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Georgia's PM Pitches Country as Middle Corridor's Anchor at UN, Calls for Renewed Western Dialogue

08:34

UNGA 2026

Georgia's PM Pitches Country as Middle Corridor's Anchor at UN, Calls for Renewed Western Dialogue

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze used his address to the UN General Assembly's 81st session in New York this week to make a two-part case: that Georgia is becoming an indispensable regional hub, and that it remains open to repairing ties with international partners.

Draft Rubio statement on Israeli settlements exposed U.S.-UK policy divide

13:51

Politics

Draft Rubio statement on Israeli settlements exposed U.S.-UK policy divide

U.S. officials drafted a statement for Secretary of State Marco Rubio in early September condemning UK, French and Canadian plans to block imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, but it was never released.

11 Kazakh servicemen killed after being swept into Caspian Sea

15:14

View from Kazakhstan

11 Kazakh servicemen killed after being swept into Caspian Sea

11 of 19 Kazakh servicemen swept into the Caspian Sea during military exercises in the Mangystau region have died, Kazakhstan’s Defence Ministry said on Thursday.

Gulf states build new trade routes to reduce reliance on Strait of Hormuz

16:30

View from UAE

Gulf states build new trade routes to reduce reliance on Strait of Hormuz

For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been one of the Gulf’s main gateways to the world. Now, months of disruption are pushing regional governments to invest in alternative routes and move more cargo around the strategic waterway.

Oil eases as Iran, U.S. remain divided over war and Strait of Hormuz

07:45

Middle East conflict

Oil eases as Iran, U.S. remain divided over war and Strait of Hormuz

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of having a “bullying mentality” at the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York as Tehran and Washington remain divided over ending the war, despite holding their first indirect talks in months.

Armenia seeks deeper Russia ties while strengthening EU partnership

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says Yerevan wants to deepen ties with Moscow while strengthening its partnership with the European Union as part of a balanced foreign policy.

'That looks aweseome' - Western athletes try their hand at World Nomad Games 2026

08:32

Nomad Sport

'That looks aweseome' - Western athletes try their hand at World Nomad Games 2026

The World Nomad Games, which began in 2014, are a biennial tournament of traditional nomad sports, mostly originating from Central Asia. It's an alternative test of strength, both mental and physical, and are a wild, spectacular sight to behold.

Houthis strike Saudi Arabia as regional war disrupts energy flows

07:28

Middle East conflict

Houthis strike Saudi Arabia as regional war disrupts energy flows

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan will hold an urgent high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom amid attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. The meeting comes as Tehran seeks to distance itself from the rapid advance of its Houthi allies.

Germany extends Patriot deployment in Türkiye until 2027

15:54

View from Türkiye

Germany extends Patriot deployment in Türkiye until 2027

Germany will keep its Patriot air-defence system deployed in eastern Türkiye until April 2027 as NATO bolsters its defences against regional missile threats.

Houthis strike Saudi Arabia as regional war disrupts energy flows

Azerbaijan's Aliyev pardons French national convicted of espionage

12:00

Azerbaijan-France

Azerbaijan's Aliyev pardons French national convicted of espionage

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree pardoning a number of convicted individuals, including French national Martin Ryan, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for espionage in March.

07:45

Middle East conflict

Oil eases as Iran, U.S. remain divided over war and Strait of Hormuz

04:19

Uzbekistan

Can Uzbekistan attract more foreign investment into its IT sector?

ICTWEEK Uzbekistan 2026 is putting foreign investment in the country’s technology sector under the spotlight. More than 2,000 foreign guests and investors are taking part in this year’s event, alongside more than 200 international and local IT companies and 30 venture funds.

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.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed despite renewed mediated talks

16:57

Middle East conflict

Iran says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed despite renewed mediated talks

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low on Thursday, as Iran reiterated that it will neither enter into new negotiations with the United States nor re-open the Strait as long as its conditions are not met, despite recent indirect talks in New York mediated by Qatar.

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

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.

World leaders return for second day of UN General Assembly

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.

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

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.