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US Bans Iranian Officials From Shopping at Costco, Sam’s Club While Attending UN
The ban applies to stores owned by Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale Club. It is one of several restrictions imposed on Iranian diplomats at the U.N.
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France Recognizes Palestinian State
The announcement came as world leaders gathered in New York for the U.N. General Assembly debate.
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France, Saudi Arabia Lead Push at UN Summit for Recognition of Palestinian State
The U.N. summit brings renewed debate over Palestinian statehood and the future of a two-state solution.
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Syrian President Arrives in New York City to Attend UN General Assembly Meeting
A former leader of the al-Qaeda terrorist group, Ahmed al-Sharaa will be the first Syrian head of state to address the assembly since 1967.
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Taliban Rejects Trump’s Call to Return Afghan Air Base to US Control
President Donald Trump has warned that ‘bad things are going to happen’ if the Taliban refuses to return control of the Bagram Air Base.
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Canada, Australia, UK, and Portugal Recognize Palestinian Statehood
The announcement was made ahead of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City.
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Chinese State Media Capitalize on Confrontation at Forum to Push Anti-Israel Narrative
The incident occurred at China’s Xiangshan Forum, a security gathering that a China expert says is a platform for the CCP to disseminate propaganda.
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UN Security Council Rejects Iran Sanctions Relief Over Nuclear Program
Sanctions would freeze assets, impose arms restrictions, and curb missile development unless a last-minute deal is reached.
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US Vetoes UN Resolution Urging Immediate Cease-Fire, Hostage Release in Gaza
The United States said it could not support the U.N. resolution because it would leave Hamas in control of Gaza.
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US Seeking to Regain Control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan: Trump
The United States had withdrawn its troops from Bagram in the summer of 2021, shortly before the collapse of the U.S.-backed Afghan government.
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Saudi Arabia, Nuclear-Armed Pakistan Sign Mutual Defense Pact
Under the deal, any attack on one country will be treated as an attack on both, in what leaders called a commitment to ‘joint deterrence against aggression.’
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Iran Has Not Taken Actions Needed to Prevent UN Nuclear Sanctions, European Officials Say
‘The E3 reiterated the urgency and their determination to move ahead with the reimposition of sanctions absent concrete actions,’ German foreign ministry said.
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Aid Agencies Urge Intervention as Israel Begins Military Action in Gaza City
The appeal for action comes as Israel has been calling for the evacuation of the residents of Gaza City, Gaza Strip, since Sept. 9.
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US and Qatar Working on Enhanced Defense Pact Following Israeli Strike in Doha
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the two nations are ‘on the verge of finalizing’ a new deal with Qatar, which is also hosting Hamas leaders.
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Israeli Military Launches Gaza City Operation, Urges Evacuation
The Israel Defense Forces said Gaza City was a combat zone as strikes targeted Hamas infrastructure.
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Netanyahu Says Qatar Strike Was Unilateral Israeli Decision
‘America has no better ally than Israel,’ the Israeli leader said.
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Qatar Accuses Israel of ‘State Terrorism’ Ahead of Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the Sept. 9 attack on Hamas leaders in Doha was ’reckless, treacherous Israeli aggression.’
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Rubio Visits Israel in Wake of Qatar Strike
The secretary of state affirmed upon his departure that the U.S.–Israel relationship is still strong.
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US Bans Iranian Officials From Shopping at Costco, Sam’s Club While Attending UN
The ban applies to stores owned by Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale Club. It is one of several restrictions imposed on Iranian diplomats at the U.N.
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France Recognizes Palestinian State
The announcement came as world leaders gathered in New York for the U.N. General Assembly debate.
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France, Saudi Arabia Lead Push at UN Summit for Recognition of Palestinian State
The U.N. summit brings renewed debate over Palestinian statehood and the future of a two-state solution.
|
Syrian President Arrives in New York City to Attend UN General Assembly Meeting
A former leader of the al-Qaeda terrorist group, Ahmed al-Sharaa will be the first Syrian head of state to address the assembly since 1967.
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Taliban Rejects Trump’s Call to Return Afghan Air Base to US Control
President Donald Trump has warned that ‘bad things are going to happen’ if the Taliban refuses to return control of the Bagram Air Base.
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Canada, Australia, UK, and Portugal Recognize Palestinian Statehood
The announcement was made ahead of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City.
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Chinese State Media Capitalize on Confrontation at Forum to Push Anti-Israel Narrative
The incident occurred at China’s Xiangshan Forum, a security gathering that a China expert says is a platform for the CCP to disseminate propaganda.
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UN Security Council Rejects Iran Sanctions Relief Over Nuclear Program
Sanctions would freeze assets, impose arms restrictions, and curb missile development unless a last-minute deal is reached.
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US Vetoes UN Resolution Urging Immediate Cease-Fire, Hostage Release in Gaza
The United States said it could not support the U.N. resolution because it would leave Hamas in control of Gaza.
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US Seeking to Regain Control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan: Trump
The United States had withdrawn its troops from Bagram in the summer of 2021, shortly before the collapse of the U.S.-backed Afghan government.
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Saudi Arabia, Nuclear-Armed Pakistan Sign Mutual Defense Pact
Under the deal, any attack on one country will be treated as an attack on both, in what leaders called a commitment to ‘joint deterrence against aggression.’
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Iran Has Not Taken Actions Needed to Prevent UN Nuclear Sanctions, European Officials Say
‘The E3 reiterated the urgency and their determination to move ahead with the reimposition of sanctions absent concrete actions,’ German foreign ministry said.
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Aid Agencies Urge Intervention as Israel Begins Military Action in Gaza City
The appeal for action comes as Israel has been calling for the evacuation of the residents of Gaza City, Gaza Strip, since Sept. 9.
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US and Qatar Working on Enhanced Defense Pact Following Israeli Strike in Doha
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the two nations are ‘on the verge of finalizing’ a new deal with Qatar, which is also hosting Hamas leaders.
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Israeli Military Launches Gaza City Operation, Urges Evacuation
The Israel Defense Forces said Gaza City was a combat zone as strikes targeted Hamas infrastructure.
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Netanyahu Says Qatar Strike Was Unilateral Israeli Decision
‘America has no better ally than Israel,’ the Israeli leader said.
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Qatar Accuses Israel of ‘State Terrorism’ Ahead of Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the Sept. 9 attack on Hamas leaders in Doha was ’reckless, treacherous Israeli aggression.’
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Rubio Visits Israel in Wake of Qatar Strike
The secretary of state affirmed upon his departure that the U.S.–Israel relationship is still strong.
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