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What are the risks of a global digital divide in AI?
UN warns 118 states are way behind leaders in Artificial Intelligence.
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South Africa: Israel’s genocide must stop
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the 80th UN General Assembly, saying Israel is committing genocide.
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Israel seeks permanent Gaza control, Jewish majority in West Bank: UN
A new report from the UN finds Israel has been 'systematically destroying Palestinian life in Gaza'.
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Qatar’s emir accuses Israel of trying to derail Gaza truce talks
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says the Israeli attack on Doha undermines efforts to end the Gaza genocide.
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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in Asia Cup Super Fours match
The win in Abu Dhabi sends Pakistan second on the Super Fours points table while Sri Lanka are all but out.
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How well do you know UN terminology?
What’s the plenary, who is observing, and why are only some resolutions binding? Al Jazeera’s Alma Milisic explains.
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Jordan: Palestinian statehood ‘an indisputable right, not a reward’
Jordan’s King Abdullah II told the UN General Assembly that Israel is “burying the very idea of a Palestinian state."
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Qatari Emir accuses Israel of genocide, apartheid of Palestinians
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
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Qatari Emir slams Israel in UN General Assembly address
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani slammed Israel’s attack on Doha in his speech to the UN General Assembly.
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Trump urges Gaza war to end ‘immediately’ in UN General Assembly speech
The US president meets Arab and Muslim leaders on the sidelines of the UNGA, hoping to end the war in Gaza.
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India reacts to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
Trump’s new $100K H-1B visa fee “shatters the dreams of Indians,” people in India say.
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Erdogan questions world’s conscience over atrocities in Gaza
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held up a photo of a child starving in Gaza and urged the world take action.
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Israel shuts crossing that connects occupied West Bank to Jordan
Closure of King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge is the latest in long line of collective punishments imposed by Israeli forces.
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Syrian President al-Sharaa sits down with US general who arrested him
David Petraeus led US forces during the invasion of Iraq and later became the director of the CIA.
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Trump proposes new H-1B visa process prioritising highly skilled workers
The new plan follows a proclamation on Friday requiring a $100,000 fee for new H-1B applications.
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Trump complains about immigration & ‘UN-funded assault’ on Western nations
Donald Trump accused the UN of aiding uncontrolled migration and a ‘UN-funded assault’ against Western countries.
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President Trump criticises Palestinian recognition moves at UNGA
Trump criticised decisions by several countries to unilaterally recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly
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Donald Trump attacks United Nations during UNGA speech
US President Donald Trump attacked the United Nations as he told the UNGA that he has helped to end seven wars.
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Ugandan President Museveni, in power since 1986, to seek another term
Yoweri Museveni urges supporters to back his vision for the future as he seeks to run for a record seventh term.
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Israel killed my spouse. Now I raise alone a son who’ll never have a father
The thought that my child, Malik, will never experience his father’s love is a source of constant, festering pain.
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