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From Brazil to Fidel Castro: The unusual traditions and records behind UN General Assembly

Every September, New York becomes the center of global diplomacy as leaders and delegations gather at United Nations Headquarters for the General Assembly’s high-level week. Beyond the official speeches and diplomatic negotiations, however, the annual event is shaped by a number of longstanding......

Trump and Mamdani set for New York meeting amid a busy UN week

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday as world leaders gather in Manhattan for the high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting is set to take place at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the New York City mayor. According......

UN General Assembly opens a high-stakes diplomatic week in New York

World leaders are preparing to gather at United Nations headquarters in New York for the high-level week of the 81st session of the General Assembly, with the annual General Debate scheduled from September 22 to 28, 2026. The meetings come at a time when conflicts, climate pressures, development challenges......

Mamdani accuses former New York leaders of misleading residents over 9/11 air safety

isis. Speaking at a press conference alongside relatives of 9/11 victims and television host and activist Jon Stewart, Mamdani announced the publication of approximately 170,000 pages of government documents. The records, sought for years by victims’ families, first responders and other affected......

Netherlands moves 86 tonnes of gold reserves to London amid geopolitical tensions

The Netherlands has transferred 86 tonnes of its gold reserves from storage facilities in the United States and Canada to London as part of a broader redistribution of its bullion holdings amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. The Dutch central bank said the move would make a portion of the country's......

New York manufacturing reaches strongest level since 2021 despite rising production costs

Manufacturing activity in New York strengthened significantly in August, reaching its highest level in several years as stronger demand and rising shipments supported the sector. The improvement came alongside growing pressure on companies from higher production costs. According to the Federal Reserve......

Texas Stock Exchange seeks to challenge Wall Street with a new trading platform

The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) has officially launched its operations, marking a significant step toward increasing competition in the U.S. capital markets. Based in Dallas, the new exchange aims to provide companies and investors with an alternative to the long-established New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)......

Moroccan scientist helps advance blood test capable of detecting Alzheimer's years before symptoms

A research team led by Moroccan neuroscientist Professor Allal Boutajangout and Professor Thomas Wisniewski at New York University (NYU) has reported a significant advance in Alzheimer's disease research, demonstrating that a blood test could identify biological signs of the condition up to a decade......

Report claims CIA creates dedicated task force focused on Cuba

A recent media report has claimed that the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has established a specialized task force dedicated to Cuba, signaling renewed attention to the long-standing relationship between Washington and Havana. According to the report, the unit is expected to bring together experts......