes for progress on the West Asia war and easing oil prices below $100.
Trump backed the India‑Middle East‑Europe Economic Corridor at UNGA 2026, citing Iran’s shipping attacks as proof of the need for secure energy infrastructure.
Xi Jinping meets Donald Trump in Washington for a three‑day summit, discussing trade, AI, Taiwan, and Iran, aiming to stabilise U.S.–China relations.
Sri Lanka sentenced 15 people to 220 years each for the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279, with all convicts set to appeal.
EAM Jaishankar met UAE and French counterparts at UNGA 2026, discussing cooperation in AI, space, energy, health sciences, and culture, while reviewing West Asia challenges