Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 21st of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Macron to recognise Palestine, with France caught in heated debate over Gaza
French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to the United Nations in New York on Sunday (September 21) to formally recognise Palestinian statehood, a move he has pledged since last year. The decision, echoed by several allies, has sparked sharp debate in France amid rising antisemitism, ongoing protests over Gaza, and mounting pressure on Israel to halt its war and settlement expansion.
2. Iran to suspend IAEA cooperation after UNSC keeps sanctions
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, chaired by President Masoud Pezeshkian, announced on Saturday that the country will “effectively” suspend cooperation with the IAEA after the UN Security Council declined to extend sanctions relief under the 2015 nuclear deal. The council condemned France, Britain, and Germany for triggering the deal’s snapback mechanism, while Pezeshkian insisted Iran would withstand renewed sanctions and continue advancing its nuclear capabilities despite Western pressure.
3. Thousands protest in Israel calling for war end and hostages return
Thousands of Israelis rallied in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv on Saturday, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages still held by Hamas, as families of captives accused the government of endangering their loved ones through continued military action without parallel negotiations. The demonstrations, which filled central squares in both cities, came as Israeli forces intensified strikes in Gaza City, where local authorities reported at least 34 Palestinians killed in a single day.
4. U.S. Democrats Urge Trump Meeting to Avert Shutdown
U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Saturday urged President Donald Trump to meet with them to prevent a government shutdown when funding expires on September 30.
In a joint letter, they said Democrats are prepared to negotiate a bipartisan spending deal that supports American families and addresses what they called the Republican-created healthcare crisis, but stressed they will not back a “dirty” bill that prolongs GOP attacks on healthcare.
5. India's Goyal to visit U.S. on Sept. 22 for trade talks
India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will travel to the United States on September 22 for trade discussions, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced on Saturday.
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Tourism across Central Asia is expanding rapidly, with millions of visitors arriving each year as the region becomes an increasingly competitive global travel destination, though growth rates vary significantly between countries.
Malian authorities have launched an investigation into suspected soldiers accused of involvement in coordinated attacks on military bases carried out by militants linked to al Qaeda and separatist Tuareg rebels on 25 April 2026.
Ukraine is monitoring “unusual activity” along its border with Belarus, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video statement released on Saturday (2 May). He warned that Kyiv is ready to respond if necessary amid continued regional tensions linked to Russia’s war.
Baku will host the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) from 17 to 22 May, bringing together around 25,000 participants from 176 countries to address the global housing crisis and sustainable urban development.
Minval Politika has released further footage it says shows former International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo discussing alleged funding behind campaigns linked to Armenia and Azerbaijan.
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters he was "not satisfied" with Iran's latest peace proposal, which was delivered to Washington via Pakistani mediators on Friday (1 May).
Dubai chef Shaw Lash at Mexican restaurant Lila Molino flies in her avocados and tomatillos, small, tart green fruits native to Central America that are a staple of Mexican cuisine and key for her colourful and spicy dishes.
President Trump has issued a warning to the international community, claiming a nuclear-armed Iran would strike Israel "very quickly" before targeting Europe and the United States.
Ukraine is monitoring “unusual activity” along its border with Belarus, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video statement released on Saturday (2 May). He warned that Kyiv is ready to respond if necessary amid continued regional tensions linked to Russia’s war.
Malian authorities have launched an investigation into suspected soldiers accused of involvement in coordinated attacks on military bases carried out by militants linked to al Qaeda and separatist Tuareg rebels on 25 April 2026.
Ukraine is monitoring “unusual activity” along its border with Belarus, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video statement released on Saturday (2 May). He warned that Kyiv is ready to respond if necessary amid continued regional tensions linked to Russia’s war.
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to strengthen relations with Vietnam, with a focus on energy security and critical minerals, following talks in Hanoi on Saturday (2 May).
Trade between Colombia and Ecuador has fallen sharply after new tariffs were imposed, with business groups warning of mounting damage to the cross-border economy.
President Trump has issued a warning to the international community, claiming a nuclear-armed Iran would strike Israel "very quickly" before targeting Europe and the United States.
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