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UN Climate Report Warns Current Pledges Still Point to Dangerous Global Warming
A new UN Environment Programme assessment says current national pledges remain insufficient to meet the Paris climate goals.
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US and Cuba Exchange Accusations at United Nations Ahead of Embargo Vote
UNITED NATIONS, October 20, 2026 — The United States and Cuba have traded accusations at the United Nations ahead of a General Assembly vote on the long-running US trade embargo against the island. The latest dispute followed a US-hosted event featuring Cuban dissidents. Cuban diplomats accused Washington of harassment and spreading misinformation, while the US…
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UN Rights Office Warns Livestreaming an Execution Would Violate Ban on Torture
The UN human rights office says livestreaming a planned US execution would amount to a public execution and breach the absolute prohibition on torture.
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Trump Calls for New Ukrainian Leader as Diesel Deal With Russia Deepens Rift With Kyiv and Berlin
US President Donald Trump said Ukraine should replace Volodymyr Zelensky after Kyiv condemned Washington’s deal to let more Russian diesel onto world markets, prompting Germany to reaffirm its support for the Ukrainian president.
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United States Calls Chinese Maritime Activity Near Taiwan Destabilising
Washington has criticized Chinese maritime operations off Taiwan’s eastern coast following the reported sighting of a militia-linked vessel in the area.
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US Hiring Slows to 29,000 Jobs as Rate-Hike Expectations Fade
The United States added only 29,000 jobs in September and unemployment edged up to 4.2 percent, weakening the case for another near-term interest-rate increase.
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United States Pressures France and Germany to Release Emergency Diesel Stocks
Washington has urged France and Germany to release emergency diesel reserves to ease global prices, warning that it could otherwise restrict American diesel exports.
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Nor’easter Floods U.S. Northeast, Cuts Power and Cancels Hundreds of Flights
A powerful nor’easter brought flooding, widespread power outages and major flight disruption from Washington to Maine.
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New Mexico Jury Finds Meta Misled Facebook Users on Data Practices
A New Mexico jury found that Meta made misleading statements about Facebook user data, hate speech and misinformation policies.
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US Proposes UAE Venue for Ukraine–Russia Trilateral Talks
Washington has suggested a technical-level meeting with Ukraine and Russia in the United Arab Emirates as diplomatic efforts continue.
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Trump Says US–Iran Talks Are Continuing and a Settlement Is Possible
The U.S. president expressed optimism about diplomacy while maintaining that Washington will not accept an Iranian nuclear weapon.
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Xi Begins US State Visit with Trump Summit Focused on Managing Rivalry
The Chinese president’s September 23–25 visit is expected to address trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and global security without a major breakthrough.
