Debate opened at the UN General Assembly and leaders from across the world made their arguments for making the world a better place. International cooperation seems to be the central goal, but as Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow explains, only a handful of countries hold the cards. Published On 23 Sep 202623 Sep 2026 Share Cooperation…

US-led anti-cartel alliance backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action. United States President Donald Trump has pledged to use “unmatched military might” against drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere during a meeting of the Washington-led Shield of the Americas coalition in New York City. In a meeting with leaders and foreign ministers…

Fifteen people have been convicted over Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people at churches and luxury hotels. The verdict comes amid continued scrutiny over intelligence warnings received before the attacks and whether officials failed to act. Published On 23 Sep 202623 Sep 2026 Share Sri Lanka convicts 15 people over 2019…