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Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Trump backs India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, calls for energy routes away from Iran amid West Asia war

New York: US President Donald Trump has thrown his administration's support behind the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), linking the ambitious connectivity project to the need for alternative energy routes amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Speaking during a meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Arab leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Trump said recent attacks involving commercial shipping had underlined the need to move the region's energy infrastructure away from what he described as Iranian checkpoints. Trump said the United States strongly supports IMEC as part of efforts to create…

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22

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Trump at UNGA 2026: Iran warning, Russia-Ukraine war and US push for AI dominance | Top quotes

US President Donald Trump addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with Iran's nuclear programme and what he described as Tehran's support for terror among the main themes of his speech. Trump also spoke about the Strait of Hormuz, the International Criminal Court, the Russia-Ukraine war and America's position in the global AI race. Trump used the address to highlight what he described as America's economic, military and technological strength, while also rejecting global government and global taxes. He discussed the possibility of a deal with Iran, called for an end to the fighting…

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22

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Trump boasts of settling wars, saving Europe and decimating Iran in UN General Assembly address

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday boasted about his record on peace and the use of American power while addressing the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, saying that while others had spoken about peace, he had "made peace". In a direct reference to Iran, Trump said that while other leaders had ignored threats, he had confronted them, and while others had talked about courage and strength, America had demonstrated both. He claimed that his approach had made the United States "the most powerful country in the world". Trump also described the period he inherited from the previous administration…

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22

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Iran says Strait of Hormuz could reopen within 7 days, but US must meet this condition

Iran has suggested it could reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, according to reports by Reuters and Japan's Kyodo news agency. Both Reuters and Kyodo, citing an unnamed senior Iranian government official, reported that Tehran had laid out the conditions it considers necessary for reopening the waterway. The reports come after nearly seven months of war in the Middle East and amid growing economic pressure on Iran from the Trump administration. Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz According to the…

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22

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

China signals support for UNSC reform, V4 backs India: What lies ahead for New Delhi’s permanent seat bid?

New Delhi: In a significant development, India’s push for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council received big support from four members of the Visegrád Group (V4) during their first foreign ministers’ meeting with India on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár said Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic were united in supporting India’s bid for UNSC membership. After the first Visegrád Group (V4) + India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the Foreign Minister of Slovakia, Juraj Blanár, said, "We all agree, as V4 countries, that India, as part of the Global South, an…

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22

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Global order under stress, Jaishankar calls for stronger multilateralism at UNGA Summit

New York: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called for a stronger and more effective multilateral system, warning that the global order is facing mounting pressure from geopolitical competition, tensions and conflicts. Speaking at the inaugural Partners for Multilateralism Summit on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Jaishankar said the international community is going through a period of major structural change that requires countries to reinforce cooperation rather than allow divisions to deepen. "We meet at a time when the global order is under stress. For some decades the world has witnessed a steady rebalancing, which was…

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22

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

‘All Iranian airlines will be grounded worldwide by…’: US threatens secondary sanctions

Washington: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Iranian airlines could be effectively shut out from international operations from Wednesday (September 23), as Washington threatens secondary sanctions against foreign companies that continue to provide services to Iran's carriers. 'You will be knocked out of...': Bessent According to Al Jazeera, Bessent said on Monday that "on September 23, all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world," as the Trump administration steps up economic pressure on Tehran. "All the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world," Bessent told CNBC in an interview as the US-Iran war nears the…

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22

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

White House launches ‘Trump TV’ after US networks boycott President coverage amid media ban row

Washington: The White House launched 'Trump TV', a 24/7 streaming platform featuring administration announcements, presidential remarks, and other content, giving viewers a dedicated platform for updates and coverage related to the US President. The platform was launched on Monday (local time) after major US television networks suspended their shared television-pool coverage of US President Donald Trump as the Trump administration faces a legal challenge from CNN, MS NOW and Politico over their exclusion from the White House. Trump TV streaming 24/7 The White House said the new service would bring the administration's 'biggest moments' together in one place, with content updated…

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22

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

India’s bid for permanent seat at UNSC gets collective support from these four European countries

India’s big push for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council received support from the four members of the Visegrád Group (V4) during their first foreign ministers’ meeting with India on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. In this regard, Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár said Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic were united in supporting India’s bid. After the first Visegrád Group (V4) + India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the Foreign Minister of Slovakia, Juraj Blanár, says, "We all agree, as V4 countries, that India, as part of the Global South, an upcoming superpower in the Indo-Pacific…

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21

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

US forces had Houthi targets ready, but Trump made last-minute U-turn: Report

The United States (US) had selected targets, identified hideouts and was all set to target the Houthis following a request by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. But the strikes were halted at the very last moment after a change of mind of President Donald Trump, a report by The New York Times (NYT) said on Monday. The Saudis are struggling to deal with the Houthis, the Iran-backed militia, that have launched multiple attacks on the Kingdom, including strikes on capital Riyadh and East–West Crude Oil Pipeline. With the Saudi defences forces failing to tackle the Yemen-based…

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