World

17:09

Russia-Ukraine war

Kyiv under Russian missile attack as Ukraine war discussed at UN meeting

As the Ukraine war is highlighted by some leaders during the United Nations' 81st General Assembly meeting in New York, Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Thursday with ballistic missiles, killing two people and injuring six, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

17:00

UNGA

UN General Assembly wraps day 3 of high-level debate in New York

The 81st UN General Assembly has wrapped up its third day in New York on Thursday, with world leaders delivering high-level speeches and holding diplomatic meetings. 

14:26

AI

OpenAI agent breached Australian Medicare portal after bypassing security blocks

Australia says an OpenAI AI agent gained unauthorised access to a government Medicare statistics portal in June, in what officials say could be an unprecedented case of an AI system breaching a government network.

12:59

Pakistan-Afghanistan

Pakistan strikes 10 sites in Afghanistan as tensions escalate

Pakistan says it carried out air strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan on Thursday, targeting sites it said were used to store and launch drones, as tensions between the two neighbouring countries continued to escalate.

12:56

Daily Brief

Daily Brief: 5 takeaways from day 2 of UNGA

Here’s your AnewZ Daily Brief for 24 September 2026, with five key developments from the second day of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.

12:52

U.S. media

Judge blocks Trump’s White House media ban, orders access restored

A federal judge ordered U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, saying his ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional.

07:19

UNGA

World leaders return for second day of UN General Assembly

The 81st UN General Assembly continues in New York on Wednesday, with another day of high-level speeches and diplomatic meetings. The wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, global security and international cooperation remain at the centre of discussions.

07:17

AI

AI leaders warn UN Security Council of risks to humanity

Executives from leading artificial intelligence companies warned the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday that increasingly powerful AI systems could pose serious risks to humanity and international security, calling for governments to work together to manage the technology.

06:54

Falklands dispute

Argentina’s President Javier Milei renews Falklands sovereignty claim at UN

Argentina’s President Javier Milei criticised the United Nations on Wednesday for what he described as looking “the other way” as tensions with Britain escalate over oil exploration around the Falkland Islands.

22:27

Russia-Ukraine war

Ukraine-Russia war: Marco Rubio set to meet Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York on Wednesday, as Washington pushes for an end to the war in Ukraine and Kyiv and Moscow continue to strike energy infrastructure.

19:49

Iran UN

Pezeshkian rejects Trump threats but keeps door open to talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told the UN that Tehran will not surrender to U.S. pressure but remains open to diplomacy, responding to Donald Trump’s threat to “annihilate” Iran.

15:36

Central African Republic

ICC convicts former Seleka commander of crimes against humanity

A former Seleka militia leader has been convicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) of crimes against humanity for his role in the torture and persecution of suspected supporters of the former Central African Republic president, François Bozizé.

14:30

Pipeline reopens

Saudi Arabia restores key oil pipeline as Houthi attacks threaten Red Sea exports

Saudi Arabia has restarted its East-West oil pipeline, bringing back an important route for moving crude from the kingdom’s oil fields to the Red Sea port of Yanbu. 

14:26

U.S.-Denmark

Greenland welcomes U.S. defence deal but residents remain wary

Greenland's government and residents have welcomed a new defence agreement with the U.S. and Denmark that allows Washington to expand its military presence on the Arctic island, although concerns over U.S. intentions remain.

11:49

Defence spending

South Korea says Trump welcomes progress on U.S. investment

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed “significant progress” in discussions on strategic investment projects on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Seoul's presidential office said on Wednesday.

11:36

Daily Brief

Daily Brief: 5 key messages from day one of UNGA

Here’s your AnewZ Daily Brief for 23 September 2026, featuring five key highlights from the first day of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.