Israeli officials have responded angrily to French President Emmanuel Macron’s criticism of Israel’s conduct in the occupied West Bank during his UN General Assembly address. Yet France allowed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane to cross its airspace en route to New York despite an ICC arrest warrant against him.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-23 11:56

World leaders deliver speeches on the second day of the United Nations General Assembly in a live broadcast.

GGuardian News2026-09-23 11:52

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government has renewed hope among families searching for relatives who vanished during decades of repression in Syria. Human rights groups estimate that 130,000 to 300,000 people are still missing, many believed to have died in detention or been buried in mass graves.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-23 11:51

Israel has condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s remarks on the West Bank at the UN as a “grotesque absurdity.” In a Tuesday speech, Macron criticised Gaza’s humanitarian situation and urged countries to recommit to international law and the UN system.

Eeuronews2026-09-23 11:48

Children in Gaza have resumed in-person classes, but many are learning in damaged school buildings and families often cannot afford notebooks or pens. UNICEF says 98% of schools in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged.

RReuters2026-09-23 11:48

US President Donald Trump again threatened Iran with “annihilation” during a speech to the UN General Assembly if it refuses to agree to some form of deal. Fawaz Gerges of the London School of Economics provided analysis.

TTRT World2026-09-23 11:46

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi discusses the current state of the U.S.-Iran conflict and what he says needs to happen to bring it to an end on Fox News’ “The Story.”

FFox News2026-09-23 11:45

US President Donald Trump said American officials held “very good” talks with Iranian envoys in New York, reviving hopes for a diplomatic way out. He called the three-hour session “very productive” and said another meeting was being planned soon, though any progress remained unclear. Swiss lawmakers meanwhile decisively backed a plan that could force UBS Group AG to hold billions more in capital.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-23 11:39

British Minister of State for Trade Anas Sarwar says the UK intends to remain open to Chinese investment. He discusses Britain’s economic ties with the United States and China, Southeast Asia’s importance to its trade strategy, and his view that collaboration rather than protectionism is the way forward.

CCNA2026-09-23 11:13

dnata Group CEO Nabil Sultan Al Murr says travel habits are changing quickly, with AI-powered offers and rising demand for ski holidays, cruises and food experiences influencing consumer choices in the UAE and beyond.

Eeuronews2026-09-23 11:02

Hundreds of thousands of people work in fraud centres across Southeast Asia, targeting victims worldwide. US authorities estimate scams against Americans alone may be worth nearly $10 billion annually, with victims also reported in Europe, the UK and China. Human rights groups warn that many workers are themselves trafficked and forced into slavery.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-23 11:02

Donghai county in China produces more than half a million press-on nail sets each day and records annual sales of over $1 billion, making it a global hub for artificial nails.

RReuters2026-09-23 11:00

As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for a state visit to the United States, people in Washington are asked whether they view China as a friend, competitor or enemy. Their differing answers offer varied perspectives on the state of U.S.-China relations.

VVOA Chinese2026-09-23 11:00

Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi first set a world record with a 4.52-second average at a World Cube Association-certified competition in Wuhan, then improved it to 4.27 seconds at another event in Guangzhou.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-23 11:00

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia could target neighboring European countries with drones, missiles or ground operations.

FFox News2026-09-23 11:00

Russia says it has made gains in Donetsk while pushing this year to seize the region’s remaining areas. Military bloggers describe the situation around Lyman as difficult and the fighting as intense, but not a retreat. Maps offer conflicting accounts: TASS shows Lyman and nearby towns under Russian control, while Ukraine’s Deep State says they remain Ukrainian-held.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-23 10:58

Dolly Parton’s estate accused country music icon Bryan Seaver, her nephew, of threatening violence and trying to destroy her legacy and business empire in court filings submitted Tuesday.

AABC News2026-09-23 10:50

Hurricane Polo has intensified into one of the strongest Pacific cyclones in decades and is forecast to pass near Mexico’s southwestern coast as a Category 5 storm. The National Hurricane Center called it “extremely dangerous,” reporting maximum sustained winds of 165 miles per hour.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-23 10:49

Ukrainian authorities say Russian missiles and drones hit at least four regions overnight, killing at least five people. Ukrainian forces also damaged another Russian oil refinery in a long-range strike. The attacks came as Volodymyr Zelensky met Donald Trump in New York for talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-23 10:48

The day opened with Donald Trump threatening to annihilate Iran and ended with a three-hour meeting between US and Iranian mediators, which Trump called “very good.” Trump also met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a high level, with both sides saying they wanted the war in Ukraine to end before winter.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-23 10:46

India’s space program was once almost entirely government-led. A new generation of private companies is now developing rockets, satellites and other space technologies, raising hopes that startups could help make India a global space power.

DDW News2026-09-23 10:45

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with annihilation at the United Nations, then confirmed that his team had held talks with Iran’s delegation. He also met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy without offering new commitments on Ukraine. In Gaza, 500,000 children returned to school for the first time in three years, while Nigerians demanded answers over the deaths of 37 young men in custody.

RReuters2026-09-23 10:38

Ukraine says its forces have retaken at least 125 square kilometres near the eastern city of Lyman after a largely unpublicised counteroffensive by the 3rd Army Corps. Independent analysts estimate that more than 200 square kilometres may have been recaptured during the four-month operation, while official information remains limited.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-23 10:38

A press review raises the possibility that the remains of Egypt’s lost queen Nefertiti could lie behind Tutankhamun’s burial chamber.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-23 10:31