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US, Iran Hold Lengthy Mediated Talks at UN as Tehran Sets Conditions

September 23, 2026
The United States and Iran have held lengthy diplomatic talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with mediators shuttling between the two delegations as efforts intensify to find a way out of the ongoing conflict. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said the discussions were conducted through mediators and described the latest round as “constructive

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Copper Prices Surge as Global Demand Outpaces Supply

September 23, 2026
Copper is emerging as one of the most closely watched industrial commodities as prices climb to record levels, driven by rising demand from the energy transition, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and defence industries, while concerns grow over the ability of global mining

Putin Says Attempts to Disrupt Russian Elections Failed

September 23, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked citizens for participating in the country’s latest State Duma elections, saying attempts to disrupt the vote failed and that the results demonstrated continued public support for strengthening Russia. The three-day parliamentary election, held from September 18

Trump Calls on ICC Member States to Leave Court

September 23, 2026
US President Donald Trump has called on all countries that are members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to withdraw from the institution, sharply criticizing the tribunal during his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Speaking in New York on

Guterres Warns West Bank Actions Threaten Two-State Solution

September 23, 2026
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that violence, displacement and Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank are undermining prospects for peace and raising what he described as the “spectre of ethnic cleansing.” Guterres made the remarks on September 22

Erdogan Calls for UN Security Council Reform

September 23, 2026
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the current structure gives disproportionate decision-making power to five permanent members and does not adequately reflect today’s global realities. Addressing the 81st session of

Tanzania Bids for UN Security Council Seat

September 23, 2026
Tanzania has formally advanced its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2029–2030 term, pledging to champion Africa’s voice while promoting conflict prevention, peaceful resolution of disputes and reforms to UN peacekeeping operations. The position was

EAC Moves to Remove Trade Barriers Across Region

September 23, 2026
East African Community (EAC) member states are meeting in Dar es Salaam to address persistent challenges and barriers affecting trade across the region, with a major focus on eliminating non-tariff barriers (NTBs). The expert-level meeting is part of efforts to implement directives
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