UNGA 81: Five key takeaways from general debate | Explainer News
The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) concluded on Monday with artificial intelligence (AI), the Israel-Palestine conflict and the US-Israel war on Iran dominating world leaders’ addresses during the general debate. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in his final address before his term ends, warned that the future of the world would be shaped by four…
US-Iran talks continue, but ‘deal unlikely’ before midterm elections | Politics
The US and Iran are talking through mediators, but there are major differences over what a deal should look like. Washington plans to keep up economic pressure on Tehran, but Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher says any diplomatic breakthrough is unlikely before the midterm elections. Published On 29 Sep 202629 Sep 2026 Share US-Iran talks continue,…
Australia raises interest rates to 15-year high | Business and Economy News
Reserve Bank of Australia lifts benchmark rate to 4.6 percent amid stubborn inflation. Published On 29 Sep 202629 Sep 2026 Australia’s central bank has raised interest rates to a 15-year high, spelling higher mortgage payments for millions of Australian households. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday lifted the benchmark rate by 0.25 percent…
